Hampshire Youth Dance Company

HYDC are delighted to be performing at @theplacelondon as part of Youth Dance Platform 2026! Celebrating the very best of youth dance from London and the South, in an evening of inspiring work created with,by and for young people. An absolute privilege to share the stage with @rambertschool BOYS/ASPIRE @ceydatancdance @mkdancetheatre @pavgravco @royalacademyofdance @traceworksdance @sujatabanerjeedancecompany Grab your tickets here .uk/events/summer-26-youth-dance-platform/ We can’t wait to dance with you all! #dance #perform #aspire

Calling all aspiring young dancers aged 13-21! Our annual AUDITIONS are open and we’re looking for talented dancers with passion, creativity and individuality! As a dancer with HYDC you will take your training up to the next level as you access high profile opportunities to perform and work with some of the most renowned and current choreographers. You will receive support in developing your technique, artistry and performance skills as you experience what’s it like to be part of company. As well as mentoring and audition preparation guidance. Our partnership with Rambert School will allow you to work with emerging artists and gain insight into the school. As we tour across the region and beyond, you have the opportunity to take part in industry masterclasses, whilst building connections with other like minded dancers. HYDC Graduates have successfully gained places at some of the country’s most prestigious dance schools and universities including @rambertschool @northern_school @theplacelondon @ldnstudiocentre @performerscollege @bird_conservatoire @wilkesacademy @trinitylaban @emildaleacademy to name a few. Most importantly, you will have fun, make fiends and lifelong memories whilst doing something that you love. We welcome dancers from all genders, backgrounds and experiences. Find out more by clicking the link in our Bio. #dance #audition #dancetraining #aspiringdancers #perform @thepointeastleigh

HYDC AUDITION APPLICATIONS are OPEN! If you are a dedicated and aspiring young dancer aged 13-21yrs looking for opportunity and hungry to take your training and experience to the next level, we would love to meet you! We welcome dancers from all genres, backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Alongside weekly training in Ballet and Contemporary Dance, company dancers have the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s top choreographers. You will experience being part of a company and perform across the regions and beyond. We also have wonderful partnership with @rambertschool Our HYDC Alumni go onto to train at some of the most prestigious Dance Schools and Universities and are working professionally across in the industry in a variety of genres and settings. To FIND OUT MORE about us and complete a short application form hit the link in our bio!! Feel free to DM us with questions! 📸 @vernon.nash @dancelive_uk HYDC Company dancer Ava Sims. @avamae_29 #dancewithus #auditions #aspiringdancers #dancetraining perform contemporarydance choreographers creatives danceartists dance dancecareer movewithus hampshire southampton makingmoves youthdancecompany southwest nextgeneration

Dance with us! Bookings are now open for our HYDC Masterclass taking place 9th May @thepointeastleigh Led by Artistic Director and Dance Artist Tory East, You will have the chance to take part in an HYDC Company class, learn rep from current performance works, explore contact work and choreographic processes. HYDC are searching for the next co-hort of talented dancers. This is a great opportunity for anyone considering auditioning for the company to find out more. Find out more & book here: /whats-on/hydc-experience-masterclass #dance #masterclasses #dancetraining #danceartists #danceiwthus

Join HYDC @thepointeastleigh as@the Next Generation Platform returns for a 5th year! For this years platform Hampshire Youth Dance Company have collaborated with renowned artist @miguelaltunaga_jr providing a unique and special evening of work featuring the exciting emerging talent of young dancers from local schools and colleges, supported by Hampshire Youth Dance Company who will premiere a new piece created in collaboration with Migual Altunaga. Tuesday 24th March @thepointeastleigh 7.00pm Grab your tickets!!!🎟️ /whats-on/the-next-generation-2026 Photo credit @vernon.nash HYDC. Dis/Placed #dance #nextgeneration #danceducation #youthdance

