ANCE SCHOOL D Y R A R O P M E T LONDON CON
2018/19
WELCOME This prospectus gives a flavour of life at London Contemporary Dance School and an introduction to the Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes. Grounded in a culture that supports the emergent artistic voice, we offer an intensive, rigorous and creative dance education, validated by the University of Kent, which will prepare you for a career in dance. At the core of the School’s ethos is the desire to drive the art form forward by working alongside professional artists and engaging with the profession at every opportunity. You will train with exceptional teachers, many of whom are also practicing artists, and international guest choreographers.
With around 180 students, you’ll be recognised as an individual and quickly become part of a community where dance makers at every level are inspiring and learning from each other. Based at The Place in central London, you will be at the centre of a hub for independent dance artists and ideally placed to explore the cultural highlights on offer in the city’s many theatres, cinemas, specialist libraries, galleries, museums, venues and markets.
We welcome imaginative, enquiring people from all backgrounds and nationalities who are excited by the endless possibilities of dance. To help you make a well-informed decision about whether this is the right place for you, take a look at our website which has interviews with students, videos of classes and more information about the programmes: lcds.ac.uk London Contemporary Dance School puts you, the student, at the centre of your education. The future of contemporary dance is in your hands.
Sofia Casprini and Denis Santacana (EDge 2017) performing Consumed by Karen & Allen Kaeja | photo by Camilla Greenwell
E T A U D A R G UNDER
BA (HONS) CONTEMPORARY DANCE This full-time three year Batchelor of Arts degree focuses on the development of versatile dance artists who attain the technical, creative and performance skills to enjoy a life-long career in dance. Through highly intensive, studio based learning, the programme gives you the opportunity to develop your artistic practice in contemporary dance. The curriculum offers a range of choreographic, contextual and academic studies directly related to your experience of performing, making, researching and understanding dance. As an undergraduate student you’ll be immersed in contemporary dance in its broadest sense, as you begin to acquire the personal and professional skills essential for becoming a successful and resilient dance artist. As you progress through the programme, emphasis is increasingly placed on developing your own practice. This prepares you for your third year when you will have the opportunity to negotiate your own learning pathway. You will have the option to specialise in either performance or choreography, or to hone your expertise in both fields. You will have the opportunity to work with leading choreographers and renowned dance practitioners to create and perform a broad range of work and to grow as a versatile artist. You will perform your work to public audiences in our theatre and on tour.
Student dance class | photo by Camilla Greenwell
BA (HONS) CONTEMPORARY DANCE Classes run from 8.45am - 6pm most days, making the BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance challenging but highly rewarding. On Wednesday afternoons there is time to sign up for tutorials, catch up with your studies, use the resources in our specialist library and book studio time to work on your own or with peers. With an excellent staff to student ratio, you can be assured of individual tutorial support of the very highest standard. The programme is described in discrete modules; however the manner in which the curriculum is delivered enables students to make integrated connections across their studies. Entry requirements Undergraduate students are required to have two passes at A-level or equivalent. European and overseas qualifications are also accepted. Candidates whose first language is not English need to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting results from a recognised testing service, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test. The minimum score required for is IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element). Candidates who need the IELTS for their visa application must ensure they take a UK Visa and Immigration recognised test. See ielts.org for recognised test centres.
I’ll Do All That I Can | photo by Camilla Greenwell
WHAT WILL I DO YEAR BY YEAR? The first year has a strong emphasis on the development of essential practical and theoretical skills and the school is internationally renowned for the strength of its technical training. However, technique is just one element of the foundation that supports you. Students work to acquire vital skills in improvisation and composition as well as developing their ability to analyse and reflect upon their own and others’ artistic practice. Module Name
Work in this area may include
Dance Technique A range of daily Contemporary Dance Techniques such as and Performance 1 Cunningham, Release and Flying Low.
Introduction to Critical Studies
This module is grounded in enabling students to place themselves in a wider context of art and culture and introduces critical and theoretical concepts.
1-2-3
Enhancement
Complementary, non-assessed areas of the curriculum include end of term projects with visiting professional dance artists.
1-2-3
Term 1-2-3
Performance Studies may incorporate repertory or created work.
3
Ballet in Context 1
A range of approaches to Ballet Technique. Supported by Floor Barre and other Fundamental Techniques.
1-2-3
Fundamental Approaches to Movement
Study of alternative movement practices designed to support all other areas of your dance studies. Approaches may include Pilates, Body Conditioning, Feldenkrais Technique and Yoga.
