CYD Team (New for 2026)

This pathway is designed for dancers who are ready to train, perform, and represent the school at the highest level.

From 2026, we are introducing the CYD Team, an exciting new opportunity for selected students to PERFORM and COMPETE as part of a dedicated team at the CYD Super Convention and beyond.

What is CYD?

CYD? (Can You Dance?) is one of the UK’s leading dance conventions, designed to inspire and develop young dancers of all abilities. The event brings together industry professionals from across the dance world to deliver high-quality workshops in a variety of styles, including commercial, contemporary and jazz. Dancers have the opportunity to train in a professional environment, build confidence, learn new skills and experience the energy of a large-scale dance event. CYD also offers performance and audition opportunities, making it a fantastic experience for students looking to challenge themselves and grow as performers.

What is the CYD Performance Team?

The CYD Performance Team is a group of dancers who meet our criteria by training at a high level, taking Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Troupe, Open Jazz and Fun Fridays.

It is designed for students who consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment, a strong work ethic, and dedication to their training.

Students will be placed into either the Junior or Senior Team and will work together towards exciting high level performance and competition opportunities.

Junior Team

Performance opportunities: Ages 5+
Competition opportunities: Ages 8+

Senior Team

Performance and competition opportunities: Ages 14+

The CYD Team provides dedicated dancers with the chance to further develop their skills, gain valuable experience, and represent the studio at prestigious events and performances.

2026 Opportunity

In 2026, selected dancers will:

Train as part of the CYD Team
Perform on the Main Stage the CYD Super Convention 2026 (Sunday 18th October)
Gain experience working towards a professional standard performance

Looking Ahead to 2027 Competitive Team

A select team chosen from the existing 2026 performance team will continue into 2027, where dancers will:

Compete at the CYD Regional Finals
Work towards qualification for the CYD Super Convention Finals

A new CYD Team will be selected each year, creating an ongoing opportunity for future dancers.

Commitment & Expectations

The CYD Team is designed for dancers training at the highest level within the school.

To be considered, students are expected to demonstrate a high level of commitment across all areas of their training, including::

Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Open Jazz
Fun Friday
Troupe

Additional rehearsals and performance preparation will also be required.

Dates

Please check your availability before committing, extra rehearsals are expected to be late Friday a Saturday or a Sunday. We always try our best to accommodate and ask that you do to.

Super Convention 2026: October 17th and 18th, 2026

Regional Finals 2027: TBC (Usually June in Sheffield and/or Nottingham)

Selection for Competition

Selection is by invitation only and based on:

Commitment to training
Progress and potential
Attitude and work ethic

The CYD Team offers a unique opportunity for dedicated dancers to take their training to the next level and experience both performance and competition at a higher standard.