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ISSUE 480

BBC YOUNG DANCER 2017 ISTD success stories

DANCE SCIENCE What you need to know

DANCESPORT CONGRESS

ROBERT HARROLD Tributes to a remarkable man

ISTD SUMMER SCHOOLS

STAR TAP CHALLENGE Re-live the day

THE INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF THE ISTD DANCE EXAMINATIONS BOARD

DANCE Welcome to DANCE! Are you passionate about continuing to develop professionally? Then give your skills some TLC with a dose of CPD. We have a host of exciting options available over the coming months, from residential summer school to Dancesport Congress, so book now to avoid disappointment. Turn to the events and DANCE Extra sections to find out more.

These are exciting times at the ISTD. Ginny Brown has recently been appointed as Artistic Director. Read her welcome letter on page 5 where she says, “our most valuable asset is you – our dance teacher members” and she urges you to join the worldwide ISTD on-line community at DANCETEACHERS.org. We also welcome several other new members of staff (see page 78) including James Scanlan, our new Head of Marketing & Communications who comes to us with a wealth of experience and inspiration.

Many of you will read the tributes to the late Robert Harrold (starting on page 14) with recognition and gratitude.

He gave me the confidence to succeed Right and below: Robert Harrold (4th June 1923–8th March 2017), see page 14

With his optimism, great sense of humour, enthusiasm and knowledge of dance, nobody will be surprised to witness such an outpouring of love and admiration for Robert as there has been.

We hope that you enjoy this issue, from our helpful feature on Dance Science (page 8) to all the reports and news from the faculties. And join with us in wishing our President, Dame Beryl Grey DBE a very happy 90th birthday.

Tamsin Moore, Editor

Above: Erin Sanchez, writer of our Dance Science article, see page 8

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News 5 A New Artistic Director for the ISTD An introduction from Ginny Brown 4 #DanceInspiration Beth Dawkins inspires us with her story of coming back to dance 7 Dame Beryl Grey DBE Turns 90 A very happy birthday to our President 8 Dance Science Erin Sanchez reports on this relatively young area of work 10 ISTD Springboard 2017 Sue Passmore reports on an important day of CPD and more 12 ISTD Spring Programme 2017 Photos and quotes from this year’s successful programme

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14 In Loving Memory of Robert Harrold Tributes from colleagues and friends 19 #BestPractice: Child Protection Introducing this vital element of our new Professional Standards Scheme 20 Library News A message from your Librarian 22 International Examinations News A section dedicated to our members from all over the globe

Events 27 International Student Summer School Book now, 16th–23rd July 2017, Sportilia, Forli, Italy 28 ISTD Graduation Ceremony 2018 Make a date for Thursday 1st February 29 Dancesport Congress Don’t miss this exciting annual dancesport event in Worthing, 22nd & 23rd July 2017 30 Higher Qualifications Open Day Advance your career as a dance teacher 31 ISTD Teachers’ Residential Summer School Two weeks of learning and networking at Guildford School of Acting 32 Enhance Your Teaching Skills New syllabus units that form part of the ISTD’s Level 6 DDP 33 The Malaysian Awards Returning bigger and better this year, 18th and 19th November

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47 Disco Freestyle Rock ‘n’ Roll Reports from the Imperial Open Freestyle and Rock ‘n’ Roll Championships and details of DFR National Grand Finals Day and Dance Exchange

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Faculties 35 Cecchetti Classical Ballet Reports from Cecchetti Day, Southern Area Awards and the Wales and West Awards as well as the choreographic Competition 2017 41 Classical Greek Dance Report and photos from the Festival Finals 2017 plus details of up-coming Ruby Ginner Awards and Day of Dance 45 Classical Indian Dance Classical Indian Dance shines at BBC Young Dancer 2017, Shivaangee Agrawal reports

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DANCE Extra 83 Courses and more A guide to ISTD examination dates, courses and contact details 95 Classified Adverts Schools for sale and teachers wanted 96 Directory ISTD councils and committees, plus contact details for staff, faculty co-ordinators and global organisers 99 Important Dates ISTD diary dates for the forthcoming months 100 Proud to be ISTD poster A cut out poster for your home or dance school

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51 Imperial Classical Ballet Mary Cooke reports from an exciting Imperial Classical Ballet Awards day, plus up-coming events and syllabus information 57 Latin, Modern Ballroom & Sequence Reports from Graduation, Dance Magic and the Sequence Inventive Competition, an interview with Louise Sampson, and Suzanne Hammond introduces some recent changes 65 Modern Theatre Dance Details for the forthcoming Creation choreographic competition and Jazz & West End workshops, plus ‘Walking in the Wilderness’ 69 National Dance Thomas Brown reports on how National dance has helped his career, plus news and events 73 Tap Dance Reports from the Star Tap Challenge and important notices from the Faculty

People 78 New Staff Profiles of new ISTD staff members 79 Exam Successes Qualifications recorded between February and April 82 Letters Your news and photos

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Beth Dawkins inspires us with her story of coming back to dance

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have always been a dancer, from the age of three in a loose leotard and baggy tights at Ballet and Tap in a dance school in Leicester. Dancing has been my life, my family and a way to express myself. I carried on dancing, taking exams and performing in shows of Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Lyrical and Contemporary forms until the age of 21 when I went to Manchester Metropolitan University to take a Fashion Business Degree.

As I went through my teenage years I became very self-conscious and began losing confidence quite rapidly. I took my A-levels in performing arts subjects and was often encouraged to audition for acting and dance colleges and academies but I never felt good enough, or confident enough to compete with the rest of them.

Dancing has been my life, my family and a way to express myself After I graduated from University I went back to dancing for one evening a week on and off. I found it difficult to focus and have energy with long working hours and pressures in my career. I still did the odd few shows but I dare say I fell out of love with it a bit because of time constraints and my lack of confidence.

In 2016 at 28 years old, I wanted to make a lot of changes in my life. I left my job as a footwear buyer for a large retailer to start studying to become a personal trainer. I wanted my life back and to get enjoyment from activity again. Changing my career was the hardest, scariest but most liberating thing I have ever done. My confidence started to grow and I felt like I could do more with my time and achieve things I never thought I could.

At the beginning of 2017 I set myself a challenge to try and dance Ballroom at Blackpool, where I go to watch my amazingly inspiring Auntie Leonie each year at the ISTD Grand Finals. I’d previously watched in awe, my feet tapping and following the movement and I guess that’s when I realised dancing never leaves you. I very nervously joined Glenn and Nikki Badham at Gotta Dance in Market Harborough for a complete beginners session, my feet all over the place. Having predominantly performed Ballet this was a whole new discipline, but I fell

in love and stuck with it. If I wanted to get to Blackpool I had to be dedicated and not let my self-doubts get the better of me.

On Sunday 14th May 2017, five months after that awkward first lesson, I took part in my first ever regional competition.

With the help of two amazing teachers and just throwing myself into enjoying my dancing again, I managed to get a First and a Second place and got through to Blackpool! I don’t know what it is but I have to keep setting myself these kinds of challenges to keep my head strong and find enjoyment in life. Remember, you can and will achieve what you want to.

Never give up.

Beth Dawkins

Remember, you can and will achieve what you want to.

Never give up.

Do you have a #DanceInspiration story you’d like to share? Email Marketing@istd.org

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NEWS A New Artistic Director for the ISTD An introduction from Ginny Brown

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I have been impressed by the Society’s deep commitment to best practice in dance education

Above: Ginny Brown

ear Members, I am delighted to introduce myself as your new Artistic Director. Since joining the ISTD as Head of Education & Training, I have been impressed by the Society’s deep commitment to best practice in dance education. It has been rewarding to work with the faculties to support the development of current and future dance teachers, so I am thrilled to now be leading on the future artistic development of the organisation.

The Society clearly has a rich and diverse body of work on which to build its future growth. But our most valuable asset is you – our dance teacher members – so you will be at the heart of every decision I make. I firmly believe that together we can secure the ISTD’s reputation as a world class leader in dance education: with our syllabi recognised as a benchmark of best practice and our teacher training trusted as a guarantee of quality.

I am already working with the faculties to ensure that our syllabi and training methods remain up to date and relevant to vocational training and the profession. One major development in dance education over the past decade has been a growing awareness of dancers’ health. I have therefore introduced a partnership agreement with Safe in Dance International (SiDI) who will be contributing their specialist dance science knowledge to our teaching qualifications. You can get a taste of this topic through a two-day course at our Residential Summer School in Guildford, which will focus on Mental Health for the Dancer (5th August) and The Adolescent Dancer and Developing a Dancer’s Physique (6th August).

Having worked in dance education for over 25 years, I am deeply committed to the educational, social and cultural value of dance for all.

However, recent changes in UK Government education policy have led to a worrying decrease in the number of young people learning dance in schools and, consequently, the number of specialist dance teachers employed in the state school sector. Whilst beyond schools, a reduction in public funding for the arts has led to a decrease

in funded opportunities for young people to learn dance. As a result, many young people will no longer have an opportunity to experience dance unless organisations like ours take the lead.

Our most valuable asset is you – our dance teacher members The diversity of ISTD syllabi means that our work is already being taught in a wide range of contexts. For instance, since joining the Society, I have met ISTD teachers who work in state schools, Further Education colleges, universities, vocational schools and community contexts, as well as the many who run their own private dance schools.

I cannot think of one other dance organisation that encompasses such breadth. Inspired by this impressive range, we are now considering how we can broaden access to ISTD syllabi for disabled learners. To begin this process, you will have recently received a survey asking for your experiences of accommodating learners with differing needs within your classes. This feedback will form the basis for research into improving access to ISTD teaching for disabled learners, as will examples of best practice from beyond the ISTD – such as the excellent work presented by Deaf Men Dancing and StopGap Dance Company at our recent Springboard event.

In addition, I am delighted to announce that we will soon be launching new Theatre Advanced 1 and 2 Analysis examinations, which will enable candidates to demonstrate knowledge at this level without reliance on full physical performance. We hope that this will encourage more of our teachers to gain these examinations in order to progress onto the valuable Licentiate and Fellowship qualifications.

Alongside such initiatives for future development, I will be working to ensure we maintain the high standards for which the Society is renowned. We are proud that all our members

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are fully qualified teachers and that many continue to update their knowledge and skills by attending our courses, congresses and awards. You can now promote this good practice to a wider audience by creating a profile on our new searchable dance teacher database and evidencing your commitment to our Professional Standards: Insured to teach dance Takes your child’s protection seriously Keeps their dance skills up to date Maintains a safe teaching environment If you haven’t already done so, I urge you to join the worldwide CLICK ISTD on-line community at www.dance-teachers.org.

Something I am particularly looking forward to in my new role is the opportunity to meet ISTD teachers and learn about your experiences. So please do feel free to get in touch with your news and ideas. I hope to see many of you at our forthcoming Dancesport Congress, Italian Student Summer School and Residential Teachers’ Summer School.

Ginny Brown, Artistic Director

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Right: Ginny Brown congratulating graduates at the 2017 ISTD graduation ceremony

Proud to be ISTD “Together we can secure the ISTD’s reputation as a world class leader in dance education” Ginny Brown, ISTD Artistic Director

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Dame Beryl Grey DBE Turns 90 A very happy birthday to our President The ISTD’s President, Dame Beryl Grey, who was born in 1927, celebrated her 90th birthday on 11th June this year. Our Chair, Sue Passmore and Chief Executive, Hassan Khan, along with all the managers and staff at the ISTD would like to wish her a very happy birthday.

Happy Birthday

Above: Dame Beryl Grey Top right: Dame Beryl Grey in Swan Lake Far right: Dame Beryl in Sylvia Bottom right: The ‘three Dames’, Beryl Grey, Ninette de Valois and Alicia Markova at Dame Beryl’s 61st birthday party

In 1957, she became the first English dancer to appear as guest ballerina with the Kirov and Bolshoi Ballet

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Dance Science Erin Sanchez reports on this relatively young area of work What is dance science?

Above: Erin Sanchez

Dance science aims to improve dancers’ performance, physical health and mental wellbeing and ensure safe and healthy training practices by integrating artistic and scientific expertise and applying disciplines such as physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, neuroscience and psychology to dance.

People working within dance science can include researchers, healthcare practitioners dance teachers, artistic directors and performers.

Dance science is a relatively young area of work, starting in about the 1970s with initial research and some early activities and becoming more formalised in 1990 with the creation of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science.

Now, dance science has grown to include the provision of dancers’ healthcare and education around the world including within English National Ballet, the Royal Ballet, Rambert, Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Alvin Ailey, The Lion King and Strictly Come Dancing.

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Why is Dance Science important?

Thank you to the Director of KS Dance, Kate Simmons (Cecchetti examiner and Vice-Chair of the ISTD Cecchetti Faculty) for giving us the idea to have an article in DANCE about dance science. Kate has always promoted dancer health and incorporates the development of strength and physiology into the KS Dance curriculum and into ballet class.

Kate now travels throughout the UK and Europe delivering ballet coaching and dance science, and strength and conditioning education programmes for dancers and dance teachers along with Rupert Wiltshire of the company Science in Dance. Rupert Wiltshire is a specialist in reducing the risk of injury through research based strength and conditioning, and sport science. He has a track record of helping classical ballet dancers return to full strength following injury. He has an MSc in Strength and Conditioning and a BSc in Sport Science.

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Dance science is important as a way to learn more about healthy training and effective teaching methods for teachers, as well as a way to help dancers reduce the chances of injury and support mental health during challenging training. Dance science also provides a platform to explore the health benefits of participating in dance for young people, those with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, in the community, and for older adults.

What does your job of Dance Scientist at One Dance UK involve?

I work at One Dance UK as the Manager of the Healthier Dancer Programme, which is just one aspect of the education work of the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science (NIDMS).

My job is to support and provide education for the dance sector in topics around dancers’ health and dance science.

My day to day life includes giving educational workshops to students, professional dancers, teachers and choreographers about things like nutrition, building confidence and managing anxiety, mental preparation for performance and developing fitness. With my colleagues within One Dance UK and NIDMS, we also create educational resources to support dancers and teachers

such as guidance on managing injuries, developing positive motivation, and the importance of hydration and warming up and cooling down.

