Jikei COM Group opened the Shanghai School of Music and the Shanghai College of Dance and Acting on October 8, 2013 in Shanghai, China.The Shanghai School of Music and the Shanghai College of Dance and Acting will leverage Jikei COM Group’s educational know-how and networking might to produce talented entertainment and music industry professionals active in Asia.The goal for the schools is to train the professionals needed in the music and entertainment industries through a 2-year program.

 

Although Shanghai has been heavily influenced by Japan and the surrounding　countries in Asia, the music and entertainment industry is still developing, and the industry will need highly trained professionals with ready firepower, especially with Shanghai Disney Resort due to open in 2015.

 

The Shanghai School of Music and the Shanghai College of Dance and Acting will provide complete support to ensure students realize their dream of a career in the music and entertainment industry.