The Place is proud to be the home of our two youth dance companies: Shift and Shuffle, which continue to epitomise The Place’s mission: to power imagination through dance. The aim of our Youth Dance Companies is to support young people’s journeys into dance by developing their curiosity and talent for dancing.  

By joining us, you will receive access to high quality training, various performance opportunities and the chance to deepen creative and technical dance skills.  

Shift Dance Company

Shift Dance Company is for young people aged 14-19 years
Meet every Thursday of term time from 6.00pm-8.30pm, alongside intensive rehearsal days throughout the year
Led by rehearsal director Lucy Evans, who supports the group throughout with their own choreographic project, working with external artists and choreographers, and in rehearsing work ready for performances
Performing at least 4 times per academic year, although this varies depending on the platform availability
Auditions to join Shift are now open! Book a slot for Thursday 17 July at 6pm

Shuffle Dance Company

Shuffle Dance Company is for young dancers aged 10-14
Meets every Saturday of term time from 2pm-4pm
Led by an artistic director, who focuses on developing the fundamental skills of contemporary dance, while crafting staged performances with the dancers
Performing at least once per term
Auditions to join Shuffle are now open! Book a slot for Saturday 19 July at 2pm

Timeframe

Both youth companies require a year-long commitment from September through to July. Regular attendance is important to ensure smooth creation and rehearsal processes.