YDance September 2025 Newsletter

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR NYDCS

Applications for the National Youth Dance Company for Scotland (NYDCS) will close 21 September.

TOUR nationally and internationally
DEVELOP technical and creative dance skills
WORK with guest international and UK artists
GAIN industry experience

CELEBRATING OUR CASHBACK ON TRACK SUCCESSES

Our CashBack on Track programme uses dance to support young people across Scottish communities — helping them build positive, fulfilling lives while reducing involvement with the criminal justice system.⁠

Since April 2023, we’ve reached 1,481 young people across 13 local authorities, and we look forward to growing this over the rest of the year.⁠

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NEW FOR 2025 - NYDCS FOUNDATIONS

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new programme aimed at talented young dancers, aged 13-18 years old.

NYDCS Foundations, is a high-quality prevocational programme, running in both Aberdeen and Inverclyde, where dancers will develop their technical and creative skills, as well as their knowledge of dance training in Scotland.

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People and Planet

Don’t forget, our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy and action plan and Climate Confidence Strategy 2025-28 are now available to view online.