1-2-3
Composition
This module enables students to gain an understanding of the tools 1-2-3 and materials of the craft of composition and a widening understanding of what choreography could be. This module also explores movement analysis through choreology, as well as music and sound.
Design for Performance
This module incorporates aspects of design for dance and theatre including costume, scenography, lighting and video.
1-2-3
Improvisation
Students work with a range of improvisatory techniques and practices including Contact, Gaga and Action Theatre.
1-2-3
1
WHAT WILL I DO YEAR BY YEAR? The second year focuses on deepening your technical and creative skills. A greater emphasis is placed on students reflecting on their knowledge and assuming greater responsibility for their own development and progression through the provision of a range of performance and theoretical options. Performance skills and choreographic projects reflect the importance placed on working as a self-directed artist and Critical and Professional Studies empower and inform students as they begin to position their own work in the ever-widening field of contemporary dance. Module Name
Work in this area may include
Term
Dance Technique and Performance 2 (Compulsory)
A range of daily Contemporary Dance Techniques which might include, 1-2-3 for example, Cunningham, Release and Flying Low. The curriculum is delivered in a similar pattern to Year 1. However, much greater emphasis is placed on reflection and the development of personal practice.
Performance Studies may incorporate repertory or created work.
Ballet in Context 2 (Compulsory)
A range of approaches to Ballet Technique. Supported by Floor Barre 1-2-3 and other Fundamental Movement Techniques. The curriculum is delivered in a similar pattern to Year 1. However, much greater emphasis is placed on reflection and the development of personal practice.
Music and Choreography (Compulsory)
The course exposes students to a range of music and its potential for dance. To begin with, particular relationships between music and choreography are explored. The module culminates in a more substantial choreographic assignment created in response to a piece of music chosen from a given list of short pieces.
Critical Interdisciplinary Studies (Compulsory)
This module develops themes and ideas introduced in Introduction to Critical Studies in Year 1. In particular, it focuses on the arts and contemporary culture, in the context of theories of meaning and experience.
1-3
2
1-2-3
Partner-work Postmodern (Compulsory)
Students study how to work interactively in weight exchange with a partner exploring the physical experiences of active and passive weight resistance. Students investigate co-ordination with a partner working for greater development of texture, dynamics, risk and daring.
3
Improvisation 2
Students will deepen their own exploration of improvisation from a variety of perspectives in an increasingly complex way, including working with improvisation as a movement practice, a tool for research, a way of devising choreography and as a performance mode.
3
Professional Studies (Compulsory)
This Module introduces key knowledge, processes and concepts related to the UK, European and wider International dance profession, relevant to dance artists and artists more broadly. It also includes an overview of career support organisations and producing infrastructure, systems of funding for the arts, self-promotion strategies and other key skills for the professional dance artist.
3
Optional Modules
Introduction to Teaching Dance and Technology Site Specific Performance Advanced Choreology Design Project Independent Choreographic Project Dance Analysis Contemporary Dance Repertory Music Technology
Enhancement
Complementary, non-assessed areas of the curriculum include end of term projects with visiting professional dance artists.
2 2-3
1-2-3
WHAT WILL I DO YEAR BY YEAR? The emphasis of the final year of study is the supported transition from student to that of a professionally practicing dance artist. The third year parallels the professional dance environment by providing students with varied opportunities to work as a solo artist, collaborator and as part of a company, both devising new work and recreating repertory. You will have the chance to perform to a range of audiences when you embark on the LC3 tour. LC3 is the undergraduate performance company and during this time you will experience life on tour in a range of settings. In the Negotiated Project module, students are guided to identify and investigate, in depth, areas of artistic concern and personal practice, whilst developing the knowledge and understanding that will prepare them for a rich, varied and influential professional life. Work in this area may include Compulsory Modules
Term
Technical practices Contemporary, Ballet (daily) and Alternative Movement Techniques are integrated into the Third Year programme.
1-2-3
Negotiated Project Extended project that enables each student to undertake an independent enquiry into an area of individual artistic concern. Projects are realised practically or theoretically.
1-2-3
Collaborations: Choreographers OR
Following a short introductory intensive, student choreographers are paired with a designer, composer or moving image artist. Each collaborative team will create a new piece that will be performed or screened in December.
1
Collaborations: Interpreters
Students are part of a collaborative team that engages in the process of devising with openness and curiosity to the artistic vision of choreographer and designer, musician or moving image.
