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
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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
Space 2, 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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Classes aimed at dancers 11-19
- Tuesdays 6.15pm – 8.15pm
The Pearson Centre for Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, NG9 2NH
For more information, please email resetdanceco@gmail.com
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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 Iya or call 01623 644 377.
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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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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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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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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.
West Midlands
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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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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
Please contact Sara at lindendancecompany@gmail.com for more information
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Multiple classes aimed at dancers aged 11 to 19 including dance for Teens, Teens Tumbling & Motionhouse Youth.
Fridays:
Dance for Teens – 5 – 6.30pm
Teen Tumbling – 6.30 – 7.30pm
Motionhouse Youth (audition only) – 7.30 – 9.30pm
Spencer Yard, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 3SY
We also offer a range of holiday activities including: A day in the life of a dancer, boys specific days and intensives at various times of the year.
If you’d like to take part or find out more, get in touch with our Creative Learning Dance Artist Camilla by emailing Camilla@motionhouse.co.uk
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Classes aimed at dancers aged 14 to 19
Tuesdays 6.30 to 8:30pm
Ascension Dance, Studio 17, Unit 7 to 10, Fargo Villiage, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5ED
Participation by annual audition, for more information please contact Lexy Garner info@ascensiondance.co.uk.
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Classes aimed at dancers aged 11 to 18
Tuesdays 6 pm to 9 pm
Centre for Movement, The Old Court, Gaol Street, Hereford, HR1 2HU
For further information about the company and future auditions, email education@2faceddance.co.uk