The Healthier Dancer Programme also has conferences, and this year we focused on training and health for hip hop and street dancers (11th May, Stratford Circus Arts Centre) and we will have a conference on mental health and the psychology of injury on 26th November at Trinity Laban.

One of our other key resources is the provision of free healthcare for injured dancers in three ways; through free NHS clinics in London, Birmingham and Bath, our listing of private dance specialists on the One Dance UK Healthcare Practitioners Directory, and a preventative and injury care cash plan called the Performance Optimisation Package. All of these services seek to help all dance professionals manage injuries and maintain health for long and successful careers. To learn more about the Healthier Dancer Programme and NIDMS, you can visit: www.onedanceuk. org/programme/healthier-dancer-programme.

Is dance science applicable to some dance forms more than others?

This is my favourite question, and one that I often hear. Many research projects in dance science have looked at ballet or contemporary dance. However, research has been expanding to various styles. For example, Seema Chopra, a dancer and dance scientist, has been developing Kathak conditioning workshops. Nefeli Tsiouti, aka BGirl sMash, has developed a method to reduce injuries in breakers. And researcher and dancer Helena Kruusamäe has studied bone health and posture in Dancesport. Although research is still developing, some of the main concepts of dancers’ health, safe and healthy training and performing at your best are universal. All dancers benefit from healthy eating, good floors, fitness and confidence.

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Dance science aims to improve dancers’ performance, physical health and mental wellbeing

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DANCE SCIENCE WITH THE ISTD If you are interested in this dance science article you may like to participate in our Healthy Dancer courses led by One Dance UK: Saturday 5th August 2017 – Mental Health for the Dancer Teachers can deepen their knowledge of how to prevent, recognise and support mental health issues that can occur during dance training.

Sunday 6th August 2017 – The Adolescent Dancer and Developing a Dancers’ Physique This course examines two key issues in dance training, the changes that occur in adolescence, and how to train and develop a dancer’s physique, which requires optimum fitness, strength and flexibility.

For more information and to book, visit: www.istd.org/courses-and-training/ukcourses-congresses-and-summer-schools/ CLICK residential-summer-school-2017.

The ISTD also offers the following as part of our qualifications: DDP Unit 5 A – Applied Dance Science This unit is assessed by Safe in Dance International (SIDI) and will give you the skills and understanding to interpret and apply evidence from research in dance science and medicine. You will critically evaluate best practice and consider how to apply this in your teaching practice in order to promote the health and performance of

your students. The unit will broadly draw from the fields of psychology, physiology, anatomy and kinesiology, nutrition, medicine, pedagogy, and human biological and psychological development as applied to dance pedagogy. These topics reflect the needs of the dancer as an artist and athlete, considering the dancer’s health and wellbeing within and outside the dance studio. The broad range of theories and practices covered in this unit will be introduced and discussed in lectures and practical sessions.

For more information please contact the Education & Training Department at ISTD HQ on +44 (0)20 7377 1577.

Dance science is important as a way to learn more about healthy training and effective teaching methods

PERFORMERS’ HEALTH HUB APP This app has been designed to help dancers, performers, choreographers and teachers to quickly and easily find specialist treatment or reliable resources on dancers’ health. Resources on the Performers’ Health Hub are drawn from a consortium of organisations at the forefront of dance medicine and science research and advocacy including the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science, One Dance UK, Safe in Dance International and the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine, and will be continually updated as research progresses.

Director of Dance Longer Dance Stronger, Claire Farmer, says: “By housing this vital information in one place, the app removes the need to spend precious time searching the internet and attempting to establish the quality and reliability of the information available there. Dancers can quickly find dance specialist healthcare practitioners and clinical services, providing the expert knowledge that can help dancers then return to the studio quicker.” The app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google play.

Above: The Performers’ Health Hub app

Visit www.dancelongerdancestronger. com/performers-health-hub for more information about the Performers Health Hub app.

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ISTD Springboard 2017 Sue Passmore reports on an important day of CPD and more

Sian Hopkins leading the Ross McKim Contemporary Class

The programme celebrated quality and offered new thought processes Above: Ross McKim introducing his work to students and teachers

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his is only the second time that an ISTD Springboard event for teachers in training has taken place and the outcomes of the day exceeded expectations.

The age range of this Springboard was 7 to 70 years plus and identified the significance of how much we can share and learn about the value of dance in our lives.

The programme was structured to celebrate quality as participants and observers, and every session, offered new thought processes.

The diversity of workshops, lectures and demonstrations were delivered by industry professionals who were focused on inspiring and motivating our next generation of teacher/performer/creators.

The success of any event like Springboard is the ability to share and observe new methodology with practitioners who are researching and delivering new structures for progression in a world of dance that is changing focus for inclusive and integrated development.

Our recognition of the significance of CPD for our next generation is clearly evident and will be a significant investment opportunity for the ISTD. There are no other examination boards more uniquely placed to achieve successful outcomes in the short and long term.

Words are inadequate to fully appreciate the significance of the feedback from dancer participants, lecturers, examiners and the audience who attended on the 30th April 2017. Suffice to say they want and need to be able to participate in regular events of this nature as an important standardisation process.

The workshops were filmed by GAPA and will I hope be shared with members in the coming months.

Sue Passmore Right: Sarah Milne with her ‘Kitty Katz’ class sharing her children’s books

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Above: ‘Mash-up’ with Kate Flatt and Dane Hurst

Participants in ISTD Springboard 2017

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ISTD Spring Programme 2017 This year’s successful Spring Programme was held in April at ISTD2 Dance Studios

PHOTOS BY RACHEL CHERRY

I gained new methods and ideas for teaching my own classes. My students really enjoyed their class

The course was clear and very informative with lots of links and tips

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PHOTOS BY RACHEL CHERRY

The course was very accessible and the lecturer had excellent subject knowledge.

I found learning steps and putting together combinations really helpful to my teaching

I found the way in which the lecturer related the curriculum to actual teaching practice very useful

The practical side of the course was extremely helpful and much of the course was dance based

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In Loving Memory of Robert Harrold Tribute by Nigel Allenby Jaffé “Oh Nigel!” That was Robert’s greeting whenever I phoned him – and that was a fairly regular occurrence. I’m sure that you must have had a similar experience. For me, it could brighten up even the worst of days. In fact, when I was feeling down, I would say to myself “Let’s phone Robert!” The sun would come out in all its glory and misery was banished to a place far away.

It was the intonation of his voice when he came on the phone: “Oh Nigel!” It made me feel six feet tall, being wanted, treasured, all the good things wished for. In cold weather it was like being enfolded in a fluffy blanket, safe from anything untoward. Life suddenly improved. Why am I telling you this? He must have welcomed your voice in the same way.

Robert was a super optimist and he got the most out of life.

We went on many holidays and fieldwork trips together and even the most arduous research at the worst time of the year would still be wonderful. In Greece we hired a car, and drove the length and breadth of the country. Once the purpose of our trip to Greek Macedonia was completed we visited a variety of other interesting places.

I met Helen Wingrave 54 years ago, at the same time that I met Robert, they belonged to a small group of dancers before Robert joined Helen, bringing their folk-dance research to all and sundry. The two of them shared their knowledge with anyone who consulted them. Margaret, my wife, and Robert were born only one month apart in 1923 and never missed each other’s birthdays during the many years of their close friendship.

Robert was the most uncomplicated person I have ever met, though please do not confuse uncomplicated with simple. Dear Robert was the last person to blow his own trumpet, although he had an encyclopaedic knowledge in a vast number of subjects and we never lacked something to talk about. Quite apart from my own knowledge about a single subject, Robert’s examining took him to all parts of the world, not once but many times. He was an encylopedia on two legs, which was backed up by interest in other people’s expertise. He listened to what other people had to say, a gift not always found in everyone.

Robert was a super optimist One thing that Robert liked to do whenever I took the coach from Skipton to London, was to meet me in the Victoria Coach Station. We would then take the train to Sydenham Hill, the station that was only a few minutes’ walk from his home. I cannot think about that final time without shedding a tear, for as we neared his front door he slipped and landed heavily, breaking his leg. An ambulance was called. I never saw him again, although we talked regularly on the phone. “Oh Robert!”

Tribute by Heather Burns I was first introduced to National Dance and to Robert Harrold at the age of six at Wyn Hodges Summer Schools in Lytham St Annes.

I was totally inspired by this energetic and inspirational teacher

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When one summer school finished we couldn’t wait for the next one to work through the next medal. It was a wonderful way of introducing National Dance and after eight years of these amazing Summer Schools we had completed all the Junior and Senior medal tests.

Robert Harrold also inspired me at Above: Robert Harrold (4th June 1923–8th March 2017) the Ilkley Ballet seminars organised by David Gayle and then when I started my vocational course at Northern Ballet school he travelled up to Manchester to teach National Dance there for one afternoon per week. I couldn’t believe my luck that this wonderful man, who had given me the insight and passion for National, was then teaching me for another three years. You never got bored in his classes as every lesson was different. His teaching related to his travels around the world making the syllabus real and not tedious.

When I embarked on my teaching career in Jersey his encouraging letters on the “infamous typewriter” (or handwritten) always brought a smile to my face and gave me the confidence to succeed in starting the National Dance syllabus. Wherever you went and whatever you did Robert Harrold was always there for you with words of encouragement, an amazing sense of humour and lots and lots of energy. I feel privileged to have had such a wonderful person guide me through every stage of my career, culminating in completing my examining training with him and listening to his tricks of the trade!

The conversations we had and the times he spent with my family and sharing celebrations with Margaret Jaffé will be treasured forever and I will be eternally grateful for everything he inspired me to do.

A true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour and passion for life and teaching. He always had time for everyone and nothing was too much of a problem. He will be sadly missed, but we will all keep smiling every time we think of him! Thank you Mr Harrold.

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A true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour

Robert’s enthusiasm and knowledge of National Dance was infectious and he was loved by everybody who knew him

Tribute by Hazel Burrows Oh Robert we will miss you – so cheerful and always thinking of others more than yourself.

Our friendship goes back a long way, not as long as some I know, but it started very much on a teacher/pupil basis. As a teacher Robert was generous with his knowledge and time, coaching me when I first learnt the National syllabus, through to my teaching exams along with Helen Wingrave – what a privilege to have been taught by them both.

Later as a colleague on the National Committee which, under his chairship introduced new syllabi and examination formats.

We shared many journeys attending congress, courses and examinations in the old Associate days, often with much laughter as he recounted past times both in the theatre and army days. I well remember completely forgetting to turn off the motorway in the midst of an hilarious account of entertaining the troops in India and Ceylon! He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of public transport particularly in London, but his directions as co-driver left a lot to be desired, often coming too late to take the appropriate action!

Later, after my husband died and he was on his own, we shared holidays and excursions to art galleries and concerts, our interests coinciding.

How fortunate I was to have such a generous and courteous companion who was such fun to be with. My only complaint was that he would talk at length to anyone and everyone, whether it be a waiter in a coffee bar or other travellers anywhere, he was always so interested in other people and had time for them all.

Latterly when his travelling was done I would go to see him in his flat – he was always so pleased to see any visitors, never complaining or talking about himself, but eager to hear news of friends and family and particularly the village. He had been to stay with me on several occasions and everyone knew Robert and would ask after him, a real townie he seemed to fit into village life too.

His concerns for others showed itself in keeping up by phone or correspondence with countless friends both here and overseas, always replying by letter to receiving even a post card, and worrying about those that he knew were lonely and on their own, never considering to be one himself.

My visits usually meant a welcome break in his routine as we somehow managed to get him and his walking frame into the car and set out to the pub for lunch – happily our last outing was less than a month before he died. He thoroughly enjoyed his fish and chips and Eton mess! I shall miss those visits very much and the postcards I

bought when attending new places that I thought would interest him.

He had surmounted a hip replacement and an almost fatal infection at home, determined to get out and about again and to regain his independence by negotiating the 50 steps up and down at the local station – his lifeline to Victoria and thence everywhere. He and his niece Melanie travelled to Paris each year until quite recently to visit his nephew – what courage.

The last years must have been very trying and restrictive, but made easier by the true friends he had locally who visited frequently and looked after him so well. Farewell my friend – I end as I began, we will all miss you so much.

Tribute by Jacqueline Ferguson I first got to know Robert in the mid 1960s when I was a teacher at the Robinson School of Dancing.

He came to have several private lessons in order to learn the Elementary (as it was then called) Imperial Ballet Syllabus.

As a young teacher, I was very nervous about teaching somebody so well known, but needless to say, he instantly put me at ease and we always had a lot of good laughs. Shortly after this, I joined the National Committee and, as they say, the rest is history. For more than 50 years, Robert was a wonderful friend and colleague, who was full of humour and always thinking of other people. His enthusiasm and knowledge of National Dance was infectious and he was loved by everybody who knew him.

Robert was a tremendous help to me when I took over from him as Chair of the National Dance Faculty and I often sought advice from him, even in the latter years of his life when he was housebound. I used to telephone him regularly to keep him up-to-date with National affairs in which he maintained an interest right up until the end of his life.

Thank you Robert for all your help and wise words of advice. You will be greatly missed, but always remembered.

Tribute by Margaret Gajewski I first met Robert in 1970 when he came to teach the Christmas holiday classes at Roehampton Academy. This was the beginning of almost half a century of close friendship during which time he became a co-director of my teachers training college and gave me away at my wedding.

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where he had been stationed in the wartime at Treaddur Bay and abroad in Austria, France and Germany. Robert was thrilled to visit Oldenburg where he had performed after the war and Vienna where he marched unannounced into the Opera House Ballet School and introduced us to a rather surprised ballet-master.

Robert was untiring in his pursuit of knowledge and it was my privilege to visit him each weekend for the last three years when he could no longer walk, downloading him articles from the internet (he never quite managed to work a PC) on any subject in which he expressed an interest. These could be anything from ley lines to Pina Bausch or German literature.

His endearing nature brought him a multitude of friends and he was much loved by his neighbours in Dulwich who regularly popped in with gifts of fresh food and saw to his shopping needs. Not so obvious was his sensitive side.

