Youth Dance Theatre Company · Pathway

Train. Create. Perform.

The USDD Youth Dance Theatre Company is our performance pathway for committed young dancers — choreography development, stage craft, ensemble work and real production opportunities across London & Kent.

Performance Company

The next level of your training.

The USDD Youth Dance Theatre Company is the performance pathway of USDD Academy — a creative ensemble for committed young dancers (ages 12–19) who want to train, create and perform at company level. We work in cinematic productions, festivals, showcases and original choreographic works developed across the season.

  • Performance-focused — not a class, a company.
  • Choreography developed and credited by the dancers themselves.
  • Direct pathway into USDD productions and future qualifications.
Audition & Application Process

Four steps to the stage.

01

Apply

Submit the company application below. We'll review every entry — no portfolio required.

02

Workshop Audition

Invited applicants attend a 90-minute workshop audition led by the USDD creative team.

03

Callback

Shortlisted dancers receive a callback for a longer studio session and short interview.

04

Offer

Successful dancers are offered a company place for the upcoming season.

What we expect

Rehearsal commitment.

We support real life — school, exams and family come first. Block bookings, term breaks and special circumstances are always honoured when communicated in advance.

Weekly company rehearsals
2 evenings · 2h each
Season blocks
Sept → July
Tech weeks
Up to 2 per production
Attendance expectation
95% across the season
Performance Opportunities

Real stages. Real audiences.

Original works

Seasonal productions

Two original choreographic productions per season — staged at partner venues across London and Kent.

Festivals

Festival circuit

Performance bookings on the UK street, hip-hop and youth dance festival circuit.

Showcases

Industry showcases

Invite-only industry showcases for choreographers, agents and casting directors.

Filmed work

Dance films & content

Cinematic dance films released through USDD TV — a real reel for every company member.

Pathway into productions & qualifications

From company to career.

Youth Co.
Youth Dance Theatre Company
Ages 12–19 · Two-year company cycle
L2/L3
Foundation & Extended Diplomas
Academic accreditation alongside performance
USDD Pro
Senior Performance Company
Invited progression for graduating company members
BA
BA (Hons) Pathway
Future degree pathway — first cohort priority for company alumni
Company Application

Apply for the 2026 season.

Your data is kept private. We never share applications.
Three ways to start

Apply, register interest or talk to us.

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