Bachelor of Dance

About the course

A 2-year professional dance bachelor, taught in English, with training in classical ballet, pointe and jump technique, physical training and modern dance, plus work on repertoire from Nederlands Dans Theater through the Young Talent Project. It is the final phase for pupils of the conservatoire’s School for Young Talent but is open to other applicants, and it is a practical, career-focused degree at an arts academy.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm. You must hold your secondary school diploma (or certified equivalent) by the start of the course in August.
• You must be at least 16 at the start of the course and already be trained in dance to a professional level; entry is by video pre-selection (15-20 minute recording) and an in-person audition in The Hague (17 April 2027).

How to apply

1. Register on StudielinkFrom 1 October 2026, apply for the Bachelor of Dance on Studielink by 25 February 2027.
2. Send pre-selection materialComplete the conservatoire’s online application with a 15-20 minute dance video (full body visible), motivation form, CV and dance photographs.
3. In-person auditionIf selected, attend the audition at KC Dance in Amare, The Hague, on 17 April 2027.
4. Result and enrolmentIf you pass the audition, finish enrolment and show your Leaving Certificate results before the course starts in August.

Costs

• Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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