The Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance is an acting and performance school in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The institution is divided into two autonomous units, the Danish National School of Theatre and the Danish National School of Contemporary Dance. The Danish National School for Contemporary Dance is the only governmental institution offering education in contemporary dance in Denmark. The school offers a 4 year curriculum, starting with a 2 year basic training programme in dance performance, choreography and theory of education, followed by specialisation in one of these fields during the 3rd and 4th years.
It is a member of danceWEB Europe, funded by the European Union to develop contemporary dance throughout Europe and to link the international dance scene and education, enhancing dialogue between cultures.
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