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Northern School of Contemporary Dance: Contemporary Dance Performance (VERVE)
| Institution | Northern School of Contemporary Dance |
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| Department | Dance |
| Web | http://www.nscd.ac.uk |
| admissions@nscd.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0113 2193000 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
VERVE is the postgraduate touring company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance.
The MA Contemporary Dance Performance (VERVE) equips students with the performance skills required to succeed within the current landscape of the contemporary dance industry, enabling them to transition into the profession. Each year, the company commissions choreographers from all over the world to create an artistically distinct, physically daring and diverse programme of dance work.
The course offers emerging dance artists the opportunity to challenge and develop their skills across varied repertoire and newly commissioned works, guided by teaching staff, alongside an exciting range of visiting artists. VERVE provides dancers with a safe and inspiring space to grow their individual artistry and rigorously challenge their physical skills. Dancers develop their identities as performers, whilst building an understanding of the professional working environment to support them in their future careers. The programme also gives students a thorough grounding in research practice and the ability to apply this learning in professional contexts.
The company tours to venues and festivals across the UK and internationally. VERVE seeks connections with partner institutions, industry professionals, choreographers and companies, to broaden and enrich the students’ experience and understanding.
Previously commissioned choreographers include: Lea Anderson, Jamaal Burkmar, Mari Carrasco, Joan Clevillé, Maxine Doyle, Ben Duke, Akram Khan, KOR’SIA, Anton Lachky, LA(HORDE), Hannes Langolf, Bosmat Nossan, Sita Ostheimer, Douglas Thorpe, Faye Tan, Ben Wright, Noa Zuk
How will the course do this? - Be part of a contemporary dance company – undertake physical practice every day to develop the technical and performance skills required to succeed in a professional dance company.
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Perform in an international tour – dance a distinct triple bill of new work in diverse theatre venues across the UK and the world to broaden and enrich your performance experience, and understanding of new places, cultures, and audiences.
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Learn from world-renowned choreographers – collaborate with 3 artists on newly commissioned works providing you with real-world professional insight into the global dance industry.
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Devise new dance works – develop and refine distinctive movement material to a professional level with the support of guest choreographers, to build your confidence in contributing to creative processes in a rehearsal space.
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Evolve as a dancer – discover new layers to your artistic expression while building endurance, discipline, and adaptability, enabling you to find new perspectives on movement and to become more authentic in your artistry.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry is through a successful application and interview. This course is open to graduates of two or three-year dance training programmes at Higher Education level, or dance artists with professional experience and equivalent vocational performing arts training. Students with English as a second language will need a 6.0 ESOL level (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and 5.5 in speaking and listening) or equivalent. Any questions about any of the above can be directed to/further details can be obtained from admissions@nscd.ac.uk |
| Location | Northern School of Contemporary Dance 98 Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4BH |
Fees
| England | 12360 GBP for Whole course |
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| Northern Ireland | 12360 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 12360 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 12360 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 21630 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
VERVE is the postgraduate company of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. This MA equips students with Professional performance skills as members of a touring Contemporary dance company. Each year VERVE commissions choreographers to create a distinct, engaging, and thought provoking programme of work. The programme offers emerging dance artists the opportunity to challenge and develop their skills across a varied repertoire of work, guided by the Artistic Director, alongside an exciting range of guest teachers and visiting artists. The programme enables students to take creative risk with their practice, to grow their individual artistry and develop their identity as a performer. VERVE undertakes a tour across the UK and to select international venues seeking connection with partner institutions, industry professionals, choreographers, and companies, to broaden and enrich the dancers understanding of the professional dance world and their future options within it. Verve works with established and emerging choreographers, giving dancers an appreciation of the breadth of what is happening in dance. The course operates on a modular basis. Most modules count for either 15 or 30 academic level 7 credits, with the final major research project being worth 60 credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10-20 hours. Total study time includes scheduled teaching, independent study, directed study and assessment activity. Students on this programme take modules worth 60 credits per term. All students take a total of 180 credits for the MA as a whole.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Entry is through successful audition and interview, plus completion of a written task. Our postgraduate programmes are open to graduates of two/three year dance training programmes at higher education level, who would therefore usually be 21+ years of age, or to dance artists with some professional experience. Application to VERVE can also be made through a remote audition for International applicants. |
| Location | Northern School of Contemporary Dance 98 Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4BH |
Fees
| EU | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
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| England | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
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