A dynamic contemporary ballet company
Under the artistic direction of Yolande Yorke-Edgell, Yorke Dance Project is a dynamic contemporary ballet company rooted in tradition while dancing our way into the future.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1998 before relocating to the UK in 2009, the hallmark of YDP’s unique programming is our commitment to presenting immaculately re-constructed classics alongside premieres by both established and emerging choreographers. We combine each of our productions with dynamic outreach activities to engage, inform and inspire the public.
The company’s compellingly, athletic dancers at the peak of their creative powers are joined by guest artists from The Royal Ballet, the Martha Graham Dance Company and celebrated, London-based freelance artists.
What’s Happening
Introducing YDP Associate Artist Liam Francis
Yorke Dance Project are pleased to announce our first ever Associate Artist, Liam Francis. On the eve of the launch of his own company, FranDanCo, YDP have commissioned Liam to make a new work with YDP dancers for our upcoming Modern Milestones programme. Liam’s...
Modern Milestones
Touring November 2025 – March 2026 YDP is excited to share our latest programme, featuring works by renowned choreographers and two world premieres. This season includes Deep Song by Martha Graham, Lacrymosa by Robert Cohan, and the UK premiere of Bella Lewitzky’s...
Robert Cohan Film Book
Thanks to support from the Abderrahim Crickmay Charitable Settlement, we are excited to begin work on the first few chapters of Movement of the Mind, our film-book conceived with Robert Cohan during the pandemic. This exceptional, visual journey into dance, narrated...
Sea of Troubles and Seven Portraits Film Screenings
Sea of Troubles by Kenneth MacMillan October 2023 Tuesday 10 October — The Royal Opera House, London Saturday 14 October — Merlin Theatre, Frome Monday 30 October — Bryanston College November 2023 Thursday 9 November — Dorchester Arts Sunday 12 November — The Soho...
California Connections: Three Pioneering Women
Yorke Dance Project celebrates our 25th anniversary with a new programme honouring the company’s connection to California and the legacies of three pioneering female choreographers—Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham and Bella Lewitzky. This powerful mixed-bill illuminates...
ON THE AND: HONOURING THE LEGACY OF SIR ROBERT COHAN, CBE
An exciting programme of works by the late choreographer, featuring guest artists from rambert school of ballet and contemporary dance, yorke dance project, the royal swedish ballet school, and the former richard alston dance company. The Place TheatreLondon...
V&A Screening
lOCKDOWN PORTRAITS Sunday 24th April 2022 V&A MuseumLondon SW7 2RL Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre 4 — 5.30pmFree Event www.vam.ac.uk A screening of the atmospheric Lockdown Portraits, which brings together seven solo dance performances, choreographed...
V&A Pop-up Performances
CONNECTING TO COHAN Sunday 24th April 2022 V&A MuseumLondon SW7 2RL 12 — 3pmFree Event www.vam.ac.uk Choreographed over Zoom during lockdown by renowned dancer and choreographer Sir Robert Cohan and set to music by Nils Frahm and Ólafur...
Freya Jeffs in Self by Charlotte Edmonds