Stella Mann College of Performing Arts |

Welcome to Stella Mann College of Performing Arts

We are excited to be able to offer Dance and Drama Awards, Higher Education Funding up to BA Honours level , and Boys’ Scholarships to make your training more affordable.

We are a full-time college providing tuition and training in the performing arts industries. We are housed in a purpose-built facility in the heart of Bedford, where we have continued to develop into a training institution that meets the demands of this most competitive but rewarding market place – the performing arts. We celebrate individuality and versatility in our students and this can be seen from Our Graduates, who go onto successful and diverse careers.

ABOUT US

Stella Mann founded the College in Hampstead in 1946. Mary Breen has been the owner since 1985 and sole Principal since 1989. Our website has been designed to give you an insight into the College and the training we offer.

PERFORMANCE

At Stella Mann College we believe that it is vital to get the right balance between technical training and performance opportunities, through which students are able to demonstrate their skills and grow as performers.

QUALIFICATIONS

All courses at Stella Mann College are designed to create versatile professional performers. We offer a BA (Hons) Degree in Performing Arts, undertaken via an HND in Performing Arts in partnership with Bedford College and a Top-Up Degree course in partnership with The University of Northampton. We also offer the Trinity College London Diplomas in Professional Dance and Professional Musical Theatre. All of these qualifications are underpinned by the Stella Mann College Performer’s Diploma, which will be gained by anyone who completes three years of study at the College.

CONTACT

If you're interested in attending an audition or would just like to get in touch, you can use our contact form to message us.

OUR STUDENTS’ RECENT WORK

We’re very proud of what our students are able to achieve.

Here’s a sample of some of their most recent work.

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WHAT WE DO

Performance is a diverse field.

We offer training in a range of subjects, see below and for further information visit ‘Our Courses’

JAZZ

COMMERCIAL JAZZ

CLASSICAL BALLET

MUSICAL THEATRE

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

TAP

SINGING

ACTING

CONTACT/PARTNER WORK

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PURPOSE BUILT STUDIO COMPLEX

Developing the future of Dance and Performance

Numerous performance opportunities
Dedicated to small class sizes
Diverse qualifications on offer
Varied and current teaching professionals with West End and commercial backgrounds
Purpose-built studio block
In-house theatre space
Excellent sound systems and live accompaniment

Connected Location

Low cost of living for students in Bedford
Excellent transport links to London, Milton Keynes, Brighton, Gatwick and Luton airports
35 minute train journey to London
Close-knit college community
Student based University town set on a beautiful river front.

Fees & Funding

Dance and Drama awards available
HE Funding available
Boys’ Scholarships available

THEY SAY

Being at Stella is like taking a masterclass in that subject, every single lesson and every single day.
Ellie Beech
Stella Mann is like one big dance family. As soon as you walk in the doors you feel right at home.
Matthew Leyland
Stella Mann College has really helped me grow and develop as a performer and I can not thank all the staff enough for helping me to achieve my childhood dreams of becoming a professional dancer.
Laura Minnithorpe
Stella Mann changed my life completely. It gave me the chance to study and develop my skills as a dancer and performer but I've also grown as a person. For a street dancer like me, with no training, a college like Stella can really make the difference on every aspect for your future career. I'm so happy and proud about my past three years in college because I've worked next to amazing teachers in a place which I considered as a second home. I had a fantastic experience that I won't ever forget. I now feel ready for the industry.
Luca Catoggio
Stella Mann has provided me the opportunity to expand my training, breaking boundaries and exceeding my limits. With a strong faculty and fantastic performance opportunities, my confidence and development as an individual has increased massively. I can't thank the teachers enough with the support they have given me to prepare for the professional world. I am excited to see what's in store!
Yasmine Parker-Johnstone
When I auditioned for Stella Mann I knew it was the one for me. The welcoming atmosphere made me feel very comfortable. Now, having finished my first year, I feel like I have improved a huge amount thanks to the training and support from all the teachers and I'm looking forward to the next 2 years!
Hamish Ross
I am very passionate about developing and preparing my students for working in the performing arts industry and it is a massive privilege to teach at this outstanding college. In my classes I challenge the students physically and mentally by exposing them to a wide range of styles to develop well rounded multi facetted commercial dancers. The work we do in class is very demanding and I expect them to rise to it by challenging their limits to bettering themselves to become the best performing artists that they can be.
Matt Walker