ENBYouthCo-nnect
Introducing English National Ballet’s young collective.
Course content: Apply now for the 2024/2025 cohort
ENBYouthCo-nnect is a one-year programme where young dancers work with ENBYouthCo-nnect Creative Director, Jo Meredith, and a team of dynamic and highly experienced professional artists. Designed for young dancers aged 13 – 16 years, the programme provides a unique training experience in ballet and contemporary dance technique, introducing choreographic skills and working towards an opportunity for live performance at Re-Play, our annual platform.
For those with a minimum of 2 years dance experience, including either ballet or contemporary technique, and it is recommended to those looking for additional opportunities to enhance their choreographic and performance skills in a Company environment, in addition to their current training.
Dancers will work with the Creative Director and collaborate with professional Dance Artists, Choreographers, and Dancers of ENBYouthCo, to broaden their knowledge of dance technique and choreographic skills by taking part in supplementary classes and creative sessions; building confidence to perform alongside ENBYouthCo at ENB’s annual Re-Play platform in March 2025 – an evening of dance co-curated with young people.
Autumn Term 2024 – Term 1
Weekly Sessions: Friday 20 September – Friday 6 December 2024 (11 weeks)
(No session Friday 1 November)
Winter/Spring Term 2025 – Term 2
Weekly Sessions: Friday 17 January – Friday 21 March 2025 (9 weeks)
(No session Friday 16 February)
Sunday Intensives: Sunday 19 January and Sunday 16 February
Summer Term 2025 – Term 3
Weekly Sessions: Friday 25 April – Friday 4 July 2025
(No session Friday 30 May in half term)
For further information including provisional dates for theatre visits and future intensives, download a breakdown of dates and activity here.
Age and experience
Age guidelines: ENBYouthCo-nnect prioritises dancers aged 13 – 16 years, however if you are above or below the age range with a minimum 2 year dance experience please contact us directly and if we have the capacity we would love to welcome you.
HOW TO APPLY
Please ensure that you have read our ENBYouthCo-nnect Guidelines & Information here before applying. This provides all details including content overview, dates, fees and bursary options.
After you have done so, please complete and submit your application here via Google Forms.
The deadline for applications is Monday 9 September 2024, 10am.
We will be in touch with all applicants with notification of the outcome of their application by Friday 13 September 2024.
Application forms must be completed and returned via the Google Form – if you have any problems, please email your completed form to engagement@ballet.org.uk with the subject line ENBYOUTHCO-NNECT APPLICATION FORM.
