A Portal to Edinburgh’s Past

A group of young people from Edinburgh College are bringing the city’s World Heritage Site to life, using their digital, musical, dancing, design and cookery skills to open up a portal to Edinburgh’s past. The collaborative project with Historic Environment Scotland is inspired by the Year of Young People, and involves over 100 students from…

Outlandish outfits and dynamic dance bring artworks to life

Compelling costumes and choreography inspired by the work of acclaimed artist Jenny Saville will be part of a one-off performance by Edinburgh College’s Dance students at a major Edinburgh gallery this weekend. Fragments & Gestures: Performing Jenny Saville will feature BA (Hons) Dance students from the college wearing outfits designed by Performance Costume Masters students…

Edinburgh College Creative Industries students get tips from the top

Edinburgh College was a hub of creative activity as it welcomed some of the country’s top professionals to its sixth annual Creative Industries Employability Day. Creative juices were flowing at the college’s Granton Campus and Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) theatre, where students had an opportunity to get career advice from guest speakers from across…

Dance For All Open Day

Are you thinking about a career in Dance? Dance For All will be hosting an open day on 28th November 2017. With an interactive day packed full of workshops, talks and demonstrations, Dance For All invite young dancers (15yrs+) to immerse themselves in a day-in-the-life at Dance For All. Spaces are limited and registration is required. …

Glow festival ready to light up the city

Edinburgh College’s Glow festival 2017 is about to illuminate the city with a two-month celebration of students’ creative talents. Almost 1,000 students from the college’s creative industries courses will take over city arts venues for performances and exhibitions, showing the work they have been doing over the last year. ​Glow runs until 16 June, with…

Glow photo exhibition at Creative Exchange

To celebrate the launch of Glow festival​, which runs from 27 April-16 June, there will be an exhibition of Glow images taken by BA Professional Photography students  Susan Williamson & Becca Davidson. The exhibition is at the Creative Exchange ​​(29 Constitution Street, Leith EH6 7BS), until 9 May. Students from all the creative industries departments…

Creative Industries Dance Open Day

Creative Industries Dance Open Day Tuesday 28 March 1 pm – 3 pm An opportunity to learn from the experienced dance lecturers of PASS and watch a FREE performance from our BA(Hons) and DART 2 Students. See the facilities of Edinburgh College and find out about the dance courses PASS has to offer. Ask your…

Preparation for Audition Workshop

BA Hons Dance Preparation for Audition Workshop Tuesday 28th March 2017 1pm – 3.30pm This workshop will give you an insight into what is expected at our BA Audition. It will build confidence and prepare you for that next step on your professional dance training journey. Stage 1: You will participate in a practical class…

PASS Open Day

PASS Dance Open Day Thursday 22 December 1pm – 4pm Granton campus ​Performing Arts Studio Scotland is one of Scotland’s leading establishments in professional dance training. Join us for an interactive day of dance workshops and shows. Learn all about life at Edinburgh College and how we can help you achieve the future you want.…

PASS dancers’ costumes are works of art

Edinburgh College dancers helped stage a Roy Lichtenstein-inspired performance at the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art, featuring eye-popping costumes paying homage to the artist. Dance students from the college’s Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) wore Lichtenstein-themed costumes designed by students at Edinburgh College of Art for a one-off dance piece. The choreography was also inspired…