The national dance company opening doors for young performers

The National Youth Dance Company, run by London's Sadler's Wells, recruits 16–24-year-olds from across England without requiring formal training; its latest cohort of 32 dancers comes from 25 towns and cities, with 24% from the 30% most deprived postcodes nationally, and a 10-year track record showing 90% of alumni advance to further training or careers in dance and performing arts.