1
Optional Modules (subject to availability)
Inter-Arts - Exploration of more unorthodox partnerships that dance has formed with other media leading to new strategies and sources for the making of dance works that may include performance art, installation and conceptual work.
2
Repertory - Reconstruction of existing dance works.
2
Improvisation into Performance - This module will confront the common blocks to performing improvisation and will explore the use of scores, which may include the use of set material, text, music and other theatrical elements.
2
Devised Work – New work created with students by professional choreographers.
2
Enhancement
Complementary, non-assessed areas of the curriculum include classes by visiting professionals, projects and workshops in performance practices, mock auditions and graduation performances and an opportunity to tour.
3 1-2-3
E T A U D A R G T POS
The Postgraduate programme, like the rest of London Contemporary Dance School, is based at The Place. It is the birthplace of contemporary dance in the UK and it continues to be a creative and vibrant institution, where postgraduate students have unrivalled opportunities to engage with professional dance artists and to make the connections which will help them to continue developing their work upon graduation. We have been pioneering postgraduate programmes here since 1991 and were the first institution in the UK to offer Masters Degrees for students wishing to pursue their practical dance studies as postgraduate disciplines. As a postgraduate student we know that the choices you make now are vital to your long-term career success. That’s why we gear the programme towards enabling you to develop your unique creative voice and develop the specialisms that will take you to the next level as an artist. You will learn from, and work alongside, practicing professional artists and, being located within The Place, you will be part of a stimulating community of international dance makers. All postgraduate routes provide students with an opportunity to engage in critical reflection and dialogue, inviting you to challenge your own practice within a wider context. You will investigate and challenge your artistic practice through critically engaging in practice and research, pushing the boundaries of the art form, and defining your own creative pathway. Attentive tutorial support is tailored to help you further identify and explore your specific area of artistic enquiry. Throughout your time with us you will be guided in your choices by module leaders who are amongst the most experienced professionals in their respective fields. There are two routes through the programme: Developing Artistic Practice and Performance. You may choose to follow an entirely practice-based programme and graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits). Alternatively, you may decide to engage in both practice and academic research, completing written assignments and a Dissertation Module in order to graduate with an MA (180 credits).
James Rosental, Anna Borini and Luca Braccia (EDge 2017) performing Strange Blooms by Shobana Jeyasingh | photo by Camilla Greenwell
DEVELOPING ARTISTIC PRACTICE The new modular MA programme, Developing Artistic Practice, offers unrivalled flexibility and allows you to focus on shaping and defining your individual artistic voice. It caters to individual needs and interests and allows practicing artists to gain Masters level qualifications over a period of between one and six years. It allows you to combine your study with your ongoing professional practice, with the option to finance the modules separately. There are a range of different routes through the programme. Students who are able to demonstrate a high level of experience in their chosen field are able to specialise in one particular area (for example in performance, teaching or choreography). Students who want to broaden their field of enquiry are able to choose from the wide range of different modules available (including those from the specialist areas, if appropriate) in order to create their own bespoke pathway. All modules are artist-led and expertly delivered. Advanced training in a range of techniques supports a variety of performance opportunities. Additional options include Advanced Somatics, Improvisation, Rehearsal Direction, Costume Design and Making and Screen Dance. With its emphasis on the breadth of professional practice, the programme aims to give you the transferable skills and knowledge to be successful in the continuously evolving dance profession. Choreography modules provide you with the opportunity to investigate and re-examine your choreographic practice through studio-based research, performances in studios, site-specific settings and in the UK’s boldest dance theatre at The Place. As part of a small group of choreographers you will explore how and why we create dance; various approaches will be researched and the wider social and political settings in which dance takes place will be considered. You will receive advice and practical support in costuming, scenography, music and all technical aspects of your work. All productions are lit by professional lighting designers and course supervisors are experienced choreographers themselves. These modules are aimed at artists with an already established choreographic voice and have proved particularly fruitful for mature students who have been choreographing for some time and who wish to take time to reflect on their work within a supportive environment.
Subspace by Despina Patsika | photo by Despina Patsika
Students who chose to concentrate on teaching will usually already be able to demonstrate an established teaching practice and are assigned experienced mentors who observe their work in the studio and maintain a dialogue with them throughout their studies. They typically also choose related modules such as Studio-based Techniques, Advanced Somatics and Improvisation. Teachers who have successfully completed this programme have progressed onto rewarding positions where their knowledge has contributed to the development of conservatoire-level training and university courses. Amanda Britton, Principal of the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, said of the programme: “QUITE SIMPLY, THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED FOR MY CURRENT JOB WITHOUT THIS COURSE. THE ENORMOUS EXPERIENCE, ENTHUSIASM AND INTEGRITY OF THE STAFF MADE MY POSTGRADUATE EXPERIENCE EXCITING AND REWARDING; WITHOUT THE SKILLS AND GUIDANCE OF MY TEACHERS, I WOULD NOT BE DOING THE JOB I NOW FIND MYSELF QUALIFIED FOR.”
