Royal Conservatoire Dance ‘Bachelor of Dance’ Audition 2024
Royal Conservatoire Dance trains the dancers of the future as independent artists who combine an open, creative mind with professional skills, passion and ambition. The worldwide dance profession is constantly evolving and calls for self-assured dancers with a broad training, who practise their craft with dedication and discipline. Dancers who have mastered classical and modern techniques and can also apply them to contemporary dance styles, techniques and influences.
Our students train full-time in classical ballet, pointe technique, jump technique, physical training and modern dance. It is also important for them to have a thorough grounding in the styles and visions of leading choreographers (knowledge of the repertoire) and to learn to collaborate actively with choreographers. The contribution of ideas, reflection and co-creation are all part of the work process, which is based on a strong foundation of academic dance.
Our collaboration with Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) in developing the students’ talent is now an established feature of the programme and is embodied in the annual joint production, the Young Talent Project. This element of the curriculum introduces our students to the methods of NDT, where, under the guidance of repetitors and dancers, they study a wide range of pieces from NDT’s repertoire, as well as new works and solos created under the supervision of choreographers. This partnership offers dancers a wonderful opportunity to take major steps towards a professional career. Since January 2022 onwards, the Royal Conservatoire, Nederlands Dans Theater, the Residentie Orkest and Stichting Amare have all moved to the new educational and cultural complex Amare on the Spui in the centre of The Hague.
Curriculum
The two-year curriculum of the Dance programme encompasses practical courses such as Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Improvisation and NDT Repertoire to prepare the student for an international dance career. It also covers preparation for professional practice with courses such as Career Planning, Creating a Solo, Dance Now and Internship. These courses have an academic and reflective element and are designed to promote an important aspect of the student’s personal development and resilience and their capacity for self-reflection. The study programme concludes with an interview, the Graduation Interview, when the student is asked to present a ‘final reflection’ on their studies. The Health & Well-being course covers various elements intended to prepare the student physically and mentally for a professional career. The course descriptions with learning outcomes, information about tests and assessment can be found in the Curriculum Handbook Bachelor Dance.
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Audition Date: 06-04-2024
Apply before: 29-02-2024
More information at: https://www.koncon.nl/en/programmes/bachelor/dansvakopleiding/bachelor-of-dance-2-2
For questions please contact Ms. Ludmilla Molenaar: [email protected]