The Danish National School of Performing Arts (DDSKS) is a higher education institution focusing on performing arts education in Copenhagen, Denmark. The school was founded on January 1, 2015, by the merger of several Danish state and state-funded performing arts higher education institutions. Here are some key information about the school:

Overview

Date of establishment: January 1, 2015

Institutional nature: public

Main campus locations:

Copenhagen

Aarhus

Fredericia

Holstebro

History

DDSKS was formed in 2015 by the merger of several independent performing arts schools, including the Danish National Theatre School and the Danish National Dance School.

The school is committed to providing high-quality performing arts education and enjoys a good reputation internationally.

School strength

The school has about 600 students and a faculty of industry experts.

Offers undergraduate, master's and continuing education courses.

Enjoying an international reputation in multiple disciplines, especially in drama, dance, sound design, etc.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on practical learning, encouraging students to develop skills through practical projects.

Focus on interdisciplinary cooperation, especially the integration between different performing arts forms.

Attach importance to international education, recruit a large number of international students, and provide courses taught in English.

Subject settings

Undergraduate courses:

Contemporary dance

Drama performance

Opera singing

Performance design

Sound design

Master courses (taught in English):

Dance and choreography

Drama directing

Performance design

Sound art

Contemporary performance production

Continuing education courses:

Various professional training and development courses for working artists

Professional direction

Contemporary dance: Cultivate professional dancers and choreographers.

Drama performance: Cultivate drama actors, focusing on performance skills and personal expression.

Opera singing: Cultivate professional opera singers, covering vocal technology and stage performance.

Performance design: Covers stage design, lighting design, costume design and other aspects.

Sound design: Cultivate professional sound designers to create sound works for drama, dance and other performing arts.

Research Centers

DDSKS has several research centers, such as:

Performance Research

Dance Research

Sound Art Research

Performance Design Research

Ranking

The Danish National Academy of Performing Arts enjoys a high reputation in the field of performing arts, especially in the Nordic region.

Many graduates have achieved success on the international stage, further enhancing the school's reputation.

International Cooperation

DDSKS actively participates in international exchange programs and has established partnerships with many performing arts academies around the world.

Provides exchange student programs to promote students' international vision and cultural exchange.

English-taught courses are offered for international students, as well as preparatory courses.

Campus

Copenhagen Campus:

Located in the center of Copenhagen, it is conveniently located.

The campus has modern teaching facilities, rehearsal halls, theaters and libraries.

Other campuses:

Aarhus, Fredericia and Holstebro campuses also provide advanced teaching facilities and rich learning resources.

Expenses

For EU/EEA students, DDS KS is usually free, but a small registration fee is required.

For international students from outside the EU/EEA, tuition fees vary depending on the major, generally between 9,500 and 14,000 euros per year. The specific fees should be consulted directly with the school or visit its official website for the latest information.

In terms of living costs, Copenhagen is a relatively expensive city, and students need to consider the costs of accommodation, food and personal expenses.