Students in discussion | photo by Camilla Greenwell
PERFORMANCE Alongside the new modular option, we continue to offer our highly respected and internationally renowned programmes in Performance: EDge and the Apprentice Programme. Students specialising in Performance are almost always full-time students and work for the whole year in a company setting (36 weeks). They might be with the postgraduate performance company EDge, based at London Contemporary Dance School, prior to its tour which extends over four months; alternatively, students might work as Apprentices in professional companies such as Richard Alston Dance Company, Scottish Dance Theatre, National Dance Company Wales and Theater St Gallen. A significant number of the professional dancers now working in these companies began their relationship through the postgraduate apprentice scheme. All the host companies we work with guarantee that all full-time students will perform on stage with the company in professional settings. Other Performance students work in professional companies for a shorter time but are nevertheless immersed in the work being made and performed. For a minimum of one term and more usually two, students have recently been placed with Maresa von Stockert, Danish Dance Theatre, BalletLORENT, James Wilton Dance and Akram Khan Company. All the Performance programmes are structured around the schedules of the companies and enable students to focus on the very specific demands of a performance career. You will work with innovative choreographers and artists to create work and tour nationally and internationally. You’ll develop your performance qualities, technical understanding and creative vocabulary whilst meeting the challenges of a professional touring schedule. There are often additional opportunities to engage in teaching and the development of creative workshops. With the new modular system Performance students can choose to complete the research lab and dissertation modules alongside the performance specialism, so that the MA can be completed within 12 months.
Tom Whiting in choreography by Dane Hurst | photo by Camilla Greenwell
MODULES AND CREDITS Developing Artistic Practice (full or part-time) for the award PGDip
(120 credits)
Select your Modules from the wide range available in the areas of Choreography, Teaching, Performing (including part-time Apprenticeships), Studio-based Techniques, Advanced Somatics, Improvisation, Screen Dance and more (subject to availability). Developing Artistic Practice (full or part-time) for the award MA
120 credits
Entry Requirements Overseas students who require Tier 4 Student Visas must study full-time and complete their programmes within 4 terms (16 months). Part-time study is not possible. Performance Specialism
(180 credits)
Practice-based Modules selected from the list available, as above
100 credits
Please note that students who need Tier 4 Student Visas are not eligible for the Apprentice Programme due to visa restrictions but may be members of EDge.
Research Lab
20 credits
Developing Artistic Practice
Dissertation
60 credits
On application you are invited to state your main areas of interest and at interview we will discuss an appropriate pathway through the programme for you, so that before starting the programme you will be clear about the main direction you want to take and the options that are available for you. Small changes to module choices, for a limited number of credits, may also be made during the year.
Wholly written
OR 60 credits
Dissertation (30) and Practice-based Module (30) EDge and Full-time Apprentices for the award PGDip
(120 credits)
Performance Module
Full immersion in company work
100 credits
Practice-led Module
Chosen from the range available
20 credits
EDge and Full-time Apprentices for the award MA
(180 credits)
Performance Module
Full immersion in company work
Research Lab
Research and academic essay
100 credits 20 credits
Dissertation
Wholly written
60 credits
OR Dissertation (30) and Practice-based Module (30) Note: All postgraduate students who choose to progress to the MA award must pass the compulsory Research Lab Module (20) prior to beginning the MA Dissertation.
60 credits
English Language Candidates whose first language is not English need to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting results from a recognised testing service, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test. The minimum score required is IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element). This is not a requirement for candidates who choose an entirely practice-based route. Candidates who need the IELTS for their visa application must ensure they take a UK Visa and Immigration recognised test. Check ielts.org for recognised test centres.
