Associated Youth Companies

FABRIC’s Centre for Advance Training (CAT) has worked in partnership with organisations in the Midlands to support youth dance companies across the region.

These companies and classes provide quality provision that focuses on technique, skills and creative processes. Many will also have additional opportunities to be involved in intensive projects and performances.

Each company has its own audition requirements. These youth companies aim to inspire and engage young people with potential in dance and are accessed by current CAT students from that county as a mid-week provision.

East Midlands

Next Door Dance Youth Company, Nottingham

Classes aimed at dancers aged 11 to 18

Thursdays 5pm to 8.15pm
Technique Class: 5.30pm to 6.45pm
Creative Class: 7pm to 8.15pm

iC4C, 2 Dakeyne Street, Nottingham, NG3 2AR

Auditions for the company are usually held in September but the technique class is open to anyone within the age range. Email Emily Minnett for more information and how to apply.

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Catapult Youth Dance Company, Mansfield

A class aimed at dancers aged 10 to 18

Tuesdays, 6pm to 8pm

The Old Library, Leeming Street, Mansfield, NG18 1NG

For more information and to find out when the next audition will be held, email NCYDC or call 01623 644 377.

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Evolve Youth Dance Company, Lincolnshire

Classes aimed at dancers aged 11 to 19

Thursdays, during term time 4:15 to 6:15pm

One NK, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AX

Email Emma Bouch for more information and how to apply.

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Curve Young Dance Company, Leicester

Thursdays 7pm to 9pm

The Curve Theatre, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB

For further information about the company and future auditions, email Zoe Chambers or cycc@curvetheatre.co.uk

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MSDC Dance Youth Company, Derby

Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm

Chapel Street Arts Centre, 19 Chapel Street, Derby, DE1 3GU

Email Danni Chell for more about the company and how to apply.

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Core Motion, Northamptonshire

For young people in years 7 to 11

Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30pm

The Core at Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, Northamptonshire NN17 1QG

For more information, email Shannon Coote.

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West Midlands

ACE Youth New Recruits, Birmingham

A class designed to welcome young people at all levels of dance experience. Young people learn and develop the techniques and foundations of dance in a variety of styles.

From ACE Youth New Recruits, students can be invited to join ACE Youth Company who perform both nationally and internationally and have developed a recognised reputation for producing exciting and physical work, inspiring young people to have freedom of expression through dance and creating some of the very best professional artists of the future.

Classes aimed at dancers aged 14 to 19

6.45pm to 8.00pm every Thursday in term time

54-57 Floodgate St, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SL

Email education@acedanceandmusic.com for details and to register interest

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Future Shift, Birmingham

A training programme for young people aged 14 to 24, with identified disabilities.

Saturdays, 2:30pm to 5:30pm

FABRIC Birmingham, Level 5, Thorp St, B5 4TB

Please contact becky@fabric.dance to find out more about joining this youth company.

Linden Youth, Moseley, Birmingham

Linden Youth is the youth strand of Linden Dance Company. This weekly provision is formed of dancers with a passion for movement and expression.

Linden Youth is open for any young person who wants to get involved in dance. This youth group trains on a weekly basis in Birmingham and engages in digital, platform and festival performance opportunities.

Mondays:

Classes aimed at dancers aged 11 – 19 years

Open Class: 6:30 – 7:30pm

Company: 7:30 – 8:30pm

Queensbridge School, Queensbridge Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8QB

Thursdays:

Classes aimed at dancers aged 8 to 15 years.

Open Class Beginner: 6pm to 7pm

Open Class Intermediate: 7:15pm to 8:15pm

Willows Dance Studio, 1 Chatham Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2PH

Please contact Sara at lindendancecompany@gmail.com for more information

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