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New English Contemporary Ballet 2 is a 1 – 2 year dance company for recent graduates with the age of 18 – 22 years. NECB2 consists of a group of up to 20 dancers.

Increasingly dance graduates are being required to have more relevant company level experience before being offered auditions for employment. Company styles have evolved in recent years, competition for limited opportunities are intense. Graduates believing their training is complete, realise their professional training has only just begun!

NECB2 specifically designs a training and performance regime which will meet the requirements of young graduates, indeed one that provides that professional level guidance which is so critical. Company members will perform works created on them by a successful artistic team within New English Contemporary Ballet and will also learn and perform works created for the main Company by leading international choreographers.

A place with NECB2 is unique; it provides an unparalleled breadth, an unequalled relationship with the industry and an individualised programme unsurpassed anywhere within the UK. The dancers will receive intensive training in ballet and contemporary techniques supported by this extensive creative programme.

Your regular faculty will include;
Niall McMahon - Ballet
Martine van Santen – Contemporary & Choreography
Benoit Egloff - Ballet
Jamie Thomson - Choreography
Belinda Basu – Contemporary
During the season 2009 – 2010 dancers will perform as detailed below;
Performance schedule (Nov – Dec 09): The Nutcracker
Spring tour: Works by Richard Wherlock, Jamie Thomson, Martine van Santen and Patrick Delcroix (6 – 10 performances).
Full NECB2 tour details will be published on these pages throughout the season.

In addition dancers from NECB2 may be required to participate in performances with the main Company. It is also intended that selected members of NECB2 receive the following opportunities;
• Apprenticeship with New English Contemporary Ballet
• To be seen by artistic directors and choreographers
• Audition preparation
• Notification and access to auditions all over Europe
• Guidance in project and arts business management
• Priority audition for New English Contemporary Ballet
It is envisaged that NECB2 will ultimately become the most effective audition and recruitment method for New English Contemporary Ballet
How to Apply
Applicants must be 18 – 22 years of age and will be required to send an updated CV with head and full-length body photos (at least 1 on Pointe).
NECB2 applicants will be subject to a rigorous audition and acceptance in to the Company will be based on potential and technical ability shown at the time of auditioning.
Audition Procedure
The audition will include classes in ballet, contemporary techniques and repertoire from New English Contemporary Ballet.
COST OF PROGRAMME
Fees are payable for this programme and all successful applicants will be charged
an annual fee (information on request). Fees include all costs pertaining to classes, choreographic work, performances and touring.
PROGRAMME DETAILS (Click here)