National Youth Dance Wales (NYDW) is thrilled to announce the return of renowned Choreographer and Movement Director, Yukiko Masui.
The Tokyo-born, internationally acclaimed choreographer based in London, will join NYDW in Cardiff this July for a 2-week residency with the 25th Year Company before they travel to London for an exciting performance at the famous ‘Home of Dance’ - Sadler’s Wells East.
The company will be restaging The Night is Darkest Just Before Dawn by Yukiko Masui - a powerful fusion of Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop, and Martial Arts. The piece will be reworked and extended featuring new sections.
NYDW’s 25th year ensemble members came together earlier this month to meet as a company in person for the very first time. The day kicked off with Errol White of White & Givan and The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television for an Elite Intensive workshop with our dancers, followed by their costume fittings and having professional headshots taken.
“It was a privilege to work with National Youth Dance Wales. Beautiful work everyone!”, said award-winning performer, choreographer and movement director, Errol White.
This year’s company is a vibrant mix of returning alumni and fresh faces. We are proud to welcome back many returning dancers, who bring with them experience and an understanding of the NYDW ethos and values. Alongside them, nine brand new dancers are joining the company for the first time following nationwide auditions in March.
Jamie Jenkins, Head of Dance at National Youth Arts Wales said: “I'm so excited by the energy of this year's ensemble. These dancers are incredibly talented—definitely ones to watch!"
During this year’s residency in July at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, ensemble members will have the opportunity to take a range of classes alongside and delivered by NYDW alumni.
On Par Productions will be capturing the company’s journey from the ‘Discovery Day’ through to the performance in Sadler’s Wells East, which aims to honour the rich history of National Youth Dance Wales while celebrating the vibrant spirit of its current members.
By capturing the essence of NYDW, we seek to inspire future generations of dancers and celebrate those who have been part of the ensemble since its founding and have helped shape the program.
This year’s company will be returning to perform on home turf at The Riverfront, Newport, on October 31. Ticket information will be announced soon.
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