OPEN auditions are being held for young people who wish to take that extra leap in contemporary dance training.

Dorset Youth Dance (DYD) is hosting auditions at the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester on Sunday October 29 for young people to join their pre-company feeder or company class.

DYD is for young people aged between 12 and 25 who have a real passion and enthusiasm for dance.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work as part of a professional youth dance company or pre-company feeder class and work with inspiring and renowned former Motionhouse dance artist and Motionhouse youth leader Claire Benson.

At the open audition, the artistic director will lead the young people through a technical and creative class. Young people do not have to prepare anything for the day. They just need to turn up in appropriate dance attire for the class, be prepared to give everything a go and enjoy the experience.

The open audition is Sunday October 29 between 11am to 1pm at the Activity Studio, Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester, DT1 2ET.

For further information and to book an audition place, contact dyd@activateperformingarts.org.uk or call 01305 260954.