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Studying a foundation year in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban will develop your overall dance skills. You’ll experience an intensive practice-based programme, helping you prepare for undergraduate study.
You’ll develop technical skills by participating in a range of dance techniques including Release, Hip-Hop, Ballet for contemporary dancers, Dynamic Floorwork and Cunningham. Alongside this you will gain an understanding of how to use your body, learn the building blocks of dance creation and study the relevance of dance from a historical and social context. Towards the end of the year, you will develop performance skills by creating and performing two new works.
Key Features
You’ll develop strong technical, creative and choreographic skills, while learning about the diverse historical and socio-cultural contexts within the contemporary dance field.
During the year, you’ll learn about current methodologies relating to fitness, safe practice and dancer health and wellbeing.
The learning environment at Trinity Laban nurtures creativity, innovation, reflection, and collaborative approaches. This will develop your confidence to communicate ideas and contribute to critical discussion and creative enquiry. Through the Performance Platform Module you will have the chance to create and perform your work in an end of year sharing.
Those who successfully pass the foundation year can automatically progress to the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance course. If you choose to continue your undergraduate studies at Trinity Laban, the BACD course will continue to give you the opportunity to work directly with professional dance artists to research, create, and present commissioned pieces of work. By the end of the 4 years of study you will have created and performed a wide range of challenging dance, acquiring the dance skills at the highest level to set you up for your future career.
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Introduction
Studying a foundation year in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban will develop your overall dance skills. You’ll experience an intensive practice-based programme, helping you prepare for undergraduate study.
You’ll develop technical skills by participating in a range of dance techniques including Release, Hip-Hop, Ballet for contemporary dancers, Dynamic Floorwork and Cunningham. Alongside this you will gain an understanding of how to use your body, learn the building blocks of dance creation and study the relevance of dance from a historical and social context. Towards the end of the year, you will develop performance skills by creating and performing two new works.
Key Features
You’ll develop strong technical, creative and choreographic skills, while learning about the diverse historical and socio-cultural contexts within the contemporary dance field.
During the year, you’ll learn about current methodologies relating to fitness, safe practice and dancer health and wellbeing.
The learning environment at Trinity Laban nurtures creativity, innovation, reflection, and collaborative approaches. This will develop your confidence to communicate ideas and contribute to critical discussion and creative enquiry. Through the Performance Platform Module you will have the chance to create and perform your work in an end of year sharing.
Those who successfully pass the foundation year can automatically progress to the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance course. If you choose to continue your undergraduate studies at Trinity Laban, the BACD course will continue to give you the opportunity to work directly with professional dance artists to research, create, and present commissioned pieces of work. By the end of the 4 years of study you will have created and performed a wide range of challenging dance, acquiring the dance skills at the highest level to set you up for your future career.
5 GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C) or a combination of 2/3 GCSEs, including English Language, 9-4 plus a BTEC First Diploma (Level 2)
Advanced GCE (A-level) or an AS GCE (AS-level) or equivalent, including level 3 Graded and Vocational Graded qualifications in Dance on the NQF/RQF e.g. level 3 qualifications of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD); Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) or BTEC National Diploma: Dance or a named Dance or Performing Arts pathway or combinations of the above level 3 qualifications.
Equivalent qualifications and/or relevant prior experience will be considered.
31 Jan 2025
4 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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Against a backdrop of stunning
architecture in the creative
heart of South-East London,
Trinity Laban is where change
happens. Drawn from
diverse communities in the UK
and around the world, our Undergraduate students are
united by their drive, passion
and innovative spirit. Our world-leading performing arts training is designed to develop individual artists who not only have excellent techincal skills but also the creative, innovative and entrepunerial drive to succeed in their professional careers. We don’t
train our students to fit the
mould, we give them the tools
to break it.
Foundation
Programmes
Designed to support students to access undergraduate level programmes, our Foundation courses provide foundational training in our artforms, and can also be taken by students needing to improve their language skills before starting their degree.
Cert HE Musical Theatre
BA(Hons) Contemporary Dance with Foundation
BMus (Hons) Music with Foundation
Undergraduate Programmes
Our students learn their craft through practice, spending much of their time in small groups, or individually with our teachers, honing their technique and preparing for the many performance opportunities that they will participate in during their studies. Our teachers are working musicians, dancers and musical theatre performers, allowing students to start building their professional networks in the London arts scene as they study.
