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Wonderland In Alice has been nominated for 2x Offies Nominations!

Best Supporting Performance to Acken Taylor
Best Choreography to Artistic Director Christopher Tendai

Thank you to all of our audience that came to watch the show!

18 shows and 18 post show discussion with numerous 4 & 5 star reviews!

CTC DANCE COMPANY ANNUAL AUDITIONS 2022

 
We are so excited to be holding our annual auditions again this year! CTC have evolved and are ready to show the industry what we have planned!
 
We are looking for a company of 16 performers to join the freshly revamped CTC Company.
 
Submissions are open NOW and will close on Friday 15th July at 6pm.
 
What we are looking for from Artistic Director – Christopher Tendai:
 
‘We are looking for exceptionally talented movers that are also storytellers. We are a diverse and inclusive company that welcomes ALL artists! All Neurodiverse, Global Majority, Disability, Size and Lower Economic Backgrounds – We want to find you! 
 
Our company style is Dance Theatre incorporating technique from Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Comercial/Hip Hop. We want selfless performers who can work as an ensemble and be able to add their input into our work. Every step has a thought, every breath has an intention. We want to work with performers who share our ethos and want to grow as artists’ 
 
Requirements: 
 
– At least 3 years of professional training or relevant experience
– Exceptional storytelling abilities 
– Strong Movers who can take on direction
 
Material to Send:
 
– CV
– Cover Letter about why you would like to join CTC
– Headshot 
– Dance Shot
– Any footage of your strongest style of dance
– Any other skills such as Playing instruments, spoken word/poetry/sining and songwriting.
 
Please include the email heading – CTC Annual Audition – ‘Your Name’
 
We have limited spaces for our auditions so please make sure your material is slick and professional. 
 
Successful Applicants will be contacted via email with the audition information no later than 22nd July
 
We aim to send everyone a reply whatever the outcome.
 
We look forward to receiving your applications!

Casting a Male Dancer to play the Lead. 

Please send your CV, headshot and dance reel (dance videos) to: Contact@ctcdancecompany.com

It’s that time of the year again! We are very excited to welcome some new recruits to join CTC Dance Company. 

We are also looking for apprentices to help us with upcoming shows and learn more about the creative side of a company. 

Submissions open: Monday 17th May

Please submit a; CV, covering email, showreel and a 1minute freestyle self tape.

We are looking for professional dancers that can story tell through movement. Particular strengths in: Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Afro Fusion. 

Must have strong Acting skills.

Recalls from June/July 2021.

Email your submission to: Training@ctcdancecompany.com

For more information & queries: contact@ctcdancecompany.com

A Written piece from our Sponsor: Kira King, featuring CTC Dance Company.

Mental Health Inspired Workshops

We have been so fortunate to successfully lead 5 Free Mental Health Inspired Workshops for young people, funded by Arts Council National Lottery Fund. You will be able to see their amazing work as part of our online stream of Identity on February 6th at 7:30pm.

We shall be issuing more Free Mental Health Inspired Workshops around the UK in Summer 2021.

We have raised a total of £1,275 in donations!

We are absolutely flabbergasted! Thank you to every single person who donated and shared with others! We didn’t even think we would hit an amount like this!

The Online Cabaret will be saved until Friday 11th December. 2020 so there’s still time to donate and watch!

Thank you to all of our acts who created such beautiful, captivating, and original performances! We couldn’t have done without you!


We are so happy that half of this fund will be going to the amazing Applause For Thought led by the sensational Rafaella Coino who has created something truly magnificent! And we will be able to put on 8-10 FREE Mental Health Inspired Workshops around the UK to provide young people the education and awareness of the importance of Mental Health.

TP and CTC present Ignite All Female Dance Company

Theatre Peckham is excited to announce that we will be working with CTC to create an all new, all Female Dance Company! As a company you will explore a range of dance styles through performance, devising and research. Over the year long course you will create a multimedia performance combining both online and face to face strands of the course.  

When: Both online and at TP every Saturday, 2.30pm (excluding a week at half term) 

Where: We will have both online classes and face to face classes at Theatre Peckham. You can take part in both sides of the programme or select the route that works for you! 

Ages: 15-19

This course is supported by London Sport and is completely FREE to attend.

Why take part?  

  • Grow your leadership, team work and communication skills 

  • Build a network of talented female performers 

  • Develop your performance technique 

  • Increase your confidence in devising and teaching  

  • Support your mental health through dance 

  • Take advantage of Theatre Peckham and CTC’s network of creatives 

  • Flexibility of working both remotely and/or face to face 

Term dates:  

  • Term 1: Technical and Creative Training | 24th October 2020- 12th December 2020 

  • Term 2: Devising Choreography | 23rd January 2020- 3rd April 2020  

  • Term 3: Showcase | 1st May 2020- 10th July 2020

A NIGHT WITH CTC 🌹

As another Lockdown looms, we are making sure to keep the spirit of theatre alive and raise money to keep creating FREE Mental Health Inspired workshops for Young people across the UK and also for the upcoming Mental Health Organisation: Applause for Thought to allow them to keep continuing their incredible work. ‘Education Equals Prevention’.

