The Place, London’s creative powerhouse for dance development, has been leading the way in dance training, creation and performance for 50 years. In a changing landscape, our vision for the future remains steadfast: We are powering imagination through dance, championing new ideas, embracing risks and creating a dance ecosystem unlike any other in the world, with optimal conditions for dance artists and enthusiasts to realise their full potential.
The Place is home to London Contemporary Dance School, an extensive theatre and artist development programme, education projects, a range of classes and courses and a nationwide touring model. As a pioneering dance organisation, we are committed to creating no-barriers access to exciting dance experiences and opportunities for everybody, offering a diverse and dynamic theatre programme for audiences, empowering artists and dance makers and giving young people access to the highest quality opportunities to touch their lives with dance. theplace.org.uk
Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a unique dance training institution offering a select group of students the opportunity to develop and excel as dance artists in a conservatoire environment. Based in Chapeltown, Leeds, NSCD offers specialist, conservatoire-level dance training in an intimate and bespoke setting.
Our mission is to provide an inspirational learning experience, from first contact through into the profession, enabling aspiring dance artists, regardless of background, to shape the future of dance. We appreciate our diverse staff and student body that enriches and broadens the learning experience available here. We also recognise the importance of inclusivity in our learning environment, with staff working together to effectively support students' individual development as aware and creative dance practitioners, ready to contribute to society through their art and good citizenship.
City Academy is London's leading adult performing and creative arts company.
We design and deliver tailor-made business training including team building, communication skills, group and event experiences.
Our multi-studio complex in Clerkenwell opened in 2023 and boasts gorgeous dance and rehearsal studios, a film studio and meeting rooms perfect for a range of events.
About our Business Training
We provide two main types of training:
1) Courses for individuals looking to develop their Communication Skills from Presentation Skills to Media Training and more.
2) Training for business and teams from Communications Skills to unique Team Building experiences like Film in a Day or Street Dance Battle. We design the perfect results-driven training tailored specifically to your needs.
Want to make your event memorable? Whether it's a group singing experience at a conference or an art workshop at Festive parties, we can transform your event into a real experience with lasting impact.
Our Business Clients
Our Team Workshops are enjoyed by global and local businesses alike. We deliver training across the UK and abroad, in-house at your offices or ours on dates that suit you. Clients large and small include BBC, Disney, Expedia UK, Fidelity Investment, Fitness First, Fitzgerald & Law, Google UK, Hilton, KPMG, NSPCC, Pfizer and many more.
Here's what they have to say:
"Exceeded expectations. The team got a real thrill from being ‘on film’ around town together – great event and brilliantly executed.”
Patricia Page-Champion, Senior Vice President, Hilton WorldWide
“We had a brilliant time yesterday. I have had so many positive comments from participants and everyone, many saying the City Academy Dance-Off is the best event we've ever done”
Peter Barker, Partner, Rufus Leonard
Alongside our business training and courses, we offer courses in over 50 disciplines including dance, acting, film-making, singing, musical theatre, photography, creative writing and more.