National Dance CATs
The National Dance CATs deliver accessible non-residential, professional training programmes for young people aged 10 to 18 years who demonstrate exceptional potential in dance. Centres and pioneers in prevocational training and research, promoting best practice and providing exceptional and innovative tuition to young people, regardless of their personal circumstances. The National Dance CATs are supported through the Government's Music and Dance Scheme and operate from host organisations recognised for their excellence and commitment to the arts and vocational training.
Successful applicants are able to access centres across England to receive highly specialist dance training in thier locality while continuing to live at home and benefiting from a broad and balanced education.
What They Provide:
- Local access to the best available teaching and facilities
- Professional dance training
- Opportunities to work with leading dance professionals and companies
- Healthier dancer training
- Enrichment activities including theatre trips and workshops
- One-to-one career advice and audition preparation
- Holistic care including physiotherapy treatment and injury prevention advice
Grants:
The National CATs are supported through the Government's Music and Dance Scheme. Each Student's family is means-tested to assess whether their child is eligible for a full or partial grant. The system is designed to support students regardless of their financial circumstances.
Auditions:
Entry onto a CAT programme is dependant upon an audition. Auditions normally take place each year in spring and/or summer for entry following September. Please contact your local centre for information. You do not have to have had any formal dance training, but you will have to demonstarte a natural ability such as exceptional musicality and physicality as well as a passion and enthusiasm for dance. CATs readily accept applications who have limited dance experience alongside those who have considerable prior training.
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