All the children from the youngest upwards have frequent opportunities to perform – in small studio shows and also every second year in the Playhouse Theatre.
In November 2011, the School performed the ballet The Nutcracker with a pre-show Pirates at the Peoples Theatre, Heaton. Click here for photographs from rehearsals
In October 2009, the School performed the ballet Coppelia and the pantomime Aladdin. Past full theatre productions have included e.g. Hans Andersen, A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, The Wizard of Oz, a 50th Anniversary Show and The Tales of Beatrix Potter.
Studio productions have included Alice Through the Looking Glass in 2011, Salad Days, Christmas Frolics, Summer Madness etc.
Our dance tours with Dance Kaleidoscope have taken us around the world e.g. Florida 2000, performing and giving workshops to children.
Senior students take part in Opera Ballet with Opera Live and light musical programmes with the Ravenswood Singers.
In 2007 a Performance competition was held at the Priory Theatre, Tynemouth. Earlier that year a Choreography course was run by Vincent Hantam, Principal Dancer, Scottish Ballet.
Dance is a performance art so performance is a very important part of the whole dance experience whether or not the child wishes to continue to a professional level. Performing is not only fun but develops confidence and the ability to express feelings.