FAQs

Young People

Where can I go to get career advice on the dance sector?
Youth Dance England has a very good dance career brochure on its website.

How can I gain experience within the dance sector?
Have a look at the career guide on the Youth Dance England website.

I would love to become a professional dancer; how do I get more training?
The DanceEast Academy is a Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) in dance for the East of England. Recruitment for entry onto this scheme takes place each spring.

Parents / Teachers/ Group Leaders

Can East Youth Dance help pay for my child’s dance lessons/group trips/costumes?
Unfortunately East Youth Dance is not able to help with these costs.

Are there any performance opportunities for my group?
Current performance opportunities are listed on the U.Dance website. There is also information how to set up your own dance event with other local groups using the U.Dance framework. For more information visit www.u-dance.org

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I have an event coming up that I would like to publicise; can East Youth Dance help with any marketing costs?
East Youth Dance can’t help with marketing costs but when possible and appropriate, events can be included in the online calendar and e-newsletter.

I am organising a performance for young people and have been told that all of the children need to be licensed but where do I start?
This is the Children and Young Persons Act 1963, and each local authority is in charge of regulating licenses for young people to perform, including dance performances. It is important to note that each local authority has a slightly different way of approaching this. It is best to contact your local Child Employment Officer.