We have incredible acts from some of our CTC Company Members and also some special guest performances from Shekinah Mcfarlane aka ’Shaka’ and Kira Rey 🌹 We shall also be debuting our new concept visual: RUNNING UP THAT HILL videoed and edited by Two Face productions.
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Join us on Saturday 5th at 7:30pm streaming Live on YouTube

If you donate a minimum of £3 to:
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/onenightwithctc

We shall send over the link to the live event!

We hope you can help us on our mission in spreading the awareness of Mental Health and it’s importance!

We are now an arts council national lottery funded company!

Our award winning show Identity is back one final time, perfuming at Theatre Peckham on Saturday 30th January 2021 and online premier on Saturday 6th February 2021’.

CTC Dance Company Annual Audition

We are so excited to be opening our doors to new talent! This is our 3rd year as an official company and we have a lot planned for the future! We are Looking for exceptional dancers that have a knowledge of Ballet / Jazz / Contemporary / Hip Hop and also have exceptional Acting Skills.

Please email us with your: CV, Headshot and Showreel to CONTACT@CTCDANCECOMPANY.COM

 Once you have emailed, we shall reply with a We Transfer File with all the information and material you will need to submit. This will be:

  • Audition Routine
  • 45second Freestyle of your choice
  • 2min(Max) Contemporary Monologue

 Please make sure you introduce yourself on your self-tapes.

Submissions Open on Monday 11th May

Submissions Close on Friday 12th June

 If you are successful, we shall contact you with a recall which will happen when we come out of Lockdown. Good Luck!

IDENTITY OFF WESTEND SUCCESS!

We are so happy and proud of our Cast for enhancing and developing our Show Identity in only 10days. All the cast and creative put their heart and soul Into this production.

Within our short run we attained 2 4 star reviews! Check them out below:

Rewrite The Story – Click here to read review.

Jonathan Baz – The Offies – Click here to read review

CTC have had the pleasure of collaborating with Universal Music Group and I Am Whole Charity

CTC have had the pleasure of collaborating with Universal Music Group and I Am Whole Charity to sponsor seats for young people to watch our show and to focus on the topic of Mental Health.

Identity Post Show Talks

After each show of IDENTITY, we invited our audiences to stay and have a discussion about Mental Health Awareness and how we can educate the younger generation.

Industry Ready Online Course

During the current Pandemic, Industry Ready have created an Online adaption of the course. Industry Ready now offer a weekly course for a reduced price of £10.

The course Focusses on:

  • Industry Dance Ability
  • Mental Well Being
  • 3 Online Classes week in Commercial, Jazz and Contemporary.
  • Recorded Dance Conditioning and Flexibility Videos
  • 3 Live Zoom Sessions

Contact us for more information. 

CTC Graduate Lucy Aiston booked on Norwegian Cruise Line!

CTC Graduate Lucy Aiston has booked the role of Anne Boleyn in Six The Musical on Norwegian Cruise Line. Massive Congratulations!

Stay tuned for exciting news!

Stay tuned for some exciting news with the CTC Company. Will be announced on January 1st. so be sure to check back with us! Until then, have a wonderul holiday! 

INTRODUCING OUR CAST OF: IDENTITY

we are very excited to introduce our cast of our show IDENTITY which will be making it’s debut at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August.

Caitlin Taylor will be reprising the role of the lead.

Our featured ensemble consists of: Marina Climent Casas, Chloe Nestor, Luke-Cartwright, Sam Malseed, Callum Tempest, Shomari Knott and welcoming back Tiziano Longu. 

IDENTITY will perfomred from 12th-17th / 19th-24th August 2019 

Venue: Greenside Venues – Infirmary Street – Forest Theatre 

Time: 4.10pm

Tickets are on sale now! Follow the link to purchase: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/identity 

CTC COMPANY ANNUAL AUDITIONS 2019

We can’t explain how amazing this day was for us. This was more than just an audition, but a free space for dancers to tap into their higher state of self and learn about themselves not just as a performer but as a person.
 
Thank you to everyone that came and auditioned for the company! There was so much talent in one room! You all are beautiful humans and  we are so grateful that we got to meet and dance with you all!
 
There are lots of exciting things happening with CTC this year! Keep your eyes peeled!
 
Starting with IDENTITY at Edinburgh Fringe 2019

Ctc COMPANY ANNUAL AUDITION

We will be holding our Annual Company Audition on MONDAY 3rd June 2019

REGSISTRATION: 9:45am AUDITION: 10am FINISH: 4pm 

LOCATION: BASE STUDIOS, LONDON

LOOKING FOR: Contemporary Fusion, African and Commercial Jazz dancers. Acting is a MUST. Must have a background in Technique.

Freestyle, Tricks and Ballet a Plus. 

Reserve your audition slot by emailing us with you CV and HEADSHOT at: CONTACT@CTCDANCECOMPANY.COM

Ctc elite: Training program series 3

CTC Elite is now in full swing with our lovely students training to become elite performers and business entrepreneurs.

A course designed to educate, motivate and inspire performers from all backgrounds unlock their full potential. 

Apply now by filling out our online application form! 

We’ve Launched Our New Website!

We are happy to announce the launching of our new website. Please check back with  our News page for our latest articles and posts.

For any enquiries please visit our contact page.

INTERESTED IN OUR TRAINING PROGRAM?

For consideration please apply now by filling out our online application. There are limited spaces for the next program, so it will be a first come, first serve basis.

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