The Place is the UK's premier centre for contemporary dance, uniting training, creation and performance in one unique building.
Working with dancers from age 5 upwards, The Place brings new talent into the dance profession and guides artists through their careers. The Place’s activities, unmatched in their quality and range, include London Contemporary Dance School, Richard Alston Dance Company and the Robin Howard Dance Theatre, together with pioneering education, outreach and professional development projects.
“Anyone wanting to see the full and surprising extent of modern dance’s popularity in Britain should look at The Place.”
Alan Franks, The Times
Latest News
New Studios Open!
The Place's two new dance studios have been officially opened by our patron, HRH the Duke of York.
Jonathan Goddard wins National Dance Award
Richard Alston Dance Company dancer Jonathan Goddard has been named Best Male Dancer at the National Dance Awards