Phoenix Youth Academy North East
Phoenix Dance Theatre is one of the UK's leading dance companies and we are delighted to be the first Phoenix Youth Academy satellite campus outside of Leeds.
“As an ex-Phoenix Company dancer, I am so excited that we are the first organisation in the country to be hosting the new Phoenix Youth Academy, connecting Gateshead and the North East with one of the country’s most prestigious dance companies!”
Audition-28 June 2024
The Phoenix Youth Academy experience begins with an audition. We welcome anyone who is passionate about dance to audition. Auditions are scheduled prior to the start of the academic year in September. However, if you have missed the yearly audition, please contact us at : info@gatewaystudio.org for audition opportunities.
Attending Classes
Once selected, students will take class twice a week for a total of 3 taught hours during school term times. These classes are taught by professionals in the dance sector. Students will experience training alongside some of the most gifted and talented dance students in the region.
Intensives and Performance Opportunities
From time to time students will be made aware of special opportunities to work with guest artists with performance opportunities on some of the most prestigious platforms in the country.
Phoenix Dance Theatre is now also a study option in the new GCSE Dance examination.
The Phoenix Youth Academy North East provides access to dance training of the highest level and quality in Contemporary Dance. It will provide opportunities for young people to explore contemporary dance technique appropriate to their age and development, whilst creating an environment in which highly motivated individuals can extend their skills and explore their potential with regards to pre-vocational training. Technique and performance are the key elements of this programme.
The Phoenix Youth Academy North East dancers will meet for two 1.5 hour sessions per week, one technique based session and the other focusing on choreographic development of the companies current work. All sessions will be delivered by Phoenix Dance Theatre personnel, both past and present.
What we provide—
Dancers will:
Undertake a minimum of three hours training over two classes per week;
Receive regular opportunities to perform in theatres regionally and nationally, at times alongside Phoenix Dance Theatre and the Leeds Phoenix Academy;
Two intensive weeks per year with Phoenix Dance Theatre teachers and choreographers;
Individual mentor support and progress tutorials;
Advice and guidance with regards to the application process for vocational training;
Weekly classes take place during school term times as follows:
Mondays 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm with Martin Hylton
Wednesdays 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm with Vivien Wood
Access to auditions is by invitation only, apply here:
2024 Audition Date 28 June - for more information please see below:
Phoenix Youth Academy North East - Phoenix Dance Theatre
Bursaries:
Phoenix Youth Academy North East is committed to ensuring that no one is declined a place due to financial reasons and has a small number of bursaries.
For more information please contact: info@gatewaystudio.org