Dance Artists HND

Course overview

Dance Artists HND is a creative and technically challenging 2-year course designed to make you industry-ready as you progress towards a career in the dance sector. Push your artistic potential as you engage in professional training from experienced dance staff at Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS).  

This course will develop your skills in several dance techniques and teach you commercial dance styles, choreography, teaching skills and contextual subjects, there is also an opportunity to work on a project in collaboration with HN1 actors.

Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) has a range of exceptional professional facilities including the Pass studio theatre and dance, acting and aerial studios.

This course has a primary focus on teaching and creating dance projects and you will complete a practical work placement which will take place in year 2 of the course. This will be made available through PASS industry connections. Immerse yourself in the art of dance as you gain essential experience in professional environments and make crucial connections with industry professionals. You will work with a variety of client groups of varying ages and abilities to create workshops, events and projects with essential and practical experience. The course will ensure your progression into the professional industry or further study such as our in-house degree program.

Additional Opportunities at PASS

First Footing - In-house dance production showcasing all students in a Christmas showcase.

Cross Currents - Dance showcase in an external venue in central Edinburgh, students work with internal and external choreographers to create dynamic production.

Turin Project - In partnership with Edinburgh Carnival

An all-expenses paid trip for selected students to work internationally on a variety of projects across the performing arts in the following destinations  

• Cuba
• South Africa
• Caribbean
• Costa Rica
• Brazil

Site-Specific Project -  Collaboration with HND Acting in an external venue

Students will work creatively in an external venue supported by highly trained staff to create a site-specific performance in 5 days.

Professional Portfolio Session

Head and Action shots, Showreels and Guest Workshops

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Email: Dance@edinburghcollege.ac.uk