3-year Diploma Programme
Application for the Diploma Programme 2025-28 is now open.
Audition for 2025-28:
November 11th – Copenhagen, Denmark.
December 2nd – Copenhagen, Denmark.
January 20th – Copenhagen, Denmark.
February 7th-9th – Audition in Rome, Italy. Please sign up directly at www.europaindanza.com
February 24th – Livorno, Italy. You can sign up for the audition in Livorno via this link: www.livornoindanza.info/audizioni
March 3rd – Copenhagen, Denmark.
Applicants who are not able to join planned auditions due to exams or big assignments are welcome to ask for the possibility to audition another day where the CCDS schedule is suitable to welcome applicants for audition.
REQUIREMENTS
An unquestionable dedication to develop into dancers who wish to exceed and expand the international level and capability of contemporary dance. Sound technical versatility, a great personal drive, an open mind and a positive approach to possibilities and challenges are essential. Profound basic experience in contemporary dance and ballet alongside extremely high ambition and an exceptional talent for movement is required. It is emphasized that candidates has a strong appetite for developing their artistic reflection and body potential through working at a high physical level throughout the day.
To audition for the 3-year Diploma Programme is to audition for becoming part of an international ambitious team for 3 years. All students are expected to contribute to a great team spirit and support each other in developing their potential and skills to the fullest; through daily training, personal coaching and through performance periods.
Candidates between 17 and 26 years of age may apply. Dispensation can be given in special cases.
*For non-EU citizens please bare in mind that Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School is an independent institution. The visa application for staying in Denmark is a lengthy process. You can find further information about the process here: https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB
DRESS CODE
We kindly ask you to wear tight fitting clothes.
DEADLINE
You can apply until the programme is full. We recommend that you apply before end of Mach.
AUDITION PROCEDURE
Step 1: Fill out the application form via the link at the bottom of the page.
Step 2: You will receive an email confirming your audition.
Step 3: Audition takes place.
Step 4: Applicants will be notified of their admission or non-admission to the programme shortly after the audition and latest two weeks after.
Online audition
We are aware that some of our applicants are finishing high school during spring, or are applying from abroad. For those of you who are in this situation it is possible to apply through online audition.
Step 1: Fill out the application form via the link at the bottom of the page and include your video link in the form.
Step 2: CCDS will go over your application. Applicants will be notified of their admission or non-admission to the programme within three weeks after receiving the material.
Please include the following in your video
- A short personal presentation.
- 5 minutes excerpt of classical ballet with barre and centre work incl. turns, small and big jumps. If you have a classical variation, you are welcome to include this as well.
- 5 minutes excerpt of contemporary. Please include floorwork.
- 2 minutes of improvisation. Please include a focus on full body articulation.
- 1 minute solo.
The video can be filmed with your smartphone in a dance studio as well as your living room or outdoor etc.. The important thing is that we can see you clearly.
More information
More information about the 3-Year Diploma Programme.
Application form
If the application form cannot be uploaded you are welcome to send your application in an ordinary email to info@cph-dance.com.
Remember that all fields are mandatory. By sending an application you agree that Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School may keep this information. Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School only asks for necessary information and only keeps it temporarily.