FIND YOUR FOCUS.
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS.
DEFINE YOUR EDGE.
EDGE Associate Programme is led by industry professionals with experience performing on the world’s biggest stages, as well as teaching at leading performing arts colleges across the country. Classes are designed to develop strong performing technique while preparing students for college auditions and professional training pathways.
Not only are students taught by Emily and Adam, but each month they also work with a guest teacher, introducing a brand new style and perspective. This allows students to connect with teachers from leading colleges and across the dance industry, gaining insight into different training methods, making professional contacts, and broadening their learning and experience.
Sessions take place once a month on a Sunday in both Bristol and Bournemouth, allowing students to choose their preferred location.
Students are required to audition for the programme to ensure we work with a group of dancers who will benefit from training at a similar level and pace.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM EDGE
EDGE isn’t just about getting better, it’s about being ready for whatever comes next.
Elite Training: For advanced dancers who are serious about pushing their technique and performance to the next level.
More Than Steps: Audition prep, professional development, and mindset coaching—because making it in this industry takes more than just skill.
Industry Access: Learn from professionals who have performed on some of the biggest stages and have connections to leading vocational colleges and agencies.
Personalised Guidance: EDGE is designed to help you grow, with feedback, goal setting, and mentorship from industry experts.
THE LINE-UP
Intensive Training. High-Impact Sessions. This is an example of what an EDGE associate day might look like.
10:15 - 10:30
WARM UP
STRENGTHENING
+ CONDITIONING
10:30 - 11:45
JAZZ TECHNIQUE
11:45 - 12:00
BREAK
12:00-13:15
THEATRE JAZZ
13:15 - 13:45
LUNCH BREAK
13:45 - 15:00
GUEST TEACHER
COMMERCIAL /
LYRICAL
15:00
FINISH
OUR
CO-FOUNDERS
EMILY GOODENOUGH
Emily has been working in the Musical Theatre Industry for over 16 years. She also teaches at vocational colleges across the country and has recently choreographed the new Grade 5 Musical Theatre Amalgamation for the ISTD Modern Syllabus.
Emily began her training at Corraine Collins Dance Studios before gaining a scholarship to Bird College. Her theatre credits include Dance Captain in Kiss Me, Kate (Barbican Theatre, London), Dance Captain and Cover Judy in White Christmas (Sheffield Crucible), and Ensemble in The Third Man (Menier Chocolate Factory). She played Mona in CHICAGO (International Tour) and worked as Associate Choreographer on Gypsy (Royal Exchange Theatre) and Witches of Eastwick (Swedish Premiere). Other credits include Ensemble and Cover Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls (Théâtre Marigny), Assistant Choreographer and Suzanne in Sweet Charity (Nottingham Playhouse), and Assistant Choreographer and Dance Captain in Oklahoma! (Grange Park Opera). Emily performed as Dance Captain and Young Christine in Follies (National Theatre) and appeared in 42nd Street (Théâtre du Châtelet) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Kilworth House Theatre). She was Associate Choreographer and Dance Captain in Mrs Henderson Presents (Noël Coward Theatre and Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto) and Movement Captain in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Birmingham Rep). Other credits include Assistant Choreographer and Peggy in Sunny Afternoon (Hampstead Theatre and Harold Pinter Theatre), Kiss Me, Kate (BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall), Dance Captain in Evita (UK tour), My Fair Lady (Sheffield Crucible), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Slovenia, Bronowski Productions). She also performed in Wonderful Town (Royal Exchange Theatre with the Halle Orchestra), The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium), and played Donna in Dreamboats and Petticoats (UK Tour). Emily understudied and played Rumpleteaser in Cats (German Tour, Cologne Musical-Dome and Frankfurt Alte Opera). Her film credits include That Day We Sang (BBC) and Blitz (Apple TV). Emily is also a highly sought-after educator, teaching at various vocational colleges across the UK, including Bird College, London Studio Centre, and Emil Dale Academy.
ADAM DENMAN
Adam has performed extensively in theatre, television, and live productions across the UK and internationally. He currently teaches at vocational colleges in London including Bird College and London Studio Centre.
His theatre credits include: Dance Captain in White Christmas (UK Tour); Best of the West End (Royal Albert Hall); Guys and Dolls (Crucible Theatre, Sheffield); Guys and Dolls (Theatre Marigny, Paris); 42nd Street (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Spirit of Fosse in Chicago (UK/ European Tour); Mack & Mabel (Chichester Festival Theatre & UK Tour); Singin' in the Rain (UK Tour & Japan); Singin' in the Rain (Palace Theatre, London); Jack Frost in The Snowman (Peacock Theatre, London); Disco Inferno (UK Tour); The King & I (UK Tour) & Royal Caribbean, Ballroom Fever. He was also chosen to be a part of A Celebration of Youth, performing excerpts from 'West Side Story' and 'Romeo & Juliet' at Buckingham Palace. Tv Credits Include: 2022, SNOW WHITE, Village Dancer, (DISNEY); 2022, Mary Poppins, Dancer, (Saturday Night Takeaway ITV) 2021, MASTERS OF THE AIR, Lindy Hop Dancer (APPLE TV); NHS VACCINE, Dancer (Advert), ANYTHING GOES, Tap Dancer (This Morning); 42nd Street – The Musical; The Royal Variety Performance (ITV); The Olivier Awards (ITV); The One Show (BBC) and Sunday Night at The Palladium (ITV);
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