London Contemporary Dance School

Camilla Greenwell (2024) BA Graduation Show

Based at The Place, London Contemporary Dance School is one of the most exciting and influential contemporary dance education spaces in Europe since it first opened its doors in 1969. We champion new ideas, embrace artistic innovation, and enable extraordinary experiences for you to realise your full potential as a dance artist and prepare you for a portfolio career in dance and the creative industries.

OUR COURSES

Whether you are looking to develop your foundation, pursue a degree in contemporary dance, or return to education to develop your artistic practice with an interdisciplinary approach to performing arts, we have something for everyone at every level of education. Learn more about our suite of undergraduate and postgraduate courses below.

All our courses are validated by University of the Arts, London.

UNDERGRADUATE

Cert HE Preparation for Contemporary Dance

BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance

BA (Hons) International Contemporary Dance Practices

POSTGRADUATE

MA Dance: Performance

MA Dance: Participation, Communities, Activism

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MA Screendance

Summer Schools

Want to experience what it's like to be an LCDS student before you commit to one of our degree courses? Summer Schools are a great a way to dip your toes into life at LCDS and in London, train with our world-leading faculty, and learn more about all our courses. Book your spot now for 2025.

BA Summer School

Screendance Summer School

Why choose London Contemporary Dance School?

  • You will be taught by experienced and internationally renowned teachers, lecturers and guest artists
  • You will be based at The Place, part of a cultural hub presenting opportunities for collaboration and networking
  • You will join a community of future makers, leaders, educators, and performers. Our remarkable alumni have gone on to shape and transform the industry
  • You will join a vibrant and diverse student body of around 250 students where you are recognised as an individual
  • You will have unique performance opportunities at The Place Theatre and across other sites

We welcome imaginative, enquiring people from all backgrounds and nationalities who are interested in the endless possibilities of dance.

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Fees and Funding

Discover opportunities to fund your studies and get advice on your fees and finances

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Applying for Student Visa

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Your Health and Wellbeing

Find out about physical and mental health support at LCDS

Alumni and student stories

  1. Dame Arlene Phillips and alum James Cousins win Olivier Award for Best Choreography

  2. Silhouette of Little M, a person with long hair, posed wearing a flowing, netted costume. They hold a model ship above their head as light beams from behind create an ethereal, oceanic glow. The image evokes themes of transformation, dream like wonder, and the magical world below the sea.

    Alumni Portrait: Holly Brennan and Piers Sanders

  3. Alumni Portrait: Desireé Kongerød