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a creative powerhouse for dance in the heart of London

One of Europe’s most exciting, innovative dance spaces and home to London Contemporary Dance School (LCDS); where artists from all over the world come to push creative boundaries, to experiment and to perform outstanding new work for audiences who expect to be surprised, inspired and delighted.

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Study

Join London Contemporary Dance School for world leading dance education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

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Dance

Weekly classes for all ages and abilities, taught by inspiring professional dance artists

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Two young students wearing glasses and dance clothing are working together. They have their arms outstretched to the side and are speaking to each other. In the background there are three other dancers

Centre for Advanced Training

A pre-vocational training programme for young people aged 11-16 years to explore and hone their passion for dance

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What's On

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  1. Three grainy blue photographs of dancers on a blue background.

    At The Place

    Choreodrome: Making Progress

    Tue 9 - Wed 10 Sep, 7.30pm
  2. A photo of a child performer sat in a box with headphones and motion sensor drum kit. A digital clock with red lights is above them.

    At The Place

    Time Keeps The Drummer

    Fevered Sleep

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  3. A girl wearing a sparkly costume and a sash that says 'WINNER' stood on a podium holding a trophy with silver confetti falling. The background is pink.

    At The Place

    Disco Queen

    Ella Tighe

Discover more dance on our What's On page.

News and stories

  1. Four recent LCDS Graduates receive Propeller Residency commission from The Place

  2. Paloma Faith presented with an Honorary Doctorate from London Contemporary Dance School

  3. Funding Secure for Next Year for CATs National Youth Dance Training Scheme

  4. A woman with light red hair and a big smile looks at the camera. She is leaning on the metal railing and wearing a blue silk long sleeved top

    Q + A with Anna Helsby, Director of Student Lifecycle and Well-Being at London Contemporary Dance School

  5. Meet our Global South Scholars on the MA Dance: Participation, Communities, Activism

  6. Exploring Hip Hop and pushing boundaries in dance with Mikey J and Boy Blue