NYDCS FOUNDATIONS Aberdeen
NYDCS FOUNDATIONS in partnership with City Moves offers young dancers a high-quality prevocational programme where dancers develop their technical dance skills, creative, choreographic and performance skills. A dedicated dance training programme created to support young people with potential, ambition, and determination in their journey in dance.
It is for young people aged 13-18 yrs who are passionate about dance, want extra opportunities to develop in dance, want to learn new skills in contemporary dance, and want to create a new piece of dance for performance.
From January to July 2026, young dancers will engage in advanced training, led by highly-trained, specialised teaching artists from YDance, partner staff, and NYDCS alumni mentors, allowing them to develop new skills, knowledge, and confidence.
During the Foundations course they will take part in:
Contemporary Technique Classes
Ballet Development Technique Classes
Choreographic Development workshops
Career development workshops
The creation of a new piece to perform in Aberdeen and Glasgow
As a member of the Aberdeen FOUNDATIONS programme, you will also get the chance to take part in guest workshops in June.
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It is open to all 13–18 year-old dancers who show exceptional talent in dance and may lack access to dance courses in the Aberdeen area.
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The programme has a small course fee of £50. Thanks to support from the Leverhulme Trust, bursaries are available to cover the full cost, so no young person will miss out due to personal circumstances. On the application form simply tick the box for financial support and your place will covered.
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Audition: 7th December 2025, 11am-1pm
25th January 2026
22nd February 2026
29th March 2026
17th, 18th & 19th April 2026
17th May 2026
14th June 2026
3rd, 4th & 5th July
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Applications for 2025/26 now closed
