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ELEVATE is an audition preparation programme for young dancers in Yorkshire.

Designed to support young dancers who are considering auditioning for NSCD’s undergraduate courses, ELEVATE will help build your skills and confidence over the course of 8 months.

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What does the programme include?

  • Practical skills workshops with NSCD course tutors
  • Help with application writing
  • Application fee bursary (worth £20)
  • Audition preparation
  • Opportunities to meet current NSCD students & alumni
  • Free tickets to watch current students perform
  • Travel bursaries to attend activity (up to £15 per project day)
  • Follow-up support after auditions

WHO is it for?

We’re looking for committed, enthusiastic and passionate young people who are considering a future career in dance. Students should currently be in Year 10 (starting Year 11 in September 2026) and above.

Participants must also belong to at least 1 of the following groups:

  • ​​IMD Quintile 1*
  • Male-identifying
  • From the Global Majority (more on what this means here)

*Calculated from a postcode check:

​IMD: IMD Postcode Checker (fscbiodiversity.uk)

Students should not already be taking part in NSCD’s Centre for Advanced Training scheme.

Key dates

Students should be able to commit to all of the activity dates outlined below:

Date(s)*TimeActivityLocation
2026
Sunday 20 September10am – 3pmPractical workshopsat NSCD
Sunday 4 October10am – 3pmPractical workshopsat NSCD
Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 October10am – 3pmPractical workshops & Application writingat NSCD
Sunday 15 November10am – 3pmPractical workshopsat NSCD
Thursday 3 December7:30pm – 9:30pmWatch current undergraduate students perform in NEW GROUND 2026at Riley Theatre, NSCD
2027
FebruaryTBCMasterclassat NSCD
MayTBCMasterclassat NSCD

*Exact dates coming soon

Interested?

For more information and to express interest in the scheme, please contact Philippa Ranger, Access & Admissions Manager: Philippa.ranger@nscd.ac.uk

 

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