Where we are based:

We are based at FABRIC within Birmingham Hippodrome – We have three strands: Contemporary that covers the West Midlands and two national South Asian strands under the umbrella of Yuva Gati (Kathak & Bharatanatyam)

Age Range:

For young people aged between 11-18 years

Core Curriculum:

Yuva Gati is a unique national programme, led by a partnership between FABRIC and Sampad offering outstanding training in either Kathak or Bharatanatyam. Sessions for both the Kathak and Bharatanatyam students are delivered through residential intensives at FABRIC; these are split up over an academic year and amount to 14 contact days per year. Yuva Gati balances technique training with repertoire and students work with national and international artists to develop their practice.

Each participant has an Individual Training Plan devised in consultation with parents/ guardian and local dance teacher to support the student’s learning, and ensure the balance is maintained between the demands of school work and dance studies.

Open Days & Auditions

We have regular open days throughout the year and details of our auditions are posted on our website as they become available.

CAT Open Days are for young dancers aged 11-16 to find out more about the  Yuva Gati CAT programme.

Work with our fantastic team of professional tutors and artists, and meet like-minded people that love to dance! The events will include an opportunity to find out more about the scheme, by seeing our facilities, watching current students in class, meeting the staff, and having the opportunity to ask questions.

We highly recommend that you attend an open day if you are thinking of applying for CAT.

AUDITIONS:

Click here to find out more about auditions

CAT Leads

Yuva Gati Artistic Associate Shane Shambhu works alongside Principal Artists Mira Balchandran Gokul (Bharatanatyam strand) and Anuradha Chaturvedi Seth (Kathak strand) and a team of highly-skilled lead artists.

Hear from our CAT Students

 

“CAT is a great way to not only express your feelings through just simply talking to someone, but through your body. It’s an amazing way to explore your dancing and improve it even further. The opportunities that are provided by CAT are always helpful towards your future. However, not only the dance training is amazing because the staff and students are all supportive and delightful to share your time with. I most enjoyed the creative process behind the pieces that we performed at the summer showcase.”