Events and Performances
In addition to weekly term time classes and examinations, we strive to organise and offer the students as many performance opportunities as possible. Every year, we hold our school show; one year our Award Presentation and the next our 'Big Show' at The Hazlitt Theatre as well as yearly Christmas Shows and various festivals and fetes throughout each year. We also work with Independent Production Companies on a number of exciting and versatile projects. Dependent upon the event and it's specific requirements, this could include rehearsal time outside of classes, varied choreography and music themes, working in different teams and age groups all to create something spectacular! It's a great opportunity to introduce students to new and exciting ventures and make life-long memories!
'Happily Ever After' (2023) at the Hazlitt Theatre
July 2023
To celebrate the student's 100% success rate with their exam results, we held our bi-annual Award Presentation (for the first time this year at The Hazlitt Theatre!) 'Happily Ever After' took our audiences on a journey around the world celebrating the beloved Disney classics old and new. All students were involved and offered the perfect opportunity to show everyone their exam routines (plus a few extra numbers through in there too) and then be presented with their exam certificates, medals and awards on stage.
'You Will Be Found' (2022) at The Hazlitt Theatre
July 2022
Our bi-annual whole school show complete with dance, singing and acting numbers plus 2 Principal Casts presenting our adaptation of 'Harry Potter'. The Principals take on various roles and follow an originally written script to tell the audience a story which is interjected with dance, singing and acting numbers produced by all the students in their classes. We then put everything together to make one seamless production for the stage with professional sound, lighting, projection, set and costumes to share with everyone!
*Sadly, due to Covid-19, our 2020 Production was cancelled the evening before we were due to be in the theatre so it was incredibly exciting to finally be able to show the parents all the children's hard work on this show - 4 years in the making and it was definitely worth the wait!
'At the End of the Rainbow' at Mote Park
October 2021
We were absolutely delighted to be invited to perform in 'At the End of the Rainbow'; a musical extravaganza with other local dance schools, choirs and orchestras organised by MAAP (Maidstone Area Arts Partnership) to say thank you to front line staff supporting the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital Charity. 31 of our students performed a 10 minute set called 'Over the Rainbow' taking the audience on a journey through Oz to meet Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and the Wonderful Wizard of Oz himself.
'You Will Be Found' (2020) at the Hazlitt Theatre
Our bi-annual whole school show complete with dance, singing and acting numbers plus 2 Principal Casts presenting our adaptation of 'Harry Potter'. The Principals take on various roles and follow an originally written script to tell the audience a story which is interjected with dance, singing and acting numbers produced by all the students in their classes. We then put everything together to make one seamless production for the stage with professional sound, lighting, projection, set and costumes to share with everyone!
*Sadly, due to COVID-19, after our final rehearsal before entering the theatre our performances were cancelled, but a revised version of the Production finally took place in July 2022!
'The Stars in our Eyes' at Sadlers Wells
November 2019
A very special evening performance of 'The Stars in our Eyes' with Mardi Gras Productions at Sadlers Wells. Our students performed their 'Bring It On' set and 'The Greatest Show' set in full costumes as well as a whole cast finale number. An absolute honour to be involved and be able to offer our students the opportunity to step on the stage at Sadlers Wells to perform and shine. Such a memorable experience!
Disneyland Paris
July 2019
Dream come true! We took a little trip to France with 50 students to perform a jam packed 20minute set of 5 different routines (complete with the quickest costume changes to date)! The students worked so hard in rehearsals for 6 months in preparation to perform in the heart of Disneyland Paris
'It's Storytime' Award Presentation
July 2019
To celebrate the student's 100% success rate with their exam results, we held our bi-annual Award Presentation based all around our favourite storybooks with our graduating students narrating each story. All students were involved and offered the perfect opportunity to show everyone their exam routines (with few new numbers thrown in there too) and then be presented with their certificates, medals and awards on stage.
'We Are Friends and Family'
December 2018
A firm family annual favourite event! Our cabaret style Christmas show this year followed the theme of songs dedicated to friends, family and loved ones followed by our Christmas party to get everyone in the festive spirit!
