Lowry Centre for Advanced Training in dance auditions dance training

Auditions to join part of the Department for Educations national Music and Dance Scheme will be held on Sunday June 11.

The Lowry is inviting all young people to their Open Day and Experience Workshop at Newbiggin Hall on Sunday May 20.

This will give a strong insight into what life is like on the scheme and will prepare participants for audition.

The opportunity is open to young people aged between 11 and 16 who would like to explore dance in more depth and commit to intensive training to develop their full potential physically and artistically in dance. 

 Centres for Advanced Training help identify and assist children with exceptional potential, regardless of their personal circumstances, to benefit from world-class specialist training as part of a broad and balanced education, enabling them, to proceed towards careers in music and dance.

The Lowry CAT offers weekly intensive training throughout the year in Contemporary Technique, Ballet Technique, Choreography and Health & Wellbeing, dancers are offered the unique opportunity to work creatively to develop their artistic and creative skills with professional dance companies & artists such as Akram Khan Company, Studio Wayne McGregor, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Rambert Dance Company.

Several grants are available for families, allowing the widest possible access across the Northwest region.

Sally Wyatt, Centre for Advanced Training Manager said, “We are looking for young people who demonstrate potential in and enthusiasm for dance.  We are holding auditions for places on The Lowry CAT, and we will be looking closely at the potential of each student regardless of their previous dance experience and personal circumstances.”

Alumni of the scheme have gone on to perform with companies such as Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, Motionhouse, Southpaw Dance Company, Jasmin Vardimon 2, Disneyland Paris, Fallen Angels Dance Theatre; VERVE Graduate Dance Company and many more.