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A Step Up – Life at the Conservatoire
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
What does it mean to be a Conservatoire student? This short film encapsulates the life of a student at this unique higher education institution.
A Step Up - Life at the Conservatoire
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Death by Misadventure
RADA Films
Trailer for 2010 graduating acting students from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Death by Misadventure
RADA Films
Conversations with choreographers: Luis Lara Malvaclas
NSCD
Commissioned by Northern School of Contemporary Dance for the 2010 tour of the postgraduate company Verve, choreographer Luis Lara Malvacias discusses his new work “Face it!”. Also features extracts from the rehearsal period.
Conversations with choreographers: Luis Lara Malvaclas
NSCD
Daniel Connor, Contemporary Dance Solo
NSCD
A Third Year Solo Performance Presentation by Daniel Connor, a BPA (Hons) student at Northern School of Contemporary Dance (www.nscd.ac.uk) June 2010.
Daniel Connor, Contemporary Dance Solo
NSCD
Alex Rowland, Contemporary Dance Solo
NSCD
A Third Year Solo Performance Presentation by Alex Rowland, a BPA (Hons) student at Northern School of Contemporary Dance (www.nscd.ac.uk) June 2010.
Alex Rowland, Contemporary Dance Solo
NSCD
Mary Mannion, Contemporary Dance Solo
NSCD
A Third Year Solo Performance Presentation by Mary Mannion, a BPA (Hons) student at Northern School of Contemporary Dance (www.nscd.ac.uk) June 2010.
Mary Mannion, Contemporary Dance Solo
NSCD
A Day In The Life at Central
Central School of Ballet
A glimpse into a day’s training at Central School of Ballet.
A Day In The Life at Central School of Ballet
Central School of Ballet
Conversations with Choreographers – Kathinka Walter
NSCD
Commissioned by Northern School of Contemporary Dance for the 2010 tour of the postgraduate company Verve, choreographer Kathinka Walter discusses her new work “Physical chain”. Also features extracts from the rehearsal period.
Conversations with Choreographers: Kathinka Walter
NSCD
Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me
BOVTS Directors' Cuts 2010
An Englishman, an Irishman and an American are taken hostage in Lebanon. Stripped of their own clothes, belongings and contact with the outside world, they must rely on humour, imagination and each other to survive. Based on real events, Frank McGuinness’ play is a haunting account of evil in our time.
Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
BOVTS Directors' Cuts 2010
Aidan, RADA
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Extract from the Conservatoire’s DVD “You will always surprise others, by just being who you are.” Aidan, a student at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, talks about his experience of disability and the Conservatoire. (2006)
Aidan, RADA
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Ellie, BOVTS
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Extract from the Conservatoire’s DVD “You will always surprise others, by just being who you are.” Ellie, a student at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, talks about her experience of disability and the Conservatoire. (2006)
Ellie, BOVTS
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Nadia, LAMDA
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Extract from the Conservatoire’s DVD “You will always surprise others, by just being who you are.” Nadia, a student at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, talks about her experience of disability and the Conservatoire. (2006)
Nadia, LAMDA
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Ira, NSCD
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Extract from the Conservatoire’s DVD “You will always surprise others, by just being who you are.” Ira, a student at Northern Contemporary Dance School, talks about his experience of disability and the Conservatoire. (2006)
Ira, NSCD
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Pete, BOVTS
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Extract from the Conservatoire’s DVD “You will always surprise others, by just being who you are.” Pete, a student at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, talks about his experience of disability and the Conservatoire. (2006)
Pete, BOVTS
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Sophie, RADA
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Extract from the Conservatoire’s DVD “You will always surprise others, by just being who you are.” Sophie, a student at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, talks about her experience of disability and the Conservatoire. (2006)
Sophie, RADA
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Stacy, NSCD
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Extract from the Conservatoire’s DVD “You will always surprise others, by just being who you are.” Stacey, a student at Northern Contemporary Dance School, talks about her experience of disability and the Conservatoire. (2006)
Stacy, NSCD
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Virtual Tour of NSCD
NSCD
Take this virtual tour for a brief overview of the fantastic facilities at Northern Contemporary Dance School.
Virtual Tour of NSCD
NSCD
The Arrival: rehearsals at Circus Space
Tamasha / Circus Space
Shot during rehearsals for second year ensemble showcase “The Arrival ” at Circus Space (2nd year Foundation Degree in Circus Arts). Video produced by Tamasha.
Rehearsals for "The Arrival" at Circus Space
Tamasha / Circus Space
The John Godber Season Documentary
BOVTS
Produced, shot and edited by 2nd year students on the BA Professional Stage Management course. The film follows the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s John Godber season, which put on five plays in two Bristol theatres over four weeks.
The John Godber Season Documentary
BOVTS
The Door
BOVTS
The second script to emerge from the collaboration between the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Newport Film School. Actors are from BOVTS 2011 graduating year and students on the BA Professional Stage Management course filled all the production and technical roles. The film was prepped shot, edited, post sound and graded in eight weeks.
