First City Young Company is a pre-professional dance company committed to developing emerging artists through a rigorous creation and performance-based experience. Designed for dancers aged 18 and older with substantial technical training, the company serves as a vital bridge between studio training and a professional career in dance.

Admission to the company is by audition, ensuring a high standard of artistry, commitment, and creative potential. Each dancer is encouraged to shape their training to support their individual artistic goals and strengths.

What sets First City Young Company apart is its deep investment in the choreographic process. Dancers work closely with professional choreographers, guest artists, and company peers in a collaborative environment, generating new works that reflect both personal and collective voices. Through this process, dancers gain valuable insight into creative development, rehearsal etiquette, and the demands of producing work for the stage.

Performance is a cornerstone of the company experience. The company present work in formal concert settings, site-specific performances, and community events, offering a variety of professional-level opportunities to refine their stage presence and build a performance portfolio.

First City Young Company is a launchpad for dancers seeking to transition from advanced training to professional performance, offering them the tools, exposure, and mentorship necessary to step confidently into the wider dance world.