We are currently working with dance groups from across Durham and Sunderland to showcase their work as part of a Dance Festival. The project in partnership with the Youth Dance Network is being co-ordinated by Dance City in the North East. At The Forge we are providing dance groups the opportunity to present their work at a sub-regional performance in February and March. Mentors will then select two pieces from Durham and two from Sunderland to go onto perform at the ARC in Stockton along with groups from the rest of the region. Two successful pieces will be chosen to perform in London later on in the year. So far we have had a great response from interested groups of dancers and with only a few spaces remaining we welcome you to contact us to see if there is any space for yet more talented dancers.

To take part in the project dance groups must be created with young people between 11-19 years outside of the school day (e.g youth club, dance club, after-schools club).

Its going to be an exciting New Year!