Danish National School of Performing Arts

The Danish National School of Performing Arts (Den Danske Scenekunstskole / DDSKS) is a public higher education institution based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 1968. With campuses in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Fredericia and Holstebro, it is Denmark's national school for performing arts education. The school offers bachelor's programmes in dance and choreography, acting, musical theatre, playwriting, stage management, production management, prop design and production, scenic construction and production, and theatre and performance making (with specialisations in lighting, scenography, sound and stage directing). At master's level, it offers two English-language programmes: Dance and Participation, and Choreography. Diploma and continuing professional education programmes, workshops and masterclasses are also available for industry professionals. The school participates in Erasmus+ and Nordplus, holds exchange agreements with over 60 higher arts education institutions, and welcomes international students at both exchange and full-degree level.