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KENT YOUTH DANCE COMPANY


2022 Production -

Life Out of Lockdown - in collaboration with Nova Grace Productions



KYD is a youth dance company who rehearse with professional ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hopdancers for 2 weeks in August and then perform alongside those dancers in a production at the end of the two weeks. This happens every other year.

Our productions include excerpts from famous classical ballets and musicals, and original dance pieces created by professional dancers specially for the young dancers. Our ballets to date include Swan Lake (Act II, Act III, Act IV), Sleeping Beauty (Act III), La Bayadere (Act I), Cinderella (Act I), Les Sylphides, Giselle (Act I), La Fille Mal Gardee, Snow White, Don Quixote, Alice in Wonderland & Jewels.

At Christmas, so far, we have created our own versions of The Nutcracker, The Snowman, Les Patineurs and T'was The Night Before Christmas.

The company was created in 2008 to give enthusiastic 8-21 year olds the chance to experience what dancing in a real company is like and has proved to be a rewarding and inspiring experience for all concerned. Many of our dancers have gone on to professional training and now have careers in the dance industry.

We have also performed at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent to help launch the Poppy Appeal. It was such an honour to be chosen to help launch such a deserving cause.

Testimonials from the past 10 years

"A great opportunity to work with a variety of professional dancers to create a show that is enjoyable both to watch and take part in. A chance to meet other dancers that become valued friends and offer different qualities to bring to the company. I have made some of my best dance memories at KYD and would highlyrecommend it to anyone that enjoys dance and/or is looking to go into a dance career"

Lara Hogbin (Graduate of University of Chichester)

"As someone who has always wanted to pursue dance as a career, KYD has given me valuable experience in what it is like working in a dance company. It is a very inspiring working with and to perform alongside a range of industry professional who have had and still continue to have successful dance careers. It is also an experience where I've made wonderful friends and memories that I will treasure. KYD for the many years I've done it, has always been an enjoyable and rewarding experience and I'd recommend it to any person who loves to dance!"

Hannah Orton (graduate of London Studios Centre)

"KYD not only allowed me to explore a variety of dance styles and the experience of working as a company with professionals, they also allowed me to develop my own choreographic voice and showcase my work. A truly enjoyable experience."

Megan Stoker ( graduate of Creative Academy)

"KYD was a wonderful experience and great introduction to professional dance work within a company. Working alongside professionals gave me a good understanding and knowledge on professional work and how to apply myself properly and effectively within a company to help my progression in my dancing career. They really helped me out with questions about auditions, techniques, people and work."

Charlotte Rintoul (graduate of Ballet Theatre UK)