BBC Young Dancer 2022

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A competition for young people, showcasing the very best of young British talent.

Be astounded, mesmerised and amazed as aspiring dancers compete for a life-changing prize. From ballet to street, extraordinary new talents aim to wow the biggest names in dance.

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Clara Amfo

Jo Marks

Paul Bullock

Martyn Stevens

BBC Young Dancer: 2022: Episode 2

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Ten dancers compete for a place in the final, scrutinised by the best in the business.

The ten dancers selected to compete for a place in the Grand Final arrive in Dartington, Devon, for a week-long intensive dance academy under the scrutiny of some of the best in the business.

This week, the ten dancers selected at the auditions arrive in Dartington, Devon, for a week-long intensive dance academy. Awaiting them are Clara Amfo and the BBC Young Dancer team, which includes some of the best professional dancers and choreographers in the business. With time at a premium, the dancers will be under pressure as they are put through their paces in preparation for the Grand Final. As well as working on their solos, they also have brand new choreography to learn. And there is a surprise challenge in store for them too. Who will have what it takes to shine through?  

The BBC Young Dancer team will expect dedication and commitment. They are: 

Dancer, choreographer and multi-discipline artist Ivan Blackstock

Australian-born street dancer and freestyler Gianna Gi, in demand as a choreographer and movement director

Award-winning dancer, choreographer and artistic director Dickson MBI

Bharatanatyam and contemporary dancer and choreographer Seeta Patel 

Former principal ballerina with the English National Ballet, Begoña Cao

Dancer, choreographer and designer Theo Clinkard

Movement director and choreographer Ingrid Mackinnon

Dancer and choreographer Ricky Jinks

BBC Young Dancer’s artistic director Emma Gladstone OBE, former chief executive and artistic director of Dance Umbrella – London’s international dance festival

Between them they bring a wealth of experience to the academy.


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