Wednesday 2nd January 2013

Derby-based Déda, one of the UKs leading dance centres, has teamed up with Chesterfield Borough Council and the Dance4's Centre for Advanced Training (CAT), to launch its second auditioned youth dance company - giving local young people the chance to develop their talents.

Déda currently works with more than 100 young people through its award-winning youth academy programme based at the organisation's studios and theatre in Chapel Street, Derby.

Young people aged 13 to 19 - many of whom have progressed through the Academy groups from a young age - already have the opportunity to audition for the 20-strong Bounceback dance company to train with top choreographers and perform locally and nationally and many go onto some of the top UK conservatoires.

Next week, scores of young hopefuls are expected to audition for the new Derbyshire Youth Dance Company which will be based at the Winding Wheel in Chesterfield. The company will specialise in contemporary dance and be open to young dancers aged 11 to 19, including those from Derbyshire who are currently attending the Dance 4 CAT.

Déda Dance Development Manager, Clare Limb, explained that the Chesterfield-based dance company would give young dancers from throughout North Derbyshire exciting new opportunities.

"The Derbyshire Youth Dance Company has been developed in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council and is part of the national dance development programme with progression routes and opportunities for the young people into the Dance4 Centre for Advanced Training in Nottingham.

"Young dancers who have progressed through Déda's youth academy programme into the Bounceback company, have had a wealth of opportunities to benefit from including the CAT programme and they can now progress their ambition to have exciting careers in dance.

"We are keen to replicate this programme for young people in the north of the county - breaking down any geographical barriers that they may face to access high level training in contemporary dance.

"We know that there is a great deal of talent in the Chesterfield area - exemplified by the participation of schools both at primary and secondary level in local and county dance festivals and the number of dancers from this area who have previously gone onto train with CAT and then onto conservatoires around the UK to develop their talents.

"As the dance development organisation working strategically in both the city and county, we are delighted to have the opportunity to work more closely with young dancers in the Chesterfield area and ensure they have the same opportunities as the young people who come to us in Derby.”

Anthony Radford, Arts and Venues Manager for Chesterfield Borough Council (left) added: "Derbyshire Youth Dance Company will create amazing opportunities for talented young dancers from this area and open many more doors to them to further develop their talents and progress onto vocational training in dance.

"Auditions will be held in Chesterfield on Wednesday, January 9th, with classes starting immediately and the first performances at Interface 13 - the city and county U.Dance event and at the Chesterfield Community Arts Festival in May 3rd to 6th 2013."

Contact Chesterfield Borough Council or Déda for further details.

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