A tertiary training institute of excellence, specialising in Dance and Musical Theatre
Oakfields College Faculty of Dance & Musical Theatre offers tertiary,skills-based training, preparing students for the professional Performing Arts industry. Lecturers have hands-on, practical industry experience, are experts in their specialized fields and have a deeply embedded passion and exceptional competence as educators in the arts.
18/03/2026
A Musical Theatre & Dance qualification doesn’t point to one “job title.”
It opens doors - and our graduates have walked through many of them.
From theatre stages to TV sets, cruise ship contracts to international work - and sometimes into unexpected careers that still use the same foundations: movement, performance, discipline, communication, and confidence.
We love seeing where the training takes them. 👏
Graduate Spotlight ✨
Sharing this incredibly helpful self-tape breakdown from graduate Deoudone Pretorius - packed with practical dos and don’ts for actors navigating auditions today.
The full (and very useful!) series lives on her page , so definitely give her a follow if you want clear, practical tips from someone actively working in the industry.
You might recognise Deoudone from:
🎬 One Piece (Misty)
🎬 The Rats: A Witcher Tale (Juniper)
🎬 Takeout (Harper)
🎬 Invasive 2: Getaway (Alex)
📺 Diepe Waters (Tomi)
📺 Binnelanders (Ciska)
Always proud to see our graduates sharing their knowledge and lifting others up along the way.
If you missed it, a certain celebrity recently made some comments about ballet and opera 👀
Of course - people are allowed to connect more strongly with some art forms than others. That’s human. But it did feel like a good moment to pause and reflect on just how much ballet and opera have given to the performing arts world.
Ballet has been around for centuries and remains the foundation of so much dance training today - not just in technique, but in discipline, strength, musicality, and control.
Opera, too, has shaped the way we think about voice, storytelling, and live performance, and its influence can still be felt in musical theatre and beyond.
We see the impact of these forms in our students all the time. Some arrive with years of ballet behind them. Others have classical vocal training. And what they bring with them is never just “steps” or “notes” - it’s work ethic, sensitivity, stamina, and a deep respect for craft.
Live performance in all its forms still matters. It still moves people. It still builds artists.
And we’re proud to be keeping it alive ♥️
What did you think of Timothée Chalamet's thoughts?
11/03/2026
Confidence isn’t magic. It’s built - in studios, in rehearsals, under pressure, and in front of an audience.
At Oakfields, we train you to step on stage knowing you’re ready.
DM us to find out more about our musical theatre and dance programme 🔥
02/03/2026
Graduate Spotlight ✨
James McPhail and Jonathan Raath heading into the final week of rehearsals for Pretty Woman: The Musical 💼
Last stretch before the curtain goes up. Can’t wait to see you light up the stage 👏
25/02/2026
“Industry-level” isn’t a buzzword - it’s the standard our students train to every day 🔥
Technique, discipline, feedback, rehearsal etiquette, performance stamina, and the tools you need to step into the working world prepared.
DM us if you’d like more info on our 3-year musical theatre and dance programme 👉
| Noluthando Mathebula 🌿
short.thando is back in the jungle - and right where she belongs.
She's returning as Mowgli in the repeat season of The Jungle Book by VR Theatrical. Taking on such a physically demanding, high-energy role (again!) speaks volumes about her stamina, focus and growth since college.
👉 Catch her at the Pieter Toerien Theatre
🗓 On stage now
17/02/2026
This is where that dream stops living in your head - and starts becoming real.
Final auditions for our 2026 Musical Theatre & Dance Programme take place on 21 February.
Train full-time in 2026. Perform in professional productions. Graduate with the skills, experience, and showreel you need to step into the industry with confidence.
If performing is more than just a hobby to you - this is your moment.
🎭 Final Auditions: 21 February
📍 In-person & virtual options available
👉 https://musicaltheatre.oakfieldscollege.co.za/
11/02/2026
Turn your passion into your career in 2026. Start here.
You’ve imagined it more times than you can count.
The stage. The lights. The moment where it finally clicks.
This is where that dream stops living in your head - and starts becoming real.
Final auditions for our 2026 Musical Theatre & Dance Programme take place on 21 February.
Train full-time in 2026. Perform in professional productions. Graduate with the skills, experience, and showreel you need to step into the industry with confidence.
If performing is more than just a hobby to you - this is your moment.
🎭 Final Auditions: 21 February 2026
📍 In-person & virtual options available
🔗 https://musicaltheatre.oakfieldscollege.co.za/
09/02/2026
📣 NEW AUDITION DATE ADDED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND
Our graduates leave with:
• Full-scale production experience
• A professional showreel sent to agents
• Industry-level training in acting, voice, and dance
• The confidence to audition - and book work
Final auditions for 2026 intake happen on 21 February.
If you’re serious about your future in the performing arts, this is your last chance to step in.
Apply now: https://musicaltheatre.oakfieldscollege.co.za/
🐈
Catching up with Michael Fullard, currently appearing in Cats, as he chats with about what it takes to stay energised in one of the most physically demanding shows in musical theatre.
From stamina and recovery to maintaining performance quality night after night, this is a real glimpse into the discipline behind the magic. 🐾🔥
Cats is currently running in Johannesburg, don't miss it!🎟️
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:30 |