Some Dancing Rules
- No dancing in bare feet (Dance shoes or trainers only)
- No spectators during lessons
- No chewing gum in the studio
- Hair tied back and no jewellery during classes
- Toilets – Uni-Teds are escorted to the toilet by a volunteer at the school.
- Older children will be sent in ‘two’s’ (parents are welcome to stay on the premises and be contacted to escort their own child to the toilets)
Teachers
Shelley Dobson – Principle
Associate and Licentiate member of the UKA
BA Hons Dance, HND Dance, PGCE, B-TEC Performing Arts
Teaches – Theatre Branches, Salsa and Uni-Ted club, Contemporary Techniques, Movement and Relaxation and Drama
Rachel McAdam
Associate member of the UKA
HND Dance, HND Musical Theatre
Teaches – Theatre Branches, Uni-Ted club and Singing
Nicola Smith
Associate and Licentiate member of the UKA
Teaches – Theatre Branches
Vivien Goicoechea
Associate member of the UKA
Associate member of the IDTA
Teaches – Ballroom and Latin
Sue Gow
Associate and Licentiate member of the UKA
Associate member of IDTA
Teaches – Theatre Branches
Lorna Dawson
Associate member of the UKA
Teaches – Beginners Stage and Freestyle
Yearly Calendar
- February – Medal Presentations
- May – Exams
- July - Summer Show
- July/August – Summer Schools
- November - Exams
- December – Christmas Party
Please note, taking part in Dancing School events is optional. This is a rough guide to the year and dates are subject to change.
Newsletter
Happy New Year 2010
I would like to start by saying a huge 'Thank You' to everyone for being so kind and thoughtful to myself and Ruby, it is very much appreciated!!
Some dates for your diary
| 15th - 22nd February | Half Term |
| 14th March | Exams - Ballet and Stage only |
| 3rd - 16th April | Easter Holiday |
| 17th April | Dancing on as normal |
| 6th - 9th April | Easter School (More info to follow) |
| 31st May - 7th June | Half Term |
| 20th June | Exams |
| 16th July | St Martin's Medal Presentation @ St.Martin's Centre |
| 18th July | End of Term |
| 18th July | Benfield Uni-Ted's 'Disney Princess Show' and medal presentation in Dance Studio during lesson time. |
| 19th July | Benfield Medal presentation @ Black Friars SUMMER SCHOOLS - More info to follow! |
| 11th September | Start Back at Dancing |
2010 Show
'Christmas extravaganza'
20th and 21st of December 2010
@ The Peoples Theatre
Rehearsals will be on the 19th of December at Benfield Centre. Dancers must be available for all dates in order to take part.
Please be sure to inform your class teacher if there are any changes to your contact details.
As you can see we have an exciting year ahead!
If you have any questions please see myself or your class teacher!
Thank you
Shelley.