CALEB Peters, a member of 2Faced Youth, has recently gained a place in the National Youth Dance Company based at Sadlers Wells in London.

The National Youth Dance Company aims to create and perform innovative and influential dance, bringing together some of the brightest young dance talent from across England to work with internationally renowned choreographer Akram Khan.

Caleb auditioned for the company and was one of only 30 students, aged from 16 to 19, to be selected from more than 300 young dancers from across the UK.

“I’m thrilled and surprised,” says Caleb. “I felt the audition went well, but it was quite intimidating dancing right in front of Akram Khan.”

Caleb has been dancing with 2Faced Dance Company for the last five years, attending both breakdance classes in Worcester and the youth company.

“I started dancing at around four, and then went to a community class with Dancefest before joining 2Faced when I was about 12,” says Caleb, who will now take part in three weeklong residencies in London over the next year.

“My ambition is to be a dancer and go to a dance conservatoire when I finish school.” Currently doing A levels in biology, philosophy and dance, Caleb has auditions at the end of the year for a place at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance and at The Place in London.

Caleb will now get specialist training that supports his physical, artistic and personal development as well as getting exceptional performance opportunities across the UK.

“Caleb is a dedicated student who is passionate about dance,” says 2Faced director Tamsin Fitzgerald, “We are delighted that he0 has got into the NYDC, and his success demonstrates the level of dance training we are able to provide to young people in Herefordshire. Caleb is extremely talented and this opportunity will provide him with experiences that will enable him to flourish.”

“I enjoy the fusion between contemporary and urban types of dance,” says Caleb, “and it will be nice to progress my classical side.”

For more information about 2Faced Dance Company classies, including breakdance, street dance, fusion, urban classics and 2Faced Youth and Juniors, visit 2faceddance.co.uk or call 01432 276807.