Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) was founded in 1985 as the first conservatoire dance school within the public sector. Nadine Senior was founding Principal, and she established the school to give the young people of Leeds vocational dance training following the success of her earlier teaching work at Harehills Middle School.
Since its inception in 1985, NSCD has produced some of the UK’s leading contemporary dance artists including Akram Khan, Tom Roden, Robert Hylton, Benji Reid and Fleur Darkin. NSCD moved into its permanent home of a former synagogue in Chapeltown in 1987 and since then it has grown into one of the UK’s leading dance training institutions. Nadine Senior MBE retired in December 2001 and was succeeded by Gurmit Hukam as Principal in January 2002.
In 2012, Janet Smith left her position of Artistic Director of Scottish Dance Theatre to become Principal of NSCD. Well known for her inclusive dance practise and passion for developing young artists, this marked the beginning of an exciting new phase for the school. ON
Our Vision is A world-leading centre for dance education and development, Our Mission is to provide an inspirational learning experience, from first contact through into the profession, enabling aspiring dance artists, and dance professionals, regardless of background, to shape the future of dance.
Our Values are The transformative power of dance and arts education; to uplift, inspire, stimulate our emotions and help us create a tolerant and cohesive society. Inclusive learning and collaboration in a spirit of mutual respect and generosity. Curiosity, self-reflection and open-mindedness. Creative risk taking, innovation and investment in on-going artist and artform development. Aspiration, self motivation and dedication in striving for excellence. Diversity – our differences as well as the things that we have in common, and that diversity inspires creativity and enriches our lives. Our relationship to local, regional, national and international communities and the wider dance ecology. The nurturing and investment that leads to independence and resilience. Using resources in a way that is responsible and environmentally sustainable.
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Coming into northern with absolutely no dance training whatsoever I can honestly say I couldn't have got better training anywhere else. Ive hard a great career and now after 15 years being lucky enough to perform all over the world I can happily finish performing to start my new venture of teaching. To northern for your training I am eternally grateful.
By Darren Murphy (Nov, 2017) |
I will be forever grateful for NSCD and thankful that I made the choice to train there ! I'm still working now 11 years on thanks to the quality training Northern provides!
By Claire Grant (Nov, -0001) |
One of the best Dance schools in the UK. The team is fantastic and its director Janet Smith is always doing her best, her maximum, to give the best dance training to her students. Great school.
By Avatâra Ayuso (Nov, -0001) |
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At the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, my daughter has blossomed under the guidance of dedicated instructors who not only inspire but also foster immense growth in every student.
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