Since its inception in 1962, Laine Theatre Arts has been dedicated to the fostering of creative talent. Among our alumni are some of the most highly regarded performers, teachers, choreographers, and director-choreographers in the world. The College’s outstanding reputation in the performing arts has been built on its unique identity as a training provider, exceptional employment records, and the company values instilled in its students which are noted, time and again by employers.

In 2025, Laine begins a new chapter as a regulated provider of higher education, building on past achievement to further embrace the challenge of developing young adults as they work to realised their potential in a future where the skills they learn - resourcefulness, adaptability, resilience - are more important than ever.

The high-calibre training at Laine Theatre Arts prepares students to work as musical theatre company members or specialists in the contemporary or commercial dance sectors. The curriculum combines top-level musical theatre training with the opportunity for specialist focus in dance, musical theatre or acting. The College celebrates the creative potential of every student it trains and gives full value to the unique contribution each has to make.