B.A.D. are off to Germany for the Dance World Cup !

February 17, 2017

Really pleased to announce that our Persian Group has qualified to the Dance World Cup Finals in Offenburg, Germany.  We are all extremely excited to have this truly fantastic opportunity and are now working hard to work out the logistics (and funding!) to make this happen.  Well Done Ladies !  We will be going in June with our troupe aged 10-13 to compete for Team England.

Woking Festival Success

February 8, 2017

Well done to all the participants at Woking Festival a few medals, some more qualifiers to All England Regionals and the Greek Award for Hetty 🙂

Also very pleased with all the Personal Best marks achieved !

Squads out in Force for Saxon Wood

February 8, 2017

Last Sunday our performance Squads danced at the Apollo Hotel, helping raise money for Saxon Wood School. They were opening entertainment for the pantomime that was so popular they ended up having two performances.

We now have Baby Squad, Junior Squad and the original Squad   – new members always welcome.

Our next performance will be at the Anvil for the Mayors concert 4th March.

ISTD Modern & Tap Results in from December

February 3, 2017

Pleased to announce we had another set of great results in for our Modern and Tap examinations.

13 Distinctions, 27 Merits and 9 Passes

Bursary Awards go to Darcy Grade 5 Modern (91) and Grace Grade 4 Modern (90) and to Izzy Grade 4 Tap (83) and Dom Grade 5 Tap (76)

Thanks to FHC for Hair for helping to make the Bursary Awards possible 🙂

Well Done to everyone !

Lydia’s nabbed dancing in Gansta Granny

February 3, 2017

Very pleased to announce that Lydia has successfully auditioned to perform in Birmingham Stage Company’s production of Gansta Granny at the Anvil 23rd Feb to 26th Feb 2017.  She will be playing the part of Diane and will have her own dance solo.

Lois will be Legally Blonde!

February 3, 2017

Lois (age 15) has successfully auditioned to be in a local production of Legally Blonde as Supporting Cast Dancer.  Performances are 5-9 July at The Harlington in Fleet.

Sophie performing in The Nutcracker with English Youth Ballet

January 24, 2017

Well done to Sophie (age 11) who has successfully auditioned to be in English Youth Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker at City Hall Salisbury for 3 Performances Fri 21st Apr – Sat 22nd Apr

http://www.englishyouthballet.co.uk/productionsnutcracker.html

New Pre School Class Monday 10.30am

January 20, 2017

Due to the success of our 4 other Pre-School dance classes, we are considering another Pre-School class, Mondays at 10.30am – is anyone interested?

Auditions for local Legally Blonde Production (Over 14s)

January 16, 2017

Starburst Theatre are holding auditions for our summer musical – Legally Blonde! Please see flyer attached

Auditions will take place on Sunday 29th January at The Harlington in Fleet. You must be over 14 to audition but there is no upper age limit!

If you would like to audition for any of the following lead characters you will need to arrive at 10am for sign in and introduction:

– Elle Woods

– Margot

– Serena

– Pilar

– Emmet

– Paulette

– Professor Callahan

– Warner

– Vivienne

– Brooke

– Enid

There will be sign up sheets available to put your name down for any of these characters, and depending on your choice you will then be taught a song and dance, in groups. You may then be asked to stay and read for parts, or to dance the more advanced routine in the afternoon – this decision will be made by the direction team on the day.

If you wish to only audition for a supporting cast role, you will need to arrive at 12:45 for sign up and introduction. You will then be taught a song and dance in groups and again, you may be asked to stay on to audition for extra dance or speaking roles.

We have now opened up registration for auditions, and you can do so by following the link below and completing the form.

‪ https://goo.gl/forms/ttWAbqFmVxP7vyr43

Once I have received your registration I will add this to the database and send you a confirmation email with your audition number.

Please be aware that you MUST be over 14 4^th July 2017 to audition for Legally Blonde. by We ask that everyone wears suitable clothing and footwear that you are comfortable in for dance and movement. You will need to bring food and drink to keep you going for the day, as there may not be much chance for a break during the day.

If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me on Hannah.norman@starburst-foundation.org.uk and I will help you as best I can.

Great RAD Ballet results Dec 2016

January 13, 2017

WELL DONE everyone for a great set of results 🙂 I am very proud of you all !!

Bursary awards for the highest mark go to Ella Warwick and Harriet Sentance – this is supported by our sponsors FHC For Hair (Thank You!)

Additional congratulations also to Steph for achieving Distinction at Intermediate level which is worth 20 UCAS points and is RQF Level 3

15 Distinctions 25 Merits 7 Passes

Pictured are Ella Abi and Darcy (Grade 5 Set) and Harriet Katy Lauren & Lara (Grade 3 Set)

A Facebook Album of all the pictures of the students should be up later today  – make sure you LIKE our page !