HNC Contemporary Dance Performance

This qualification enters its lapsing period on 1 August 2026. It will finish on 31 July 2029.

The equivalent NextGen: HN qualification is available to deliver from August 2026. You can find details of this qualification, including unit specification, educator guide and grading pack, on our NextGen: HN course documents web page.

For general information on NextGen: HN qualifications, please visit our NextGen: HN webpages.

The HNC Contemporary Dance Performance will allow candidates to undertake a highly practical and intensive training of which the core will focus on classical ballet and at least one contemporary dance technique.

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HNC Contemporary Dance Performance

As with all SQA qualifications, entry is at the discretion of the centre, but examples of formal entry qualifications include:

  • a relevant SQA National Qualification programme including technique-based Units and compositional/choreographic Units at a minimum of SCQF level 6, or equivalent qualifications
  • previous dance experience, which must include ballet
  • The Royal Academy of Dancing Syllabus: Intermediate
  • The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Syllabus: Intermediate
  • other appropriate examining board of dance training
  • classes at private dance school or dance teacher or other institution, achieving standards equivalent to those listed above

A prospective centre might wish confirm your practical skills and potential through an audition and interview, as formal academic achievements in themselves may not be sufficient to establish this.

Progression and employment

HNC Contemporary Dance Performance

On achieving the HNC you could expect to gain employment in the contemporary dance industry.

You may progress to a further HND year at Scottish School of Contemporary Dance (SSCD) or other institution.