Applications for the 2012/13 academic year have now closed.
All suitable applicants will be invited to attend an audition, either at The Place in London, or at an overseas audition in Verona, Bilbao, San Francisco, New York or Toronto. We understand that auditions can make candidates feel nervous, but staff at LCDS will do everything they can to make you feel welcome, and to help you do as well as you can at your audition.
Students are very welcome to contact us at any time before audition for an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to LCDS.
The application deadline for the BA Hons in Contemporary Dance is
Fri 27 January 2012, 5pm. Applications submitted after the deadline date & time will not be accepted.
Stage One (Part One) – The Initial Audition
The first stage of the audition consists of:
- Class work: ballet barre, contemporary technique and improvisation session
- A short solo, one minute maximum, preferably choreographed by the candidate. Students may give a short introduction to their piece
Stage One (Part Two)
Some candidates may be asked to stay for an interview and physical examination. Candidates not invited to stay for interview may still be invited to the recall audition.
At the end of the Audition Day, the panel make one of the following decisions:
- To investigate the candidate’s suitability for the course further by inviting them to a recall audition.
- That our training is not suited to the student’s current training needs.
- In rare circumstances, to offer the candidate a place immediately.
Stage Two – The Recall Audition
Candidates invited to join a recall audition will usually be invited to take further classes, and may be asked to show their solo again. Some students will also be asked to attend an interview at this stage.