Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), announces new courses and opens recruitment for 2026 entry

Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) today announces two new courses in time to begin in September 2026.

The new courses are show below:

• The BA (Hons) Dance: Choreography, Producing & Teaching is a 3-year, interdisciplinary, immersive degree that combines creative exploration, technical training, and professional practice for students eager to develop the craft of making dance happen. Structured around four strands – Creative and Contextual Studies, Physical Practice, Producing Creative Practice, and Dance Teaching – the course equips students with the artistic, intellectual, and practical skills for diverse careers in dance.

Students can find out more here - https://www.nscd.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-dance-choreography-producing-and-teaching/

The closing date to apply for this course is Midnight 29 March 2026.

• The MA Professional Dance Pedagogy offers a flexible approach to postgraduate study for established dance teachers. Students on this programme have the opportunity to undertake a rigorous evaluation of their professional teaching practice through engagement with theories and frameworks for Reflective and Reflexive Practice and Dance Pedagogy, before identifying a specific area of their current practice for deeper interrogation through an Independent Research Project. Through this MA, students gain tools to deepen their understanding of dance pedagogy, apply research methodologies, consider ethical dimensions of dance teaching and learning, and enhance their professional identity. The programme combines theory and practice, encouraging critical thinking and transformation within the context of each student’s own teaching.

Students can find out more about the 2-year course here - https://www.nscd.ac.uk/courses/ma-professional-dance-pedagogy/

The closing date to apply for this course is Midnight 26 July 2026.

One of the best ways to find out more is to visit NSCD on 25^th October 2025. The undergraduate open day gives a great overview of the conservatoire, the teaching staff, the course requirements and of course the chance to meet and speak to existing, potential students and staff.

Sharon Watson, MBE, DL Principal and CEO commented: “As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, it is a privilege to announce that from 2026 NSCD will hold its own degree-awarding powers. Alongside this milestone, we are expanding our core curriculum with two new courses designed to inspire the next generation of dance artists, from those beginning their BA journey through to Masters level and beyond. Our commitment is to ensure that every aspect of our provision remains relevant, dynamic, and responsive to the evolving dance industry. Considerable dedication and expertise have gone into shaping these programmes, ensuring they equip our students with the skills and imagination needed to thrive in the dance world of tomorrow.”