Our postgraduate students are
drawn from over 60 countries
across the world, all contributing
their unique artistic ideas and
perspectives to our thriving
academic community. If you are
a recent graduate looking to
further develop your skills, an
experienced professional wanting
to take your practice to the next
level, or to flex your skills and take
your career in a new direction our
postgraduate programmes will
let you hone your technical and
research skills and develop your
unique artistic voice.
Dance
Dance at Trinity Laban will
challenge you to defy convention
and allow you to share your unique
perspective. All MA/MSc students
follow one year of study, with an
optional second year of extended
research leading to an MFA.
Dare to think, diverge and redefine
with our postgraduate music
programmes. Immersed in an
environment which encourages
exploration and nurtures pioneers,
you will be supported to shape
your artistic voice and develop
the necessary skills to enter the
music profession.
MMus Master of Music
MA Songwriting (Online)
MA Music Education
MA Music Education & Performance
MEd Music Education (Online)
Musical Theatre
Get ready to dive into Trinity Laban’s
vibrant creative community and
see theatre creation through a
world lens. Learning from expert
practitioners, artists, and industry
leaders, you’ll write your own
story through co-authored and
co-produced group and ensemble
work. You will develop industry
relevant skills and techniques, while
discovering how arts-based practice
can instigate positive social change
within communities and through
developing new audiences.
MA Musical Theatre: Performance
MA Musical Theatre: Musical Direction
MA Musical Theatre: Community Practice
Doctoral Programmes
Trinity Laban offers unique, practice-based
research programmes studying at the
heart of our thriving artistic community.
You’ll join a small group of dedicated
performers, creators and academics,
pushing the boundaries of artistic and
scientific practice.
MPhil/PhD in Creative Practice:
Dance / Music / Collaborative Arts
BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance with Foundation Year
Laban Building, London, United Kingdom
# =25QS Subject Rankings
48 monthsProgram duration
22,520 GBPTuition Fee/year
31 Jan, 2025Application Deadline
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Introduction
Studying a foundation year in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban will develop your overall dance skills. You’ll experience an intensive practice-based programme, helping you prepare for undergraduate study.
You’ll develop technical skills by participating in a range of dance techniques including Release, Hip-Hop, Ballet for contemporary dancers, Dynamic Floorwork and Cunningham. Alongside this you will gain an understanding of how to use your body, learn the building blocks of dance creation and study the relevance of dance from a historical and social context. Towards the end of the year, you will develop performance skills by creating and performing two new works.
Key Features
You’ll develop strong technical, creative and choreographic skills, while learning about the diverse historical and socio-cultural contexts within the contemporary dance field.
During the year, you’ll learn about current methodologies relating to fitness, safe practice and dancer health and wellbeing.
The learning environment at Trinity Laban nurtures creativity, innovation, reflection, and collaborative approaches. This will develop your confidence to communicate ideas and contribute to critical discussion and creative enquiry. Through the Performance Platform Module you will have the chance to create and perform your work in an end of year sharing.
Those who successfully pass the foundation year can automatically progress to the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance course. If you choose to continue your undergraduate studies at Trinity Laban, the BACD course will continue to give you the opportunity to work directly with professional dance artists to research, create, and present commissioned pieces of work. By the end of the 4 years of study you will have created and performed a wide range of challenging dance, acquiring the dance skills at the highest level to set you up for your future career.
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Introduction
Studying a foundation year in Contemporary Dance at Trinity Laban will develop your overall dance skills. You’ll experience an intensive practice-based programme, helping you prepare for undergraduate study.
You’ll develop technical skills by participating in a range of dance techniques including Release, Hip-Hop, Ballet for contemporary dancers, Dynamic Floorwork and Cunningham. Alongside this you will gain an understanding of how to use your body, learn the building blocks of dance creation and study the relevance of dance from a historical and social context. Towards the end of the year, you will develop performance skills by creating and performing two new works.
Key Features
You’ll develop strong technical, creative and choreographic skills, while learning about the diverse historical and socio-cultural contexts within the contemporary dance field.
During the year, you’ll learn about current methodologies relating to fitness, safe practice and dancer health and wellbeing.
