Northern School of Contemporary Dance

🚨 Classes selling out

Many of our weekly classes have completely sold out, and only a handful remain with limited spots left

If you're eager to kick off the new term in just under 2 weeks, check out the available classes below—but hurry, they won't last long!

👉 Saturday School (Reception) - Limited Availability

👉 Saturday School (Boys) - Available

👉 NSCD Youth Dance Company - Limited availability

👉 Youth Contemporary Technique - Available

👉 Adult Intermediate Technique - Available

The countdown is on ⏰

We’re buzzing with excitement to welcome our new students in just two weeks!

Your new journey awaits you. It starts here ⚡

📸 Elly Wel Photography

We're thrilled for alumni-led company Gracefool Collective who have successfully secured a unique commission through King’s Culture, a specialist team that works across King's College London to facilitate cultural collaborations for research, impact and education 👏

To find out more > nscd.ac.uk/blog/alumni-secure-commission-from-kings-culture/

Deadline approaching ⏳

Only a few days left to apply for our Head of Undergraduate Studies position

Join us in shaping the growth and success of our students by leading the coordination and planning of a supportive and nurturing academic environment

Apply by Friday 16 August: https://www.nscd.ac.uk/job-opportunities/

📢 Alumni News

Congratulations to alumni Maiya Leeke and James Olivo for their new company dancer roles at Candoco Dance Company

They will be performing in a new commission in collaboration with Dan Daw Creative Projects set to tour in 2025 👏

We are devastated to hear about the tragic event in Southport. Our thoughts and condolences are with the victims, their families, their friends and the wider community there.

We're beyond excited to announce our brand new ELEVATE programme 🌟

ELEVATE is our new youth dance development scheme all about supporting 15 amazing young dancers from diverse backgrounds in Yorkshire

Over the next 10 months, they'll enjoy free dance activities and workshops, building their skills, networks, and confidence as they prepare to audition for our Undergraduate courses in April 2025

To find out more - nscd.ac.uk/blog/welcome-2024-elevate-programme-cohort/

Following their hit success at Factory International earlier this year, living legend and international performance artist David Hoyle is once again teaming up with alumni performing as Glitterbomb Dancers led by NSCD's Joseph Mercier and guest lecturer Imogen Reeve to host an evening of eclectic camp madness

📍 The Old Woollen
📅 Friday 2 August

Find out more & book tickets: oldwoollen.seetickets.com/event/david-hoyle-and-the-glitterbomb-dancers/the-old-woollen/3043296

New partnership announcement 🔊

We are thrilled to share NSCD's newest partnership with George Mason University School of Dance in Virginia, USA with the aims of enhancing artistic and academic exchange, fostering innovation and promoting knowledge sharing across the globe 🤝

"This partnership will not only enhance the educational experiences of our students and faculty but also contribute significantly to the discourse in contemporary dance and academic research."
- Matthew Slater, Interim Head of Undergraduate Studies at NSCD

"This partnership with NSCD aligns perfectly with our mission to foster innovation and excellence in the arts. We look forward to the many opportunities this collaboration will bring for our students and faculty."
- Shaun D’Arcy, Assistant Professor, George Mason University School of Dance

For more details 👉 nscd.ac.uk/blog/nscd-announces-strategic-partnership-with-george-mason-universitys-school-of-dance-in-the-usa/

Dive into dance this Autumn 🍂

Bookings are now open for our weekly classes, suitable for all ages and skill level

Secure your place today 🤸‍♂️

For all of our classes, head to nscd.ac.uk/take-part/classes/

Alumni spotlight 📣

Directed by alumni Anna Holmes and Sam Ford, Northern Rascals present their powerful new work REVIVING HER in Halifax next week

We're so proud to see so many of our graduates involved in this moving dance-theatre production about young, Northern female empowerment and identity

See them in action at Square Chapel Arts Centre, 25 - 28 July: squarechapel.co.uk/shows/reviving-her/

