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News: New Big Dance Schools Pledge choreography released
The Big Dance Schools Pledge is back for 2012, choreographed by Wayne McGregor. Thousands of school children will join in the record breaker attempt on 18 May this year. Find out more and register your school. Continue Reading
News: Three London based youth dance companies make Dance Your City Final
7 dance companies have been chosen by a public vote to go through to the final round for Southbank Centre's Dance Your City online competition including 3 london based youth dance companies. Continue Reading
Feature: Cando2 in rehearsal for ReFresh
Cando2 have been working hard for their performance at The Place, 18 Feb in ReFresh. Check out their rehearsal video. Continue Reading
News: Richard Alston Dance Company to present lecture demonstration at Sadler’s Wells
Richard Alston Dance Company will be presenting a lecture demonstration at Sadler’s Wells Theatre on 1 March, giving schools and students of dance the opportunity to learn more about the work of Richard Alston. Continue Reading
Interview: Q&A with Blueprint Bursary 2012 winner Cathy Waller
The Blueprint Bursary, run in partnership by East London Dance and Sadler’s Wells, has recently announced its 2012 winner as Cathy Waller from Hampshire. The Bursary offers an emerging choreographer invaluabl… Continue Reading
Feature: U.Dance London - LaunchPad
28 youth dance companies performed at Southbank Centre's Clore Ballroom on Sat 7 January in U.Dance London - LaunchPad. Find out what went on. Continue Reading
News: Call for performers
East London Dance is on the search for performers to take to the stage for this yerar's Blueprint performance. Application deadline 14 Feb. Continue Reading
Interview: Q&A with Khronos from The BRIT School
Khronos, an all male youth dance company from The BRIT School is busy rehearsing for their forthcoming performance in ReFresh at The Place on 18th Feb. Continue Reading
News: Tavaziva Dance hosting Dance Workplace Visits
Join Tavaziva Dance to learn more about the running of a dance company and how to get involved in the arts. Continue Reading
News: Starbucks Youth Action Programme
Young People aged 16 – 24 that wish to make a positive difference within their community, can apply for grants of up to £2,000 through the Starbucks Youth Action programme. Continue Reading
Feature: Dancers selected for new UK youth dance company
Hofesh Shechter selects dancers aged 16 to21 for a brand new UK youth dance company. Continue Reading
News: Cathy Waller announced as Blueprint Bursary winner 2012
East London Dance and Sadler's Wells are pleased to announce the Blueprint Bursary Winner for 2012 as Cathy Waller. Continue Reading