The learning environment at Trinity Laban nurtures creativity, innovation, reflection, and collaborative approaches. This will develop your confidence to communicate ideas and contribute to critical discussion and creative enquiry. Through the Performance Platform Module you will have the chance to create and perform your work in an end of year sharing.
Those who successfully pass the foundation year can automatically progress to the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance course. If you choose to continue your undergraduate studies at Trinity Laban, the BACD course will continue to give you the opportunity to work directly with professional dance artists to research, create, and present commissioned pieces of work. By the end of the 4 years of study you will have created and performed a wide range of challenging dance, acquiring the dance skills at the highest level to set you up for your future career.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Application
To study with us you’ll need:
Practical dance experience of one dance form
5 GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C) or a combination of 2/3 GCSEs, including English Language, 9-4 plus a BTEC First Diploma (Level 2)
Advanced GCE (A-level) or an AS GCE (AS-level) or equivalent, including level 3 Graded and Vocational Graded qualifications in Dance on the NQF/RQF e.g. level 3 qualifications of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD); Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) or BTEC National Diploma: Dance or a named Dance or Performing Arts pathway or combinations of the above level 3 qualifications.
Equivalent qualifications and/or relevant prior experience will be considered.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
More programs from the university
Bachelor UG
Master PG
PHD
Against a backdrop of stunning architecture in the creative heart of South-East London, Trinity Laban is where change happens. Drawn from diverse communities in the UK and around the world, our Undergraduate students are united by their drive, passion and innovative spirit. Our world-leading performing arts training is designed to develop individual artists who not only have excellent techincal skills but also the creative, innovative and entrepunerial drive to succeed in their professional careers. We don’t train our students to fit the mould, we give them the tools to break it.
Foundation Programmes
Designed to support students to access undergraduate level programmes, our Foundation courses provide foundational training in our artforms, and can also be taken by students needing to improve their language skills before starting their degree.
Undergraduate Programmes
Our students learn their craft through practice, spending much of their time in small groups, or individually with our teachers, honing their technique and preparing for the many performance opportunities that they will participate in during their studies. Our teachers are working musicians, dancers and musical theatre performers, allowing students to start building their professional networks in the London arts scene as they study.
Arts and Humanities (1)
BA ( Hons) Contemporary Dance
BA ( Hons) Musical Theatre
BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance with Foundation Year
BA (Hons) Music Performance and Industry
BMus (Hons) Music Performance/ Composition/ Jazz
BMus (Hons) Music with Integrated Foundation Year
BSc ( Hons) Dance Science
Foundations of Musical Theatre
Study Abroad Programme (Music)
Our postgraduate students are drawn from over 60 countries across the world, all contributing their unique artistic ideas and perspectives to our thriving academic community. If you are a recent graduate looking to further develop your skills, an experienced professional wanting to take your practice to the next level, or to flex your skills and take your career in a new direction our postgraduate programmes will let you hone your technical and research skills and develop your unique artistic voice.
Dance
Dance at Trinity Laban will challenge you to defy convention and allow you to share your unique perspective. All MA/MSc students follow one year of study, with an optional second year of extended research leading to an MFA.
Music
Dare to think, diverge and redefine with our postgraduate music programmes. Immersed in an environment which encourages exploration and nurtures pioneers, you will be supported to shape your artistic voice and develop the necessary skills to enter the music profession.
Musical Theatre
Get ready to dive into Trinity Laban’s vibrant creative community and see theatre creation through a world lens. Learning from expert practitioners, artists, and industry leaders, you’ll write your own story through co-authored and co-produced group and ensemble work. You will develop industry relevant skills and techniques, while discovering how arts-based practice can instigate positive social change within communities and through developing new audiences.
Doctoral Programmes
Trinity Laban offers unique, practice-based research programmes studying at the heart of our thriving artistic community. You’ll join a small group of dedicated performers, creators and academics, pushing the boundaries of artistic and scientific practice.
Arts and Humanities (1)
Artist Diploma
Graduate Diploma
MA/MFA Choreography
MA/MFA Creative Practice: Dance Professional
MA/MFA Creative Practice: Transdisciplinary
MA/MFA Dance Performance
MSc/MFA Dance Science
Professional Diploma
Arts and Humanities (1)
Doctoral Programmes