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Your Premier Contemporary Dance Experience in Wales
National Dance Company Wales Company Wales stands as a beacon of contemporary dance innovation, dedicated to nurturing artistic talent and creating transformative performance experiences. Since our inception, we have championed bold artistic collaborations that place dance at the heart of creative expression. Our company delivers ambitious productions across theatres, public spaces, festivals, and immersive environments, ensuring dance remains accessible to diverse audiences. Through our community engagement initiatives, including workshops, classes, and outreach programs, we inspire movement and creativity across generations. Our home at Wales Millennium Centre serves as a dynamic hub for artistic development, offering year-round programming that connects local and international voices.With a commitment to artistic excellence and community impact, we provide platforms for emerging artists through initiatives like Young Associates and Standby Studios. Our Dance for Parkinson's program exemplifies our dedication to inclusive practice, offering tailored classes that empower participants. As a registered charity, we rely on diverse support mechanisms including trusts, foundations, and individual donors to sustain our mission. Our team of professional dancers and associates continually push creative boundaries, ensuring Wales remains a vibrant centre for contemporary dance. Through digital innovation and physical presence, we share dance experiences that resonate locally and globally.
Services
Workshops
Dance Classes
Post Show Talks
Company Class
Young Associates
Dance for Parkinson's
Standby Studios
Professional Placement Scheme
Highlights and features
- We commission bold artistic collaborations with dance at their heart
- We share dance in theatres, public spaces, and festivals nationwide
- Our company nurtures talent through Young Associates and Standby Studios
- We offer inclusive programs like Dance for Parkinson's in multiple locations
- Our Wales Millennium Centre home hosts year-round artistic programming
Services
Dance Workshops
Our dance workshops provide hands-on creative experiences for participants of all skill levels. These sessions foster artistic exploration through contemporary techniques and collaborative choreography. Participants engage in structured improvisation and movement studies designed to develop physical literacy and creative confidence.
Dance for Parkinson's
Specially designed dance classes for individuals with Parkinson's disease combine gentle movement with creative expression. These sessions improve mobility, balance, and social connection through adapted contemporary dance techniques. Classes operate in Cardiff, Bangor, and online formats for accessibility.
Young Associates
This professional development program for 13-18 year olds delivers advanced contemporary dance training. Participants receive technical instruction, choreographic mentorship, and performance opportunities. The curriculum prepares young dancers for professional careers through intensive studio practice and artistic collaboration.
Standby Studios
Free studio provision for local dance artists supports creative development and rehearsal needs. This monthly allocated resource enables emerging choreographers to experiment with movement ideas. The program fosters Wales-based dance innovation through physical space provision.
Company Class
Daily contemporary dance classes for professional artists and graduates maintain technical excellence. These sessions combine established training methods with experimental approaches. The program supports career development through structured practice and peer learning.
Questions
How can I support National Dance Company Wales Company Wales Company Wales?
Support through donations, business partnerships, or trust funding helps sustain our artistic programs and community initiatives.
What dance classes are available for the public?
We offer Dance for Parkinson's sessions, Young Associates training, and community workshops for various age groups.
Where can I see your performances?
Performances occur at Wales Millennium Centre, touring venues across Wales, and selected international festivals.
How do emerging artists access training opportunities?
Standby Studios provides free space, Young Associates offers youth training, and Company Class welcomes professional dancers.
Are there online participation options?
Dance for Parkinson's classes and selected workshops offer online participation through virtual platforms.
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Reviews (6)
Mark Griffiths
Dec 02, 2019
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Great little venue. A small but perfectly presented theatre for dance. The auditorium while small give a real sense of involvement with the performers.
Dirk Brunken
May 19, 2019
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I've seen them in Oldenburg at the Tanztage festival. For me they were one of the highlights. Especially "Folk".
Thomasina Carlyle
Mar 08, 2018
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Terra Firma Tundra was one of the best pieces of dance I have ever seen. Complex simplicity, mesmerising, inhuman, magical and out of this world!
Jackie Fletcher
Nov 25, 2017
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Very professional, showing complex variations,wonderful interpretations, loved them more than Rambert.
Marco Castelli
Oct 29, 2017
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I've seen P.A.R.A.D.E. in Pontio Bangor and it was stunning. Talented artists, great screenplay, absolutely amazing scenography, coreography and music, as well. I really recommend everybody to go and watch it: it is worthy doing it!
CONGRATS to all NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES for your creativity and ability ! :)
CONGRATS to all NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES for your creativity and ability ! :)
Susan Cross
Feb 21, 2017
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Had a wonderful night at theatre Severn Shrewsbury very different dance but I really enjoyed it and will definitely hope to see the company again. WELL DONE