Training and career development from Youth Dance England, the national organisation that champions excellence in dance for children and young people.
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the dance sector, check out some of the online resources and training opportunities offered by Youth Dance England (YDE).
Resources for a dance career
The following resources are for anyone looking to build a career in dance, or working with young people in dance:
- A downloadable guide to Careers in Dance, with career profiles, tips on training and education, and some case studies.
- Useful guidance on dance spaces and the use of recorded music in performances
- Facts on Child Performers Licences and guidance for child protection procedures
- Short films with advice on injury prevention for dancers
Development for young choreographers
Young Creatives is YDE’s national programme that offers choreographers between 14 and 19 years old the possibility to be mentored by a professional, take part in a training residency at The Royal Ballet School, and then perform their own work at the Royal Opera House.
Apply online for this unique opportunity to explore a career in choreography.
Professional development in dance
YDE’s “U.Dance” programme aims to give every young person in England the opportunity to take part in a dance performance each year.
As part of this, five continual professional development modules have been written by experts to help teachers and dance leaders develop more high quality dance performance opportunities. The CPD modules are as follows:
Dance teacher
Dancer
