INTERNATIONAL 

The international dimension is one of the founding and strategic axes of the Rosella hightower PNSD. Following in the footsteps of the school founded by Rosella Hightower and open to the world since its foundation, the PNSD is continuing its international influence.

Many foreign students come to Cannes and Marseille for training and the PNSD regularly organises admission auditions abroad. The PNSD's training courses attract dancers from all over the world to the south of France every year.

The PNSD's teaching team is made up of teachers of many nationalities and with international careers as dancers or teachers. The openness to the world is reinforced by the regular hosting of artists and companies in residence.

As a partner school of the Prix de Lausanne, the PNSD is part of the network of the leading international schools in the world with which it works in collaboration.

The PNSD is recognised by a large number of companies throughout the world which offer PNSD students a wide range of professional integration opportunities.

Welcoming foreign students

PNSD Rosella Hightower receives many foreign students in its training courses.
Entrance auditions are regularly organized abroad and the PNSD is a partner of international competitions in which students can receive scholarships for the PNSD.

The PNSD tuition service offers specific services for the reception of foreign students.

LANGUAGE LEVEL REQUIRED:
The recommended French language level is A2. No certificate is required for registration.
The teaching can sometimes be given in English but most of the time, it will be in French. Some exam test may be presented in English or Italian, orally or in writing.
A specific French language initiation program is offered by the PNSD to Japanese students.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE : in progress

ACCOMODATION : On the the Pôle National Supérieur de Danse Rosella Hightower campus, a full board service is offered to foreign students for training courses of at least one school year

VISAS AND PROCEDURE : The study procedure in France depends on your country of residence
Students coming from European Union countries do not need a visa
Non-European students can consult the procedures that correspond to them on the Campus France website

CONTACT : The PNSD has structured all of its teams to welcome foreign students
For Erasmus + education and exchanges: Amélie Clisson de Macedo - amelie.clisson@pnsd.fr
For administrative procedures: Giulia Peila - giulia.peila@pnsd.fr

International network

PNSD Rosella Hightower is part of the network of international grandes écoles. It is one of the partner schools of the Prix de Lausanne.
Its artistic network also extends to international companies in which PNSD students mainly do their professional integration internships or find their first employment contract.
Companies network

Erasmus

The ERASMUS + programs of the PNSD have been active since the beginning of the school year 2020/2021.

The PNSD offers the hosting of students from its partner schools as part of ERASMUS mobility programs for its "Diplôme National Supérieur Professionnel (DNSP) for dancer".

Next ERASMUS + exchanges for the 2021-22 school year

The PNSD offers foreign students the opportunity to integrate its training cycle "National Higher Professional Diploma (DNSP) in Dancer" for periods of study lasting between 3 months and 12 months.

 Documents to download
Detail of the admission video
Standard letter of agreement from your current institution
Study contract integrate its training cycle "National Higher Professional Diploma (DNSP) in Dancer" for periods of study lasting between 3 months and 12 months.

 Contact and information
The entire PNSD team is available to answer your questions about these exchanges
Erasmus + contact: amelie.clisson@pnsd.fr

 Conditions of admission
The reception of applications will start on February 15, 2021 and will close on March 23, 2021
A confirmation letter will be sent to you before April 28 to inform you whether your application has been accepted or not.
Applications should be sent by e-mail to amelie.clisson@pnsd.fr or by mail at
PNSD Rosella Hightower
Amélie Clisson de Macedo
140 Allée Rosella Hightower
06250 Mougins
FRANCE

 Your application must include
- your Curriculum Vitae with a photo in PDF / Word (max 1 MB)
- your cover letter in PDF / Word (max 1 MB)
- a letter of recommendation from your Principal Professor (max 1 MB)
- an identity photo (max 1 MB)
- a video of artistic performances - see details in PJ
- an approval letter signed by your Erasmus Coordinator or the international relations officer approving the sending of this video - See model in PJ.

Calendar
For 6 months exchanges,
First semester: Beginning of September to end of January (exam period: January)
Second semester: Beginning of February to mid-July (exam period: May and June)

Erasmus students are required to take the January and/or June exams to validate their stay and the credits that are entered in the Learning Agreement.

 Study contract
As soon as your application is accepted, your Erasmus Coordinator must prepare the Learning Agreement with our institution by going through our courses. The study contract must be signed by all three parties before June 15. Beyond this date, your application will be canceled.
View a study contract

Reception and Accommodation
On the site of the Pole National Supérieur de Danse Rosella Hightower, a full board service is offered to foreign students for training courses of at least one school year - find out more.
On the site of the Center international de Danse de Marseille, support is offered to students for the pre-selection of apartment rentals and for monitoring installation procedures.
See the list of available accommodations

Training catalogue
The PNSD offers ERASMUS IN mobility on its DNSP dancer course. The objective of this course is to train dancer-performers by developing the personal artistic profile of each student from the double mastery of classical and contemporary dance techniques and artistic and professional scenarios. The course incorporates cross-teaching with the Ingemedia license from the University of Toulon.
See the training model