Wow what a fabulous end to the school year we had, with our incredible 20th anniversary show! Then a busy last week of free trials classes.
On the 12th July we finally got to perform the dances we had been creating together in class to audiences of over 100, with 2 performances at The Townsend hall. Children from 2 years, right up to students of 22 years took part, performing on what was one of the hottest days of the year!
I am the proudest of teachers. Not one moan about the heat and they all danced beutifully throughout.
Not only did our bi annual show fall in our 20th year, but it was also time to say goodbye to 2 of our seniors as they head off into the world as adults and fly the dance nest after 15 and 17 years of dancing with us. It was a very celebratory and yet emotional day.
Its never really goodbye though. We had 2 students return from university/post university come back and join us again to dance in the show and 2 more watching us in the audience. Not forgetting a great team of Mums and Dads who helped out behind the scenes, to enable our fabulous show to happen. They worked so hard to make everything run so smoothly and I think they had a great time too. We really do have a wonderful dance family!
It wasn’t our 1st show, but there were many 1st timers dancing this time and although there were a few nerves they definitely danced their hearts out and shone in front of the audience. “can we do it again?” “When can we do a big dance like the older ones”
Whenever we have a show or whole school event, it always amazes me how well everyone gets on. No matter the age, everyone mucks in, chatters, hugs and generally support each other to ensure everyone is having a great time. I think this is what I came home feeling most proud about.
We have a dance school with friendships across ages and schools, filled with love and a care/interest in each other. “oh wow, these are really great, they are growing into such beautiful dancers. They are so grown up this show, not little any more”-senior watching our junior dancers
It really was a fun filled day. Did i mention it was hot!! Soooo HOT, but we kept smiling, kept dancing.
We now await our fabulous professional photographs, and a long relaxing summer before returning to work hard on our grades in the autumn preparing for bbodance exams.
Do not panic however, if you are needing a dance fix we have several summer sessions before the new term starts on Monday 8th September.
Don’t forget to book your place!
I know I’m looking forward to holiday clubs and getting to grips with the new Tapathon dance for 2025
Until then enjoy the sunshine and I will see you very soon.
Sarah x