His dearest friend, Michael Bayston with whom he had danced in Anglo-Polish and Rambert lived in the next road to mine. When Michael died, Robert could no longer walk past his house and made quite a detour to visit me. Robert also supported a great many charities, especially those helping animals.

Having just sorted out some thousands of his photographs it can be seen that whether he is in the photo or being the photographer everyone is smiling. This is the ‘Robert effect’, a person who brought joy into everyone’s life.

Tribute by Heather Rees Robert Harrold was a well-known, well-loved character with a wonderful sense of humour.

After a career in theatre he became an important part of the teaching and creative world of dance.

As a teacher, a choreographer, an adjudicator, an examiner, a committee member (including being Chair of Committee) and an author – his work was a valuable contribution to the dance world.

It was in the late 1960s that he was choreographer for a production of Kismet when I played Princess Zubbediya of Damascus. His knowledge and musicality were evident and impressive in the dances he arranged. From then I was a regular attendee of the National Dance weekends run by Robert Harrold and Helen Wingrave in Warwick Square. The extensive coverage of countries throughout those years inspired us to further our knowledge. In his demonstration Robert had the ability to capture style and musicality, thus ensuring we had a clear understanding of the multi-various indigenous nuances relevant to each particular country.

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In later years I followed him as Secretary of the National Dance Committee and continued to serve on that Committee for over 30 years as a committee member and then joint Vice-Chair to his role as Chair. Miss Ferguson and I were amusingly known as his “two vices”. Under Miss Bambra’s Chairship we three were given the task of arranging courses to spread the work of the National Dance Faculty. We would meet in a restaurant on number one platform at Kings Cross. The meetings were always upbeat as well as productive. There were many unusual places that became our learning areas. A corner in Paddington Station was once used to check on the detail of Lezghinka.

Everything was injected with a sense of fun alongside the learning process.

During his years as Chair of the National Dance Faculty Committee he worked endlessly to increase the breadth of work on offer. He liaised constantly with Margaret Dixon-Phillip and Nigel Jaffé to take advantage of the extensive study they had made of traditional folk/national dance.

Their research was an important contribution to the Grade and Vocational examinations. Together with the Committee Robert also arranged to introduce dances from many other specialists. The launching of The Folk Dance Studies examination was another of his successes.

His kindness as well as his sense of humour will be well remembered by everyone who had the opportunity to spend time with him. He often spoke of having to help other residents and neighbours because they were ‘elderly’. He was already in the older category himself – but such was his energy no-one would ever have known.

On a personal note I have lovely memories.

One was when he treated the Committee to afternoon tea at The Ritz on the occasion of “Two big 0s and a marriage announcement”. Another was his annual visit to Bexhill-on-Sea where our ritual was to have fish and chips – either on the promenade or in Louis’ restaurant. He would regularly send me articles that he had found about Tap dancing – knowing they would interest me. Latterly he was unable to make the journey to the coast, so we spoke on the telephone. He was always cheerful, conversations with him were uplifting. His message on his answerphone would raise a smile. I now use a similar message on my answerphone – thank you Robert for the inspirational idea. You will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.

Above: Heather Rees and Robert Harrold caught on camera.

The hotel at which they stayed for a Congress in Manchester had this magnificent staircase. With his usual sense of humour he ran with Heather to the top of the staircase and they made a “grand entrance”

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I have very happy memories of him dancing on a deserted sandy beach, and also enjoying the French food!

We were all there for one common purpose – to express our love and admiration for Robert

Above: A young Robert Harrold

Tribute by Marion Roberts

Eulogy from Paddy Hurlings

How does one describe the friend, colleague and mentor one has known for over 40 years?

Robert’s character was larger than life and everyone he met took to him. His love of dance, especially National, was infectious and he inspired and encouraged students and teachers to learn and enjoy their work.

As Chair of the National Faculty, he made it his mission to promote the work in every way possible with great success. He made it his duty to mingle with teachers and students at courses and summer schools, encouraging them to succeed.

His writing was clear and concise and provided good study guides for examinations. Because he had travelled widely, his background knowledge was invaluable at a time when internet research was not so readily available.

Robert’s knowledge and experience in all the dance disciplines made him very popular as an adjudicator for the British Federation of Festivals and also the All England Festivals.

He had many amusing stories to tell about some of his experiences – especially the one where he had to be smuggled out of the building by a back door to avoid the lynch mob of mothers waiting in the foyer. Evidently, he had refused to award the Miss Dance trophy as he felt that none of the dancers warranted it!

Robert was a great friend and even in his latter years, always remembered birthdays and Christmas with cards and long letters. He wrote to many, many people and his memory remained keen. He always made a reference to a lasagne we had prepared for him when a few friends joined me for a visit. He enjoyed holidays in Europe with my husband and I and also with two girlfriends in France. I have very happy memories of him dancing on a deserted sandy beach, and also enjoying the French food!

You will be sadly missed Robert.

“The Incredible, much loved, multi talented Robert Harrold.” These words are the heading of an article written by Margaret Gajewski and Michael Bayston. I believe these words describe Robert perfectly.

Robert Harrold discovered his love of dance at an early age and he spent the rest of his life exploring every aspect of his chosen vocation: Performing; teaching; choreographing; examining; adjudicating and perhaps his most lasting legacy; writing.

Robert was born in Wolverhampton and received his early dance training in Birmingham, where he made his debut in 1940 with the Anglo-Polish Ballet at the Prince of Wales Theatre. He then continued his training with Marie Rambert and went on to dance in many of the ballets performed by her company. He often partnered the beautiful ballerina Sally Gilmour and they gave notable performances in the Tales of Hoffman, Mephisto Waltz and Les Sylphides.

After two deferments Robert was ‘called up’.

He wrote to a friend, stating that being with Mim (Marie Rambert) was an excellent training for joining the forces, in fact army life was like a rest cure in comparison! Robert became a member of the Central Pool of Artists, entertaining the troops in Australia, Ceylon, India and Italy. After the war Robert danced for four seasons with the Glyndebourne Opera Festival. He then began to choreograph for them along with the Turkish State Ballet in Ankara and for various television productions.

Robert never stopped learning, he continued training in the Cecchetti method of Classical Ballet and took classes in Spanish Dance. It was when he expanded his knowledge to include Folk dancing that he met Helen Wingrave who was to become his mentor and life long friend. They formed the Mondial Group to promote National

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Dance. It included dancers Barbara Doe, Jan Church and Julia Cross.

Erika West was their pianist. During the sixties this group were much in demand to give lectures and recitals in schools, colleges, and UK and international dance festivals.

Robert wrote a monthly report of their activities in the Dancing Times. In just one article he wrote that the Mondial Group had undertaken four separate engagements, many teachers had attended his regular ISTD syllabus classes, he and Helen gave a five day course, which was attended by 36 teachers and he and Helen had also just returned from Minorca, where they had been studying Spanish Dance with Senorita Morro.

Robert adjudicated for the British Federation of Festivals, All England Dance and many other competitions organised by various colleges and associations. He was always very popular because he gave extremely good advice to the competitors and often made entertaining comments, which were much enjoyed by the audiences.

The Chair of the National Dance Branch for many years, Robert made an enormous contribution to this Faculty as a teacher and examiner. He was also responsible for developing syllabus work, introducing competitions and he played a large part in the formation of the Folk Dance Studies.

He was a member of the Theatre Faculties’ Board, a trustee and member of Grand Council. In 1986 he received the Imperial Award for outstanding services to the ISTD and in 1984 he was the recipient of the prestigious Carl Allen Award.

Throughout his career Robert was a writer, he wrote a Ballet Book, a most wonderful book on national costumes. And often in collaboration with Helen Wingrave he wrote many books on all aspects of National Dance.

There are also many of his articles and critiques published in the ISTD magazine. For a period of time he wrote of funny incidents that had happened during examinations. He recalled asking one candidate how old she was. She told him five, and he asked, “when will you be six?” With a withering look she said, “when it is my birthday”. Another time, being near Christmas, he asked if anyone in the group was wishing for a particular gift. Quick as a flash a reply came back, “yes I would like Honours for my exam”.

One of Robert’s most endearing habits was to write notes and cards to all his many friends and acquaintances. In latter years a good friend of mine, Marion Roberts, used to give him books of stamps for his birthday, as she felt that he spent quite a large part of his income on postage.

It is wonderful to see so many of Robert’s family and friends here today, and it is a mark of respect that many of you are also representing the many organisations that he worked with during his career. Robert would have definitely sent you all a thank you note.

Paddy Hurlings My thanks to Sarah JardineWilloughby, ISTD Librarian, for her help in researching the details of Robert’s early career.

Right: Robert Harrold (left), Peggy Spencer MBE and Malcolm Goddard at the Royal Lancaster Hotel for an ISTD Dinner Dance

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ROBERT HARROLD’S FUNERAL Robert Harrold’s funeral was held on Thursday 30th March in Dulwich where he lived for many years. The occasion had been beautifully organised by Robert’s niece Melanie and started with a service in the church, which was almost next door to Robert’s flat. This was followed by a cremation and then a reception at a local pub where Robert was often taken to lunch.

There were many people at the service and, as well as family and friends, there were colleagues from all aspects of Robert’s professional life. It included lovely tributes from Paddy Hurlings and Ross Harrold (Robert’s nephew), and a poem The Still Point by TS Eliot read by Margaret Gajewski, a friend for many years. Melanie Harrold’s Trade Winds Choir sang a Nigerian Traditional Folk Song Ise O huwa – ‘what has been created cannot be destroyed’ – which was very beautiful. There was a reading by Kerry Beckett and a lovely rendering of Dvorak’s Slavonic Dance No 2 in an arrangement for piano and violin, played by Nicholas Ansdell-Evans, the organist of the church (piano) and David Spencer (violin).

The service was followed by a committal at the West Norwood Crematorium, to which all were invited. At the reception that followed, people had various amusing stories to tell, very often prompted by the photograph albums that were passed around, depicting many different aspects of Robert’s life. Although, naturally, the day had an element of sadness, it was predominantly a happy occasion at which we were all there for one common purpose – to express our love and admiration for Robert (or Bobby as he was known to his family) and to celebrate his wonderful long life of over 93 years. I think it would have had his full approval.

Jacqueline Ferguson

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#BestPractice: Child Protection Introducing this vital element of our new Professional Standards Scheme The ISTD Professional Standards Scheme covers four main areas that form the foundation of a good dance teacher: Takes your child’s protection seriously Insured to teach dance Keeps their dance skills up to date Maintains a safe teaching environment The scheme is being rolled-out in conjunction with our new-look DANCE-TEACHERS.ORG, a searchable directory where ISTD-qualified teachers can register their details and advertise their dance school business. For each completed element of the scheme you will receive a badge against your online profile, showing potential customers that you take your responsibilities in the dance studio seriously.

How do I get started?

We recognise that some elements of the Professional Standards Scheme may be unfamiliar to our members. To help you get started, we are producing a series of articles that each focus on one element. More detailed guidance and template documents for the scheme are downloadable from the ISTD website at: www. istd.org/courses-and-training/professional-standards-scheme

What should a Child Protection Policy include?

Child protection applies to all children and young adults up to the age of 18 and vulnerable adults up to the age of 24.

Your policy will outline your general approach to child safety and explain that the rights of the child will be protected no matter who they are or what their background. This will be followed by the specifics of how your policy will be enacted day-to-day, such as: • Ensuring that children in your care are listened to and respected • That you will seek advice and feedback from students, parents, and colleagues • Details of how to report suspected neglect or abuse As with any document of this nature, it should be signed and dated by the most senior person at your school. That person will be considered responsible for its overall implementation.

It is important to make sure that any regulations or national laws are covered by your policy. Please check your local government website for further information.

Writing further guidance

All teachers will recognise the importance of ensuring that the children and young people in their care are kept safe. Given the pace of change in many areas of child protection – the rapid rise of social media, the ubiquity of camera phones, and regulations relating to chaperoning students – it is doubly important that our members have a clear understanding of the pertinent issues and are able to implement a comprehensive and coherent policy for their school.

Given the breadth of child protection issues, you may want to consider keeping more detailed additional guidance documents separate from your policy that state how you, colleagues, parents or students should behave in certain situations. Topics can include (but are not limited to): • Reporting suspected neglect or abuse • Appropriate physical contact in dance class • The use of photography and film • Chaperoning students to and from dance events You may also want to include guidance that relates to issues specific to your school.

Why a written policy?

Do I need training?

A written policy will ensure that everyone at your school is clear about their responsibilities. While neglect and abuse are rare, it is important to take the view that ‘it can happen here’ and to recognise that your role as teacher does not just begin and end in the dance studio.

By writing down your policy and making sure that those who attend your school are familiar with it (as a download from your website or printed and displayed prominently at your school) you will have taken an important step in keeping your students safe from harm.

There are a variety of child-focused charities that can offer further advice, such as the NSPCC in the United Kingdom or equivalent organisations in your home country, in addition to governmentissued guidance.

Training courses looking at prominent and wider issues of child protection are available from external providers.

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What next?

You can start writing your Child Protection Policy now, using the downloadable documents linked above as a guide. If you do not own your dance school then you are welcome to submit your employer’s policy as an alternative to writing you own.

All members will have received an email with further information about the Professional Standards Scheme and how to register their details at DANCE-TEACHERS.ORG. If you would like further help or advice, the Education & Training Department is on hand to provide support at coursebookings@ istd.org or on +44(0)20 7377 1577.

Matthew Brandwood, Professional Development Co-ordinator

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Library News ISTD Librarian, Sarah Jardine-Willoughby reports WANT TO WIN YOUR OWN COPY OF CARLOS ACOSTA AT THE ROYAL BALLET? Just email marketing@istd.org by Friday 11th August to be in with a chance of winning your very own copy of this beautiful book.

Terms and Conditions: Entry into all competitions is free. Only one entry per person per competition will be eligible. No cash alternatives are available and the prizes are not transferable. Entry in the competition implies acceptance of these rules. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.