Artistic Directors: Anna Holmes & Sam Ford
Rehearsal Director: Grace Ford
Dancers: Fern Grimbley, Sharol Mackenzie, Sophie Thomas, Ella Roberts, Grace Ford
Lighting Designer: Barnaby Booth
Photography & Videography: Elly Welford

Last chance to apply ⏳

Our final Centre for Advanced Training audition for 2024 entry takes place on Wednesday 24 July

We welcome applications from those aged 13 - 16 living in Yorkshire who are passionate about dance, regardless of their previous experience or background 🤸‍♂️

Find out more and secure your place here - nscd.ac.uk/take-part/cat/entry/

📸 Elly Wel Photography

Congratulations to our 2024 Honorary Fellow 👏

Last week at our BA grad show FUTURE NOW we celebrated this year's Honorary Fellow John Auty for his exceptional work in the arts

John Auty is being honoured for his extensive contributions to the sector in West Yorkshire and his pivotal role in enhancing the quality of dance education

To learn more about John Auty and previous Honorary Fellows of NSCD head to nscd.ac.uk/blog/nscd-awards-honorary-fellowship-to-john-auty/

📸 (Left to right - Vice Principal Darren Carr, John Auty and Dawn Holgate)

Congratulations to our talented CertHE & BA classes of 2024 🎓 👏

We're incredibly proud of all you've achieved here at NSCD and we can't wait to see what the future has in store for you...

Best of luck and keep in touch! 💗

We wish our BA class of 2024 the best of luck for tonight's final performance of FUTURE NOW, marking their last time on stage together as undergraduates

Savour every moment - you've all worked so incredibly hard ❤️

Limited tickets are available for tonight's performance - nscd.ac.uk/events/future-now-2024/

📸 Elly Wel Photography

FUTURE NOW 2024 premiere ✅

Congratulations to all our talented final year BA students on their incredible opening night 👏

Performances continue tonight - last few tickets remaining: nscd.ac.uk/events/future-now-2024/

📸 Elly Wel Photography

What an amazing first night of CertHE grad show 'IN FOCUS' ⚡

A huge shoutout to our incredibly talented students for their outstanding premiere!

Come and support tonight's finale at 7.30pm Riley Theatre

Last few tickets - nscd.ac.uk/events/in-focus-2024/

📸 Elly Wel Photography

Soak up the sun with us this Saturday ☀️

Join us on Saturday 29 June for 'OUT THERE,' a day of absurd and incredible performances by our first-year students, showcasing their talent across Chapeltown, Leeds - our home ❤️

Curated and mentored by alumna Marianne Tuckman, this festival offers two exciting trails packed with immersive films, installations and basement raves!

Important:
If you're booking Trail 2, stop 4 requires you to download the necessary audio available on our website - please bring your own headphones as these won't be provided

This event is free but tickets are limited! nscd.ac.uk/events/out-there-2024/

‘IN FOCUS' debuts tomorrow! 🌟

Wishing our talented CertHE students all the best as they take to the stage to perform brand new pieces by Avant Garde Dance and NSCD Lecturer Bruce Wong alongside professional repertoire and original student works

Catch these performances at Riley Theatre on Thursday 27 & Friday 28 June: nscd.ac.uk/events/in-focus-2024/

📸 Elly Wel Photography

Deadline approaching for applications to our next round of VERVE Research Commissions ⏳

We're looking for two artists from any movement background to take part in a paid, week-long residency with VERVE in 2024/25

Applications close: Friday 28 June

Find out more on how to apply: nscd.ac.uk/opportunities/open-call-verve-research-commissions/

FUTURE NOW 2024 ✨

Check out these stunning images of some of our graduating third year students ahead of their upcoming final performances before they take their next steps out in to the world

Don't miss their graduation showcase FUTURE NOW, featuring exciting new works by Fernanda Prata and Joseph Toonga alongside a reworking of 'Grand Finale' by Hofesh Shechter Company

📍 Riley Theatre
📆 Wed 3 - Sat 6 July, 7.30pm

📸 captured by Elly Wel Photography