About dance energy
Dance Energy is a dance platform connecting the community with leading dance industry professionals. An integrated dance programme, providing children and young people, 7- 19 years old (up to 25 with LLDD) from primary, and secondary schools, and community groups with the opportunity to work on a dance piece in a style of their choice.
Young people showcase their talent and perform/compete in a full-stage production in front of an audience, including family and friends. Supported by guest appearances and judges from our illustrious dance industry. All young people have a chance to win exclusive prizes, scholarships, masterclasses, tickets to see dance shows, and much more!
The program welcomes young people from a variety of dance backgrounds with the ability to either build on previous dance foundations or explore new opportunities for creative expression.
DANCE ENERGY 2023
Dance Energy took place on Friday 7 July 2023 at Cadogan Hall. We had an audience of 569 and over 251 young people participated.
Host: Hakeem
Guest judges: Maggie Paterson, Director of Pineapple Performing Arts School, Tamara Kramer, Founder of Studio 68 & Hey Mamita and Rob Thomas, Dance Consultant.
Dance groups had a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 25 young people per group and were part of the Junior Categories (7-11 yrs old) or the Senior Categories (11-19 yrs old) or up to 25 yrs with LLDD.
You can also view the Dance Energy 2019 video here.
ImpaCt
251
young people participated in Dance Energy 2023
569
total audience
108
dance sessions delivered
5
special guest Performance Groups
3
guest judges from the industry
Impact on young people:
86%
improved mental health & well-being
57%
made new friends
68%
learnt new skills
72%
performed on stage for the first time
The top 3 things young people achieved:
self confidence
motivation
encouragement
Feedback Wall
“It was an amazing evening to watch so much young talent, I know a lot of hard work went in to make Dance Energy 2023 happen. Well done Youth Action Alliance and to all the children and young people that took part.”
“Wonderful to see so many creative and talented young people expressing themselves through dance. Dance Energy had us up on our feet enjoying the fantastic atmosphere. Congratulations to Youth Action Alliance for pulling together this spectacular event. Can’t wait for next year!”
“Fantastic opportunity for young people! Absolutely loved it well done to all involved and looking forward to 2024!”
“Amazing event! The atmosphere was incredible. Great to see the joy and happiness on the faces of the children and young people taking part, it was inspiring. ”