The decision of the ISTD judge is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

This is a lovely book to look at and dip into, a necessity for every Carlos Acosta fan

Recent Acquisitions Carlos Acosta at the Royal Ballet London: Royal Opera House in association with Oberon Books, 2015 This is a photographic record of Carlos Acosta’s work with The Royal Ballet. Many productions are covered and some rehearsal photographs are included. Quotes about working with Carlos Acosta from other dancers and Royal Ballet staff are interspersed throughout the book, which opens with introductions from directors Acosta worked with and ends with his performance history with the company. This is a lovely book to look at and dip into, a necessity for every Carlos Acosta fan.

Dance Manual: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (Haynes Manual) By Paul Keyna. Haynes Publishing, 2016 Haynes is best known for its range of car manuals but they also publish manuals covering other subjects. The Haynes dance manual covers various dance genres and is a practical introduction for anyone who wants to learn to dance. There is a general introduction that discusses the health benefits of dancing and the growing popularity of dance. The book includes a short history and introduces different genres, and a section on different dance styles with a table listing the level of fitness needed and the complexity of the dance.

Various health warnings are included in the getting started section before you get to the general warming up exercises, followed by cooling down tasks. The main part of the book concentrates on different styles of dance. The format is similar for each style – a historical introduction, advice on the dress code for beginners and more experienced dancers, essential information with the health benefits and the level of fitness and complexity, followed by the illustrated dance tasks.

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The last section is entitled Adapting Dance for Sitting on a Chair.

This section follows the same format as the earlier sections, and the book ends with a glossary, a short bibliography and a list of useful contacts including the ISTD. This book is lavishly illustrated with clear pictures and links are given to online videos available on the Haynes web pages. A good introduction to anyone who wants to take up dance but does not know which style to try.

This book is lavishly illustrated with clear pictures and links are given to online videos

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There are several essays as well as the catalogue of everything from the exhibition

Rodin and Dance. The Essence of Movement The Courtauld Galley and the Musée Rodin in association with Paul Holberton Publsihing 2016 This is the catalogue to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at the Courtauld Galley 20th October 2016 – 22th January 2017. There are several essays as well as the catalogue of everything from the exhibition. The exhibition included not just Rodin’s finished work, but also some preliminary sketches and relevant photographs. For example the section of the exhibition about Rodin’s sketches of the Royal Cambodian Dancers are put alongside photographs of Rodin sketching them and postcards of the troupe in 1906.

Another section is about Rodin’s involvement with Nijinsky.

It was thought that Rodin’s public support would be beneficial to Nijinksy and the Ballet Russes. It appears that Nijinsky made a single visit to Rodin’s studio at the Hotel Biron (now the Musée Rodin). The sketches of Nijinsky posing as the faun were known but the sculptures were not known until the 1950s when a model was identified as Nijinsky and then a plaster cast was made, followed by an edition of 12 bronzes (plus one for the Rodin Museum). Both the plaster cast and the bronze were displayed.

There are four accompanying essays, the first about Rodin’s later work, another about his movement studies, and perhaps the most relevant is the one by Juliet Bellow called Beyond Movement: Auguste Rodin and the Dancers of his Time. This essay gives the context for dance in France during Rodin’s life from Coppelia premiered at the Paris Opera in 1870 to different types of dance in the 1890s when various female performers came to Paris from America including Louie Fuller, Isadora Duncan and Ruth St Denis.

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Library For students, visitors and anyone just generally interested in dance, the Library at ISTD HQ in London is a unique resource that offers a wealth of material with well over 5,000 volumes on the shelves.

With the present great interest in dance and the need to research the history of a chosen genre for certain examinations, our material covers most dance disciplines and the related subjects, such as anatomy and physiology, child development, diet, injury prevention, and all aspects of teaching – all in the one place!

The Library is open Mondays and Thursdays, 10.30am–3.30pm.

Visitors must book in advance. For further information or to book an appointment please call us on +44 (0)20 7377 1577 or email library@istd.org.

FIND US HERE: ISTD Library, Imperial House, 22-26 Paul Street, London EC2A 4QE Above: Sarah Jardine-Willoughby, ISTD Librarian

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International News Courses and examinations from around the world

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he Modern exams were held with great success in the Chloe and Stala Middleton Ballet School in Nicosia, Cyprus on the 4th and 5th March 2017. The examiner was Marina Mavrou Polatou and the children, who were between 5 to 16 years old, really enjoyed the exam and are looking Above: Marina Mavrou Polatou’s exam session at the Chloe and Stala forward to the next one!

Middleton Ballet School, Nicosia, Cyprus Haris Middleton in March

This year I had my first Modern dance examination. I was scared but my classmates and I worked very hard for our teacher Mrs Stala Middleton. On the day of the exam I had butterflies in my tummy. The examiner, however, Mrs Marina Polatou was super friendly and kind, so my butterflies went away quickly. The exam finished before I even knew it. Now, I can only hope that I made my teacher proud.

Written by students at the Chloe and Stala Middleton Ballet School

Reports from Students I can’t think of a moment in my life without expressing myself through dancing. I’ve been taking dance lessons at Chloe and Stala Middleton’s dance school since I was three years old. Even though I will not study dance later at university, I can’t imagine my life without it. With my busy schedule and the IGCSE exams approaching, dance is a tool that helps me forget the world around me and my anxiety. On Saturday 4th March 2017 I had the Intermediate level of Modern Theatre ISTD examinations.

I have had many dance examinations, from Modern dance to National dance, but the combined, strong feeling of stress and excitement never fades and especially now that I have reached the higher levels in dancing. When I entered the exam room Ms Polatou’s calm and smiling face welcomed me, making me feel more relaxed and ready to show what I had been working on for the past year to my full potential. It was an amazing experience.

I had never thought that I would feel like that in an examination.

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hat a lovely opportunity for my ballet students at Keratea City in Greece to meet the incredible ISTD Senior Examiner Judith Hockaday. After the arranged Advanced 1 Imperial Ballet Vocational examination conducted on 9th April at Keep on Dancing – Karolina Kolliou, Ms Hockaday delivered an inspired free work class based on Intermediate level.

The students were delighted to join an amazing class with such an experienced, highly qualified professional, motivating them to work even harder and develop their knowledge in depth.

Special Thanks to Judith Hockaday.

Karolina Kolliou Right: Students of Keep on Dancing – Karolina Kolliou, Greece

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n all 206 students of Gurukul Dubai opted for the ISTD Kathak Examination held in April this year. Students ranging from PCE to Grade 6 and panning across age groups of 6 years to 65 years were enthusiastically preparing for the assessments. Four months preceding the examination saw a buzz of activity like never before.

Practicing in little groups as well as individually, and sweating it out in the three studios across Dubai where Gurukul holds training sessions was a regular feature. Files being prepared, ongoing theory sessions with their Guru Pali Chandra, packed schedules of tabla players…all came to an end when the marathon started.

From 14th to 22nd April, Kajal Sharma, the ISTD Examiner, was seen hurrying in and out of Gurukul Studios. Smartly attired ladies with an energy level waiting to be tapped, was a sight to be seen.

Going in groups of two to four, depending on the schedule, the students were seen coming out of the examination room with ear-to-ear smiles. Some felt elated whilst the others felt that they could have perhaps done a little more. However, the one common factor that was observed was that each felt that they were encouraged to perform their best and take back memories that will help them to improve further. All their years of hard work with their mentor and guru Pali Chandra had paid off.

That the ISTD’s is an inclusive system of examination, was highlighted even more when some very special students of Gurukul went for the examination without wanting to be treated as Above: Kajal Sharma’ at Gurukul Studios ‘special’. The purpose of dance and this examination to inculcate positivity, confidence and art in day-to-day life was met.

The support group of Gurukul is its community of art enthusiasts and its backbone is Somna Tugnait, the Director. Without either of them, this propagation of dance in a system of education that promotes community cohesion, confidence building and enjoyment of life through art could not have been achieved.

Swati Masurkar

Guru Pali Chandra mentoring the students before examinations at Gurukul Studios Dubai

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y first examining trip to Japan took me to Matsusaka in the east-central Kii Peninsula where I examined Modern and Tap grades as well majors. I was warmly welcomed by the school Principal Lisa Maria Johannsen Sawamura. All of the children were charming, enthusiastic, well prepared and eager to show me their very best work. I was totally charmed by the younger students who were an absolute delight. Their enthusiasm was infectious and they clearly enjoyed their work and were beautifully turned out. A very positive experience all round.

Janet Marshall

Students examined by Janet Marshall

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n March I examined both Imperial Ballet and National exams in Matsusaka, Japan. It was a privilege to see the lovely work produced and particularly the Japanese students’ understanding of the varied European National styles of dance.

Vivienne Saxton

Candidates with Lisa Maria Johannsen Sawamura and Vivienne Saxton

Below: Elisabeth Swan examined at The Ballet Garden, Tokyo, Japan. Miho Tsurutani Principal and Founder of the school said: “Everything went well and we all really enjoyed having Miss Swan”

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Canada PHOTOS FROM GWENDA BRITTEN’S MAY EXAM TOUR IN CANADA

Above: Gwenda Britten with students following examinations in Montreal Left: Melanie Beaudet and students followingTap examinations in Montreal

Above: Students from Dans’Atout following their Modern examinations in Montreal, Canada

Above: Melanie Dance-Peck following Modern examinations in Vancouver

Above: Tracy-Lea Bloch and Advanced 2 students following examinations in Vancouver

Above: Advanced 2 Imperial Classical Ballet students following examinations in Vancouver

PHOTOS FROM PADDY HURLINGS’ MAY EXAM TOUR IN CANADA Left: Shannon Strachan and candidates at KMH Dance, Barrie, Canada Far left: Three Tap Associate candidates with their teacher Carla Tucker at Moving Art during a recent examination tour in Barrie, Canada

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Trinidad

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he April heat as I as I stepped off the plane was immediate!

But this was not the only warmth I felt in this colourful and varied country. Everyone was so welcoming and their happy approach to life was infectious. Nothing it seemed was too much to ask and any questions or requests I had were always met with a friendly smile and willingness to assist.

The teachers showed real enthusiasm for the Imperial Classical Ballet Syllabi and I was so impressed by the care taken and the professional manner in which it was executed.

All the children had been beautifully groomed and were determined to show their very best. They performed with real commitment and sincerity.

It is such a privilege to represent the ISTD on an overseas tour and I am always amazed by the reach the Society has around the globe. In a world where there are many conflicts and inequalities it is very positive to think that dance can make such a difference to quality of life.

Mary Cooke

The teachers showed real enthusiasm for the Imperial Classical Ballet Syllabi

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I arrived, accompanied by my husband Phil, to glorious sunshine and a wonderful welcome from our very friendly and helpful driver Fitzroy, who was to ferry me from one venue to the next for the whole trip.

What struck me was the colourful way in which all the buildings and houses were painted, which matched the bubbly personalities of the people of Trinidad.

We were lucky enough to take a tour of the island on a day off and visited lots of beautiful places. My favourite being Maraccas Beach, where we ate shark, and saw the amazing Caroni Wildlife Swamp.

We were lucky enough to have the wonderful company of Mary S FIN NCook (Imperial Ballet Examiner) and her husband Martin for an evening LT meal whilst she undertook her tour.

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GRADUATION Thursday 1st February Milton Court Concert Hall, The Barbican London The ISTD Education & Training Department is delighted to announce the 2018 Graduation, celebrating the achievements of dance teachers who gain a full teaching qualification in 2017 • Early bird offers available • Guest speakers

• Celebratory reception • Caps and gowns

Contact Gemma Bridge at gbridge@istd.org for more information "You hold in your hands, for every person you teach, young or old, their body, their mind, their imagination and their creativity; you hold the gift to make them hungry for more. For some, you will influence their future more than you could imagine.

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22nd & 23rd July Assembly Rooms, Worthing A wonderful opportunity for ISTD Latin American, Sequence, Ballroom and Authentic & Emerging Dance teachers and student teachers to learn new skills and participate in sessions with leading dance professionals.

Enjoy a traditional Tea Dance whilst watching ISTD professionals compete in the Bill Irvine and Pierre Trophy competitions.

Open to all Dancesport members who have attained Highly Commended in their Associate examination in the past 12 months.

Full timetable on page 89.

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Higher Qualifications Open Day

Advance your Career as a Dance Teacher

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FEATURING... ü An introduction to ISTD Higher Level Teaching Qualifications ü An introduction to Middlesex University degree options ü One-to-one consultations with experienced ISTD and Middlesex University staff ü How to gain accreditation for your prior professional experience (APEL)

Sunday 6th August 2017

The Guildford School of Acting

Stag Hill Campus, Perimeter Rd, Guildford GU2 7XH As part of the Teachers' Residential Sumemr School. See page 90 for more information.

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Join the ISTD Theatre faculties for two weeks of syllabus and non-syllabus courses, social events and opportunities to meet ISTD members from across the UK and abroad.

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To book, download a booking form from our website; email coursebookings@istd.org or speak to the Education & Training team on: +44(0)20 7377 1577.

All courses are subject to availability, so book now to avoid disappointment.

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Enhance Your Teaching Skills These new syllabus units form part of the ISTD's Level 6 Diploma in Dance Pedagogy. They are offered on a individual basis to allow our teachers to access regulated professional development opportunities and gain credits that can later contribute to advanced study.

Teaching Classical Ballet Technique £1,350 30 CREDITS AT LEVEL 6

Teaching Dance for Musical Theatre £1,500 30 CREDITS AT LEVEL 6

Teaching Dance in Education and Community Settings £1,350

Study the teaching and training of classical ballet technique for all age ranges and levels of student from pre-school to pre-professional.

Dates: 1st – 4th August 2017 @ ISTD2 Dance Studios 18th – 20th December 2017 @ ISTD2 Dance Studios 29th – 31st March 2018 (TBC)

Study the teaching of Musical Theatre Dance (Jazz and Tap) for all age ranges and levels of student from beginner to pre-professional.

Dates: 14th –18th August 2017 @ ISTD2 Dance Studios 17th – 20th December 2017 @ ISTD2 Dance Studios 3rd – 5th April 2018 (TBC)

Study teaching dance in education and community settings, with a focus on introducing dance to learners with little previous dance experience.

