National Youth Dance Company holds free workshops (for dancers aged 16 – 18 or up to the age of 24 if d/Deaf or disabled) every year to meet hundreds of young dancers and give a taste of what life is like as part of the company. We also use them to recruit our new company members.
We will be running FREE workshops across the country and online from April – July 2024, and a final audition at Sadler’s Wells (date TBC).
The first step to joining the company is attending a workshop (either in person or online).
For details about the structure and dates of the full NYDC year, please visit About Us
Please note the criteria for joining a workshop / NYDC:
Dancers must be aged between 16-18 or up to the age of 24 if d/Deaf or disabled*
Dancers must not be currently enrolled on a full time vocational dance course or entering a degree course**
* Age guidelines: NYDC gives priority to dancers who are in the correct age range, but if we have space, we would love to meet you. If you are above or below the age range, please contact us directly (do not register online) to place your name on the waiting list. We will be in touch with you closer to the time should there be availability.
** Vocational dance course: Students studying A-level or BTEC Dance at school or college are eligible to book. Students studying at a dance conservatoire or university are not eligible to book. Please contact us if you require further clarification.