Founded in 1985, the Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) has world-class dance facilities for its programs. This institution offers a three-year honors degree in Contemporary Dance, which is validated by the University of Leeds. It also has a full-time one-year Foundation Course, and a graduate diploma in Professional Contemporary Dance Performance. The NSCD has modern facilities that include studios, seminar rooms, a library with collections of tapes and recordings, audio-visual editing rooms, and the Riley Theatre that sits 250 people.
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
98 Chapeltown Road, Leeds
West Yorkshire, LS7 4BH
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 113 219 3000?
nscd.ac.uk
Performers College has easy access to many theaters and studios in London. It has some of the best facilities in England, with eight dance and drama studios, three music studios, a Pilates studio, a library with computer center, and a physiotherapy department. Its two types of diplomas are validated by Trinity College. The Performers College Course is a three-year, full-time professional dancers' course leading to the Performers College Diploma and the National Diploma for Professional Dance (Musical Theater). Entry to the College is by audition only, with auditions are held regularly throughout the year.
Performers College
Southend Road, Corringham
Essex SS17 8JT
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 375 672 2053
performerscollege.com.uk
This school offers a one-year Advanced Graduate Course (for those who have attained a very high standard of skills, but feel they need one more level of expertise), and a two-year Performance Course (to fully prepare students for the dance profession). Tiffany Theater College offers scholarships and financial support to deserving students, based on ability and potential. Also made available are funding options that include student loans. Admission is by audition.
Tiffany Theatre College
969-973 London Rd., Leigh on Sea
Essex, SS9 3LB
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 870 240 2695
tiffanytheatrecollege.com