Interested in auditioning for a Centre for Advanced Training in Dance Scheme? 👀
Check out the CAT Audition dates across the country for 2026 entry and apply now! 🗓️💫
With programmes across the UK, from Newcastle to Swindon and Salford to Ipswich, find your nearest CAT via the link in our bio📍🔎
If you have any questions or want some more information prior to applying for your audition please get in contact with your nearest CAT programme (tags below). Help us spread the word and share this post now! 💗
@danceeastcat@catnscd@theplacelondon@dance_city_newcastle@thelowrycat@trinitylaban@swindondancecat@cat_fabric.dance 👋🏽
#dance #audition #auditions #nationalcat #applynow
Do you know where your nearest CAT is ? 🤔
Centre for Advanced Training (CATs) in dance help identify, and assist, young people with exceptional potential, regardless of their personal circumstances, to benefit from world class specialist training !!
🎉Find out how you can engage with a CAT near you via the link in our bio 🎉
#meetthemakers
MEET SOME OF OUR CORE EXETER STREET DANCE TEACHERS 💫
1️⃣ BBoy Sheku!!!
BBoy Sheku is a breaker and member of Just4Funk, he is known for his threading style of breaking having the nickname ‘thready Kruger’. He started breaking at 12 years old after seeing some bboys lead a workshop in his school. He trained for years and went to every battle he could to progress and now 15 years later is a 4x Red Bull BC one UK winner representing the UK in Japan, France. Poland and later this year in Canada. BBoy Sheku joined our team in September 2024 and remains our core breaking tutor 💪
2️⃣ Perri!!!
Perri began her journey as a student at Rhythm City and a member of Beat-Breakers. It was here that she discovered her passion for House Dance, quickly building a strong reputation within the UK dance scene. Her talent caught the attention of one of the UKs pioneers, Turbo, who took her under his wing.
Perri went onto win numerous competitions and battles, including becoming a 3-time UDO British House Champion. She was soon reunited by one of the UKs most renowned crews, Konoha, where she battled and performed both nationally and internationally. Perri joined our Exeter team in January 2025 as a Core teacher and the students absolutely their House classes with Perri 🫶
Want to be taught by renowned Street Dance pioneers? Sign up to our FREE Admission Workshops in June & July for our Exeter & Swindon Street Dance Programmes: Swindon Dance CAT - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DRSrCr0dq9
#swindondance #streetdance #breaking #housedance @swindondance@swindondancecat
CAT Alumni in action! 🌟
We are delighted to share that 4 of our wonderfully talented National CAT Alumni are part of the @balletboyz Company 2026. We wish them the best of luck as they premiere in the company’s 25th anniversary tour, ‘Still Pointless’, today at @sadlers_wells 💫
Good luck to our incredible alumni Dan Baines, Dylan Jones, Luigi Nardone, and Joshua Attwood, and of course the whole team at BalletBoyz! 🥰
Still Pointless is at Sadlers Wells 12-16 May, followed by a UK tour. 🔖
If you want to catch them, check out the tour dates here: /booknow
Want to follow in their footsteps? Apply for CAT now 👋
📸 @photography_byash (Credits via @Balletboyz )
We are delighted to see Fabric CAT Alumni @joshattwood_ dancing with BalletBoyz in their new work Still Pointless ✨
Good luck to all of the cast for their premier at Saddlers Wells next week 🍀👏
📸 @photography_byash
Audition season is here! 📣
Are you interested in joining a Centre for Advanced Training in Dance programme? We're currently recruiting across England and have both fully-funded and part-funded places available! 💸
Check out our website (link in bio) to find your nearest CAT and book on for your audition now!📍
If you have any questions please get in touch with your local CAT via the contact link on our website.
@danceeastcat@catnscd@theplacelondon@dance_city_newcastle@thelowrycat@trinitylaban@swindondancecat@cat_fabric.dance
Applications are now open for the Centre for Advanced Training scheme!
The Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) scheme is a year-long progressive training programme for young people from across the UK. This programme is available to participants aged 11 to 18 years who demonstrate exceptional potential in performing and circus arts.
The deadline for applications is 22 June 2026. To learn more about the CAT scheme and how to apply, click the link in our bio.
Get involved with Lowry CAT! 📣
Swipe through the post to see our upcoming opportunities ➡
Booking links and further information in our bio 📌
If you have any questions regarding an opportunity please email us at [email protected] 📩
#dance #lowrycat #getinvolved
CAT Experience Workshop announcement 📣
Are you aged 11-16, interested in CAT training, from or near Cumbria in the Lake District, and a natural mover or passionate dancer?🧑🩰🔎
Join us for an exciting (and free!) workshop led by our incredible tutor @kelly.l.mcclelland on Saturday 18th April at Cottage Wood Centre Calthwaite, Penrith CA11 9PL 📌
To book your place or ask any questions please email [email protected] 📥
#dance #contemporarydance #workshop #cumbriadance
CAT TASTER DAY ⚡
Join us for our free Centre of Advanced Training (CAT) Day, perfect for young dancers who are looking to challenge themselves & try something new
You'll also get to meet others who share your passion for dance & get a feel for what it’s like to be part of our pre-vocational training programme
📆 Saturday 18 April
⏰ 11am - 4pm
What to expect on the day:
- Introduction to the CAT scheme & a tour around our building
- Observe CAT student classes
- Talk to past students, teaching staff & our CAT team
- Practical session including contemporary dance technique & creative work
Find out more & sign up via link in bio
📸 @ellywelphotography
Lowry CAT on the big screen! 🎥
Back in January, some of our talented CAT students took to the AO Arena stage for The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals 2026 hosted by @jasonmanford !
Tune in to @BBC One and @BBCiPlayer this Saturday 28 March at 7:45pm to see our students perform a special @Disney medley, honouring the incredible @alanmenken 💫
The breathtaking performance was choreographed by @garylloydme assisted by @_laurengore and features incredible vocals and music from the ever talented @luciejones1 , @lady_mae_ann , @astonishingtrev , @rncmlive and @nymtuk – alongside dancing from our amazing students!
Join us in celebrating this remarkable showcase by tagging @thelowrycat and @the_lowry in your stories.
Huge thank you to The National Lottery (@tnluk ) and @tbimedia for this amazing opportunity, and well done to our students – as always, we're super proud!
#TheNationalLottery #BigNightofMusicals #AOArena #LowryCAT
Congratulations to London Youth Circus and Centre for Advanced Training alum and Team GB Gold Medallist Tabby Stoecker! Tabby placed first in last night’s Mixed Team Skeleton Race.
Tabby trained here at the National Centre for Circus Arts on the London Youth Circus, and as a part of the Centre for Advanced Training programme for participants aged 11 to 18 years who demonstrate exceptional potential in performing and circus arts.
Well done Tabby — we can’t wait to see what’s next!
@tabby_21_@natdancecatuk
#WinterOlympics #GoldMedal #Skeleton #TeamGB
