Call out for young dance artists!
7 September 2021Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company, is back and calling out for new members for 2021/22!
We’re excited to announce that this year’s Chameleon Youth Open Audition will take place on Mon 27 Sep (Juniors) & Tue 28 Sep (Seniors) at Chameleon Studios.
If you’re age 11 to 21 (Juniors 11-16 / Seniors 16-21), this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance company that’s inspiring and different to the mainstream.
Launched in 2016 by Company Chameleon, members of the youth company learn directly from a professional dance company, which for over a decade, has performed across the world giving new meaning to dance and movement.
As a member of Chameleon Youth, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Train weekly with Company Chameleon’s professional dance artists.
- Create work collaboratively with guest choreographers.
- Grow your individuality as a young dance artist.
- Perform throughout the year at high profile theatres and outdoor festivals.
Whether you’re new to dance or you have tons of experience, Chameleon Youth’s programme has something unique to offer.
Our nurturing and supportive working environment encourages young people to find their creative voice through dance and movement.
Additionally, Chameleon Youth is unique – it is the only youth dance company in the region to be part of a professional dance company, which means dancers are taught by professionals with substantial experience of performing worldwide and working in the national and international dance sector. Through Chameleon Youth, we pass on this knowledge and experience to create a unique youth dance offer.
Along with past performance opportunities such as U.Dance at The Lowry and the Yorkshire Youth Dance Platform at Phoenix Dance Theatre, previously, Chameleon Youth created and performed the curtain raiser at the world premiere of Chameleon’s new theatre production, The Shadow, performed at HOME in Manchester.
Amber Calland, Learning & Participation Officer said: “It’s been a challenging time in all sorts of ways over the last 18 months but we’re delighted to finally be able to invite young people back to Chameleon Studios later this month to audition for Chameleon Youth. At the audition, we promise a warm welcome and a strong reminder of just how joyful and fun dance can be. We can’t wait to further grow and develop Chameleon Youth this year and we look forward to recruiting our 2021-22 cohort who will help us to put Chameleon Youth back on the map”.
Join us for the 2020/21 Open Audition:
Date: Mon 27 Sep (Juniors age 11-16) | Tue 28 Sep (Seniors age 16-21)
Times: 6pm-8pm
Venue: Company Chameleon Studios, Barrass Street, Manchester, M11 1PU
Applications for this year’s Chameleon Youth Audition close on Monday 20 September.
Once registered, we will send you a confirmation along with details of how the Open Audition will adhere to health and safety government guidelines in relation to Covid.
Cost:
The Open Audition is free.
Chameleon Youth annual fees: Demonstrating Chameleon’s ongoing investment and commitment to supporting young dancers in training, Chamelelon Youth costs are heavily subsidised by the company. The 2020/21 fees are £30 per term with a £10 registration fee (£100 total for the year).
Further info:
If you have any questions or further queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Amber – amber@companychameleon.com | 0161 223 6280
Being part of Chameleon Youth is inspiring, creative and fun!
Don’t just take our word for it…
Eugene Griffin was part of Chameleon Youth from 2018 to 2020, she said, “After training with Chameleon Youth for two years, I auditioned for different drama schools around the country. I am now starting a Musical Theatre course at Arts Ed in London to carry on my training. Chameleon Youth created a great environment where I felt supported technically and creatively with training. It was a taster into a professional environment with amazing opportunities such as performing at The Lowry and The Manchester Arena.”
Chameleon Youth also helped Matthew Carroll (Chameleon Youth Seniors, 2019-20) gain the experience he needed to take the next step in his dance career. Matthew said, “I’m currently on route to a renowned dance school in Northern London, London Studio Centre, where I will be training intensively for three years. Thanks to the incredible education given from Chameleon Youth, I have developed important disciplinary skills which will help me excel within my career within the dance industry. Chameleon Youth has allowed me to develop my talents, giving me various opportunities to push myself to be an exceptional artist within the industry. I am incredibly thankful to the team at Chameleon for their incredible training programme.”