Where we are based:

Nottingham – Covering East Midlands region (Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire)

FABRIC East Midlands Centre for Advanced Training is based at the International Centre for Choreography (iC4C) in central Nottingham. iC4C is an exemplary creative facility from which FABRIC invests in artists’ practice and delivers specialist support and space for the research, production and distribution of new choreographic work.

Age Range:

For young people aged between 11–18 years

FABRIC Centre for Advanced Training, East Midlands is a fully inclusive programme and support is available for young people with disabilities or those who may have additional access needs.

Core Curriculum:

Classes are held on Saturdays during term time and intensive projects are held during school holidays. Students also have the opportunity to access a mid-week training session in one of the established local youth dance companies that we support. Our students regularly work with some of the UK’s most inspiring dance professionals and collaborate with international dance artists to explore various classical and contemporary techniques alongside choreography and creative processes.

Taster Sessions:

FABRIC East Midlands taster sessions are as follows:

CAT Open Taster Session, Nottingham:

Saturday 11 March  2023 – 15:30 pm – 17:30 pm

iC4C, Dakeyne Street, Nottingham, NG3 2AR

This taster workshop is a positive way to build confidence and explore new skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Whatever your previous experience of dance, you can take part in a workshop that will introduce contemporary dance techniques and creative tasks.

We highly recommend that you attend this workshop if you are thinking of applying for our annual audition in Summer 2023.

Booking is essential for this taster session. Please click here to fill out and submit a booking form.

Boys Experience Day, Nottingham:

Saturday 6 May 2023 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

iC4C, Dakeyne Street, Nottingham, NG3 2AR

FABRIC East Midlands Centre for Advanced Training is hosting a free dance day aimed at male-identifying 11-16-year-olds who live in the East Midlands.  These experiences days are a positive way to build confidence and explore new skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Whatever your previous experience with dance, you can take part in a day of workshops with inspiring Hip-hop and Contemporary dance professionals.

Click the link o reserve a place.

Audition:

Sunday 2 July 2023 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

iC4C, Dakeyne Street, Nottingham, NG3 2AR

The audition is FREE and it is an opportunity to demonstrate potential by taking part in a practical contemporary dance class and a creative workshop in front of a small selection panel.

To audition, an application form must be completed and submitted before Thursday 29 June 2023, 12 pm, midday in order to reserve a place.

All applicants are invited to our free audition day in Nottingham. The audition is an opportunity to demonstrate potential by taking part in a practical dance session and creative workshop in front of a selection panel.

Please email Dwayne Church-Simms at dwayne@fabric.dance or phone 0115 924 2016 for more information.