Performance Companies are for those with intermediate experience in their chosen art form, who are ready to commit to a year of developing their skills and creating performance work.
Selection is by audition and company members must commit to the full academic year. Auditions are in the form of a workshop and will take place the week commencing Monday 5 September 2022.
To book your audition or register interest in joining a Performance Company please contact [email protected]. For Unsigned, please send us examples of your music first.

BREAKIN' CREW
Breakin’ Crew is a mixed performance company for all ages aimed at dancers with experience in the art of breakin’.
We choreograph as a group for shows and performances. Much of our work is focused on technique, developing individual style, cypher and battle etiquette.
A typical session involves drills, cyphers, battles, freestyle, working on sets and rehearsals for performances.
This session will be led by Kel FX.
They are currently working on a piece for Norwich Castle, the Dance Showcase at Epic Studios and Turnstyle at Norwich Playhouse.
SCHOOL YEAR: Year 3-13
AUDITION: Friday 9 September, 6-7pm
DAY | SCHOOL YEAR OR AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE | AUTUMN TERM DATE & COST | SPRING TERM DATE & COST | SUMMER TERM DATE & COST |
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Fridays | Year 3-13 | 6-7pm | 9 SEP | 16 SEP 12 WKS £93 | 13 JAN 10 WKS £77.50 | 28 APR 12 WKS £93 |
Company members must commit to the full academic year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).
Flex
A multi-discipline, pre-professional dance company for young people in year 7-12 with strong physical skills from any art form or performance background. You will have the chance to experience various genres such as street dance, musical theatre and contemporary. There is also personal guidance and support for students interested in progressing into vocational training.
SCHOOL YEAR: Year 7-12
AUDITION: Friday 9 September, 5.15-6.45pm
DAY | SCHOOL YEAR OR AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE | AUTUMN TERM DATE & COST | SPRING TERM DATE & COST | SUMMER TERM DATE & COST |
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Fridays | Year 7-12 | 5.15-6.45pm | 9 SEP | 16 SEP 12 WKS £139.20 | 13 JAN 10 WKS £116 | 28 APR 12 WKS £139.20 |
Company members must commit to the full academic year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).


NEW! FORWARD
A contemporary dance company for over 50s who wish to work creatively and collaboratively to produce work for performance.
AGE: 50+
AUDITION: Thursday 8 September, 2-3.30pm
DAY | AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE | AUTUMN TERM DATE & COST | SPRING TERM DATE & COST | SUMMER TERM DATE & COST |
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Thursdays | Age 50+ | 2-3.30pm | 8 SEP | 15 SEP 12 WKS £139.20 | 12 JAN 10 WKS £116 | 27 APR 12 WKS £139.20 |
Company members must commit to the full academic year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).
FUSION
A multi-genre dance company open to all adults (18+) who share a passion for dance and performance and are interested in working creatively.
AGE: 18+
AUDITION: Monday 5 September, 6.30-8pm
DAY | AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE | AUTUMN TERM DATE & COST | SPRING TERM DATE & COST | SUMMER TERM DATE & COST |
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Mondays | Age 18+ | 6.30-8pm | 5 SEP | 12 SEP 12 WKS £139.20 | 9 JAN 10 WKS £116 | 24 APR 12 WKS £139.20 |
Company members must commit to the full academic year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).


THEATRE COMPANY
Driven by young people, their voice is centre stage as they tell the stories they think need to be told with support from experienced professional theatre-makers in a nurturing, professional environment. Members will also work on a devised project of their own choosing.
SCHOOL YEAR: Year 11-13
AUDITION: Tuesday 6 September, 7-8.30pm
DAY | SCHOOL YEARS OR AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE | AUTUMN TERM DATE & COST | SPRING TERM DATE & COST | SUMMER TERM DATE & COST |
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Tuesdays | Year 11-13 | 7-8.30pm | 6 SEP | 13 SEP 12 WKS £139.20 | 10 JAN 10 WKS £116 | 25 APR 12 WKS £139.20 |
Company members must commit to the full academic year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).
UNSIGNED
This programme will help bands or solo artists to develop their musicianship, performance skills and identity. The programme includes public performance opportunities, one to one rehearsal sessions, individual/band feedback, an opportunity to record demos, marketing and promotion sessions and more. Spaces are limited, the programme is free to attend and participation is by selection only.
If you wish to considered for selection, please send links to your music, any performance footage, a bit about yourself and why you’d like to take part to [email protected]
AGE: 16-25
AUDITION: Thursday 8 September, 5.30-8.30pm
Check out our blogs from our current 2022 Unsigned participants and how the programme has helped them:
Juliet
Lfay
Maple Ward
The Marijanovic
DAY | AGE | TIME | AUDITION DATE | AUTUMN TERM DATE & COST | SPRING TERM DATE & COST | SUMMER TERM DATE & COST |
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Thursdays | Age 16-25 | 5.30-8.30pm | 8 SEP | 15 SEP 12 WKS FREE* | 12 JAN 10 WKS FREE* | 27 APR 12 WKS FREE* |
*The programme is free to attend and participation is by selection only.
Company members must commit to the full academic year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).

If you’d like to know more about our Performance Companies, please email us on [email protected] or call 01603 283382.