Conservatoire for Dance and Drama

About

The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama is a higher education provider and has six member schools that deliver their undergraduate and postgraduate programs. These include Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, the National Centre for Circus Arts, Central School of Ballet, London Contemporary Dance School, Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, and Northern School of Contemporary Dance.

They are committed to providing world-leading education and specialist vocational training within the performing arts. They train production professionals and performing artists including circus artists, dancers, actors, stage managers, choreographers, directors, and technical theatre practitioners. Their schools are situated in the heart of three vibrant cultural centres in Leeds, Bristol, and London.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama provides a range of postgraduate programs. They cover disciplines such as arts learning and teaching, choreography, contemporary dance performance, dance and creative enterprise, dance research, drama directing, performance design, drama writing, and much more. Some of the award classifications their postgraduate level degree programs offer include Master of Art (MA), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), and Postgraduate Certification (PGCert).

Admissions Process

To apply for undergraduate courses at the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, you must fill out their online application. If you are applying for a physical course such as contemporary dance, you will also need to book your audition date and time and pay a £20 application fee. You will be told what routine to learn. You can also apply via video. To do this, be sure to read the guidance they have available. Simply prepare your video submission, apply online, and include a link to your video.

Then pay your £20 application fee. Postgraduate applicants should also apply online and will also have to pay the £20 application fee. If you are applying for a postgraduate course, you will likely be invited to interview if you have been successful. When applying, be sure to read the requirements for your exact course and know exactly what is needed to accompany your written application.

Accommodation

The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama does not have its own accommodation or halls of residence. However, each of their member schools will give students advice on suitable housing.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama has a number of scholarships and bursaries to assist students in paying their tuition fees. Some of these include income-assessed scholarships that award £2,000 per year for each year of study. There are also the Care Leavers and Estranged Student bursaries which provide £1,000 for each year of training. For full details on the scholarships, their requirements, and how to apply, visit the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama website.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, email info@cdd.ac.uk or call +44 (0)2073 875101