Contemporary Dance – CertHE

Subject to validation November 2018.

The Certificate of Higher Education in Contemporary Dance is a course specifically designed for preparing dance artists to undertake further in-depth professional training.  Previously known as the Foundation/Access to HE course, this programme provides an insight into the three year full-time degree and has an excellent record for helping students to access conservatoires and Higher Education.  Students are enriched by a range of technical, creative and performance experiences in a variety of contexts, all of which support them at the start of their journey towards a career in dance.  98% of students who completed this equivalent programme in 2017 progressed to further dance training either at NSCD, another conservatoire or other university.

Through the programme students embrace a range of industry relevant modes of working, such as Ballet and Contemporary techniques, Improvisation, Choreography, Contextual studies, Performance and Dance repertoire, in order to give them a thorough grounding in traditional theatre practice.

To find out more about this course, visit the school website.

All applications are direct to the school. For more information on the application process visit how to apply.