The Door
BOVTS
Turning the Page
BOVTS
Stop frame animation produced by 2nd year BA technical theatre students at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School film and TV department. The brief was to produce a film advertising their course.
Turning the Page
BOVTS
Ballet Central showcase
Central School of Ballet
A short film showing the range of dance styles performed by Ballet Central, the final year touring company of Central School of Ballet (2011).
Ballet Central showcase
Central School of Ballet
The Other Road
Circus Space
Circus Space’s BA Hons Circus Arts 2011 graduates performing their ensemble show at the National Theatre’s Watch This Space Festival.
The Other Road
Circus Space
You will always surprise others, by just being who you are: Introduction
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Introduction to the Conservatoire’s DVD, ‘You will always surprise others, by just being who you are’. Students talk about their experience of disability and their training.
You will always surprise others, by just being who you are: Introduction
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Nick, LCDS
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Extract from the Conservatoire’s DVD “You will always surprise others, by just being who you are.” Nick, a student at London Contemporary Dance School, talks about his experience of disability and the Conservatoire. (2006)
Nick, LCDS
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
You will always surprise others, by just being who you are: Conclusion
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Conclusion to the Conservatoire’s DVD ‘You will always surprise others, by just being who you are’
You will always surprise others, by just being who you are: Conclusion
Conservatoire for Dance and Drama
Changes to student finance from 2012
Independent Student Finance Taskforce
Martin Lewis, Head of the Independent Taskforce on Student Finance Information, explains the key changes to student finance at English universities from September 2012
Changes to student finance from 2012
Independent Student Finance Taskforce
Financing your future – the myths and facts
Student Finance England
Advice about the student finance package for new students starting after 1 September 2012. Aimed at students and their familes, as well as teachers, lecturers and money advisers.
Financing your future - the myths and facts
Student Finance England
Musicophilia 1/4
Circus Space / RADA
Musicophilia – Circus Space and RADA student collaboration, directed by Nona Shepphard (2011) 1/4
Musicophilia 1/4
Circus Space / RADA
Musicophilia 2/4
Circus Space / RADA
Musicophilia – Circus Space and RADA student collaboration, directed by Nona Shepphard (2011) 2/4
Musicophilia 2/4
Circus Space / RADA
Musicophilia 3/4
Circus Space / RADA
Musicophilia – Circus Space and RADA student collaboration, directed by Nona Shepphard (2011) 3/4
Musicophilia 3/4
Circus Space / RADA
Musicophilia 4/4
Circus Space / RADA
Musicophilia – Circus Space and RADA student collaboration, directed by Nona Shepphard (2011) 4/4
Musicophilia 4/4
Circus Space / RADA
Multistory – Technical Stage Managers
Circus Space
Multistory‘s Technical Stage Managers – students from RADA’s Stage Management course – talk about their work on the show.
Multistory - Technical Stage Managers
Circus Space
Multistory – directing the show
Circus Space
Circus Space directors Mitch Mitchelson and Sergio Mendes talk about Multistory, the themes of the show and the devising process behind the 1st years’ chorus.
Multistory - directing the show
Circus Space
Lockdown
BOVTS
Directed by Andy Rowley and written by Lucas Eisele. The third script to come from the collaboration between BOVTS and Newport Film School.
Lockdown
BOVTS
Rambert School @ Lilian Bayliss 2010
Rambert School
Highlights from the end of year show at the Lilian Bayliss Theatre, Sadlers Wells, filmed and edited by award winning documentary filmmaker Suzanne Gielgud.
Rambert School @ Lilian Bayliss 2010
Rambert School
Rambert School @ the Linbury 2011
Rambert School
Highlights of the Rambert School end of year performance at the Linbury, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (2011). Filmed and edited by award winning filmmaker Suzanne Gielgud.
Rambert School @ the Linbury 2011
Rambert School
Cathedral Dance Project @ York Minster 2011
Rambert School
Highlights of Rambert School’s performance at York Minster filmed and edited by award winning filmmaker Suzanne Gielgud (2011).
Cathedral Dance Project @ York Minster 2011
Rambert School
Student Voices: Second year BA (Hons)
LCDS, The Place
London Contemporary Dance School second year BA (Hons) student Joseph Toonga talks about dance and the effect it has had on him.
Student Voices: Second year BA (Hons)
LCDS, The Place
Student Voices: Third year BA (Hons)
LCDS, The Place
London Contemporary Dance School third year BA (Hons) student Parsifal James Hurst talks about his experience at LCDS.
Student Voices: Third year BA (Hons)
LCDS, The Place
Student Voices: EDge
LCDS, The Place
EDge dancer Matt Lackford talks about his experience on the London Contemporary Dance School postgraduate diploma.
Circus Space interview graduates So & So to ask them about what they’re up to now, their experiences of training at Circus Space and what advice they have for someone thinking about applying for the Circus Arts Degree.