We’re looking forward to performing at @southhillpark @liftoffdancefestival tomorrow! Always such a wonderful platform that celebrates and showcases such diversity in dance, from local community groups and professional companies. We can’t wait to perform our work Dis/placed, taking inspiration from Sonder - the profound, sudden realization that every random passerby is living a life as vivid, complex, and chaotic as your own! 📸 @vernon.nash HYDC at @dancelive_uk #dance #perform #dancetraining #inspire #danceartists l

HYDC Company dancer in our new work Dis/Placed. Captured @dancelive_uk by @vernon.nash HYDC are looking forward to continuing our 2026 tour. Coming up: Lift Off Platform @southhillpark 8th March U.Dance South West Regional @bathspauni hosted by @riseyouthdance 14th March Origins Platform @pdsw_org 21st March Next Generation Platform @thepointeastleigh 24th March #hydc #dance #dancetraining #danceartists #nextgeneration

HYDC Company dancer @chloe.chaffers in our new work Dis/Placed. Captured @dancelive_uk by @vernon.nash HYDC are looking forward to continuing our 2026 tour. Coming up: Lift Off Platform @southhillpark 8th March U.Dance South West Regional @bathspauni hosted by @riseyouthdance 14th March Origins Platform @pdsw_org 21st March Next Generation Platform @thepointeastleigh 24th March #hydc #dance #dancetraining #danceartists #nextgeneration

Good Luck to our wonderful HYDC Graduates collecting exam results today! We hope that you receive the grades we know you deserve! Remember that no grade defines you or your future successes. It is ultimately, the lessons you have learned along the way, your drive, passion, dedication, hard work, courage and most importantly your compassion and kindness that will lead the way for the most amazing futures! You are all stars!🌟 sending all the HYDC Love to you! #hydc #examresultsday #brightfutures #dance #ambition #creatives #futureleaders #futureartists #nextgeneration 📸 @owallisjackson.photography

One last dance together, one final evening before we send our HYDC Graduates on their way! It’s been a wonderfully epic year once again and on Tuesday 22nd July at 7.30pm our current cohort will take to our home stage @thepointeastleigh in a special evening that will celebrate all our company dancers and associates achievements! It’s nearly Sold Out!! 🥹 so be quick to grab the last remaining tickets before they are gone! #hydc #dance #danceartists #dancetraining #celebration #performance #southwest #hampshire #talent #hydcfamily Photo 📸 @owallisjackson.photography

CALLING all ASPIRING YOUNG DANCERS! ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to AUDITION for both HYDC Company & HYDC Associates!! We’re searching for dancers who are dedicated and passionate about taking their training to the next level, gaining professional experience and discovering what’s it’s like to be part of a company. HYDC are recognised nationally as one of South’s leading youth dance companies providing outstanding training and performance experience for young dancers aged 13-21yrs. HYDC and HYDC ASSOCIATES pride ourselves on the ability to inspire, empower and nurture creative potential and talent, supporting and empowering the next generation of dance artists, bridging the gap from youth to the world of professional dance. #dance #aspiringdancer #youngcreatives #performers #choreographers #danceartist #hampshire #southwestdance #audition @thepointeastleigh 📸 @owallisjackson.photography photo credit

HYDC are busy preparing for the final tour stops before we return home for our end of year Graduation Showcase ‘An Evening with HYDC’ 29th June - @bathspauni for @amyfoskettdance 1st July - @cornexchange Young Performers Showcase produced by our Alumni @reubenspencer01_ 3rd July @wilderncreativearts @theberrytheatre 5th July @hatfair performing A New Dawn by @luke_buckley_dancer 22nd July @thepointeastleigh An Evening with HYDC AUDITIONS!!!! The last opportunity to join our HYDC & HYDC ASSOCIATES audition this year will be 12th July! Find out more and submit an application form by clicking the link in our Bio 📸 @owallisjackson.move #dance #dancewithus #dancetraining #perform #choreographers #aspiringdancer #youthdance #southwest #move #inspire #nextgeneration #danceartists #hampshire