Auditions are taking place this September to join the prestigious West Sussex Youth Dance Company.
The Chichester-based Company is open to young people aged from 14 to 19, who live in West Sussex and want to improve their dance skills.
The auditions are taking place on:
· Saturday September 19, at the Pavilions in the Park, Horsham
· Tuesday September 22, at Olympos, Burgess Hill
· Sunday September 27, at the University of Chichester, Chichester.
When in the Company, dancers develop their choreographic and performance skills and get to work with top professionals.
They develop their contemporary dance technique, work with professional choreographers and take part in high profile performances, including performing at county and regional showcases in the South East.
West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy Deborah Urquhart said: “By joining the Company, dancers get an experience similar to that of a professional group. They also see what it’s like to be involved in the dance industry through high quality performances and regular training.”
The Company has been running since 2003 and has a weekly class at the University of Chichester during term time. The style of dance is primarily contemporary, although other styles are also used. It’s open to both girls and boys.
You can find out more by viewing a film at West Sussex Video. Go to the County Council website at http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/, click on ‘West Sussex Video’ and then ‘Your Chance to Dance’.
The auditions will be taken by the Company Artistic Director Justine Reeve and will consist of a basic contemporary technique class and short creative workshop.
The deadline for audition applications is Friday September 11.
For an application form contact Jason Bradberry on 01243 753839 or e-mail jason.bradberry@westsussex.gov.uk.
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