National Youth Dance Companyx Hofesh Shechter From England with Love
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An ode to England through the eyes of a new generation of young dancers
Award-winning choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter has been appointed as Guest Artistic Director of National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) for 2026/27.
Artistic Director of Hofesh Shechter Company and a Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist, Hofesh is recognised for his boundary-breaking work across both stage and screen. Join us as he collaborates with NYDC’s young people to reimagine his compelling work, From England with Love.
Exploring the multi-layered complexity of our intricate and beautiful country, the work was originally created for Nederlands Dans Theater in 2021, and then reimagined for Shechter II 2024, Hofesh Shechter Company’s professional development programme. Through Shechter’s distinct choreography, NYDC will delve into England’s paradox – a country shaped by rich traditions and a complex history. As the dancers embark on a search for identity and belonging, they explore what it means to be shaped by the place they call home.
Accompanied by a dynamic score that blends English composers with Hofesh’s own composition of rock, choral voices and electronics, From England with Love is a playful and poignant portrait of a country in flux – seen through the energy, curiosity and perspective of a new generation.
Credits
For the original Production of From England With Love
Choreography and Music: Hofesh Shechter
Lighting Design: Tom Visser
Costume Concept: Hofesh Shechter
Additional Music: English compositions by Edward Elgar, Tomas Talis, Henry Purcell & William H. Monk
From England with Love premiered on 11 February 2021 at Zuiderstrandtheater in The Hague, The Netherlands.
Header image © Tom Visser
Header image description: A group of performers stand in silhouette beneath a bright white spotlight shining through haze. Their raised arms create circular, dance-like shapes against the light.
The National Youth Dance Company has become known for its high quality, innovative dance pieces.
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About NYDC
For more than a decade, NYDC has sought out the most talented young dancers in England to create, perform and tour a new work every year. As England’s flagship youth dance organisation run by Sadler’s Wells, NYDC brings together the brightest talent from across the nation to work with renowned Associate Artists and visiting companies.
Aged between 16 – 25, the dancers work with NYDC over four intensive residencies in the school holidays, gaining valuable experience, honing their skills and working with acclaimed professionals. Since its inception, 409 dancers have passed through the company, working with renowned dance artists such as Alleyne Dance, Boy Blue, Oona Doherty, Wayne McGregor and Alesandra Seutin.
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