Dance & Performance for Young People
Looking for a space to move and to make a new dance theatre production together? Look no further! ‘Vincent’s commitment to working with young people suggests a faith in the future… ‘ The Guardian.
Vincent Dance Theatre has a long history of working with Young People via our participation and production work. Our free, weekly sessions and monthly Sunday Performance Intensives are designed to equip young performers with the skills they need to make meaningful dance theatre work together, driven by their own ideas.
In our classes you will develop new skills, meet other young creatives and find out how you want to move. VDT works collaboratively as an ensemble and values difference. Our approach celebrates individual voices and individual wasy of moving. We aim to develop an authentic movement vocabulary for each young person rather than teach people to move in a way that denies individuality. We work from the inside out, explore release techinique, partnering and performance skills, rather than conforming to a prescribed movement style or vocabulary to make new work.
On Mondays 4.30 – 6.00pm join our dance improvisation class, for ages 11-16.
On Wednesdays 5.00-6.30pm sign up to our brand new Young Performers Collective, for ages 14-18 to make a new production with choreographer / Artistic Director Charlotte Vincent.
Wednesday sessions work in conjunction with our monthly Sunday Intensives , which together will allow this new ensemble of young people time to develop their devising and performance skills in order to create a new work together in spring 2027.
Sessions are led by experienced VDT facilitators and company members, with our Workshop Assistant Sharanya present to look after everyone’s well being. Any YP with additional needs will be supported by our Lead Facilitator and VDT’s Trainee in Socially Engaged Practice, Rosie.
The YP Collective will be anchored by VDT’s Young Associate Artists, Tia and Veronika, two young performers who have been employed by VDT to make and tour new work over the past 6 years.
By attending VDT’s sessions and monthly intensives (see dates in the drawer below) you can earn ‘digital badges’ to demonstrate and accredit learning – useful for future training and employment opportunities.
VDT’s weekly sessions and monthly Intensives take place at Moulsecoomb Hall, Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 4GA.
The Hall is fully accessible for wheelchair users and easy to get to by bus routes 3X, 23, 24 ,25 28, 48/49 from the city centre, or via a short walk from Moulsecoomb train station.
For further information about each free session, open the drawers below and
SIGN UP HERE
If you are under 16, you will need to ask a parent, carer or guardian to complete this form on your behalf.
If you have any questions about our sessions or would like to discuss any additional needs your young person may need support with, please call VDT’s Administrator Gemma Morris on 07525 233965 or email gemma@vincentdt.com
DANCE IMPROVISATION SESSIONS
Monday Session: 4.30pm-6.00pm
Snacks available from 4.15pm- 4.30pm.
at Moulsecoomb Hall, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4GA.
A playful, supportive session for young people age 11-16 years. These weekly workshops explore movement, improvisation and self-expression. No previous experience necessary, just sign up and give yourself a space to move!
VDT’s young people’s programme is entirely inclusive. We welcome young people of all abilities, including learning disabled and neurodivergent young people and those with hidden disabilities. All genders are welcome here. Led by experienced VDT Facilitators, our Workshop Assistant Sharanya is also present to look after everyone’s wellbeing. Any YP’s additional needs will be supported by our Facilitator and our Trainee in Socially Engaged Practice, Rosie.
Please bring a water bottle and comfortable clothing.
Sessions run term time only.
SIGN UP HERE
If you are under 16, you will need to ask a parent, carer or guardian to complete this form on your behalf.
If you have any questions please call VDT’s Administrator Gemma on 07525 233965 or email gemma@vincentdt.com
If you need to talk to someone during a session call: 07518352843.
A woman in a burgundy top and red checked trousers dances energetically in a studio, while another person in black watches with a smile, creating a joyful atmosphere.
YOUNG PERFORMERS COLLECTIVE
Wednesdays 5.00pm-6.30pm
at Moulsecoomb Hall, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4GA.
For ages 14-18 years. All genders welcome.
A regular session designed to develop an ensemble of young performers who make work together, directed by renowned Choreographer / Artistic Director Charlotte Vincent.
Starting September 2026 and culminating in a performance spring / summer 2027 in Brighton.
You will work experience how a professional, interdisciplinary production is made, and co-create a new work together, incorporating your ideas and your unique way of moving. This class focuses on collaborative working and finding your individual voice through movement and staging ideas.
These classes run term time only and work in conjunction with our monthly Sunday Intensives throughout the year.
Snacks available from 4.45pm.
Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.
If you are interested in being part of our Young Performers Collective:
SIGN UP HERE
If you are under 16, you will need to ask a parent, carer or guardian to complete this form on your behalf.
If you have any questions call VDT Administrator Gemma Morris on 07525 233965 or email gemma@vincentdt.com
Or if you need to talk to someone during a session call: 07518352843
- 20 September 20 2026
- 18 October 2026
- 15 November 2026
- 13 December 2026
- 17 January 2027
- 14 February 2026 (half term 14/ 15 / 16 February tbc)
- 21 March 2027
SIGN UP HERE
If you are under 16, you will need to ask a parent, carer or guardian to complete this form on your behalf.
If you have any questions call or WhatsApp 07525 233965 or email gemma@vincentdt.com
Access: Information Moulsecoomb Hall
Travel from central Brighton: Two stops direct to Moulsecoomb railway station (3 mins walk), or buses 48, 49, 23, 24, 25, 3X along Lewes Road (get off at Brighton University or The Avenue)
The car park adjoining Moulsecoomb Hall is provided for the users of the hall and library.
Enter via the front door, to the hall or if you need the accessible entrance, it can be found via the ramp to the left of the main doors.
A fully accessible WC is available on the ground floor. (Please note the corridor to the toilets is 73cm wide)
The back room of the main hall is available as a breakout space for anyone needing a break from a session.
VDT’s Shared Values:
- Difference is celebrated here
- Be active and generous in your listening and watching
- Bring your best efforts to the space
- Be kind to yourself and others