Northern School of Contemporary Dance

26/08/2026

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25/08/2026

Calling all ballet teachers!

We’re hiring a Lecturer in Dance (Ballet) to join our dynamic teaching team. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise in ballet for contemporary dancers and inspire the next generation of performers ❤️‍🔥

Remuneration: £29,560 - £40,918
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 25 September, 5pm
Interviews: W/C 5 October

Learn more & apply here > www.nscd.ac.uk/jobs/lecturer-in-dance-ballet-2026/

21/08/2026

Not long now until we welcome everyone back to NSCD!

Joining us in September? Let's us know what course you're studying in the comments 🤙

['FUTURE NOW' choreographed by Gary Clarke Company Glenda Gheller & Akram Khan Company captured by Elly Wel Photography]

19/08/2026

New job alert!

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Learner & Study Skills Support Manager to play a key role in supporting student success, inclusion and wellbeing

Working as part of our Student Support team, you will provide specialist study skills support for students with Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs), neurodivergence and disabilities, helping them develop the confidence, skills and strategies needed to flourish in higher education and beyond

Hours of work: 0.4 FTE, 2 days per week (14.8 hours per week)
Remuneration: £13,378 - £13,707
Contract: 2-year fixed term contract
Closing date: Fri 4 Sep
Interviews: Tue 15 Sep

Find out more & apply here > www.nscd.ac.uk/jobs/learner-study-skills-support-manager/

18/08/2026

As part of Heritage Open Days, we’re inviting audiences to explore the history of NSCD and the communities who have shaped its story 💙

NSCD’s history can be traced back to the pioneering work of our founder, Nadine Senior, at Harehills Middle School. Through her teaching, vision and commitment to dance, Nadine inspired generations of young people and established a creative community whose influence continues to be felt today

Her legacy remains central to NSCD’s identity, alongside the many artists and educators who have shaped the school over the past 40 years

Join us on Sunday 20 September to explore this history for free through:
⚡ Legacy of Nadine Senior exhibition
⚡ Oral history listening stations
⚡ Zine making with the NSCD archive
⚡ Archive film
⚡ Heritage trail for young people & adults
⚡ Sculptures exploring Chapeltown’s Windrush community, Leeds Black Elders & the United Hebrew Congregation

Come and discover the people, places and stories that have shaped NSCD and its place within the wider Leeds community

Find out more here > www.nscd.ac.uk/events/nscd-40th-anniversary-heritage-open-day/

Heritage Open Days is made possible by Leeds Civic Trust, which is part of the Kaleidoscope project, made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

📸 Harehills Middle School graduates captured by Elly Welford with creative direction from Khadijah Ibrahiim:
Angela Cooke
Minton Goodison
Sharon Watson
Pam Johnson
Jenny Fell
Leroy Millar
Abigail Linton
JoJo Richards
Carole Gentle

11/08/2026

We're part of Heritage Open Days!

Every September, thousands of volunteers and organisations across England host events to celebrate the fantastic history and culture across the nation - and this year we're one of them!

Step inside NSCD and discover the people, places and stories that have shaped us into one of the UK's leading contemporary dance institutions, and explore our historic home, once a former synagogue, now the Riley Theatre

Visitors will learn about the building's rich heritage, its significance within Leeds' Jewish community, and the school's journey from Harehills Middle School to an internationally recognised centre for dance education, gathered through NSCD's 40th anniversary project 'Kaleidoscope'

📅 Sun 20 Sep
⏰ 10.30am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm

'Kaleidoscope' project is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and supported by Findmypast

Find out more here > www.nscd.ac.uk/events/nscd-40th-anniversary-heritage-open-day/

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Celebrate 40 years of the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Explore the history of our iconic dome in Chapeltown. Discover hidden stories, through tour ...

06/08/2026

Throwback to 'FUTURE NOW'

Whilst the corridors are eerily quiet, we're reflecting on when NSCD was in full swing earlier this summer during our BA graduation show 'FUTURE NOW', featuring incredible works choreographed by graduates Gary Clarke Company, Glenda Gheller & Akram Khan Company ❤️‍🔥

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04/08/2026

Reflecting on Party in the Park 🌳 🕺 🌟

We’re still smiling after such a wonderful celebration and wanted to share another huge thank you to everyone who joined us, danced with us and helped make the day so special!

A special thank you to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting our Kaleidoscope project and helping us bring these moments to life 💙

Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting Kaleidoscope announcements coming soon...

🎥 Wayne Sables

27/07/2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional student experience, we are excited to be investing in the transformation of our Riley Theatre and Lighting Studio, creating modern, future-ready spaces that reflect the realities of today's dance industry

Following our successful award of an Office for Students (OfS) Capital Grant and funding from The Wolfson Foundation we're modernising these spaces for a cutting-edge dance experience

Our collaboration with main contractor GW Power and audio-visual specialists GVAV ensures that students enjoy vibrant teaching, powerful performances, and an engaging learning environment

Learn more about the work here > www.nscd.ac.uk/blog/riley-theatre-transformation/