We’re thrilled to announce the shortlisted entries and winners of the Nottingham Young Creative Awards 2025 – Dance Category!
Each year, the Young Creative Awards spotlight the next generation of talent across Nottingham, and this year’s Dance Category was bursting with innovation, passion, and originality. From powerful solos to collaborative group works, the entries showed us just how bold, expressive and imaginative Nottingham’s young dancers are.
A huge congratulations goes out to all who applied – your creativity and courage to share your voice through movement is something to be celebrated. Whether you made the shortlist or took home a winner’s title, your contribution to the city’s creative spirit is invaluable.
The shortlisted and winning pieces were selected by a panel of dance professionals who praised the entrants for their inventive choreography, commitment to their craft, and powerful storytelling through dance.
The Dance Category Winners and Shortlist for 2025 are:
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Winner
Klarissa and Lydia
Shortlisted
- Lily and Lucy
- Abigail
- Charlie, Elva and Cherish
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Winner
Nottingham Academy Dancers
Shortlisted
- Flora
- Maia
- Ophelia, Mara and Ava
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Winner
Anastasia
Shortlisted
- Charlotte
- Bradley
- Kitty
Applications for the 2026 Young Creative Awards will open soon, so if you’re aged 11–25 and based in Nottingham, now’s the time to start dreaming up your next bold idea.
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