YDance Routes Destinations is a one day performance event hosted by YDance taking place at MacRobert in Stirling on Saturday 21 February 2015. The aim of the event is to showcase the best of Scottish youth dance talent. Dance groups from across the country with a piece of no longer than 7 minutes are invited to apply. Application forms must be accompanied by access to film footage of the group performing the piece they intend to present at the event online (or on DVD / flash drive).

WHO CAN APPLY Dance groups of young people aged 12 to 21 based in Scotland Dance groups with a maximum of 15 dancers Groups who have a dance piece of no longer than 7 minutes they’d like to perform at

Destinations (There is no minimum length and some of the best pieces are often only 2 or 3 minutes long)

HOW TO APPLY Fill out the application form below Provide footage of the dance piece you are planning to perform on DVD, flash drive or

through an online link (footage needs to available to view from the start of December 2014 to the end of January 2015)

Submit both the form and film footage to Gaynor Milne by Friday 5 December or post everything to Gaynor Milne, Projects Coordinator, YDance, The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZPLEASE NOTEGroup Leaders should consider the child protection implications of posting film content online, as it is their responsibility to ensure the welfare of their group in this instance. All dancers must complete a permission to document form prior to participation in Destinations 2015.

SELECTION Up to 14 groups will be selected to perform at Destinations alongside the National Youth

Dance Company of Scotland at Macrobert on Saturday 21 February 2015 All groups will be will be told in early January 2015 whether they have been successful or not

COSTSThere is no fee to apply to be part of Destinations, but groups will need to cover the cost of any *travel or accommodation to attend the event.

*A discretionary travel subsidy may be available for groups coming from more than 25 miles away from MacRobert and YDance will pay up to 50% of transport costs for qualifying groups, up to a maximum of £250.

Send completed applications to:E: gaynor@ydance.org P: Gaynor Milne, YDance, The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZSECTION A

Name of Group:(As you would like it to appear in the event programme)

Name of Group Leader:

Correspondence address:(Name of contact for administration purposes if different from above)

Postcode:

Preferred phone number:(The best number to contact you about your application during daytime hours – mobile or landline)

Alternative phone number:

E-mail:

SECTION B

Where does the group meet?

How often does the group meet?

How long has the group been working together?

What dance styles does the group perform?

Do any of the group leaders or dancers have any access requirements?

How long has the group leader been leading the group?

How many dancers are there in the group?

Number of Males:Number of Females:

What is the age range of your dancers?

SECTION C

What is the name of your dance piece?

Who choreographed it?

What dance styles are included in it?

How are you supplying footage of your dance piece?(Delete as appropriate)

The footage is viewable on the following website (please provide FULL link address):

Or I’ve enclosed a DVD or flashdrive (please select)

Please be aware that if you do not provide film footage of your dance piece then YDance is unable to accept your application.

Please describe the dance piece in no more than 100 words

Please state, in no more than 300 words, the reasons why you and your group would benefit from taking part in Destinations

SECTION D – DECLARATION:I have read and understood the application information and have completed this form to the best of my knowledge.

Signed:

Name:

Date:

Please return this completed form to YDance by Monday 5 December 2015, or it will not be processed.

Email: gaynor@ydance.orgPost: YDANCE, The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 5HZ

QUESTIONS?Feel free to contact us if you have any queries about this application form or any aspect of the Destinations event – gaynor@ydance.org or 0141 552 7712.