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Northern School of Contemporary Dance21 years of innovative contemporary dance trainingSome of the choreographers who have created work for NSCD 1985-2007:Alan Greig; Andile Sotiya; Ben Wright; Bernadette Iglich; Charles Linehan; Darshan Singh Bhuller; David Massingham; Debbi Purtill;Debbie Johnson; Deirdrie Lovell; Derek Williams; Dwight Rhoden; Ellen van Schuylenburch; Emilyn Claid; Filip van Huffel; Fin Walker;Gary Clarke; Gary Lambert; Glenn Wilkinson; Graham Lustig; Hagit Bar-Fleming; Helen Smith; Henry Daniel; Hofesh Shechter; JamieWatton; Jan de Schynkel; Janet Smith; Janice Garrett; Jeremy James; Jeremy Nelson; John Carney; Jonathan Lunn; Kathinka Walter;Kim Brandstrup; Kwesi Johnson; Laurent Cavanna; Laurie Booth; Lisi Perry; Liv Lorent; Louise Seloy; Luis Lara Malvacias; MarkBaldwin; Marriana Barros; Namron; Neville Campbell; Pamela Johnson; Paul Clayden; Paul Douglas; Philip Taylor; Rafael Bonachela;Richard Alston; Robert Cohan; Robert North; Russell Trigg; Sharon Watson; Shobana Jeyasingh; Simon Birch; Stewart Avon Arnold;Sue Hawksley; Tom Dale; Tom Roden; Tony Lardge & Aline Lee; Vanessa Haska; Wayne McGregor;Yael Flexer; Yolande Snaith.123“Northern School of Contemporary Dance has over the pasttwo decades trained and inspired an extraordinary group ofdancers from a rich and diverse background; the school’scontribution to Contemporary Dance in Britain has beeninvaluable. Happy anniversary!” Kim Brandstrup, Choreographer1. 1995: Not Much More byDwight Rhoden2. 1997: Akram Khan, 2nd yearstudent, in Man With a Bird bySimon BirchSome of the companies NSCD graduates have joined:ACE; Adventures in Motion Pictures; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (USA); Arc Dance Company; Attic Dance; Badejo Arts; BalletLorent; CandoCo; Carl Campbell 7; Carlson Dance Company; Claire Russ Dance Company; Dance Theatre of Harlem (USA); DavidMassingham Dance Company; Diversions Dance Company; DV8; Factotum; Henri Oguike Dance Company; Imlata Dance Company;Irie Dance Company; Jasmin Vardimon Dance Company; Javier de Frutos Company; Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (Israel);Kokuma Dance Company; London Contemporary Dance Theatre; Ludus Dance Company; Maria Cardonia Dance Company (Spain);Miami Contemporary Dance Company (USA); Motionhouse; New Adventures; Phoenix Dance Theatre; Random Dance Company;Retina; RJC Dance Productions; Richard Alston Dance Company; Sakoba Dance Company; Scottish Dance Theatre; SinghProductions; Springs Dance Company; The Charnock Company; Tilted Dance Company (Maresa von Stockert); The Cholmondeleysand The Featherstonehaughs; Union Dance Company; V-TOL; X Factor; Yolande Snaith Theatredance.3. 2007: Verve rehearsal withKim Brandstrup4. 1991: Ace of Spades byDarshan Singh Bhuller“I have worked with NSCD on several projects over the years and always been impressed by the high standards set by the school andits teachers. In the professional world I've been fortunate to have worked with many of the fine graduates produced by the school.Happy 21st!” Darshan Singh Bhuller4“The Northern School of Contemporary Dance has not only enriched the northern communities but the whole of the U.K. and abroad.With its standard of excellence, it has contributed many major talents to the world of dance and associated art forms. I congratulateyou for this 21st birthday and wish you all the very best for a future of continuous growth and creativity.”Philip Taylor Artistic Director, ballet theatre munich

Northern School of Contemporary Dance21 years of innovative contemporary dance trainingNSCDTIMELINELeeds City Council establishes the Northern School ofContemporary Dance as the first dance school withinthe public sector.NSCD moves to its permanent home, a formersynagogue in Chapeltown.The first cohort of students graduate from the School.The School’s Dome Theatre opens its doors tocontemporary dance audiences.NSCD affiliates to the University of Leeds to developthe Bachelor of Performing Arts degree programme.NSCD establishes the Dance Foundation Course.NSCD becomes a designated FurtherEducation College.The Dome Theatre is renamed The Riley Theatre inmemory of Jeff Riley, the theatre’s first technician.NSCD achieves designation as a HigherEducation Institution.:85 :87 :88 :91 :92 :93 :94 :97 :98 :99 :01 :02 :03 :04 :06The standard of educational provision at NSCD isawarded 23 out of a possible 24 points by the QualityAssurance Agency for Higher Education.Minister for the Arts, Mark Fisher, officially opens the£3.2 million re-development of the School with fundingsupport from the National Lottery through the ArtsCouncil of England and the Foundation for Sports andthe Arts.Following the Hosier review of HEFCE funding ofperforming arts institutions, the School receivesenhanced funding in recognition of its specialist status.The Bachelor of Performing Arts degree award isupgraded to Honours status.The Graduate Diploma course is introduced.NSCD’s founding Principal, Nadine Senior, MBE, retires.Gurmit Hukam is appointed as NSCD’s Principal.NSCD becomes affiliated to the Conservatoire forDance and Drama.NSCD establishes Yorkshire Young Dancers AdvancedTraining Scheme in partnership with NorthernBallet Theatre.NSCD ends its long affiliation to the University of Leedsand transfers its programme validation arrangementsto the University of Kent.Verve, NSCD’s graduate performance company, islaunched and embarks on its first tour in 2007.1 42531. 1985: Nadine Senior, MBE, NSCD’s founding Principal2. 1985: City by Debbie Johnson3. 2001: Anna's Elbow by Paul Douglas4. 1998: Mark Fisher MP officially opening the refurbished School withPeter Gruen, Chair of Governors5. 2005: Saturday School6. 2006: 3rd year students taking class at The Lowry, Salford6

21 years of innovative contemporary dance trainingNorthern School ofContemporary Dancewww.nscd.ac.ukPrincipal and Artistic DirectorGurmit HukamChair of GovernorsPeter GruenPatronsAkram Khan MBEDarshan Singh BhullerNorthern School of Contemporary Dance98 Chapeltown RoadLeeds LS7 4BHUnited KingdomT: +44 (0) 113 219 3000F: +44 (0) 113 219 3030E: info@nscd.ac.ukW: www.nscd.ac.ukAffiliated to the Conservatoire for Dance and DramaH.E. programmes validated by the University of KentF.E. programmes accredited by OCNYHRFront cover image: 2007: Verve performing Counterfeit by Shobana JeyasinghPhotography:Brian Slater; Chris Nash; Georgina Ravenscroft; Hugo Glendinning;Karen Turner; Lizzie Coombes; Terry Cryer.Design: Justin Burns Design