Join NYDCS

Eligibility

To become a member of the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland you must:

• Be aged between 16 and 21
• Be from, or living in Scotland from September 2020 to August 2021
• Be driven and dedicated with a desire to develop as a dancer and creator
• Be able to commit to all rehearsal and performance dates detailed in the guidance document.

You DO NOT need to be in full time training to become a member of NYDCS.

What are the benefits for being a member of NYDCS?

The National Youth Dance Company of Scotland enables its members:

• To tour and perform nationally and internationally
• To develop as dancers, creators and performers
• To rehearse in a series of creation intensive weekends
• To meet and work with other choreographers
• To take part in exchanges with international and UK youth dance companies
• To have the opportunity to participate in other projects and perform with YDance

What costs are involved?

There is no membership fee for being part of the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland. You MUST attend all rehearsals and YDance will pay company members who travel more than 15 miles to rehearsals a maximum daily travel allowance of £15. Rehearsals are held in Glasgow. Please note that company members who live in Glasgow or within a 15 mile radius of Glasgow will not be eligible for the travel allowance payment for attending rehearsals. For performances, YDance will arrange transport or re-imburse dancer’s expenses (second class rail fares or equivalent). Company members may be asked to pay a contribution towards the cost of international work and/or to fund-raise for this work.

How do I apply?

Applications for the 2020/2021 National Youth Dance Company of Scotland are now open. See the Apply Now page for information on how to apply. Applications close on Friday 4^th September 2020. Auditions are due to take place from 12:30pm – 5:30pm on Saturday 12^th September at Garscube Sports Complex, Glasgow. However, please note that the audition may be moved online due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Applicants will be kept informed.

Bookings

If you would like the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland to perform at your next event, please email Lauren@ydance.org or call 0141 552 7712.