3 Sep 2018
In July, three students aged 16-17 years from our Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT) scheme were awarded scholarships to attend the Arte Balletto Summer School in the heart of Cantina, Sicily; the home of Mount Etna. The scheme allowed the students to immerse themselves within a different culture and language, and to have an opportunity to work with new teachers, artists and other European students, as well as ending the programme with a performance at Teatro Metropolitan.
20 Aug 2018
London Contemporary Dance School alumni Margarida Macieira and Nicolas Ventura would like to share with you Addo Platform’s success as they celebrate its first launch in Vancouver City this Summer. Addo Platform, founded by Margarida and Nicolas, is an artistic platform which aims to make art in different communities more accessible and collaborative through running dance workshops, performances, exhibitions, residencies, classes, online marketing opportunities and more.
20 Jul 2018
19 Jul 2018
London Contemporary Dance School alumnus Joseph Lee Wai-Nang is sharing his latest work Folding Echoes at Edinburgh Fring Festival this August. Originally from Hong Kong, Joseph's first degree was in accounting before he came to LCDS. His choreography differs from the local dance scene in Hong Kong, with a particular use of audience interaction.
5 Jun 2018
Alumnus Dickson Mbi has been nominated for South Bank Sky Arts Breakthrough Award, sponsored by The Times.
4 Jun 2018
Before joining EDGE, Sam completed three years of training at London Contemporary Dance School and graduated in 2017.
You are touring the UK and internationally with 19 dates in 6 countries, what are you most looking forward to about this?
I’m looking forward to being able to explore new cities and meeting some of the people who work, live and dance there.
24 May 2018
Born in Northern California, Haley Gash began her training in modern and contemporary dance at Oakland School for the arts before moving to London to attend the undergraduate programme here at London Contemporary Dance School.
You are touring the UK and internationally with 19 dates in 6 countries, what are you most looking forward to about this?
17 May 2018
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Toi B. Brown began dancing in an after school dance program.
You are touring the UK and internationally with 19 dates in 6 countries, what are you most looking forward to about this?
For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to travel the world whilst dancing and now that dream comes true. I’m mostly looking forward to the experience. I’d never been outside of the United States prior to coming to the UK.
8 May 2018
Originally from Chicago, Arden graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BFA in Dance Performance and a BA in Advertising.
You are touring the UK and internationally with 19 dates in 6 countries, what are you most looking forward to about this?
26 Apr 2018
Erin first trained in rhythmic gymnastics, reaching national level at the age of 12 before discovering her true love of dance during her training at The Lowry Centre for Advanced Training Scheme in Manchester.
You are touring the UK and internationally with 19 dates in 6 countries, what are you most looking forward to about this?
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