London Contemporary Dance School: a Day in the Life of a Student

We followed second year student Dulcie around for a whole day to give you an insight into a day in the life of a London Contemporary Dance School student.
Of course, the BA course will change and adapt slightly over time but this is the basic structure of our undergraduate course at London Contemporary Dance School.
Find out more about the BA course here: bit.ly/2YESH96
Our BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance develops versatile artists with all the tools and skills for a prolific career in dance and the creative industries.
The course is fun and highly intensive, with studio-based classes, enhanced by a range of contextual studies that directly relate to the experience of performing, making, researching and understanding dance. Plus, you will have access to unique performance and creative opportunities throughout the course.
You will be taught by exceptional teachers, many of whom are also practicing artists, international guest choreographers and have opportunities to work with creative industries leading organisations such as: Wimbledon School of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, National Centre for Circus arts, Sadler’s Wells, Victoria & Albert Museum and Central St Martins.
Along with your fellow students, you will be recognised and treated as an individual with your own unique needs and progression journey and quickly become part of a community where dance makers are inspiring and learning from each other.
FIRST YEAR:
Develop reflective, technical and critical skills through studio-based learning, lectures and tutorials.
Daily practical, studio-based classes in a variety of dance practices to develop technical ability.
Introduction to key artistic, political and philosophical principles.
Introduction to dance teaching skills.
Work with guest artists to experience a variety of creative processes
Develop skills in media, screendance and site dance through collaborative performance-based projects
Experience principles of safe dance practice including methods to enhance dance performance, prevent injury and develop psychological skills
SECOND YEAR:
Engage with the wider dance sector and explore your practices within different contexts.
Daily practical, studio-based classes in a variety of dance practices to further develop technical ability.
Learn from dance practitioners and artists.
Develop collaborative skills within dance and other art forms
Develop an deepen your understanding of dance teaching in schools and communities.
THIRD YEAR:
Emphasis on developing personal artistic practice. Challenging and reinforcing critical, problem solving and collaborative skills within dance.
Daily practical, studio-based classes in a variety of dance practices to further develop technical ability.
Creation of professional portfolios, CVs, showreels and other materials.
Performing opportunities within theatres, other sites and across different media.
Independent research year-long project.
The entire course is developed on principles of periodization. You will gain first-hand experience of this initiative in a dance context for optimal performance, and physical and mental well-being.

[@oliviapatton7265]

I’m from America but I feel like it’s so nice to see a dance school that’s not for ballet for a change

[@asy1287]

Hello can i ask something? Im 21 years old and i want to learn contemporary dance. I did ballet before for 3 years then i continued gymnastics. So is it late for me? i wonder about this :)

[@theplace]

Hi Asy thank you for your message. Have a look at our open courses page here: www.lcds.ac.uk/ I hope you can find one that suits you! If you need extra help or you have any questions you can also email [e-mail] hope that helps!

[@bibblebubble2349]

what's the song at the end?

[@theplace]

It's by Mnage Quad it's called 'Good Thing'!