County Youth Companies - Talent Development
The companies aim to:
- give a taste of life in a dance company
- increase confidence in performing, leadership, collaborative working and choreography
- give an understanding of different techniques, styles and approaches in contemporary / urban dance
Company members enjoy:
- regular classes in Gloucester with experienced dance artists
- residencies and intensive days with professional choreographers and dance companies
- performance opportunities and a chance to share skills with other youth companies
- a theatre visit and an introduction to the work of professional choreographers
Gd:Youth Company
Teaching is focused on contemporary dance technique. You may have a background in any style, eg. South Asian, ballet or ballroom, and may or may not have studied at private dance school.
Timetable and information can be downloaded here
View the flyer here
Directions to City Works can be downloaded here
Urban Basics
Urban Basics is a six-week course that aims to introduce members to a range of styles and techniques including break dance, hip hop, locking and popping, urban contemporary and martial arts. Experience in at least one of the styles above would be expected, whether through school, a youth group, dance classes or practising in front of your bedroom mirror!
Timetable and information can be downloaded here
Directions to City Works can be downloaded here
Gd:INC
An inclusive creative dance course for talented disabled and non disabled dancers from across the county. The class is held at Milestone School, Gloucester.
Gd:Inc members are talent spotted / nominated through our extensive work on the Gd:Velcro disability programme (click here to read about Gd:Velcro aims).
Timetable and information can be downloaded here
Directions to Milestone School can be downloaded here
Other Opportunities to Learn and Perform
If you don't get in to one of GD's county youth companies, we will endeavour to signpost you to alternative dance training and opportunities.
We advise that you:
- sign up to our Facebook page for information on future courses, new classes, workshops and events
- consider applying for the South West Centre for Advanced Training (for exceptionally talented young people) at Swindon Dance – click here to find out more.
- apply for other local dance company opportunities, eg.
- CAT or Kittens Youth Dance Companies (Cheltenham and N Tewkesbury School Sports Partnership)
- Terpsichore Youth Dance Company (Gloucester City & S Tewkesbury School Sports Partnership. - use our search tool in 'classes & events' for other Gd:Youth courses, local classes and dance clubs to improve your dancing and prepare you for next year’s auditions! Some dance businesses, such as Coady Crew and Variations also have high quality performance groups.
Contact for Gd:Youth - education@gloucestershiredance.org.uk
