BRAND NEW DANCE COMPETITION IN THE NORTH WEST
A fun and friendly dance festival open to children of all ages and abilities.
SOLOS | DUETS | TRIOS | TROUPES
1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Places along with Special Awards and Trophies
Apologies we have been a little quiet over the past few weeks. My own studio has been keeping me busy and as much as I love bringing the festivals - it’s taken a lot of my time up.
However - now we have confirmation from the school for availability - I have a 2024 November date ( 1 x day) and a full weekend coming in January 2025 !!
Packs coming soon 💙
Just a few sneaky side shots taken during adjucation! Who can you spot?
Congratulations to all of our winners!!
I have sent an email to all teachers so if anyone is waiting on a trophy - please speak to your teachers in the first instance and they will liase with me to organise.
TROPHY AWARD WINNERS
MOST PROMISING BABY – M JOHNSON
MOST PROMISING JNR – M BOOTH
MOST PROMISING INT– H JACKSON
MOST PROMISING SNR – F OBRIEN
MOST ENTERTAINING BABY – A FAGAN
MOST ENTERTAINING JNR – A HOWARD
MOST ENTERTAINING INT – A TURNER
MOST ENTERTAINING SNR – M GILL
TECHNIQUE BABY – P WERTHEIMER
TECHNIQUE JNR – P COULTER
TECHNIQUE INT – S HOYLE
TECHNIQUE SNR – G ENGLISH
STAGE PRESENCE BABY – I KIRWAN
STAGE PRESENCE JNR – I STANTON
STAGE PRESENCE INT – B FERGUSON
STAGE PRESENCE SNR – R WATSON
MOST CONSISTENT BABY – P SEAL
MOST CONSISTENT JNR – E GRICE
MOSTCONSISTENT INT – A HAMILL
MOST CONSISTENT – T HAYES
VOCAL BABY/JNR – G HARDY
VOCAL INT/SNR – L READMAN
IMPROV BABY/JNR – E GRICE
IMPROV INT/SNR – L GOUGH
OWN CHOREOGRAPHY BABY/JNR – M WILD
OWN CHOREOGRAPHY INT/SNR – H JACKSON
CLASSICAL AWARD BABY – P WERTHEIMER
CLASSICAL AWARD JNR – B WHITEHEAD
CLASSICAL AWARD INT – J LOU
CLASSICAL AWARD SNR – F POWELL
CABARET AWARD BABY – L EDWARDS
CABARET AWARD JNR – V BURGESS
CABARET AWARD INT – J BROWN
CABARET AWARD SNR – R WATSON
HIGHEST MARK NOVICE BABY/JNR – G ADDISON
HIGHEST MARK NOVICE INT/SNR – H JACKSON
HIGHEST MARK OPEN BABY/JNR – P COULTER
HIGHEST MARK OPEN INT/SNR – M GILL
HIGHEST NOVICE MARK OVERSALL – G ADDISON
HIGHEST OPEN MARK OVERALL – M GILL
HIGHEST MARK OF THE FESTIVAL M GILL
Thankyou so much to everyone who attended today. Some absolutely outstanding dances on display today - there should be some proud teacher and parents this evening.
A full list of awards will be posted soon!
Please tag us in your pics 🙌🏻
Thankyou to Rebecca and Anthony for your feedback - it was very much appreciated.
It’s been a hot day so well done to everyone ⭐️
We are nearly an hour ahead now in the hall -
Please keep this in mind !!!!
We will be back for lunch in inters and seniors at 12.50
That’s 30
Mins earlier so please be ready 💙
Please come to the music desk in plenty of time for Inters/Seniors 🙌🏻
Running Times early or late will be posted on social media throughout the day - please ensure you arrive at least an hour before so we can keep the festival moving…
It would be much appreciated 💙
We managed to get back in the gym!!!!
So tomorrow for the dance festivals - tweenies, babies, juniors will be in the gym and inters and seniors will be in the main hall.
changing areas - all studios are marked on the doors. Please use these allocated spaces only
Sports Hall won’t be in use at all.
Many thanks 💙
We are all set up and ready for your arrival!!
