U.DANCE EAST
Celebrating Youth Dance Across the East of England!
U.Dance East is a celebration of the talent, creativity and diversity of young dancers from across the East of England.
Each year, youth and school dance groups aged 11-19 (or up to 25 for dancers with disabilities) are invited to apply to take part. Whether you’re based in a school, college or community setting, U.Dance East is a chance to showcase your choreography, develop your skills, and connect with other young dancers in a professional setting. The platform is open to all dance styles. A group can have up to 30 members and must be from the East of England region.
U.Dance East is a fantastic experience. We are working hard behind the scenes to put together the most exciting regional platform yet!
DanceEast hosts two strands of the regional platform, U.Dance East and U.Dance East Fringe, both taking place at the Jerwood DanceHouse in Ipswich.
U.DANCE EAST
A performance platform and full-day experience at DanceEast, also part of the regional platform for One Dance UK’s national youth dance festival.
Groups take part in professional workshops, meet other youth dancers, and perform their work in the Studio Theatre in front of a live audience. Pieces presented at the Main Stage event will be considered for selection to represent the East region at the U.Dance National Festival, delivered by One Dance UK.
It is a wonderful celebration of young talent and provides the opportunity for young dancers to connect, to take part in workshops, to learn more about the dance sector and above all to showcase their love of dance.
U.DANCE EAST FRINGE
A choreographic and developmental event designed to support youth and school groups to reflect on and develop their work.
The day includes creative workshops, rehearsal time, feedback from dance professionals, and peer-to-peer discussion. It ends with an informal studio sharing that focuses on feedback, process and performance.
U.Dance East Fringe offers a supportive space for groups to explore and refine their choreography.
APPLICATION PROCESS
After the application closing date, DanceEast will assess each application and invite selected groups to U.Dance East or U.Dance East Fringe.
All applications are welcome, whether you’re an experienced performance group or exploring choreography for the first time.
U.Dance East is open to groups based in the East of England and led by a teacher, youth worker or group leader. Groups must meet the eligibility criteria set by One Dance UK.
For more information, head to One Dance UK.
SUPPORT
We acknowledge the additional cost for groups travelling from geographically distant locations to attend the U.Dance East platforms. To ensure we are representing a variety of youth groups from across the region, we have allocated some modest travel subsidies to support successful groups.
WHY TAKE PART?
- Perform or share your work in a professional venue
- Take part in inspiring workshops with professional artists
- Receive feedback and support from industry professionals
- Meet and connect with other young dancers
- Be part of a national celebration of youth dance.
APPLY!
For full details on how to apply, deadlines and eligibility, visit our U.Dance East application page or contact us at u.dance@danceeast.co.uk
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All photos by Roswitha Chesher.
Videography and editing by Reuben Van Tankeren. Music composed by Tim Schoutsen.