Dates: 7th – 11th August 2017 @ ISTD2 Dance Studios 15th – 17th December 2017 @ ISTD Dance Studios 30th – 31st March 2018 (TBC)

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Please contact higherqualifications@istd.org for further information and an application pack. Deadline for applications Monday 19th June 2017.

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CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET

Editorial Contact: Sharon Orme +44 (0)7551 159471 | Cecchetti@istd.org www.istd.org/cecchetti-classical-ballet

Cecchetti Day 2017 Cecchetti Day at The Royal Ballet School, Covent Garden offered a cornucopia of treats

PHOTOS BY ELAINE MAYSON

The chatter of friends and colleagues could be heard even before the stairs were climbed

Cecchetti Scholars performing On Parade

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he chatter of friends and colleagues could be heard even before the stairs were climbed. First we were treated to the delightful and authoritative Victoria Collinson’s taking charge of Central Cecchetti Associates’ “abs” and “glutes”, to the evocative accompaniment of David Smith. What a privilege to feast on David Nixon OBE, Director of Northern Ballet, rehearsing two of his young dancers Abigail Prudames and Joseph Taylor in pas de deux from his own version of Swan Lake and Kenneth Tindall’s Casanova. Already brilliant dancing became even more eloquent and expressive before our eyes, thanks to his insights.

After a pleasant lunch came performances by competition winners and the Cecchetti Scholars. Class 1 Scholars obviously revelled in Carolyn Parker’s lyrical and lovely choreography in Rouge et Noir and Class 2 in Gillian Toogood’s stylish show-stopper On Parade. Their combined piece Danse Napolitaine garnered thunderous applause. Chosen to represent the UK at the CICB Competition in Florence later this year, Chloe Howarth and Ella-Louis Appleby performed their competition solos.

At the Faculty Annual Meeting in the afternoon, the Chair, Catherine Hutchon, expressed the general delight to be back at Covent Garden. As is her hallmark, she was scrupulous in thanking the Cecchetti Trust for invaluable funding, her committee and the many members who keep Cecchetti events going throughout the year. She highlighted the work being undertaken on the production of new CDs for the Grades and revisions to the Advanced 2 syllabus.

It was a pleasure to have Ginny Brown, newly appointed Artistic Director of the ISTD, present to outline proposed improvements to teaching qualifications.

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Above: David Nixon rehearsing Abigail Prudames and Joseph Taylor Below: Lachlan Monaghan, Birmingham Royal Ballet

PHOTOS BY ELAINE MAYSON

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Above: Victoria Collinson and the Cecchetti Central Associates

The day culminated in an amazing demonstration of Diploma work introduced by Dame Monica Mason and presented by Diane van Schoor. Accompanied by Roland Thompson, Diane worked with dancers Chisato Katsura and James Hay from The Royal Ballet, and Brandon Lawrence and Lachlan Monaghan from Birmingham Royal Ballet. The filming of this work, directed by Ross McGibbon, has been in germination for a number of years. What a joy to see it so beautifully danced with a taster of the film shown to complete the day. Truly a day to savour and digest.

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Above: Brandon Lawrence, Birmingham Royal Ballet and Chisato Katsura, The Royal Ballet

Left: James Hay, The Royal Ballet

Above: Cecchetti Scholars performing Danse Napolitaine

The day culminated in an amazing demonstration of Diploma work...truly a day to savour and digest Above: Diane van Schoor

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Cecchetti Southern Area Awards 2017 Yolande Parkin reports

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n Sunday 19th March, in this the 35th year of the Southern Area Awards, the Barn Theatre, Southwick filled with chatter and excitement as parents entered to the sound of Liz Hewson warming up at the piano. The dusky purple curtains across the stage seemed to quiver in anticipation too. It’s a lovely venue with comfortable seating and a good view of the stage for all, which isn’t a daunting size for the children. Molly Caulder, Founder of the Awards, who established them to encourage and give stage experience to the once-a-week pupil, would have been delighted with its constant growth as well as the current venue – 14 teachers in all entered pupils this year.

The Junior Award is for 7 and 8 year olds and the Adjudicator was Anita Gunn. The children performed a bright, fun-filled dance with a hoop. Liz kept up a brisk tempo with occasional sympathetic easing to encourage the young soloist. The dance was very much enjoyed by my own entrants who delighted in rehearsing at home with their very own hoop. They also enjoyed choosing their own leotard colour and the opportunity to wear a skirt not normally allowed! The efficient pace of the organisation back stage meant Liz could perform the music 31 times in under 30 minutes! Anita Gunn clearly had a difficult task as there were eight recalls to help her decide on the winners. All the children were beautifully presented and among them was a strong contingent of boys.

If the number of boys grows further, a separate prize might be needed just for them!

Huge thanks must go to Penny Walker and Mechele Lefkaridi who organised the whole occasion from start to finish with many late nights on top of teaching and running their own schools.

Hayley Cheneler and Sandra Powell presented the work and many thanks must go to Debbie Moy who stepped in at the very last minute to present for Mechele. It was a treat to meet my fellow teachers who I don’t see often enough, and I hope to enter next year a greater number than the eight children I did this year, possibly even a boy among them!

Yolande Parkin Cecchetti Southern Area Awards Results JUNIOR SECTION Winner Ellen Purcell, Diana Cremona Runner Up Jessica Baker, Glynis Hall LOWER MIDDLE SECTION Winner Rosie Torode, Jacky Wood Runner Up Emily Licis, Jane Worsley Vacani Award Lily Bull, Jacky Wood

UPPER MIDDLE SECTION Winners Summer Avedissian, Sandra Powell and Hayley Cheneler Rachel Simmons, Glynis Hall Runner Up Jessica Easton, Mechele Lefkaridi Molly Caulder Shield Poppy Amber Jones, Sandra Powell and Hayley Cheneler SENIOR SECTION Winner Lily Tidey, Mechele Lefkaridi Runner Up Susannah Neave, Sandra Powell and Hayley Cheneler Barbara Geoghegan Cup Lily Tidey, Mechele Lefkaridi

It was clear who might be winning the Joy of Dance Award in each section The Lower Middle (age 9–10), Upper Middle (age 11–13) and Senior Awards (age 14–16) were Adjudicated by Mary Stassinopoulos and the Molly Caulder Award for Joy of Dance by Anita Gunn.

Liz played throughout these Awards with her constant skill and empathy. The Lower and Upper sections were well attended with 28 and 21 entrants apiece. The Senior Award, however, only had one set of seven. Do encourage your pupils of this age group to enter next year. The set work is nicely choreographed and the dance charming. With the Upper Middle, there was a great variation on the interpretation of the dance notes but the children, however, got on with it all with aplomb and danced well, qualifying the good work the teachers put in.

There were many recalls too, so things were very close, though it was clear who might be winning the Joy of Dance Award in each section. Mary also awarded the cherished Barbara Geoghegan Cup for Musicality in the Senior section. Again, a number of boys entered the Lower and Senior sections. All dances were choreographed by Jessica Clarke of The Royal Ballet School. Both adjudicators gave encouragement as well as things to think about, including soft hands with separated fingers, and presentation.

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Above: Junior winner and runner up with Adjudicator Anita Gunn

Above: Lower Middle runner up and winner with Adjudicator Mary Stassinoploulos

Above: Upper Middle joint winners

Above: Adjudicator Mary Stassinopoulos with Senior winner

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Wales & West Cecchetti Awards Carol Goode reports on another happy Awards day

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he Wales and the West Awards were held on 12th February at the lovely Congress Theatre in Cwmbran, a venue where we all feel at home. Jacqui Everson welcomed everyone to the Awards and introduced the adjudicator for the day Patricia Vallis, the Communications Officer with our local Ballet Cymru and an eminent ballet teacher and choreographer. She is also a regular teacher at the Welsh Cecchetti Associates.

The Awards commenced with the students in the Junior Section with Kathryn Lawrence presenting the work. She was accompanied

by Penny Hughes who regularly plays for the Welsh Associates classes and The Royal Ballet School Associates. Patricia Vallis was then invited onto the stage to give her comments and announce the winners. She was delighted to see so much interest in dance and thoroughly enjoyed all the performances. Amongst other comments she mentioned: “always listen to your teachers!”

After a delicious lunch prepared by Linda Urrutia for all the teachers, the afternoon commenced with the Middle Section and, following a short break, the Senior Section. The Middle Section was presented by Carol Goode with the Senior Section presented

by Jacqui Everson. The adjudication for both of these awards took place at the end of the day. Patricia Vallis’s comments were, “to work on focussing the mind to control the body, which should be reflected in the eyes showing clarity” and “to remember to use the fingers to lengthen the line”. The general feeling was that the standard had been raised this year.

Miss Vallis felt very honoured to be asked to be our adjudicator and thoroughly enjoyed her day. Two competitors presented beautiful spring arrangements to both Patricia Vallis and Penny Hughes. Another very happy awards day.

Carol Goode

DIARY DATES SUMMER SCHOOLS Saturday 22nd–Friday 28th July Cecchetti Summer School for Young Dancers is to be held at Tring Park. For further information please contact the Organiser, Paris Brownlie Notley on 07518 818620 or email: paris@parishelen.co.uk Monday 24th July – Saturday 29th July Cecchetti Summer School for Teachers is to be held at Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham. For full details please contact the Organiser, Christine Axon on 01204 841389 or email: mcblhooper@ntlworld.com

Monday 24th July – Saturday 29th July Cecchetti Summer School for Students is to be held at Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham. For full details please contact the Organiser, Linda Isaacs on 01702 473272 or email: lindaisaacs@yahoo.com CECCHETTI CENTRE SUNDAYS AUTUMN TERM 24th September and 29th October 2017 Kingsway College, London.

For further details please contact Sarah Wells on 07767 790970 or email: sarah@cecchetticentre.co.uk CHILDREN’S AWARDS Sunday 5th November 2017 Kingsway College, London.

For further details please contact Elizabeth James on 01752 872671 or email: elizabethjames377@ btinternet.com

Above left: Wales & West Middle Award winners Above: Wales & West Junior Award winners with Adjudicator Patricia Vallis Left: Wales and West Senior Award winners

Wales & West Awards 2017 Results JUNIOR SECTION Winner Molly Williams, Lesley Tipples Runner Up Melody Chan, Kathryn Lawrence Vacani Award Joy of Dance Amalie Davis, Lesley Tipples

CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET AWARDS WEEKEND Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, London Saturday 18th November and Sunday 19th November 2017 The Lower Junior, Junior and Middle Mabel Ryan Awards will be held on the Saturday. Senior Mabel Ryan and Vocational Awards to be held on the Sunday. For further details please contact Lisa Hunter on 01832 272981 or email: lisa@ oundleschoolofballet.co.uk.

The Teachers’ Pack containing the work and dances will be available to buy from Elisabeth James on 01752 872671 or email: elizabethjames377@btinternet. com

MIDDLE SECTION Winner Neve Salisbury, Lesley Tipples Runner Up Jennifer Miller, Lesley Tipples Pamela Miller Musicality Award Noah Avis, Jacqui Everson SENIOR SECTION Winner Mia Porretta, Carol Goode Runner Up Rhian Lamnick, Jacqui Everson Pamela Miller Musicality Award Elodie Chard, Jacqui Everson

Spring 2018 – Sunday 11th February 2018 Wales & West Awards at Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. For further details please contact Jacqui Everson on 01495 756567 or 07962 233396 or email: jacqui.everson@ aol.co.uk Sunday 11th March 2018 Cecchetti Choreographic Competition. To be held at Cecil Sharp House, London NW1 7AY. Open to students aged 7 to 18 years, solos, duets, trios and groups.

For further details, including rules and entry forms, please contact Claire Hern on 01588 660844 or email: cecchettichoreo@aol.com Sunday 25th March 2018 Cecchetti Southern Area Awards at the Barn Theatre, Southwick, Sussex. For further details please contact the CSAA Organiser on 07583 143895 or email: pann.w@hotmail.co.uk DANCE ISSUE 480 37

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Cecchetti Choreographic Competition 2017 A year of collaborative spirit Richard Glasstone Cup – Martha Richardson

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Below: Barbara Geoghegan Cup – Darcey Regan and Lois Regan

This generation of budding choreographers is hungry for a challenge Report by Helen Cox On the morning of Sunday 5th March, Cecil Sharp House was alight with energy – buzzing children, supportive parents and busy volunteers paced the hallways through the strong scent of hairspray – it was that time again for the annual Cecchetti Choreographic Competition.

It was wonderful to be back this year in the extraordinary Cecil Sharp House. With a unique history stretching back to 1930, the main hall features Art Deco style chandeliers and an eye-catching hand painted mural, spanning the length of the hall, created by Ivon Hitchens. With the sunlight beaming through the windows we were welcomed by Catherine Hutchon, Cecchetti Chair and introduced to the judges, Alison Raphael and James Wilkie.

The Junior Section opened the day with creative and brave choreography from our youngest students. With one bold idea after another, it was evident that YouTube and other media are influencing the choreography that young artists are creating today.

We saw a variety of ambitious movement that was beyond the technique that is taught at the junior levels, confirming that this generation of budding choreographers is hungry for a challenge, an

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exciting notion when you think about what they will be producing in years to come.

We were not short of creativity on show either; the range of stimulus behind the choreographies demonstrated the vast imagination that was displayed that day. We watched a reindeer prepare for hibernation, joined the tooth fairy in the pursuit of her treasure, experienced what it would be like to be trapped in a mirror, saw what happens when dangerous chemicals mix, exercised our maths skills to break a code and joined an airline flight crew as they prepared for take-off.

With the sun still shining, the morning concluded with the judges presenting their awards and each took the time to emphasise

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It was striking how youngsters today are thinking about complex problems

Jane Worsley Cup – Edie Marriage Massey

the brilliant effort of every child for having the courage to imagine an idea and follow it through. This is just the beginning of their creative lives and with the collaborative spirit and bold decisions that were displayed today I would be confident to say they are looking at a long career ahead of them.