'A Hard Knock Life'
June 2018
Our bi-annual whole school show in the theatre complete with dance, singing and acting numbers plus 2 Principal Casts presenting our adaptation of the well loved classic 'Annie', but with a few unique twists! The Principals take on various roles and follow an originally written script to tell the audience a story which is interjected with dance, singing and acting numbers produced by all the students in their classes. We then put everything together to make one seamless production for the stage with professional sound, lighting, set and costumes to share with everyone!
'Blast From The Past' Christmas Show
December 2017
A firm family annual favourite event! Our cabaret style Christmas show this year took audiences back in time to celebrate well loved hits from the past followed by our Christmas party to get everyone in the festive spirit!
'An Evening of Dirty Dancing' at The Hazlitt Theatre
November 2017
We were thrilled to be invited to perform alongside a professional touring dance company for 'An Evening of Dirty Dancing' at The Hazlitt Theatre. 12 students worked really hard to learn the set, stylised choreography from the touring show, which even included pas de deux!
'5, 6, 7, 8' Award Presentation
July 2017
To celebrate the student's 100% success rate with their exam results, we held our bi-annual Award Presentation following the theme, numbers! All students were involved and offered the perfect opportunity to show everyone their exam routines (with few new numbers thrown in there too) and then be presented with their certificates, medals and awards on stage.
'The Stars in our Eyes' at Her Majesty's Theatre, London
April 2017
A very special evening performance of 'The Stars in our Eyes' with Mardi Gras Productions at Her Majesty's Theatre. Our students performed their 'Wonderland' set and 'School's Out' set in full costumes as well as a whole cast finale number. An absolute honour to be involved and be able to offer our students the opportunity to step on the stage at Her Majesty's to perform and shine. Such a memorable experience!
'Keep Calm and Watch TV' Christmas Show
December 2016
A firm family annual favourite event! Our cabaret style Christmas show this year followed the theme of television showcasing a variety of well loved tv theme tunes followed by our Christmas party to get everyone in the festive spirit!
'Once Upon A Time'
July 2016
Our bi-annual whole school show complete with dance, singing and acting numbers plus a Principal Cast presenting our adaptation of 'Into The Woods'. The Principals take on various roles and follow an originally written script to tell the audience a story which is interjected with dance, singing and acting numbers produced by all the students in their classes. We then put everything together to make one seamless production for the stage with professional sound, lighting, set and costumes to share with everyone!
'10 Years On ... Let's Celebrate' Christmas Show
December 2015
A firm family annual favourite event! Our cabaret style Christmas show this year celebrated our 10 year anniversary as a school! The performance was then followed by our Christmas party to get everyone in the festive spirit!
'War, Love and Dance' Award Presentation
July 2015
To celebrate the student's 100% success rate with their exam results, we held our bi-annual Award Presentation with all numbers relating to war, love and dance! All students were involved and offered the perfect opportunity to show everyone their exam routines (with few new numbers thrown in there too) and then be presented with their certificates, medals and awards on stage.
'Sound of the Musicals'
December 2014
A firm family annual favourite event! Our cabaret style Christmas show this year followed the theme of everything and anything Musicals from the West End to Broadway followed by our Christmas party to get everyone in the festive spirit!
'It's A Kind of Magic' at The Hazlitt Theatre
July 2014
Our bi-annual whole school show complete with dance, singing and acting numbers plus a Principal Cast presenting our adaptation of the classic 'Matilda'. The Principals take on various roles and follow an originally written script to tell the audience a story which is interjected with dance, singing and acting numbers produced by all the students in their classes. We then put everything together to make one seamless production for the stage with professional sound, lighting, projection, set and costumes to share with everyone!
'Lets Rock' Award Presentation
July 2013
To celebrate the student's 100% success rate with their exam results, we held our bi-annual Award Presentation following the theme - ROCK! All students were involved and offered the perfect opportunity to show everyone their exam routines (with few new numbers thrown in there too) and then be presented with their certificates, medals and awards on stage.