BBC Young Dancer 2019
BBC Young Dancer showcases the very best of young British dance talent. Young dancers enter in one of four categories of dance: Ballet, Contemporary, Street and South Asian dance. BBC Young Dancer culminates in a grand final when the best dancers in each category will dance against each other for the title. As well as being a contest and showcase, BBC Young Dancer is committed to providing all of the finalists with a rich experience that stands them in good stead as they continue their dance education. The finalists work alongside BBC Young Dancer mentors, specialist high profile personalities from each category of dance, who guide and advise them on their journey and prepare them for the final.
- 2019-2019
- 1 season
- Reality
BBC Young Dancer showcases the very best of young British dance talent. Young dancers enter in one of four categories of dance: Ballet, Contemporary, Street and South Asian dance. BBC Young Dancer culminates in a grand final when the best dancers in each category will dance against each other for the title. As well as being a contest and showcase, BBC Young Dancer is committed to providing all of the finalists with a rich experience that stands them in good stead as they continue their dance education. The finalists work alongside BBC Young Dancer mentors, specialist high profile personalities from each category of dance, who guide and advise them on their journey and prepare them for the final.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
South Asian Dance Final
59 mins
This year's competition gets underway with five dancers competing in the South Asian category, which features two of the most popular classical Indian dance styles - Kathak and Bharatanatyam.
Episode 2
Contemporary Dance Final
59 mins
Ore Oduba and Anita Rani present the second of the category finals. In the Contemporary Dance Final, five more aspiring young dancers perform at The Lowry, Salford.
Episode 3
Ballet Final
59 mins
Having already discovered winners in both the South Asian and Contemporary categories, this week it's the turn of five aspiring dancers to perform in the Ballet category final at The Lowry, Salford.
Episode 4
Street Dance Final
Episode 5