Screendance Summer School
About Screendance Summer School
The Screendance Summer School at London Contemporary Dance School is an opportunity for anyone aged 16+ to delve into the world of dance film, to learn new skills and gain a deeper understanding of where to see, make and share screendance.
Each day will start with a daily morning dance class, followed by a variety of sessions introducing you to new technical skills through practical exercises designed to build confidence working with the camera, develop ways to consider choreography through a filmic lens, and find new ways to express your artistic ideas in this interdisciplinary art form. By the end of the week, you will have completed short collaborative dance films. On the final day, the focus will shift to exploring current and historical screendance works, programming, and distribution to audiences.
The Screendance Summer School will be taught be faculty and guest teachers from London Contemporary Dance School. Some equipment including cameras and laptops for editing will be provided, with participants invited to bring their own mobile devices and cameras to work with if they have them.
Who is it for?
The Screendance Summer School is aimed at people aged 16 years+ who have an interest in film or dance, and want to learn more about how those two interests can come together
How to apply
There is no application process or eligibility criteria for this Summer School.
Simply click on 'Book now' and book your place. Early bookings are advised as there are limited spaces available on the course.
International Participants
International students are welcome to attend our BA Summer School on a short-term visitor visa or an ETA.
Please note:
- From 08 Jan 2025, all non-European passport holders need to apply for an ETA to enter the UK unless you already have a valid visa.
- From 02 Apr 2025, all EU passport holders need to apply for an ETA to enter the UK unless you already have a valid visa.
Please check if your passport-issuing country requires an ETA to visit the UK here
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us.
Accommodation
For anyone aged 18 or over seeking accommodation during our Summer School, we have partnered with Londonist—a trusted provider offering safe, modern, and centrally located housing to suit various budgets.
If you prefer hotel options, we recommend the Four Points by Marriott in Euston or one of the Premier Inn hotels in the Kings Cross area. For a smaller budget, the YHA London Central offers affordable hostel-style accommodation, while Airbnb is also a popular choice for flexible short-term stays in London.
BA Summer School
Turn this into a 3-week Summer School with LCDS by booking onto two weeks of our BA Summer School - a chance for you to experience what it's like to be on our BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance programme and learn lots of different dance styles taught by world-leading dance practitioners.
Get a discounted price of £650 when you book both Screendance Summer School and BA Summer School
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or need support with anything. Early booking is advised as there are limited spaces on this course and places are given on a first come, first serve basis.