NYDC

NYDC is England's flagship youth dance company, bringing together young people from across the country to create and perform inspiring work.

The National Youth Dance Company aims to create and perform innovative and influential dance, bringing together some of the brightest young talent from across England to work with Sadler's Wells renowned Associate Artists.

23/07/2026

We can’t quite believe tonight is our final performance of Memory Keepers!

Join us at Belgrade Theatre with £9 TICKETS! 🤩 Use code NYDC9 at checkout on the Belgrade Theatre website (link in bio).

It has been such an unforgettable journey working with the formidable ALLEYNE DANCE and we wish our incredible dancers all the best as they take to the stage one last time.

Don’t miss your last chance to witness this powerful and moving work.

📹 Ben Williams

22/07/2026

Our tour T-shirts this year were designed by company dancer Ellie! Thanks so much Ellie 💙💙💙

ALLEYNE DANCE

21/07/2026

LAST CHANCE to see Memory Keepers!

After an incredible tour across the UK, NYDC takes to the stage one final time this Thursday at .

Don’t miss your last opportunity to experience this powerful production by , performed by some of the country’s most exciting young dancers.

Join us for an unforgettable final performance!

🎟️ Tickets from just £9 with code NYDC9 (link in bio)
📍 Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
📅 Thursday 23 July

14/07/2026

Memory Keepers lands in AMATA Arts Centre today!

Calling all dancers and dance lovers in Cornwall – don't miss your chance to see this powerful work that explores identity, connection and the strength of a new generation finding it's voice.

With only TWO PERFORMANCES, grab your ticket to experience the energy, creativity and talent of some of the UK's brightest young dancers.

14 & 15 July
Final tickets: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/arts-centre/whats-on/nydc

📷 Elly Welford Photography

10/07/2026

Go behind-the-scenes for our current production Memory Keepers with this new documentary by Perspectives Media Collective (.co).

Hear from Guest Artistic Directors Kristina and Sadé () and our company dancers as they share their insights into the creative process.

This documentary is particularly special, as many of the artists from Perspectives Media Collective are NYDC Alumni. We absolutely love seeing company members go on to do incredible things!

Head to the link in our bio to watch the full video 🔗

And don’t forget you can still see Memory Keepers on stage! Catch us at and next week before our final stop at later this month.

07/07/2026

“Totally awed at NYDC’s energy, technical prowess and sheer brilliance!” - Audience Member

Next stop ➡️ Falmouth

Inspired by the dancers’ own experiences, the piece unfolds like a living book of memories – a collection of chapters where memories are sparked, remembered, and reimagined through the body.

Only two performances with tickets selling fast!

Head to the link in our bio to book 🔗

01/07/2026

Calling all colleagues working in or connected to youth dance! As part of the wider YFX festival Sadler’s Wells East, on 16th July there will be a youth dance symposium- a chance for us to come together, network, be inspired and look at ways to collaborate. With speakers from RISE Youth Dance DanceSyndrome AkomaAsa Arts Hofesh Shechter Company Far From The Norm Rob and a chance to talk about the things that matter to us most in a discussion facilitated by Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe

Places are limited so book now! Link in bio.

30/06/2026

FREE EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP

Live in North East England and always wanted to join NYDC? Don’t miss our free workshop at TIN Arts in Durham this Sunday 5 July.

You’ll get the chance to:
✅ Develop your skills and explore your creativity
✅ Meet likeminded dancers
✅ Learn repertoire from our new work Memory Keepers
✅ Discover more about NYDC and how to join the company

Open to dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels aged 16-18 and up to 24 if d/Deaf or disabled.

We can’t wait to meet you!

📷 Elly Welford | Movement Photographer

29/06/2026

IN-YDC! To celebrate our brilliant time in Leeds this weekend we wanted to share this interview with everyone’s favourite Yorkshire presenter Amelia, and our costume designer .

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442078638139

Website

http://www.nydc.org.uk/

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