Trinity Laban School of Dance (England)
The Program
Experience an innovative course provision, exciting performances, and groundbreaking education, combined with community and social inclusion opportunities in one of the greatest capital cities in the World.
Located in South East London and with strong connections to the thriving local arts community, Trinity Laban is recognized as one of the world’s leading dance training institutions. As a dance student at Trinity Laban you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the unique resources of their outstanding conservatoire environment which will aid your personal and/or professional development as a dancer.
Program Location
England, United Kingdom
London
London is one of the most vibrant, diverse and historic cities in the world. You can enjoy a vast range of experiences, from the buzz of life in the centre, to our close‑knit community in the South East of the city.
Bursting with energy, the multicultural city of London is a focal point in the UK for culture, creativity, and business. Whatever you want to do, see or try, you can find it here.
London’s venues host an ever-changing array of events, from the traditional to the avant-garde. West End theatres, iconic concert halls and renowned dance venues are just a short train ride away from our sites. Immersing yourself in the capital’s cultural events doesn’t have to break the bank – many venues offer free entry or reduced prices for students.
London is also the ideal place to get your career started. Many of the world’s leading artists, ensembles, agents and publishers are based here, giving you the opportunity to make those all-important industry connections.
Academics
Individual programs will be made up from the modules/components offered on the second year of Trinity Laban’s BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance program. The BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance program is designed to encourage students to develop as an independent, autonomous learner and grow into a confident, creative dance practitioner. The second year in particular is designed to encourage your versatility, individuality and risk taking as well as to develop professional skills. The experience will contribute to preparing you for a career in contemporary dance by giving you the opportunity to develop the technical, creative and performance skills needed to become an individual and versatile dance artist. The program will also help you gain the contextual understanding and the critical, analytical and reflective skills which will inform your artistic practice. Alongside daily classes in contemporary dance techniques and classical ballet, creative workshops will help you shape your artistic practice and develop your choreographic voice. You will have opportunities to create your own choreography and perform in your own and others' dance works. Reflecting on a range of creative processes and investigating movement and dance in its historical, social and cultural contexts will allow you to locate your own practice and to explore areas that interest you.
Students may select from the following components: Contemporary Dance Techniques, Classical Ballet, Contact Improvisation, Choreography, Resourcing Performance, Choreological Studies, Historical Project, Investigating Arts Practice, Dance and the Moving Image, Dance Artist in Community and Education, Performance Design, and more.
Information about the individual components can be found on the Trinity Laban website.
You will need to be sure that you are registered as a full time student according to Trinity Laban and Rutgers University. That means that you will take 12-16 Rutgers credits per semester. It is not possible to take classes as not-for-credit or pass/fail.
For information about Study Abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Housing and Meals
Fall-only students may live in MacMillan Student Halls (if there is availability), or in off-campus housing options (including homestays or apartments). Trinity Laban's Accommodation Team will assist students in finding accommodations.
For more information please visit the Trinity Laban School of Dance website.
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program cost | $12,000 | $16,200 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Administrative Fees
Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Housing (average: cost will vary by accommodation type) | $5,200 |
| Meals | $2,000 |
| Airfare | $1,200 |
| Local Transportation | $700 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $330 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total | $10,930.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket and visa costs, while some of these expenses, such as meals and local transportation, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.