Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a music, dance, and musical theatre conservatoire based in South East London. It was formed in 2005 as a merger of two older institutions – Trinity College of Music and Laban Dance Centre
| Acronym | TLCD |
| Nickname | Trinity Laban |
| Motto / Slogan | Tradition meets tomorrow |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Location | City of London, England, United Kingdom |
| Address | Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9JF |
The Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance's mission statement is: "Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is an international artistic and educational community that brings together performers and practitioners to train, collaborate, research and perform in inspiring creative, intellectual and physical spaces,"
The vision of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is to be an "inclusive home of innovation and creation in our art forms," and to be the "first choice for those who are passionate about advancing the place of the arts in society and realizing their artistic ambitions,"
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance aims to advance the art forms of music and dance by providing comprehensive training, fostering collaboration, and promoting research and performance
Nothing can replicate the elation and hands-on experience of live performance. At Trinity Laban, you will have opportunities to widen your performing experience and work with industry-leading artists, as well as with your fellow students in a huge variety of formal and informal settings.
Our fantastic Student Services team is here to support you through your entire journey as a Trinity Laban student. We have tailored support for Disabled, LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse students, as well as advice for Care Leavers, details on how to sign up for counselling, and much more below.
Trinity Laban Students’ Union is a voice and support network for our students, and they host lots of incredible events. They are also the place to go if you want to get kitted out with Trinity Laban merchandise.
We provide a range of industry specific careers services that can be accessed by students. These services are organised by our Careers and Entrepreneurship Coordinator. Students can also sign up to our weekly careers bulletin, which includes a host of opportunities from across the creative sector.
Entry requirements vary by course. Please check the course page for your course requirements.
English language requirements
International Students:
Entry requirements vary by course. Please check the course page for your course requirements.
English Language Requirements
International Students:
The majority of Trinity Laban programmes are available for online application via UCAS Conservatoires using UCAS Conservatoire Code: T75.
The UCAS Conservatoires service allows you to:
You may also find this step-by-step guide to completing an application on UCAS Conservatoires helpful.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +44(0)2083054444
Library: Our Laban Library offers the largest and most varied open-access specialist research collection on dance and related subjects in the UK, covering many aspects of dance in a variety of formats and languages.
Accommodation: We know that moving to London can also feel daunting. Our Student Services team are experts in supporting you to find accommodation that suits your budget, your lifestyle and your needs. We can advise on student accommodation in Halls of Residence (Dorms) and in private rentals. We can also support you if you have access requirements or need additional support to transition to life in London.
Laurie Grove: Located in bustling New Cross, South East London, Laurie Grove was the original home of the Laban Centre. The building has undergone significant refurbishment and is now the hub for Musical Theatre training at Trinity Laban. There are a variety of large open spaces perfect for dance classes and rehearsals, including two performance labs with adjacent dressing rooms, as well as intimate vocal studios which provide more private spaces for one-on-one classes.
Musical Theatre: Students’ showcase performances are staged at dedicated London theatres including external venues, such as Stratford Circus and Leicester Square Theatre in London’s West End, as well as Trinity Laban’s own Blackheath Halls, and the Laban Theatre, both of which are which are easily accessible from Laurie Grove by foot or public transport.
Arts Council of England
2007
Trinity College of Music affiliation with University of Sussex lapses and MMus in Performance Studies phased out. FdA in Musical Theatre: Performance in collaboration successfully validated by University of Westminster for period of three years.
2006
Trinity College of Music re-recognised by University of Westminster as affiliated institution and Memorandum of Collaboration with University of Westminster renegotiated and agreed. BMus (Hons) Performance successfully revalidated by U... read more
2005
Laban merges with Trinity College of Music to form Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance – the first conservatoire for music and dance in the UK.
2004
Revised Memorandum and Articles of Association for Trinity Laban approved by Privy Council and Charity Commission. PGCE Secondary ‘Musicians in Education’ commenced, in collaboration with and also validated by the University of Greenwich.
Conservatoires UK formed with Principals of UK conservatoires (initially BC, LCM, RCM, RNCM, RSAMD, RWCMD and TCM only) serving as Directors of company limited by guarantee. TCM agreed to Memorandum of Association with Conservatoires UK to assist in creation of CUKAS online application service.
Diploma in Dance Theatre subsumed within the BA (Hons) Dance Theatre programme at Laban. Marion North honoured with CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in recognition of her services to dance. Anthony Bowne becomes Principal of Laban on the retirement of Dr Marion North.
2003
Official opening of the new Laban Building by Rt. Hon Tessa Jowell, MP, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport. Laban Building awarded RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture.
2003
Acquisition by Trinity College of Music of Blackheath Halls concert venue.
2002
Laban’s postgraduate Masters programmes extended to include Choreography, European Dance Theatre Practice, Dance Performance (Transitions Dance Company), Dance Science. Foundation of journal, Discourses in Dance.
New Laban Building in Creekside, Deptford opens, architects Herzog & de Meuron. New corporate identity launched and change of name to Laban.
2002
Trinity College of Music is re-recognised by University of Sussex as an affiliated institution. MMus in Performance Studies is successfully revalidated for a period of five years.
2001
Trinity College of Music relocates from Mandeville Place in Marylebone to the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. The Jerwood Library of the Performing Arts is formed.