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Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Leeds, England

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

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Program Recognition

•Interdisciplinary degree combining choreography, dance production, teaching, and creative practice

•Four training strands: Creative and Contextual Studies, Physical Practice, Producing Creative Practice, and Dance Teaching

•Approximately 30 places per intake

Training

•Train at England's only dance conservatoire outside London

•Industry-standard studios and on-site Riley Theatre

•Professional placement opportunities in Year 3

•Independent study hours built into the curriculum for flexible learning

Professional Development

•Graduates prepared for careers as choreographers, producers, arts managers, teachers, and dance educators

•Dance business, fundraising, and entrepreneurship training in Year 3

•Teaching placements across primary, further, and higher education contexts

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86%

Grad Rate

270

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£19,570

overseas students

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Interdisciplinary degree combining choreography, dance production, teaching, and creative practice

•Four training strands: Creative and Contextual Studies, Physical Practice, Producing Creative Practice, and Dance Teaching

•Approximately 30 places per intake

Training

•Train at England's only dance conservatoire outside London

•Industry-standard studios and on-site Riley Theatre

•Professional placement opportunities in Year 3

•Independent study hours built into the curriculum for flexible learning

Professional Development

•Graduates prepared for careers as choreographers, producers, arts managers, teachers, and dance educators

•Dance business, fundraising, and entrepreneurship training in Year 3

•Teaching placements across primary, further, and higher education contexts

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Interdisciplinary degree combining choreography, dance production, teaching, and creative practice

•Four training strands: Creative and Contextual Studies, Physical Practice, Producing Creative Practice, and Dance Teaching

•Approximately 30 places per intake

Training

•Train at England's only dance conservatoire outside London

•Industry-standard studios and on-site Riley Theatre

•Professional placement opportunities in Year 3

•Independent study hours built into the curriculum for flexible learning

Professional Development

•Graduates prepared for careers as choreographers, producers, arts managers, teachers, and dance educators

•Dance business, fundraising, and entrepreneurship training in Year 3

•Teaching placements across primary, further, and higher education contexts

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fee

£20

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Audition Fee

£20

Auditions

In-Person Audition (NSCD, Leeds)

Feb 20, 2026Apr 15, 2026

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Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

In-Person Audition

•Improvisation and icebreaker session

•Creative choreography workshop

•Dance analysis and critique session

Video Audition

•Creative/improvisation task (max 2 minutes)

•Submission of own choreographic work (solo, duet, or group piece)

•Dance analysis: watch a specified performance and respond to questions on composition, theme, aesthetics, and production elements

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

•Passport-style photo accepted

•Does not need to be a professional headshot

Statement (Required)

•What are your future dance ambitions? (up to 250 words)

•What is your biggest artistic inspiration? (up to 250 words)

•What excites you about training at NSCD? (up to 250 words)

Video (Required for Video Audition)

•Provide a single YouTube or Vimeo link as part of the online application

•Include the program's required video audition tasks from the NSCD guidance

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via NSCD's online portal (Quercus)

•Video auditions must be submitted with the application

Eligibility

•Five GCSEs at grade C/4+ including English Language, plus two A-Levels or L3 BTEC National Diploma (or equivalent)

•Exceptions for 17-year-olds who have not completed A-Levels

•Equivalent overseas qualifications accepted

•International applicants require CEFR B2 English proficiency

Direct Entry

•Direct entry into BA2 or BA3 is possible for advanced students (limited places, subject to availability and suitability)

Important Notes

•Application fee waivers available for households under 25,000 GBP annual income

•Also available for care leavers and estranged or adopted students

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Single audition: in person at NSCD or by video submission

•Video auditions must be submitted at the same time as the application

•Full-day format (approximately 10:30 to 15:45)

•Includes group discussion

•Auditions at NSCD, 98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds LS7 4BH

•Include verbal discussion (max 4 minutes): respond to tasks and explain reasons for wanting to train at NSCD

Post-Enrollment

•Creativity and curiosity

•Critical awareness and self-reflection

•Versatility across creative work, production, and contextual studies

•Collaboration and group working ability

Outcomes

•Results within 2-3 weeks of in-person audition

•Video outcomes during January, March, or April

•Possible outcomes: offer (3 weeks to accept), shortlist, or no offer

School Info

Snapshot

86%

Grad Rate

270

Enrollment

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£19,570

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

•Interdisciplinary degree combining choreography, dance production, teaching, and creative practice

•Four training strands: Creative and Contextual Studies, Physical Practice, Producing Creative Practice, and Dance Teaching

•Approximately 30 places per intake

Training

•Train at England's only dance conservatoire outside London

•Industry-standard studios and on-site Riley Theatre

•Professional placement opportunities in Year 3

•Independent study hours built into the curriculum for flexible learning

Professional Development

•Graduates prepared for careers as choreographers, producers, arts managers, teachers, and dance educators

•Dance business, fundraising, and entrepreneurship training in Year 3

•Teaching placements across primary, further, and higher education contexts

Updated Jul 7, 5:58 AM