Young Associates / National Youth Dance Company review – the future is cooking

Sadler’s Wells, London There are plenty of ideas and energy in this showcase for young choreographers and dancers, with scope to hone skills further ★★ ☆☆☆/★★★☆☆ When in need of hope, it’s common to look to the young. You’ll find the next generation of choreographers and dancers in two laudable initiatives from Sadler’s Wells: the Young Associates, four choreographers in their early 20s; and the ambitious National Youth Dance Company , all aged 15 to 24, here performing Madhead by 27-year-old Botis Seva. Look at the dance they produce and it’s clear these young people have a message, but that message seems to be: we’re doomed. Hope, schmope. Continue reading...