Report by Silke Mackay During the afternoon, we were treated to a delightful range of dances from the Middle section with plenty of entries. What was noticeable was the depth of thought that had gone into some of the children’s work. It was striking how youngsters today are thinking about complex problems with themes of refugees, escaping from Aleppo, the homeless ignored by the city workers and the torments of making difficult decisions as examples. There was also a good element of humour with rats in the kitchen, Wonderland without Alice, skiing tumbles and naughty children not wishing to go to bed, all with suitable movements for the age of the dancers.

The Senior section completed the day and the level of choreography, performance and musicality was raised even higher. Again there was great variation in the themes, imagination and styles of entries. Of particular note was A World of Silence by Martha Richardson, which was awarded The Richard Glasstone Award for group originality as well as the Senior Group winner.

The choice of music was appropriate throughout and the young choreographers were developing good musicality in their work. Adjudicators James Wilkie and Alison Raphael had a difficult task choosing their winners from such a high standard of entries.

The day was very well organised by Claire Hern and Belinda Payne and the competitors’ work was introduced by Wendy Mitchell. The sound was presented by David Marley. Members of the Cecchetti Group worked behind the scenes throughout the day to ensure that the event was successful. Well done and thank you to all those who helped make the day so enjoyable.

Left: Susan Handy Cup for Musicality – Ava Dauley

Cecchetti Choreographic Competition 2017 JUNIOR SECTION CHOREOGRAPHIC Solo: Ava Dauley, Alison Allen Duet: Ella Baum and Polly AshtonPrevett, Jane Worsley Trio/Group: Olivia Rnjak, Wendy Mitchell MUSICALITY Solo: Natalia Velasquez-Smith, Angelina Spurrier Duet: Hannah Burnett and Scarlett Delaney, Silke Mackay Trio/Group: Kate O’Kelly, Raquel Gaviria MIDDLE SECTION CHOREOGRAPHIC Solo: Anya Marie Dionisio, Silke Mackay Duet: Caroline Daval and Naomi Munday, Silke Mackay Trio/Group: Anya Marie Dionisio, Silke Mackay MUSICALITY Solo: Ellie Fraser, Mary Goodhew Duet: Cicely Walters and Lois Lathan-Allen, Jane Worsley Trio/Group: Edie Marriage Massey, J Cronshaw/M Woolf

SENIOR SECTION CHOREOGRAPHIC Solo: Ashley Cheung, Mary Goodhew Duet: Darcey Regan and Lois Regan, Jane Worsley Trio/Group: Martha Richardson, Jane Worsley MUSICALITY Solo: Jessica Robbings, Mary Goodhew Duet: Ella Lathan-Allen and Hebe Salmon, Jane Worsley Trio/Group: Martha Richardson, Jane Worsley OVERALL CUP WINNERS Barbara Geoghegan Cup for Best Duet: Darcey Regan and Lois Regan, Jane Worsley Richard Glasstone Cup for Best Trio/Group: Martha Richardson, Jane Worsley Jane Worsley Cup for Best Story: Edie Marriage Massey, J Cronshaw/M Woolf Susan Handy Cup for Musicality: Ava Dauley, Alison Allen

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DANCE Classical Greek Dance

CLASSICAL GREEK DANCE

Editorial Contact: Penny Childs +44 (0)7900 741474 | Greek.DFR@istd.org www.istd.org/classical-greek

Classical Greek Dance Festival Finals 2017 Alison Seddon, adjudicator of the special awards, reports

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The day was jampacked with some very original and innovative work

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he finals of the Classical Greek Dance festival took place on Sunday 7th May at the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, adjudicated by All England adjudicator Janet Palmer for the main awards and myself for the special awards.

It was lovely to see the event so well attended by schools from across the UK, including those who had made journeys from as far afield as Guernsey.

The day was jam-packed with some very original and innovative work, which both challenged the dancers technically and entertained the audience with thought provoking creativity, at times moving the adjudicators to tears.

There were a wide variety of dances in the solo, duet, trio, quartet and group sections showing the multi-faceted styles found within the Classical Greek Dance genre, covering Pyrrhic, Bacchic, Choric and Ritual styles, along with the more well known Lyrical and Athletic styles.

Ruby Ginner, whose method we follow, believed that there should be a thought, feeling and intention behind

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every movement we make in dance and it was clear that the choreography of the dances and the execution of them by the performers certainly followed that ethos.

Congratulations to all the performers, it was a day filled with the joy of Classical Greek Dance, which served to remind us just how beautiful this dance genre really is.

Alison Seddon

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There should be a thought, feeling and intention behind every movement we make in dance

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Classical Greek Dance Festival Finals 2017 Results SOLOS 8&U, OLIVE RIPMAN CUP First: Isobel Barber (Kilburn School of Dance) Second: Emily Savage (Mayhew School of Dance) Third: Hermione Hallett (Buckhurst Hill and Woodford) Musicality: Hermione Hallett (Buckhurst Hill and Woodford) SOLOS 9–10, CLASSICAL GREEK FACULTY SOLO CUP First: Lili Skye Howe (Kilburn) Second: Alice Racklyeft (Mayhew) Joint third: Ruby Marris (Mayhew) Joint third: Isabelle Lees (Guernsey Classical Greek) Musicality: Ruby Marris (Mayhew) SOLOS 11–12, JOYCE HYDE CUP First: Sian O’Keefe (Kilburn) Second: Abigail Huitson (Kilburn Joint third: Francesca Allen (Kilburn) Joint third: Emma Lord (Shining Stars Academy) Musicality: Abigail Huitson (Kilburn)

SOLOS 13–14, PAMELA DE WAAL CUP First: Amy Edwards (Mayhew) Second: Inez Parsell (Ison Aslanoff School) Third: Laura Marsh (Yasmin Taylor Academy of Dance) Musicality: Ruth Knight (Mayhew) SOLOS 15–18, RUBY GINNER CUP First: Amelia Hawksby (Kilburn) Joint second: Madeline De Marchis (Mayhew) Joint second: Isabella Parsell (Ison) Third: Zoe Binden (Allied School of Dance) Musicality: Lucy Morris (Academy Dance) DUETS JUNIOR, WENDY TOYE SHIELD First: Lili Skye Howe & Viviana McKean (Kilburn) Second: Jasmine Campion & Lucie May Coombes (Mayhew) Third: Shannon Lyne & Mollie Simpson (Kilburn) DUETS INTERMEDIATE, CYNTHIA CARR SHIELD First: Isobel Moore & Ysabella Garcia (Academy) Second: Lili Skye Howe & Francesca Allen (Kilburn) Joint third: Mia Knight & Topaz Alger (Mayhew) Joint third: Abigail Thomas & Ella Dorman (Academy) DUETS SENIOR, GANDOLFI SHIELD First: Joseph Head & Ffion Treacy (Taylor)

Joint second: Victoria Reeves & Georgette Fletcher (Guernsey) Joint second: Abbie Warner & Beth Lloyd (Guernsey) Third: Lucy Morris & Faye Kimberlain (Academy)

GROUPS INTERMEDIATE, NANCY SWANTON SHIELD First: Mayhew School of Dance Second: Shining Stars Dance Academy Third: Academy Dance

TRIO/QUARTETS JUNIOR, DIANA GRIFFITHS SHIELD First: Eleanor Achurch, Libby Moore & Alice Racklyeft (Mayhew) Second: Isobel Barber, Emily Rodenhurst & Georgia Gunning (Kilburn) Third: Megan Redwood, Erin Lawrence, Imogen Bachelet & Violet Falla (Music Box Dance)

GROUPS SENIOR, RUBY GINNER SHIELD First: Mayhew School of Dance Second: Yasmin Taylor Academy of Dance Third: Guernsey Classical Greek

TRIO/QUARTETS INTERMEDIATE, BARBARA GEOGHAGAN CUP First: Ruth Knight, Lottie Hodges & Shannon Molloy (Mayhew) Second: Abigail Thomas, Robyn McCollum & Esther Lawrence (Academy) Third: Amelia Hudson, Anna Cliff, Alice Atkinson & Francesca Miller (Guernsey) TRIO/QUARTETS SENIOR, BUCKHURST HILL & WOODFORD SHIELD First: Grace Raynor, Hannah Burgoyne, Faye & Jade Kimberlain (Academy) Second: Megan O’’Brien, Flora Anderson, Emma Tyler & Imogen Ashley (Kilburn) Third: Emily Pohl, Isobel Jenkins & Lucy Jenkins (Buckhurst Hill & Woodford) GROUPS JUNIOR, JEAN STIRLING MACKINLAY SHIELD First: Mayhew School of Dance Second: Kilburn School of Dance Third: Academy Dance

GROUP CHOREOGRAPHY, MARGUERITE STEEN SHIELD First: Academy Dance Second: Mayhew School of Dance Third: Guernsey Classical Greek SPECIAL AWARDS Most Promising Junior (Girl): Alexandra Ratcliffe (Kilburn) Most promising Senior (Girl): Emily Penney (Guernsey) Most Promising Junior (Boy): Isaac Morley (Ison) Most Promising Senior (Boy): Joseph Head (Taylor) Sonia Bond Shield: Heather Bryant & Mia Marino (Taylor) Art Deco Costume Award: Shining Stars Academy, Statues Nancy Sherwood Trophy: Shining Stars Academy, Protecting our Territory Irene Mawer Trophy: Guernsey Classical Greek, Cassandra’s Prophecy Rona Hart Shield: Inez Parsell (Ison) Doris McBride Cup: Mayhew School of Dance, Safe from Harm Pauline Grant Trophy: Zoe Binden (Allied) Cawadias Shield: Eleanor Achurch, Libby Moore & Alice Racklyeft (Mayhew) Rosina Wenham Shield: Mayhew School of Dance, Appeal to Artemis

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Ruby Ginner Awards SAVE THE DATE

Sunday 12th November 2017 To be held at The Venue, Milton Keynes

Contact Penny Childs for entry details on Greek.DFR@istd.org www.istd.org

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Dance Day of

Sunday 10th December 2017 ISTD2 Dance Studios, London

Contact Faculty Co-ordinator, Penny Childs. Email: Greek.DFR@istd.org www.istd.org

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CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE

Editorial Contact: Caroline Lavelle +44 (0)7900 741472 | Tap.Indian@istd.org www.istd.org/classical-indian-dance

Classical Indian Dance Shines at BBC Young Dancer 2017 Shivaangee Agrawal reports

KAJAL SHARMA – Category Final Judge With a lifetime’s experience of professional dance, that incidentally began with youth dance competitions in her own hometown, Kajal was impressed with the calibre of the category finalists. In describing her greatest joy, she said, “the highlight of my happiness is seeing these dancers bring Classical Indian dance into the mainstream dance world!” However, she also warned that the journey is not yet complete. “The problem is the status that dance still holds as a hobby activity for South Asians. That attitude has got to change.” It is wonderful then, that the three ISTD

The Classical Indian Dance Faculty (CIDF) of the ISTD was founded in 1999 with the purpose of establishing the South Asian dance forms in the UK industry, so it is particularly exciting to see a widely broadcast national television programme feature these dance forms as a mainstream category. I spoke to ISTD examiner Kajal Sharma, one of the South Asian Category Final judges, who along with co-judge and ISTD member Chitra Sundaram, was delighted to be part of this competition.

category finalists are all determined to establish themselves as professional dancers and encourage others to do the same. I asked these future stars about their experience of BBC Young Dancer and their journey so far, as emerging professionals.

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his Spring saw the return of BBC Young Dancer, the national televised dance competition aiming to showcase the best of young British talent across the categories of Ballet, Contemporary, South Asian and Street Dance. The ISTD had a particularly prominent role in the exciting South Asian category, where three of the five finalists, two of the judges and the category winner are all ISTD!

The ISTD had a particularly prominent role in the exciting South Asian category

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her dancing, enabling her to become whoever she wants to be on stage.

Although she admits that emerging as a dance professional is sometimes an uncertain journey, the uncertainty itself is exciting and drives her to work even harder.

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ANAYA BOLAR – Bharatanatyam Dancer Anaya has been dancing Bharatanatyam since she was five years old, and now continues to dance, teach and perform while studying Sports Therapy at Coventry University. Anaya explains that BBC Young Dancer has been extremely motivational for her, as it has pushed her out of her comfort zone, revealed her areas for improvement and also reassured her that she can achieve what she wants to with more hard work. Being a category finalist gave Anaya the valuable opportunity to have personal feedback and training from an industry professional and she says that she learned how to put aspects of her personality into

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Left and right: Jaina Modasia

she said she would encourage them to give their dancing the same attention that they would give their academic studies, as Classical Indian dance is a whole and vast form of education in itself.

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JAINA MODASIA – Kathak Dancer Jaina has been dancing Kathak since the age of four and recently graduated with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, which has furthered her understanding of movement and safe training. She also highlighted the uncertainty that characterises the path of professional Indian classical dancers. Without the usual employment opportunities available through dance companies and choreographers to contemporary dancers, it is no wonder that Jaina’s aspiration for the future is to have a stable platform for performance.

However, she is optimistic; opportunities such as BBC Young Dancer have shown her that scope does exist for dancers like herself. When asked what advice she would give to younger dancers,

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SHYAM DATTANI – BBC Young Dancer Finalist (Kathak) Shyam, the eventual winner of the South Asian belief in the importance of developing creativity, Category finals, did just that! He took a brave not just technique, signals a bright and artistic leap of faith when he left his dentistry studies at future ahead. university to focus on Kathak professionally; BBC Young Dancer seems to have given all no small feat when his love of dance had three students from the ISTD invaluable skills, initially faced negativity experience and motivation. We are excited to from all circles of his follow these young stars, no doubt inspiring life, he reports. His hard the next generation of dancers. Their success work and determination is a testament to the high quality of teaching speak for themselves through his and support that their teachers have provided; magical performances on stage and indeed all applicants called out the excellence of his winner’s trophy. He is grateful to their teachers as fundamental to them. Congrathave experienced the competition, ulations are in order for Gurus Sujata Banerjee, and to his parents for their full Chitralekha Bolar and Urja Desai Thakore, all backing of his career choice. He faculty members of the ISTD CIDF! looks forward to sharing his art Left: Shyam Dattani through teaching and his strong

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Three of the five finalists, two of the judges and the category winner are all ISTD!

