Latest News / March 2009
National Youth Dance Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of award-winning Errol White as its Guest Choreographer for 2009.
Born in Hull and making a successful transition from Rugby League (!), through break-dancing to contemporary dance, Errol White has performed with some of the UK's best known contemporary dance companies including Phoenix Dance Company, Scottish Dance Theatre and our very own Diversions - the Dance Company of Wales. He has also performed internationally for many years, working alongside a number of distinguished directors and choreographers. More
National Youth Orchestra of Wales Summer Course and Concert Tour 2009.
Details of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales' summer concert tour have now been confirmed.
After a week's residential course at the University of Lampeter, the NYOW will embark on an extensive tour of the UK with concerts in Aberystwyth, Bangor, Birmingham, Gateshead, Hereford and Cardiff.
The Orchestra will perform an exciting programme of music, including; Arwel Hughes' Prelude for Orchestra in celebration of the composer's centenary year, selected movements from Tchaikovsky's magical Swan Lake Ballet Suite and Mahler's epic Symphony No 1.
Further details regarding dates and venues for the Orchestra's concerts, and for all National Youth Arts Wales concerts and performances, can be found on the Diary page; ticket information coming soon!
National Youth Orchestra of Wales to appear in Classic FM magazine.
Classic FM magazine will feature the latest NYOW CD plus an interview with NYOW Principal Clarinet, Erin Morrey in its forthcoming issue, on sale from the beginning of April. More
From one national to another
Congratulations to Gwenllian Richards, former-member of the NYOW has been appointed No.4, 1st Violin with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. More
National Youth Dance Wales 2009
(25 July - 8 August 2009)
As part of an exciting development this year, NYDW 09 joins summerdance 09 - working alongside Diversions - the Dance Company of Wales and Arts Active to produce a fantastic celebration of dance at the New Theatre in Cardiff. More