Latest News / January 2012
U.Dance Wales welcomes over 130 young dancers.
They will descend upon Swansea’s Taliesin Arts Centre on Tuesday 14 February for U.Dance Wales – a showcase of some of the best youth dance in South Wales. (more)
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NYTW AUDITONS 2012
The North Wales audition dates have now been changed to:
Saturday 10 March at The Stiwt,
Rhos (nr. Wrexham) Sunday 11 March at Galeri, Caernarfon.
We are still accepting applications for these venues.
Download an application form here.
NYDW, U.Dance Ensemble and Hofesh Shechter
Four members of NYDW have been selected to work with global, contemporary dance phenomenon, Hofesh Shechter!
“I feel very privileged and motivated! From the moment I heard about the Ensemble I wanted to be part of it, especially because it would mean working with Hofesh Shechter”
[Sally Smithson, NYDW]
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Tom Cullen scoops Gong at BIFA
Tom, a former NYTW member (2003-2005) scooped the Most Promising Newcomer award at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA). Tom, who graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2009 received his award for his portrayal of Russell, in the film Weekend. (more)
Alexandra Roach plays The Iron Lady
Former NYTW member (2005), Alexandra, plays a young Margaret Thatcher in the newly released film The Iron Lady making it on to the BAFTA longlist. (more)
Perform for Wales with NYTW in 2012
In the New Year, teams from National Youth Theatre of Wales will be travelling the length and breadth of Wales, scouting for some of Wales' most talented young performers, designers, stage managers and technicians (for young people aged 16 - 21 years).
Application forms are available, CLICK HERE, and the deadline for completed applications is Monday 12 December 2011. You can download a form by following the link above, alternatively contact the office by phone or e-mail and we will pop one in the post. (02920 265060 | nyaw@nyaw.co.uk)
NYOW Celebrates in Style
Last month the National Youth Orchestra of Wales celebrated its 65th Anniversary with a Black Tie Winter Ball at the Holland House Hotel in Cardiff. Representatives from every decade attended, and current and former members reminisced and shared memories of their time in the world’s first national youth orchestra.
Amongst the former members were two ‘originals’, Mary Dodd and Thesca Thomas. Both attended the very first course held in 1946 at the Haberdasher’s Monmouth School for Girls, and directed by Clarence Raybould. The ladies were in their element as they regaled some of the more recent members with stories from those early years.
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NYDW 2011, dancing with Hofesh and U.Dance 2012
“When NYDW presents you with an opportunity that is this exciting you don’t have to be pushed, the vision pulls you!” [Katie Braden, NYDW 2011]
Leading international choreographer, Hofesh Shechter, is set to work with U.Dance Ensemble – a company of young dancers drawn from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. (more)