East London Youth Dance Company (ELYDC) supports the artists of the future; bringing together the best young dancers from all across east London aged 13-17.
In addition to training and rehearsal ELYDC members create new work with the Artist Team for performance at a range of high profile events. They have the opportunity to train with and learn from the best local, national and international artists working with East London Dance and our partners through masterclasses and projects and receive bespoke mentoring and advice and guidance about progression routes to training and employment, with access to employability seminars.
Since 2024 the company has been led by incredible Hip Hop choreographer and dancer Dominic Hamilton and meet for free weekly training sessions that encompass technique development, performance skills and choreography.
In 2024 & 2025 the company have showcased their skills at a range of exciting performance opportunities all across London. 2024 highlights include performing as part of Boroughs United at Hackney Empire; Fresh at The Place; and taking centre stage at the grand opening of Young V&A. In 2025 they have performed at Cody Docks; at Here East; for the GLA; for Black Pride on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park; as part of RE:DANCE – the UK’s biggest outdoor youth dance celebration – at the Scoop near Tower Bridge; and as part of the Royal Docks Originals Festival at The Factory.
ELYDC is supported by The Prudence Trust
Previous ELYDC Artistic Directors include Sarah Lisney, Sara dos Santos and Jasmin Saulo.
Previous Performances:
In 2023 East London Youth Dance Company performed at the following events:
Youth Dance Platform at the Place: Saturday 11 Feb
Outrageous Behaviour at the Battersea Arts Centre: Saturday 8 April
In 2022 East London Youth Dance Company performed at the following events:
A film they created was shown at the BFI: Sunday 31 July
In 2019 East London Youth Dance Company performed at the following events:
The Newham Show at West Ham Park: Saturday 13 July
A Brand Event at O2 Intercontinental: Saturday 22 June
Your Stratford Stage at the International Quarter London: Saturday 18 and Wednesday 29 May
Collide at Stratford Circus Arts Centre: Friday 3 May
Scratch Lab at University of East London: Friday 22 February
In 2018 East London Youth Dance Company performed at the following events:
East London Dance Celebration at Stratford Circus Arts Centre: Monday 17 December
HeadStart Celebration at Royal Regency: Wednesday 11 July
Collide at Stratford Circus Arts Centre: Thursday 10 May
In 2017 East London Youth Dance Company performed at the following events:
First Feat: Sunday 21 May
UDance London Platform: Sunday 12 March
MOVEIT!: Friday 10 March
In 2016 East London Youth Dance Company performed at the following events:
Collide Festival: Wednesday 11 May
Loo Devine Memorial: Friday 22 April (private event)
Physical Justice: Friday 15 & Saturday 16 April
U.Dance London Platform: Sunday 13 March
