BA Modern Ballet

The BA Modern Ballet programme is delivered in partnership with Scottish Ballet. This programme is designed to help you develop secure classical and contemporary dance technique, and prepare you for the profession as a confident, versatile and technically strong dancer. You will graduate with the skills required by professional companies as well as the ability to communicate effectively with other artists, choreographers and audiences. BA Modern Ballet is delivered in partnership with Scottish Ballet and provides numerous opportunities, allowing you to gain invaluable insight into professional life. You will work regularly with Scottish Ballet staff, dancers and internationally acclaimed teachers and choreographers, including Artistic Director/CEO Christopher Hampson. All graduate year students will work with Scottish Ballet throughout the ‘Wee ballet’ project and additionally, some students will have the opportunity to perform in the mainstage company tours. All third-year students attend weekly Company Class at Scottish Ballet. We are the only European conservatoire to offer all of the performance art specialisms and we encourage you to work collaboratively to expand your artistic horizons. You might find yourself performing to camera for film students, choreographing a piece with our composers, or on stage at one of Scotland’s major theatres. RCS facilities are among the best in Europe. You will take part in performances within a variety of environments and contexts, further enhancing the breadth of vocational education and your employability.

UCAS Tariff
- Five passes at a minimum of National 5 or equivalent such as Standard Grades (Grade 1–3) or Intermediate 1 or 2 or - passes in five GCSEs – Grades A*–C or equivalent - Knowledge of ballet vocabulary to a minimum of Intermediate level (or equivalent) - Appropriate physical qualities for a career in professional classical dance