Hippodrome Youth Dance members performing onstage Picture: IAN PAINE MEMBERS of Darlington Hippodrome’s Youth Dance company have been selected to represent the North East as part of an online national showcase. The Hippodrome’s 14+ Contemporary Dance group has been chosen as one of two regional finalists to represent the region in the U Dance National Youth Dance Festival for 2021. The festival invites youth dance groups selected from U Dance Regional Platforms to experience a summer celebration of dance. Having reached the regional finals at Dance City for several years, the Hippodrome group is delighted to be selected to represent their region at the national final for the first time.