| Type | Contemporary dance school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1966 (Foundation) 1982 (Granted degree-awarding powers) |
| Principal | Clare Connor |
| Students | Approximately 250 |
| Undergraduates | 200 |
| Postgraduates | 50 |
| Location | London , United Kingdom |
| Affiliations | University of the Arts London |
| Website | http://www.theplace.org.uk/study |
London Contemporary Dance School (informally LCDS) is a contemporary dance school located in London, England. Previously part of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, since 2022 LCDS has been independently registered with the Office for Students. It was founded by Robin Howard in 1966 to train new dancers for his company, London Contemporary Dance Theatre.[1]
LCDS is based at The Place in the Bloomsbury area of Central London, close to the Senate House complex of the University of London, RADA and University College London.