YOUR FUTURE CAREER IN DANCE Many leading names within the dance industry have been trained and educated at London Contemporary Dance School. We believe that the flexibility and excellence of our programmes, together with the unique, stimulating environment of The Place, give you the best possible chance to achieve a long, successful career in dance. London Contemporary Dance School graduates have joined many of the world’s leading, innovative dance companies including Akram Khan Company, Russell Maliphant, Richard Alston Dance Company, Tilted Productions, Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, DV8, Hofesh Shechter Company, Ultima Vez, Scottish Dance Theatre, National Dance Company Wales, BalletLORENT, Motionhouse, Punchdrunk, Jasmin Vardimon Company, Protein Dance Company, Bern Ballet, Sasha Waltz and Guests and Sydney Dance Company. Others go on to set up their own dance companies such as James Wilton Dance Company, Robert Clark, Freddie Opoku-Addaie, Eva Recacha, Joseph Toonga (Just Us Dance Theatre), Vera Tussing Projects and James Cousins Company. Graduates’ work is programmed in theatres all over the world. The strength of graduates’ choreographic work is also reflected in the awards that they have won including Olivier Awards, the New Adventures Choreographer Award, Bonnie Bird New Choreography Award, Sadler’s Wells Global Dance Contest and The Place Prize for Dance. Many graduates also find commercial opportunities to create dance for theatre, film, opera, TV, music and advertising and some go on to teach complementary dance practices like yoga or Pilates. Frequently, the careers of our alumni include different types of work which combine to form a varied and fulfilling independent dance practice. The opportunities are far greater than you ever imagined.
Students in discussion | photo by Camilla Greenwell
APPLICATION PROCESS We strongly recommend that you thoroughly research a range of higher education institutions to ensure you apply to the one that is right for you. Higher education is a life-changing experience that requires serious investment, both financially and personally. We are committed to ensuring that people from all backgrounds have access to dance education and training of the highest standard. You can expect a high level of academic and pastoral support. We don’t discriminate on grounds of age, sex, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion. We judge applicants according their potential to benefit from our programmes. We welcome applications from people with disabilities so please inform us of any access requirements you may have on your application form, as this will help us make any necessary, reasonable adjustments for your audition and also during the programme. If you require the application form in an alternative format please contact us at lcds@theplace.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7121 1111.
HOW TO APPLY Applications are submitted via our online application system. Please go to lcds.ac.uk and follow the ‘Apply Now’ link. You will be required to register as a user and then follow the instructions to provide the information required and pay the application fee. Full audition / interview details will be sent to applicants once a completed form has been received. The application form includes details about you, your educational and dance history and a personal statement about why you want to join London Contemporary Dance School. There is a small, non-refundable audition fee to cover our costs. This fee can be waived for candidates who are less able to pay. Details of how to apply for this waiver are on the application form. Applications open in September and you are advised to apply as early as possible. The first round of undergraduate auditions takes place in November for entry in the following September. Undergraduate and Postgraduate applications remain open until January (closing dates will be on the website) but the later you apply the more likely it is that there will not be an available audition slot so please apply early. Student dance class | photo by Camilla Greenwell
AUDITIONS We’re not looking for fully formed artists when we audition; we select students who we believe show the most potential for a career in dance. What we’re looking for is talent, commitment and a passion to learn. It doesn’t matter if you come from a ballet, hip hop or street dance background; we recruit students who are ready to benefit from full-time dance education at this level. Our audition process is designed to give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. Not all students have an outstanding level of technical proficiency when they arrive but we will be looking for focus, curiosity, imagination and a passion to learn. In addition to auditions at The Place in London, there are specifically targeted auditions in other countries each year. If you are successful in your first audition, you may be invited for a recall audition. We understand that auditions can make you feel nervous or apprehensive but we’ll do everything we can to help you feel welcome and relaxed. We want to enable you to do your best and we’re excited to see you share your knowledge, passion and potential with us. Some of our current students work as ambassadors on audition days to let you know more about life in the School and to help put you at ease. You are welcome to contact us before your audition to discuss any questions or concerns you may have and to arrange a visit to the School. We hope that most candidates selected for the recall will be able to visit the School between their first and second auditions. You can also watch footage from our Virtual Open Days on our website.
Student dance class | photo by Camilla Greenwell
FINANCE We are determined that financial concerns should not prevent anyone from attending the School. If you are a UK/EU student beginning your first undergraduate degree you will not have to pay fees up front but can apply for loans to cover tuition fees. You will begin repayment only after you have completed your programme and are earning above a government set threshold. We are happy to talk through the costs and support available individually with applicants. If you are a UK/EU student studying on the MA, you may be eligible for Postgraduate Loans up to £10,280, repayable once you earn above a government set threshold. London Contemporary Dance School is a part of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama. The eight schools of the Conservatoire offer world-class higher education and training in dance, drama and circus arts and train individuals who will match the worlds best and, on entering their professions, shape the future of their art form. Full information about current fees and the wide range of scholarships and bursaries available can be found on the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama website: cdd.ac.uk. London Contemporary Dance School’s Fund for Excellence seeks to provide additional bursary support to students in need. Due to the intensive nature of their programme, most postgraduate students on the performance pathway receive bursaries contributing to their fees.