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Editorial Contact: Penny Childs +44 (0)7900 741474 | Greek.DFR@istd.org www.istd.org/disco-freestyle-rock-n-roll

Imperial Open Freestyle and Rock ‘n’ Roll Championships 2017 Laura Rampton reports on one of her favourite events of the year

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he Championships were held on Sunday 5th March 2017, at the Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Staines-upon-Thames.

The Imperial Freestyle and Rock ‘n’ Roll Championships is one of my favourite events of the year. This competition is always very well organised with stunning trophies, sashes and the red carpet, which the dancers love. The attention to detail throughout the day is second to none. The experienced championship adjudicators for the event were Chair of Adjudicators, Jimmy Welch with Moya Jordan, Chantelle Plumley, Sharon Waples and Daniel Wardle and after they had been welcomed to the floor the day was ready to begin.

The first event was Rock ‘n’ Roll and I was very impressed to see so many couples with routines full of precise, clean and well-timed footwork. From the youngest to the eldest section there was an abundance of energy, enthusiasm and smiles from these dancers working so hard and desperate to make the final. I must admit that I am drawn to the couples who use the syllabus steps and movements with such creativity and flair. These pupils are a real credit to their teachers with such beautiful dancing.

The second event was Solos and where do I even begin? The standard on the day, as every year, was just fantastic. The dancers on the floor were amazing and in some heats, I honestly do not know how the adjudicators made their decisions. I am a strong believer in the importance of technique and this was evident in abundance. The power, strength, quality and overall clean expression of movement was sky high. The Solos were a joy to watch and highlighted how much effort dancers and parents had put into their presentation, hair and costumes.

Teams were next onto the floor and, as always, I look forward to this section, being able to observe the wonderful ideas, creativity and originality presented.

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As the day moved onto Pairs the hall was still very much full of encouragement, claps, cheers and laughter. I always find this competition to be one that is extremely supportive of not only their own dance school’s dancers but of all other dancers.

As I looked around the hall I saw lots of parents, teachers and dancers up on their feet, all willing their Pairs to reach the finals.

The adjudicators had some difficult decisions to make as heats within all the categories were very competitive. The dancers were well presented and well-rehearsed, with excellent timing and choreographed routines along with superb floor craft.

The last section of the day was Slow Pairs and the dancers again presented beautiful and artistic work from the younger dancers to the eldest with everyone trying their best. I thought the musicality, timing and technical ability the older couples displayed were simply stunning.

A big thank you to the main organiser, DFR Faculty Vice-Chair, Paul Streatfield, and Yvonne Taylor-Hill, DFR Faculty Chair and the rest of the DFR Faculty Committee for what was another very successful and enjoyable day. Another thank you must also go to Justin Light who keeps producing track after track all day long and finally of course to the capable adjudicators. I shall very much look forward to attending again next year, a date for your diaries that is not to be missed – 4th March 2018.

Laura Rampton

Above: Solo dancer

I am a strong believer in the importance of technique and this was evident in abundance

Above: Paul Streatfield presenting a floral tribute to the DFR Chair, Yvonne Taylor-Hill Right: Adjudicators clockwise from bottom right, Chantelle Plumley, Sharon Waples, Daniel Wardle, Moya Jordan and Chair, Jimmy Welch

DFR FACULTY AREA COMPETITION DATES Sunday 2nd July 2017 North 2 – Horbury, Wakefield Nigel Kirk: 07930 432097 Liz Young: 07872 169467

National Grand Finals’ Day CONFIRMED Sunday 8th October 2017 The Guildford Spectrum, Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP

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Sunday 9th July 2017 Sussex/Surrey – Maidstone Jonathan Reed: 07721 050414 Sunday 10th September 2017 Bucks/Berks/Middx – Staines Paul Streatfield: 07939 302106 Yvonne Taylor-Hill: 01494 874494

For information concerning the National Grand Finals’ Day or Area Medallist competitions and Set Dance DVD please contact Patsy Graham, DFR Faculty Events Co-ordinator: dfr@btinternet.com; 07483 253511.

Left: Overall Rock ‘n’ Roll Imperial Winners, Jessica Andrews and Kelsey Murphy with DFR Vice-Chair, Paul Streatfield

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The ISTD DFR Faculty

NEW DFR EXAMINERS WANTED

Set Dances DVD NEW SELECTION AVAILABLE FROM EARLY SEPTEMBER 2017

THE ISTD IS SEEKING TO APPOINT NEW EXAMINERS FOR THE DFR FACULTY

For price and to place an order please contact Patsy Graham, DFR Faculty Events Co-ordinator: dfr@btinternet.com A limited number of DVDs from previous years may still be available and make an excellent resource for class and examination work. Apply to Patsy Graham for information.

Applicants may be based in the UK or Europe and must hold the Fellowship qualification in Disco/Freestyle/Rock’n’Roll.

Those who hold the Rock’n’Roll Fellowship must also hold it in Disco Freestyle. Application forms should be requested from Gemma Ward at the ISTD, email: gward@istd.org.

Closing date for applications: 31st August 2017 Interview and Examiner Assessment date: TBC

DFR National Grand Finals Day Sunday 8th October 2017

SET DANCE AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FINALS The Guildford Spectrum

The Parkway, Guildford GU1 1UP Supporting events: Solos and Pairs Doors open 9am Banner Parade 9.30am First round 9.45am Ticket price £14.50 For ticket orders and information please contact Patsy Graham dfr@btinternet.com

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Imperial Classical Ballet Awards 2017 Mary Cooke reports on an exciting Awards day

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here is always a sense of excitement and anticipation at the Imperial Classical Ballet Awards and 2017 was no exception. The smooth running of such events are due to careful planning and attention to detail so the two days can run like a well-oiled machine. For this, credit must be given to the Imperial Ballet Co-ordinator, Julia Beattie, and to Celia Johnson for her fantastic backstage organisation.

There were a record number of entrants this year and the audience was treated to a visual feast

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There were a record number of entrants this year and the audience was treated to a visual feast as each class teacher gently guided and inspired their students to perform. The Grade and Intermediate classes were carefully crafted and

gave the participants a chance to shine. Another thank you to Corraine Collins, Maddie Jacques, Claire Slater, Helen Steggles and Ben Tribe.

I was involved in both backstage tasks with the dancers and also as an adjudicator and I was lucky enough to be able to watch the Advanced 1 class. In this Lorraine Swain showcased the Imperial Ballet work in exercises designed to test technical skill with emphasis on artistry and musicality. She fully deserved to receive the 2017 Jean Campbell Award, which was presented by Patricia Prime who, as her former teacher, had inspired Lorraine in her dance career.

I witnessed such professionalism from the young people in the way they conducted themselves throughout: in the warm up, waiting in their dressing rooms and on the stage. This is a credit to their teachers and to themselves. The love of dance was evident and I am sure they all gained a great deal from such an experience and go back to class with increased motivation to improve.

It does take a lot of effort but the team spirit makes for an enjoyable time, so until next year!

Mary Cooke

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Above: Pat Prime presenting the Jean Campbell Award to Lorraine Swain

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IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET AWARDS 2017 RESULTS GRADE 3 1st Place Amber Cook Adagio School of Dance & Louise Mizon 2nd Place Monica Sanz Angela Allport Performing Arts School 2nd Place Lauren Atkins Janet Marshall Dance Studios 3rd Place Grace Forrest Ellite Studios Musicality Cup Inez Carvalho Centro de Danca do Porto Commendation Elif Chang Adagio School of Dance Commendation Georgia Burgess Angela Allport Performing Arts School

GRADE 4 1st Place Heidi Whiting Adagio School of Dance 2nd Place Sofia Oliveira Martins Centro de Danca do Porto 3rd Place Anabelle Paton Adagio School of Dance

3rd Place Madalena Lages Centro de Danca do Porto 3rd Place Paris Ware-Lane Adagio School of Dance Musicality Cup Caitlyn Francisco Adagio School of Dance

Musicality Cup Anabelle Paton Adagio School of Dance

Commendation Harriet Masterman Gemma Short School of Dance & Theatre Arts

Commendation Ivy Griffiths Janet Marshall Dance Studios

Commendation Vincente Campos Centro de Danca do Porto

Commendation Molly Tustin Janet Marshall Dance Studios

GRADE 6/INT F 1st Place Leila Wright Adagio School of Dance

GRADE 5 1st Place Caitlyn Francisco Adagio School of Dance 1st Place Olivia-Senay Bayram Tanwood School for Performing Arts 2nd Place Sophie Farquhar Adagio School of Dance

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I witnessed such professionalism from the young people in the way they conducted themselves throughout

Commendation Maya Horwood Corraine Collins Dance Studios Commendation Katie Wisbey Junior Masters Performing Arts School

2nd Place Manuel Oliveira Centro de Danca do Porto 3rd Place Hanna Campan Joanne Bond School of Classical Ballet Musicality Cup Leila Wright Adagio School of Dance

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INTERMEDIATE 1st Place Sophia Spehar Il Balletto 2nd Place Letizia Ferlito Il Balletto 3rd Place Caterina Marchetti Il Balletto Musicality Cup Letizia Ferlito Il Balletto Musicality Cup Matthew Walker Adagio School of Dance Commendation Crispin Maccatrozzo Il Balletto Commendation Matthew Walker Adagio School of Dance ADVANCED 1 1st Place Emma Mardegan Il Balletto

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Imperial Ballet Teachers Award Bronwen Patching and Lorraine Swain Adagio School of Dance Jean Campbell Award for Services to the Imperial Classical Ballet Faculty Lorraine Swain for choreographic services to the Faculty Guest Adjudicators Saturday 4th March – Linden Currey, Francesca Filpi, Jeremy Kerridge Sunday 5th March – Ashley Dixon, Rachael Gillespie, Elisabeth Swan Class Teachers Grade 3 – Helen Steggles Grade 4 – Claire Slater Grade 5 – Madeleine Jacques Grade 6/ Inter Foundation – Ben Tribe Intermediate – Corraine Collins Advanced 1 – Lorraine Swain

Above: Elisabeth Swan with the joint Grade 5 winners

Pianist Kate Dickson

2nd Place Sofia Sulpizi Il Balletto Musicality Cup Emma Mardegan Il Balletto Junior Boys Cup Manuel Oliveira Centro da Danca do Porto Senior Boys Cup Not Awarded

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Ashley Dixon with the Intermediate winner

Diary Dates

Faculty Newsletter

7th–11th August Teachers Summer Residential/ Non-Residential Course at Stag Hill Campus, Guildford

A Faculty newsletter, Imperial Ballet Info, is published twice a year in August and February, to keep teachers up-to-date with courses, Faculty events, syllabus matters and general information.

This is available to teachers by email or post for the small fee of £5 annually. If you are interested in receiving this publication, please contact the Faculty Co-ordinator: Julia Beattie, email Imp.Nat@istd. org or tel 01788 899127.

24th September London Teachers’ Group Meeting 6th/7th/8th October Imperial Ballet examinations are not available on these days due to the Annual Examiner CPD Meeting 29th October Junior Ballet Awards at The Venue, Milton Keynes 26th November Scholars Day

Rachael Gillespie with the Grade 3 winner

3rd December London Teachers’ Group Meeting

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Imperial Classical Ballet Faculty Syllabus Revisions Intermediate Examination The Batterie Exercises required for the examination have been revised.

&6 Echappé sauté battu fermée with a change of feet, arms lower to bras bas 78 Stretch the knees and demi-plié 9-16 Repeat as above on the other side

Compulsory from January 2018; The following exercise will replace Brisés Devant and Derrière:

The following will replace the Girl’s Petite Batterie EnchaÎnement:

Petite Batterie EnchaÎnement no 1

Petite Batterie EnchaÎnement no 2.

Commence en face, right foot 5th position devant, arms bras bas &1 &2 Changement battu, entrechat quatre &3&4 Changement battu, entrechat quatre &5 Echappé sauté battu ouverte, arms through en avant to à la seconde

The Boy’s Petite Batterie EnchaÎnement will be renamed Petite Batterie Enchaînement no 2 and danced by both male and female candidates. The music for the male remains either in 2/4 or 6/8.

For the female, only the female music in 2/4 will be used.

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Junior Awards Sunday 29th October 2017 For Grade 1/Class Examination 1 and Grade 2/Class Examination 2

The Venue, Walton High Fyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes MK7 7WH CANDIDATE ENTRIES Teachers are permitted to enter up to 6 candidates in each Grade/Standard AGE LIMITS Grade 1/Class Exam 1 candidates must be 9yrs or under on 1st September 2017 Grade 2/Class Exam 2 candidates must be 11yrs or under on 1st September 2017

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Monday 25th September 2017 Please contact Julia Beattie: beattie.ballet@gmail.com

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Editorial Contact: Joanne Blackshaw +44 (0)7900 741473 | Latin.Ballroom@istd.org www.istd.org/latin-american

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ISTD Graduation Ceremony 2017 Vicki Frennessen reports

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awoke on the morning of Thursday 2nd February feeling excited and slightly nervous, wondering what the day would bring.

When Fredric mentioned to me a few months prior that he had arranged for us to attend the very first ISTD graduation ceremony I hadn’t really given it much thought. Now the day had finally arrived I began to realise we were about to be part of a unique event – to our knowledge the first ever ISTD graduation ceremony of it’s kind. I imagined this was to be more of an event for the theatre faculties but couldn’t have been more wrong.

Our venue for the day was beautiful Milton Court Theatre, the Barbican. The scene was set from the minute we arrived. An efficient team was on hand to greet us at the door and make us feel like guests of honour. Once we were all signed in and settled we were guided to the theatre where our rehearsal prior to the event was to take place. It was comforting to see Vernon Kemp, Julie Tomkins and Jill Bush from the Ballroom, Latin and Sequence faculties, all familiar genres to us, amongst the other guiding lights from numerous other faculties of the ISTD. At this point we were sitting with a small group of graduates from the Ballroom and Latin faculties. You could feel the excitement in the room, as the rehearsals were about to commence. One by one each and every graduate was announced from each of the genres in attendance and we all had a brief run-through via the stage to ensure a polished ceremony. We then all took to the stage to capture the day with a group photograph.

