Episode 1
The search begins for 大象传媒 Young Dancer 2022, with 72 hopefuls competing to make the final ten and the opportunity to train with some of the dance world's leading choreographers.
大象传媒 Young Dancer is back! Presented this year by Radio 1鈥檚 Clara Amfo, it鈥檚 looking for the very best young dance talent from across the UK. This time round, the competition is open to anyone aged 16-24 whose passion is dance. Performers from nearly every corner of the dance world have thrown their hat in the ring for a chance at the title and this life-changing opportunity.
Seventy-two hopefuls compete in face-to-face auditions 鈥� in ballet, street dance, contemporary, South Asian, tap and even clog dancing 鈥� for the chance to make it through to the final ten who will go on to a brand new dance residency in Dartington Hall in Devon. Across the series, the finalists will be put through their paces by leading choreographers to prepare new works for the 大象传媒 Young Dancer final in London鈥檚 Roundhouse where the winner will be crowned.
The auditions are overseen by an impressive judging team with a host of accolades between them. Head judge Emma Gladstone OBE, former artistic director of London鈥檚 international festival Dance Umbrella is joined by some of the industry鈥檚 best talent. They are:
Award-winning choreographer and contemporary/hip-hop dancer Dickson Mbi, who has worked with the likes of Robbie Williams and The Black Eyed Peas.
English National Ballet鈥檚 former principal ballerina Begona Cao.
South Asian teacher, choreographer and dancer Geetha Sridhar, with 30 years鈥� experience behind her.
Gianna Gi, a commercial and hip-hop dance phenomenon.
Independent dance artist Annie Hanauer, a specialist in bringing disabled and non-disabled artists together.
Seeta Patel, a leading South Asian and contemporary choreographer and film-maker.
Award-winning multi-disciplinary artist Ivan Blackstock, who includes Beyonce in the list of names he has collaborated with.
Between them, they鈥檙e looking for the ten most exciting dancers. And with a phenomenal standard this year, it鈥檚 not going to be an easy challenge.
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00:04Roger Goula
Awe
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00:04Scottish National Orchestra - Neeme Jarvi
Pyotr Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Act II: No 14 Pas De Deux
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00:05Imagine Dragons
Thunder
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00:05Nina Simone
Sinnerman
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00:24AudioTreats
Rain of Tears, Rv 717, For Gayageum & Piano - 6/8 Eb Minor: Allegretto
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00:26Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
The Message
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00:26The Weeknd
Call Out My Name
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00:32Leslie Odom, Jr.
The Room Where It Happens
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00:34Andy Williams
Music To Watch Girls By
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00:58Sons of Kemet
My Queen Is Albertina Sisulu
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00:58Lily Allen
Our Time
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Clara Amfo |
| Production Manager | Jo Marks |
| Executive Producer | Paul Bullock |
| Series Producer | Martyn Stevens |
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