Hannah Mattinson in Strong Language by Richard Alston | photo by Camilla Greenwell
TEN REASONS TO JOIN 1 London Contemporary Dance School is a world leader in dance education and training. 2 London Contemporary Dance School is a creative, artistic environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds. 3 You’ll be with a selected group of peers from all over the world, who are ambitious and excited about driving the art form forward. 4 You will quickly become part of an artistic community where artists, at every level, are developing their voices. 5
We work with a wide variety of other educational arts institutions. You will have the chance to work alongside students who compose music, design lighting, make film, costume, sets and more. If you wanted to, you could find the whole of your future dance company through connections you make right here.
6 We’ll help you build your knowledge and capabilities beyond the studio so that you leave ready to embark upon your chosen career. 7 The Place, which is home to London Contemporary Dance School, is full of artists who take risks, push boundaries and define what our art form is and you will have the opportunity to learn with and work alongside them. 8 The Place is known internationally; we have connections across the globe and have enabled dancers and dance-makers to make careers throughout the world. 9
The Place theatre has seen the birth of extraordinary dance companies - including artists like Richard Alston, James Cousins, Jonzi D, Rosie Kay, Wayne McGregor, Kate Prince, Hofesh Shechter, Vera Tussing, Jasmin Vardimon, Charlotte Vincent and James Wilton. During your education here you will have the chance to make new work and perform on this stage.
10 It’s London. The Place is situated in the heart of a city where everything happens, there is an exciting mix of vibrant culture and a world of possibilities. Jimmy Adams in Political Mother (extract) by Hofesh Shechter | photo by Camilla Greenwell
N O I S I V R U O Our vision is to be an international leader in dance education, driving discovery and developing the art form. Our mission is to create innovative and inspiring learning programmes that develop dance artists to the highest standard, preparing them to lead and shape the art form. Through an intensive and rigorous dance education that combines high levels of studio work, with contextual studies, students are supported to go beyond what they currently know, to embrace risk and develop the physical, technical, creative and reflective skills needed to forge their individual artistic voice.
We cultivate deep-rooted connections with the dance industry, high calibre practitioners and international conservatoires to ensure that our curriculum is forward thinking and supporting the artistic voices that will lead and shape the art form and the world beyond. We support our graduates to have successful careers that have international impact. At the heart of what we do is the belief in the mutual benefit of training students alongside professional artists and companies. We foster a creative, supportive, nurturing environment. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, friendly school with a dynamic energy. Riley Wolf performing I’ll Do All That I Can | photo by Camilla Greenwell
We embrace a respectful culture which values professionalism and diversity. Creativity is at the core of the curriculum and at the heart of its delivery. We value curiosity, commitment and passion to explore the endless possibilities of dance. We identify and support the development of talent by creating the conditions for committed dance makers to thrive. We strive for excellence across every aspect of what we do to ensure the highest standard of provision, knowledge, performance and teaching.
FIND OUT MORE There is a wealth of online resources offering you more information about London Contemporary Dance School.
lcds.ac.uk theplace.org.uk VIRTUAL OPEN DAY Get an insight into student life, watch class and hear students describe the experience in their own words: lcds.ac.uk/studentvoices
STUDENT FINANCE
London Contemporary Dance School is a founding affiliate of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama. Its programmes are funded through the Higher Education Funding Council of England and its degrees are validated by the University of Kent. Based on the evidence available, the TEF Panel judged that the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.
UK Government guide to fees and financial support for students: gov.uk/student-finance
MORE QUESTIONS? Get in touch at: lcds@theplace.org.uk or +44 (0)20 7121 1111
LONDON CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL The Place, 16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9AT ThePlace ThePlaceLondon
The information contained within this prospectus was correct at the time of publication, every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. London Contemporary Dance School reserves the right to change the information including the addition, withdrawal or restructuring of programmes. Any changes to the course content will be available on the School’s website so please check lcds.ac.uk before applying.
Front cover: Josephine Haas (EDge 2017) performing Strange Blooms by Shobana Jeyasingh | photo by Camilla Greenwell