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Published on: Wednesday April 23, 2025

Young dancers now have a fantastic opportunity to take their next step: applications are open for FABRIC’s Centre for Advanced Training Admissions Workshops.

Are you between 11 and 16 years old, or up to 23 if you identify as d/Deaf or disabled? Do you have a passion for movement—even if you’ve never danced before? This is an oppourtunity for you.

FABRIC’s Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) is opening its doors, this July for young dancers to apply our Admissions Workshops. You don’t need previous experience—just energy, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

You’ll take part in fun, practical sessions in Contemporary A friendly panel will be there to spot potential, dedication and that spark of creativity.

Ready to train with professional artists and sharpen your skills for a dance career? Sign up for the CAT Admissions Workshop below.

Want to warm up first? Join our Associated Youth Companies or take part in our free monthly GetSet sessions to build confidence and explore your style ahead of the next recruitment round.

FABRIC’s CAT are part of the National Centre’s for Advanced Training.

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You said:A fantastic opportunity for young dancers is now open via our Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) Admissions Workshop.   If you are between 11 and 16 years old or up to 23 years old if you are d/Deaf or disabled, this admissions workshop is a wonderful opportunity to show off your potential, without needing prior dance experience.  Happening in July and taking place in Birmingham and Nottingham, these practical dance sessions and creative workshops will be conducted in front of a selection panel that is looking for enthusiasm, potential and a commitment to training.    The admissions workshop is for those interested in Contemporary and South Asian dance styles like Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Bhangra and Bollywood.   If you’re interested in joining FABRIC’s Centre for Advanced Training programme, sign up for our admissions workshop below. To get involved and gain more experience in the lead-up to our next recruitment phase, see our Associated Youth Companies page or sign up for our free monthly GetSet sessions.

Apply for our Admissions Workshop

West Midlands Centre for Advanced Training Admissions Workshop

Sat 5th Jul 2025, 10:00am

Venue: FABRIC Birmingham Hippodrome

Location: Birmingham

East Midlands Centre for Advanced Training Admissions Workshop

Sun 6th Jul 2025, 10:00am

Venue: FABRIC Space 2

Location: Nottingham

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