XYC2020

CALLING ALL ASPIRING YOUNG CHOREOGRAPHERS AND DANCERS

Award-winning choreographic and talent development programme, Xzibit Young Creatives, is coming to Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire.

Curated by Gareth Woodward, this intensive programme for aspiring young choreographers and dancers includes mentoring from internationally renowned choreographers and the opportunity to present your own work to a live audience in professional venues around the East Midlands.

Successful applicants must be aged 11-19 from the East Midlands.

MENTORS

Gareth Woodward & Jasmine M Eccles (Xzibit Young Creatives)

Kenrick Sandy (Boy Blue) / Jonzi D (Breakin' Convention) / Tony Adigun (Avant Garde Dance) 

PROGRAMME DATES

Nottinghamshire, weekly rehearsals between 04 January - 28 March 2020, Dance4 iC4C.

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Leicestershire (Extended Intensive), 14 - 17 April 2020 (10.00am - 16.00pm), The Curve.

Guest workshops between 04 January - 28 March 2020, Dance4 iC4C. Travel bursaries provided.

Lincolnshire, 18 - 21 February 2020 (10.00am - 16.00pm), OneNK.

Northamptonshire, 06 - 09 April 2020 (10.00am - 16.00pm), Corby Cube.

Derbyshire, 26 - 29 May 2020 (10.00am - 16.00pm), Deda.

APPLICATION DEADLINES & SELECTION DETAILS

Each county has separate deadline and selection dates as follows.

Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, closed.

Lincolnshire, close Thursday 30 January 2020. Selections will be made Friday 31 January 2020.

Northamptonshire, close Thursday 02 April 2020. Selections will be made Friday 03 April 2020.

Derbyshire, close Thursday 30 April 2020. Selections will be made Friday 01 May 2020.

HOW TO APPLY

Option 1 - Complete the online application form.

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Option 2 - Send a short filmed expression of interest (max 2 mins) explaining why you would benefit from Xzibit Young Creatives to