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Founded in 2012, and hosted at Sadler's Wells, NYDC is an exciting young company that creates and performs innovative and influential dance, drawing together some of the brightest young talent from across the country. The company has a track record of putting young people on paths to successful dance careers, with over 80% of NYDC dancers going onto further dance studies, in vocational training or working professionally. World Premiere. National Youth Dance Company returns to Sadler's Wells to premiere a new work created by the 2016-17 Guest Artistic Director Damien Jalet. NYDC has established a reputation for producing performances with a range of dancers who are expressive, brave and shaping the future of dance in this country. This new commission sees Jalet and the company of 40 young dancers present a unique piece of theatre which addresses themes of melancholia, ritual, control and abandon. Jalet's revered choreographic style combined with the young dancers' energy and talent is set to produce a mesmerising experience that shifts the consciousness of the audience.

Creatives/Company

Company: NYDC
Choreographer: Damien Jalet