Professional Dance Performance HNC @ SCQF Level 7
The SMASH HNC in Professional Dance Performance is a groundbreaking course designed to prepare the next generation of performers for careers across the global entertainment industry.
Combining elite commercial dance training with industry-led education, professional performance opportunities, audition preparation and personal development, the programme equips students with the skills, experience and confidence required to thrive on both stage and screen.
At the heart of the course lies an opportunity unlike any other: the chance to train and perform in Los Angeles, the commercial dance capital of the world. Students gain first-hand exposure to the industry at its highest level, immersing themselves in the culture, standards and expectations of one of the world's most influential creative hubs.
Delivered in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway College, training takes place at the historic Theatre Royal Dumfries and SMASH Studios in Lockerbie, creating a professional learning environment where artistic excellence meets industry relevance.
This pioneering course represents a first for South West Scotland, bringing world-class dance education and international opportunities to a region that has historically lacked direct access to specialist professional training.
Led by the internationally acclaimed SMASH Global Faculty, students learn from industry professionals whose careers span music, television, film, theatre and live performance. Every aspect of the programme has been designed to bridge the gap between training and employment, ensuring graduates leave with both the technical ability and professional understanding required to build successful careers within the creative industries.
Through student finance support available via Dumfries and Galloway College, this exceptional opportunity is more accessible than ever, helping talented dancers pursue professional training without unnecessary financial barriers.
This is more than a dance course.
It is a launchpad into the industry, a gateway to global opportunity, and the beginning of a career without limits.