Performance at the Carriageworks Theatre

August 17, 2007 at 2:49 pm (Learning & Access)

Our four-week Gallery 37 Plus project came to a close on Wednesday night with a performance at the Carriageworks Theatre in Leeds, choreographed by Sharon Watson.

The project involved young People in Leeds aged 16-19 training with four of the UK’s top dance organisations including NBT, Phoenix Dance Theatre, The Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Yorkshire Dance. Gallery 37 Plus provided an excellent foundation in hip-hop/urban dance, contemporary dance and ballet. Participants took daily classes with dance artists Simon Kidd, Douglas Thorpe and Tiia Ourilla. The project was part of a national initiative for young people who are not in full time education or employment. Participants received a training grant and a Young People’s Art Award on completion of the project.

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YYD go Christmas Crackers!

August 17, 2007 at 2:45 pm (Classical Training)

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David Nixon’s brand new version of The Nutcracker promises the ultimate Christmas adventure and dancers from the Yorkshire Young Dancers scheme will be helping to create the magic, performing with the Company in Sheffield, Manchester and Leeds. Rehearsals are already underway. Full tour dates for The Nutcracker are available HERE

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