Doors open 7.15am 💙
Thankyou to everyone who has entered and we very much look forward to meeting you all. We have had quite a few requests to add on solos, last minute entries and as much as we would love to accommodate those to help students, we really are full now.
We need to draw the line somewhere otherwise it will be such a long day and as we have already turned down
entires, it wouldn’t be fair to add any more on now.
Hopefully everyone understands …. It’s set to be a fantastic competition!!
Our adjudicator for the tweenies, babies & juniors
Rebecca Whitaker
Rebecca started dancing at the age of 6, which then gave her the opportunity and desire to start full time training and education at Tring Performing Arts School. After completing 5 years at Tring Performing Arts. Rebecca was successful in her application to the Northern Ballet School where she trained for 3 years, gaining all her dance qualifications and teaching certificates.
Rebecca then went on to be a professional dancer for 15 years travelling all over the world and in the uk on cruise ships, in touring shows and the West end. She then taught at local dance schools when she came home in between contracts.
Rebecca set up her own dance school in 2016, which has gradually built over time. Her school offers a variety of genres and much more starting from the age of 2 upwards. Plus the opportunities to take part in annual shows, events outside the dance school, there is a competition team and the chance to take exams with the IDTA.
‘my favourite aspect of teaching children to dance is seeing the joy on their faces and seeing their progression in dance_’ 💃 🩰
Our adjudicator for the Inters & Seniors
Anthony Jones A.I.S.T.D
Anthony began his Professional training at the age of sixteen at the prestigious ‘Northern Ballet School’.
On graduating Anthony performed internationally dancing for ‘Royal Caribbean Productions’ and Dance Captain for ‘Jean Ann Ryan Productions’ as well as performing in many casinos and theatres throughout Europe.
After a knee injury Anthony decided to retrain as a dance teacher gaining his teaching qualifications in ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern and currently working towards ISTD Licentiate Ballet.
Anthony runs his own school based in Liverpool and can be found from time to time adjudicating and lecturing across the country.
Anthony is very much looking forward to joining us.
Just a quick note : it’s been a bit of a hectic week but I will respond to all emails on my return. The final timetable is pretty much ready to go!
Have a lovely half term ⭐️
Thankyou for the solo entries for June!
I will be starting to compile a timetable very soon. Please send over any entries when you have them….
Trophies Awarded for the weekend :
Most Promising Baby B Czarnota
Most Promising Junior I Vittery
Most Entertaining Baby C Kibbler
Most Entertaining Junior S Angus
Best Technique Baby S Rayson
Best Technique Junior O Haworth
Stage Presence Baby L Willacy
Stage Presence Junior L McGow
Most Professional Overall O Haworth
Most Consistent Baby L Willacy
Most Consostent Junior E Grice
Most Promising Inter I Pearce
Most Promising Senior M Roberts
Most Entertaining Inter D Barker
Most Entertaining Senior N Cross
Best Technique Inter J Lou
Best Technique Senior L Odudu
Stage Presence Inter W Parker
Stage Presence Senior A Dickens
Most Professional Overall M Yeates
Most Consistent Inter F Seddon Roberts
Most Consistent Senior F Ormston
Highest Overall Mark S Edmundson
Highest Open Mark S Edmundson
Highest Novice Mark X Rhodes
Highest Vocal Mark L Readman
Highest Improvisation Mark M Yeates
Highest Duet Mark G Kelly/S Angus
Highest Trio Mark C Allison/K McGow/L McGow
Highest Troupe Mark Kissing You/Strong Enough
What a weekend! The talent was amazing! Thankyou to everyone who attended.
I’ve had such a lovely weekend, chatting to teachers, principals, and some lovely parents too. Your children have been a credit to you.
A full list of award winners will be posted soon!
Please keep tagging us in your pics - we love to see them.
Keep your eyes peeled for the next date !!!
Small amount of space solos June 22nd!! 💙
Another busy day for us here at MKDC!!
Well done !!!!
Well done !!!
We will be back 1.45 after lunch
Please can you pass on?
Please can you pass this on to your schools ….
Congratulations to everyone who danced today!! Some amazing talent and huge sections. what a fabulous achievement to get onto the floor and dance. Everyone should feel super proud!
Adjudicators Choice C & Above for tomorrow evening - huge well done!
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