Young Creatives
A national programme for young choreographers to explore, develop and share creative ideas and talent
What is Young Creatives?
Young Creatives is a national programme managed by One Dance UK. As part of the programme, in Year 1young choreographers will benefit from the opportunity to attend online workshops with industry professionals to explore many different choreographic methods, processes and ideas. Each Young Creative will be encouraged to develop their choreographic skill set with the support of Year 1 Creative Lead Rhian Robbins. Following the successful completion of Year 1, Young Creatives will then be invited to continue into Year 2, where they will create their independent dance work, either as a live performance or film. During Year 2, participants receive high-quality and personalised mentoring from a professional choreographer, leading to their final dance piece being showcased at a professional venue!
Previous Young Creatives showcases have taken place at Rambert, Royal Opera House and Southbank Centre London!
What is Young Creatives?
Young Creatives is a national programme managed by One Dance UK. As part of the programme, in Year 1young choreographers will benefit from the opportunity to attend online workshops with industry professionals to explore many different choreographic methods, processes and ideas. Each Young Creative will be encouraged to develop their choreographic skill set with the support Year 1 Creative Lead Rhian Robbins. Following successful completion of Year 1, Young Creatives will then be invited to continue into Year 2 where they will create their own independent dance work, either as a live performance or film. During Year 2, participants receive high-quality and personalised mentoring from a professional choreographer, leading to their final dance piece being showcased at a professional venue! Previous Young Creatives showcases have taken place at Rambert, Royal Opera House and Southbank Centre London!
“For me, Young Creatives gets to the heart of the matter. It gives young people the time and space to explore their own ideas and I find their openness and creativity inspiring.”
Sir Richard Alston, Champion of U.Dance and Young Creatives
“The experience I’ve had on the Young Creatives programme 2020-22 has been incredible. It not only gave me a platform to showcase my choreography, but also gave me the opportunity to meet, collaborate with and share feedback with like-minded people. I’m grateful for the regular support of a mentor throughout the creative/rehearsal process, who provided me with a range of techniques to help shape my vision for the piece and to guide the dancers through it. As well as this, we discussed the importance of communicating in a collaborative yet authoritative manner in a leadership role, always questioning what could be interpreted by the piece and in being boldly decisive with what we choose to leave on the stage. I can’t recommend applying for this programme enough!”
Nina Grindley, Year 2 Young Creatives 2022
“Being part of the Young Creatives programme was one of the best things I have ever done. I completed the two-year programme with a newfound love for choreography and collaboration and a completely new outlook on the creative arts industry. The programme has given me the confidence to believe in and be proud of my creative ideas.”
Jasmine Ainley-Kaur, Young Creatives 2022
