Bravo for our future ballet stars
Manchester Evening News
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The Big Dance Question
Q: Why have fewer and fewer British dancers have become soloists in our flagship dance companies over the last decade?
A: Fewer children aged over ten years were continuing to study dance.
RAD Findings
In 2004 almost 60,000 young people took Royal Academy of Dance examinations or non-assessed classes and only 10,000 of those continue beyond Grade 4 (age 10) – a decrease of 67%.
Method
By introducing a competition for young people we are providing a framework and a goal to work towards. They also have the support and coaching of leading artists and choreographers and the chance to dance on major theatres in the UK – a rare opportunity for dancers of this age.
Results
The aim for every candidate, win or lose, is to go home with a sense of achievement and most of all to have enjoyed dancing. Having taken a peek at what it takes to be a professional dancer many of last years candidates have decided that dancing is indeed for them and have since gone on to pursue professional training at some of Britain’s top vocational schools. Good luck everyone!
Conclusion
In a competition that from the beginning has been about inspiring dancers, and providing opportunities to perform, the event proved that British Ballet has a shining future.
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