Academy Breakin’ Convention (ABC) is the UK’s first free Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performance and Production Arts specific to Hip Hop Theatre for 16 – 19 year olds*. The course fills a gap in professional pathways for new artists and entrepreneurs who want to work in the creative industries and focus on hip hop culture. ABC is based at Sadler’s Wells East, part of East Bank at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

On the course students will engage in: 

• 12 units of UAL’s Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performance and Production Arts
• ABC‘s hip hop elements: Hip Hop Social Dance, Popping, Breaking, Emceeing, DJing, Graffiti and Music Production
• Wellbeing and self-development sessions
• Industry and career progression sessions
• The creation and devising of theatrical work 

*Students aged 19 -24 can apply to ABC with an EHCP which will be assessed on an individual basis to ensure learner needs can be met. Find out more about the course from the Head of Academy Academy Breakin' Convention Course Information (vimeo.com)