<B>Blast</B><BR>From londondance.com<P><BR>The BBC is launching a new multi-media initiative which will help teenagers tap into their creativity, develop their talents in dance, music, art or film making. <P>Ultimately, they’ll be encouraged to stage their own performance or event locally. <P>Blast runs throughout summer 2002 and is being developed in partnership with youth and arts organisations around the country including the Regional Arts Councils, UK Youth and The British Film Institute.<P>The BBC, through its national media network, gets teenagers started. Simply log on to the info-packed web site (link below), call the free helpline on 0800 011011, or visit one of the roadshows taking place across the UK.<P><A HREF="http://www.londondance.com/Content.asp?Level=2&SubSection=840" TARGET=_blank><B>click for more</B></A><BR>