BBC Young Dancer
| BBC Young Dancer | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Exceptional dancing talent |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) |
| First awarded | 2015 |
| Official website | BBC Young Dancer website |
The BBC Young Dancer is a televised national dance competition, broadcast on BBC Four and BBC Two in 2015. The competition, inspired by the success of the biennal BBC Young Musician of the Year, is designed for British amateur dancers of ballet, contemporary, hip hop and South Asian dance, all of whom must be aged between 16 and 20.[1]
On 14 January 2015, ballet dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell was announced as co-presenter and dance expert for the Grand Final of the inaugural competition, which was aired live from Sadler's Wells Theatre on BBC Two in May. Zoë Ball and Clemency Burton-Hill were her co-hosts.[2] Contemporary dancer Connor Scott won the inaugural competition on 9 May 2015.[3]
References
- ↑ "BBC launches contest to find future dance stars". BBC News. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ↑ "Darcey Bussell to front BBC’s search for UK’s best young dancer". The Guardian. UK. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ↑ "BBC Young Dancer: Connor Scott named as first winner". BBC News (BBC). 9 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
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