Musical & Performance

Moving here and starting at the folk high school has been an incredible journey – it’s been a great transition from living in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere to the big city of Bergen. It has helped me become more confident in myself and discover what I’m truly interested in. My class and the staff inspire, challenge, and support me every day, making me dare to try new things and push my boundaries.

Throughout the year, I’ve experienced magical moments on stage, immersed myself in different characters I never thought I could play, and collaborated with people who are just as passionate about theater and performance as I’ve become. I’ve learned to stand taller, dare to fail, and have fun along the way.

All of this has made me ready for the next step. This fall, I’m continuing my studies here in Bergen, and I feel both more confident and more motivated than ever. This year has truly been a time for personal growth, creativity, and great memories.

After a year at Bergen Folk High School, I’ve learned an incredible amount both academically and socially, and I’ve made so many amazing friends.

Throughout the year, I’ve been challenged and developed myself in musical theater in a safe environment, together with other amazing people! Our teacher, Karina, has given me great confidence in being on stage, and the class environment this year has been so supportive. We’ve become a really close-knit group that has worked incredibly hard together in all the productions and projects we’ve had.

I can really recommend Bergen Folk High School and especially the musical and performance line to everyone. Whether you want a nice and relaxed year to try something new, or if you want to develop further in a subject.

Now I’m looking forward to exploring the musical theater field even more at Bårdar Academy this fall.

Choosing a year at folk high school is the best choice I have made! This year has given me fantastic friends and a chance to get to know myself better. Before folk high school in Bergen, I was very unsure of my own abilities, but the fantastic staff and my close-knit class have helped me to challenge myself and develop. Through electives, individual practice, and the course work in Musical and performance, I found out that I wanted to continue further with musicals. At folk high school, I have been able to take part in several productions from start to finish, and it has given me an incredible amount of joy! Attending folk high school in Bergen is something I would recommend to everyone, and especially choosing Musical and performance!

My year at folk high school gave me time to breathe and try new things. I got to explore what I want and need, and develop my independence. The Musical and Performance program gave me the opportunity to experience and try out so much new within theater and acting. Karina is a dedicated and caring teacher who creates a space where you can challenge yourself in fun and creative ways.

Attending Musical and Performance at the folk high school in Bergen was incredibly fun and educational. We worked on several exciting projects where we, as a class, developed our own performances and products. Collaborating closely to create something that tells a story, and that we could all be proud of, gave me a strong sense of community and creative joy.

I have taken this experience with me to further studies in musical theater, especially daring to contribute creatively and put my own stamp on what I do. I learned the importance of being part of a process, not just as a performer, but as a co-creator.

One of the highlights was when we put on Legally Blonde, where I played the role of Warner. I was given great freedom to shape the character myself – and it was simply the most fun I’ve ever had in a production! The folk high school taught me that hard work and joy can go hand in hand, and that having fun on stage will always rub off on the audience.

My year in Musical and Performance at the folk high school in Bergen is truly one of my best! When I received the call from the principal that they had chosen me as a scholarship student for the program, I quickly seized the opportunity. And I don’t regret it for a second. I’ve truly learned to let loose this year. We put on many different projects, everything from several musicals to monologues, concerts, and we participated in many workshops in performing arts. My class staged the musical Grease, and I got to play Danny Zuko. This was very scary at first, as I didn’t quite believe I was good enough, but program teacher Karina was incredibly good at pushing me just enough so that I dared to take the final step into the role myself. I quickly learned that you only look silly on stage if you’re not having fun on stage. Even though this was just one year, it feels like I’m left with a lot of experience that I can take with me further in the theater/musical field, but also in everyday life. You develop so much during this year, so I like to say that a year at a folk high school is 5 years in ‘real life’.

Taking Musical and Performance is the best choice I’ve made! It’s a program that has given me challenges, community, and experiences for life.

Even though I didn’t have much experience before, I’ve developed both individually and as part of a larger collaboration. The program hours are filled with everything from singing, dancing, theater, conversations, work, and fun. If we don’t have program hours, it’s because we’re on tour showing our projects. There’s never a boring day!

Through Musical, I get a break from reality where I can put on a costume and become a completely different character. And in collaboration with my classmates, it’s never been scary to make a fool of myself or step out of my comfort zone.

Musical and Performance has given me tons of experience and personal development! It’s a safe space to explore your own abilities and collaboration with others! Highly recommended!

My year in Musical and Performance was the best year of my life.

Throughout the year, we did many different things; put on self-produced shows, took trips into town, went on a class trip to Voss, and much more. It only lasted one year, but the experiences made it feel like a lifetime.

I made memories and friends that I’ll have for life, but there’s one experience that stands out the most – the Christmas cabaret. It was the first time I stood on stage and had a solo song. I wore a beautiful black dress, a white feather boa, and sang Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch me. It’s one of my best memories because it was the first time I actually dared to be myself and just let loose.

I highly recommend Musical and Performance. It’s a choice you’ll never regret, and a year you’ll always look back on. You gain knowledge and experiences that will help you throughout life, and friends with whom you’ll share fantastic experiences.

My year in musical and performance has given me so much. I came here with very little prior experience, but that didn’t matter at all!

Everyone had different backgrounds, which allowed us to learn so much from each other! Every class was different, which I really liked. Dance classes, singing lessons, theater games, working on projects, and much more!!

Interrail was truly a memory for life! Being on a trip with such a great group and experiencing everything together with them. Watching musicals, being tourists, workshops, bike tours, silent disco, and much more fun!

The year at the boarding school in general has been so wonderful and educational. I’ve become more self-confident, gained more professional competence, and made memories I’ll never forget. And not least, friendships that will last a lifetime!

Bergen boarding school will always have a special place in my heart!<3