We were all rehearsed and ready and the theatre started to fill with proud family members, dance teachers and friends, all in attendance to acknowledge the hard work and efforts of all the graduates awarded on the day. Some were receiving their very first award on their professional journey and others their Fellowship awards. Some very prestigious awards were also presented. Jacqueline Ferguson received the Imperial Theatre award for 2016 and Bernadette Langshaw-Clark was awarded the International Imperial Theatre award, both very deserving recipients.

I imagined this was to be more of an event for the theatre faculties but couldn’t have been more wrong

Above: Vicki and Fredric Frennessen at the 2017 ISTD graduation ceremony

We were treated to an inspiring guest speaker called Maggie Morris who is the Co-founder of Safe in Dance International. This inspiring lady talked with enthusiasm about the importance of safety in dance. She explained the majority of dance injuries often occur in the studio. This can be due to the lack of correct foundation work and she stressed the vital importance of this area being addressed. I found this absolutely fascinating and her topic applied to all in the room. She was truly captivating and you could hear a needle drop during her speech.

To finish off our wonderful day we headed out to a champagne luncheon and reception. There was a sea of smiling faces, everyone mingling and celebrating their success with their loved ones. The Ballroom and Latin faculties had a small group of graduates on this occasion. I’m sure next year will see those numbers increase as this was such a special experience, and one not to be missed!

Fredric and I feel very fortunate to have been part of such a momentous occasion and after all our studies this was the perfect way to mark our achievement of becoming ISTD Fellows in Ballroom. As I write this, our Fellowship Latin studies are well under way and we look forward to returning next year to receive our next awards.

Vicki Frennessen

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Samantha Needham Vize reports on a marvellous day of Latin and Ballroom lectures

It was a wonderful day, filled with great dancing, a wealth of information and insight Left: Nicole Cutler in action

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ast year was the first Latin Magic one-day workshop from the ISTD. This year both Ballroom and Latin genres were included in the programme for Dance Magic, held at the beautiful Spirella Ballroom in Letchworth.

With the day promising to be the highest in temperature for the year so far, the programme had to be enticing enough to spend the day indoors, and I’m pleased to say that we weren’t disappointed.

The ballroom was buzzing with chatter as fellow professionals and friends greeted each other and caught up on news before the Chairs, Julie Tomkins and Vernon Kemp, introduced our first lecturers of the day, Craig and Evgeniya Shaw.

The name of their lecture was Shaw Principles, and in the 45 minutes they were given, we were lucky enough to experience a wealth of knowledge and understanding, delivered with simplicity and personality that enabled everyone from pupils to seasoned professionals to improve and enhance their dancing and teaching.

Structure of form was explained, giving us all snippets and tips to apply and use, followed by dynamic movement, sharing different ideas in how to develop basic moves, and by use of the body, making them more dynamic and creating a fullness in the movement.

The whole lecture was superbly put together, layering information and committing to every part to create a more colourful and exciting journey through our dancing experience.

One phrase that I will definitely be using in the future is: “you have to be somewhere to go somewhere – commit to each part of the journey as its not all about the destination”.

Damian Evans, was next, ably assisted by his wife Clara, as well as Alfie and Avital, and Tom and Emily. His subject was How to Develop Figures in Latin.

This lecture covered the development from the medallist arena, into the open circuit, and onto the open amateur competitions, with choreography in Cha Cha and Rumba that was demonstrated beautifully by his assistants.

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He explained how certain parts of that choreography can be changed and enhanced, to create different shapes and more exciting speeds with each developing couple, and reminded us to create choreography around every pupil’s ability and talent, to “use what they are good at”.

Another valuable part was a few of the drills to help develop arm movements, something new pupils can find very difficult to do at the beginning of their dancing careers, feeling awkward and stiff, and again tips and ideas to help make the movements free-flowing and natural. Direction and focus, was used within the Rumba, again to develop basic steps into more exciting movements.

Above: Nick Kelly & Cheyenne Russell Right: Craig and Evgeniya Shaw

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Damian and his team gave a very useful, informative and well-delivered lecture, with something that we can all use in the future.

Back on the floor for their second lecture were Craig and Evgeniya Shaw with Tango Passion, “strong and barely controllable emotion”.

They started by analyzing some very simple Tango steps, and how, if we change from using the usual timing of slows and quicks, and use numerical counts, we can change the feeling and the musicality of those steps. This in itself created a changed emotion in the dance, and gave a whole new look and feel to the choreography.

“Nose and toes” and “creepy feet” were just two more phrases that will stick in mind and be used in the future to explain what is wanted, as well as a brief description of staccato and legato, that should help convey to pupils the differences in the music and how by using these differences, we can create light and shade within our Tango.

Both lectures by Craig and Evgeniya, were brought together beautifully, using the Shaw principles as building blocks to then layer on the dynamic movement, reflexive power and musicality to enhance our dancing, understanding and teaching in a simple way, so we can pass on this vital information to our pupils and schools. I’m sure we will see them back on the lecture floor again in the future.

Mark Willemite was given the huge task of lecturing on Preparation, with the help of his team Cheyenne, Nick and Poppy, and approached the subject from different angles, as a teacher, invigilator and a judge.

Preparation is necessary in every part of our dancing lives, whether it be preparing for a lesson, and knowing what we want from that, or what we want to work on with our partners, to preparation for competition, either as a medallist, professional partner, or open competition.

As partnering professionals, it is vital preparation to know our syllabus and be able to work within it, preparing pupils with correct costume, usage of foot technique, and partnering in a way that makes sure our pupils are the subject of our attention.

Our prepared choreography should show what best suits the individual, using rotation, using and creating space correctly, all enhanced by correct preparation.

“Time spent is time gained” and “mindful decisions will allow our potential to become a reality” are two of many thoughts that were shared, which are vital to achieving our goals. This was a great lecture, insightful and demonstrated well.

After lunch, where some of us had enjoyed the sunshine and relaxed outside, we quickly had to re-engage our grey matter with our next lecturers, the newly professional couple Stephen Arnold and Yasmin Priestnall with their Waltz and Quickstep Variations.

A fast-paced lecture, this again showed how developing basic choreography into something that compliments these big swingers, can create a more natural movement across the floor, with the release of body weight, and therefore creating body flight. Both variations used a few similar movements, while keeping the rest interesting and exciting to dance.

Preparation is necessary in every part of our dancing lives Far left: Ryan McShane and Ksenia Zsikhotska Left: Alfie Sadowski and his partner Avital

Far left: Clara Guzzardi-Evans Left: Andrey Sirbu and Alexandra Hixson

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Nicole Cutler then shared her vast experience and knowledge in her lecture Strengthening and Developing the Solo Way. Practicing solo is something that I encourage constantly with my pupils, and something that many have never done before coming to me, so this lecture really was invaluable and insightful.

Nicole simply took us through a basic rumba variation, which included walks, spirals, switches and swivels, combining different elements at different times, to encourage us to develop our balance, co-ordination, strength and control of body weight. This is all vital to be able to do ourselves, and not expecting our partner to do it for us.

We then looked at the Sliding Doors, and how this can be developed, again solo, as leader or follower, to create light and shade in our dancing, have better usage of body weight, arms and amount of turn, to practice and develop as we choose, to create better partners, and therefore better dancing. Great variations to practice for our solo work, presented simply, with a smile, and hugely valuable.

After a brief comfort break, next on the floor were Alexandra Hixson and Andrey Sirbu with their lecture on Developing Style in Foxtrot. After their lectures at last year’s Worthing Congress, I was definitely looking forward to this, and I wasn’t disappointed.

Alex and Andrey have the ability to choose simple choreography for their audience, and creating something that we can all use within our schools and our dancing, with that extra touch of magic.

Explaining how, by using the timing in a slightly different manner, certain elements feel vastly different to dance, which then helps show and explore musicality within the music and

choreography. As Foxtrot is my favourite Ballroom dance, the music and musicality is so important and they used a couple of great tracks like One Fine Thing by Harry Connick Junior, and A Place with No Name by Michael Jackson. A great lecture Alex and Andrey, thanks for the music and thanks for the dancing.

Ryan McShane and Ksenia Zsikhotska, were last but by no means least, with their Cha Cha and Jive variations. They entered the floor with an explosion of energy and personality, which certainly kept us engaged and entertained at the end of a very interesting day.

Their variations were simple, fun and explained in a way that only the Irish personality can do. Invaluable information was gained, with ideas about connecting to your partner, using stories to help imagination, and the wonderful connection between the two of them, was a joy to watch and be a part of.

Both variations were extremely usable for professionals to share with their pupils, and so much was gained by their lecture, which was entertaining to the last minute.

To summarise, I’d like to thank the ISTD for organising Dance Magic. It was a wonderful day, filled with great dancing, a wealth of information and insight from top class teachers and professionals, and a day I’m sure those who attended will look back on, as one not to be missed.

If you were unable to attend, I suggest you put the ISTD Worthing Congress on July 22nd and 23rd in your diaries now, two days of more lectures, more dancing, more inspiration and of course more fun!

Samantha Needham Vize

Below: Mark Willemite with his team

Below: Mark Willemite in action

Medallist Competition Dates

Below: Yasmin Priestnall and Stephen Arnold

Below: Nicole Cutler

Sunday 16th July Gillingham2, Kent All Ages, Most Grades B/L Nicky Miles eventsecretary1@gmail.com Sunday 16th July Pudsey , Yorkshire All Ages, All Grades B/L/S Karen Byron 07879 627157 Sunday 3rd September Cambridge Children and adults – All grades Claire Thomson claire@thestudio-ct.co.uk

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Sunday 10th September Gosport Children and adults – Lower grades Christine Edwards charismadanceacademy@hotmail. co.uk 4th– 5th November 18th Blackpool Grand Finals Winter Gardens, Blackpool Nicky Miles eventsecretary1@gmail.com If organisers know of any other dates they would like to appear on this page, please contact Nicky Miles by Friday 4th August, at: eventsecretary1@gmail.com.

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Interview with Louise Sampson Malcom Hill caught up with the proprietor of Rhythm & Dance LOUISE SAMPSON Current Position: Proprietor of Rhythm & Dance and Freelance Teacher Current Qualifications: Fellow: Ballroom, Viennese Waltz, Classical Sequence, Licentiate Latin American Current Teaching Locations: East Dorset, Troisdorf

When and where did you start dancing?

Desperate to tag along with my older sister to Saturday morning dance classes, at the age of three I was finally allowed to join the Whincroft School of Dancing in my home town of Ferndown, run by the formidable Viva Henshaw. I clearly remember being entered for my first exam just before my fourth birthday, a Bronze One Dance Waltz, and my examiner Teddy Edwards.

It was here at the Whincroft at the age of four that I met Heather Row, a committed friend and col-league who is the backbone of my school today.

Did you study any other forms of dance?

Although Viva had a theatre background, the school was dedicated to Ballroom and Latin American dance. From an early age pupils were encouraged to work through the ISTD medal system in both roles. By the time I went into Junior I had completed the medal system as a follower to the Alex Moor Award and to the Supreme Award, as a leader. The highlight of the medallist dancing year was competing at Hammersmith Palais. My encouraging teachers at that time, gliding and spinning me to those finalist placings were Ian de Souza and Peter Grisdale. In my Saturday morning class was Anne Lewis. I always remember when I went to her home – I was mesmerized by all the trophies. My mum still has most of her dresses that I acquired in the loft! I always look back in wonder at how many of us from one school became teachers. The camaraderie still remains when we are competitions and congress.

As I turned Junior, Viva retired and handed me over to Joan Curtis and Dan Judah who introduced me to the world of open competition and sowed the seeds for a career in teaching.

When did you decide to turn professional and how did your career develop?

At 16 I decided to stop competing and take my Associate in Ballroom and Latin American. This worked well for me as at the time it fitted in with higher education. My studies went on hold when I had my family. When I returned to teaching and studies after a break it was with a bang thanks to Terry Hunt and Barbara Harvey.

I remember popping along for a lesson with Terry to do some Ballroom. By the following week Terry had me assisting back in class and booking a theory lesson for me with Martin Simmonds, and introducing me to a world of Classical Sequence, a genre I

have truly fallen in love with. So the stage was set for my next level of professional exams and even more training with Simon Cruwys and Anne Lingard.

Gradually the scales of working as an accountant and project manager in industry to teaching shifted and finally in 2017 I started teaching full time and running my own school, Rhythm & Dance. Freelance teaching has always continued to be a part of my career and in addition to assisting Caron Parry I now teach at the EuroDance Centre in Germany. The ability to do this could not have been achieved without the support of Nigel Bradshaw, Malcolm Hill and Heather Row.

Who typically attends your classes and what levels do you teach?

My classes are attended by a wide age range, from 4 to 90. The school offers the opportunity for everyone to dance and caters for pupils with learning and health difficulties. I currently hold a Level 2 WDSA(UK) wheelchair instructors’ qualification. I work towards promoting a positive atmosphere and encourage pupils’ participation in medal examinations and competitions.

During my career, I have successfully trained new professionals in Ballroom and Classical Sequence. Our pupils enter both open and medallist competitions. The school is proud to have trained ISTD Blackpool finalists across different age categories and genres.

I clearly remember being entered for my first exam just before my fourth birthday What inspires you to train hard and to develop yourself and your pupils?

The pupils themselves and their own desires to progress and achieve are a catalyst. However, that unfailing drive and motivation consistently comes from Simon Cruwys, continually assisting in my career development and making me think, question and correlate.

Do you have a favourite genre?

Each genre brings new challenges in learning. I like them all equally. Although I started Sequence later in life I have particularly enjoyed entering the inventive competitions with Kay Fairgrieve and Malcolm Hill.

You’re currently taking modules for your Fellowship. How has this process been of benefit to you?

Fantastic! Since December I have completed two Latin Fellowship modules and am due to take a third next month. In running and developing a school plus working abroad and having a home abroad it means I can realistically tackle my studies thoroughly in achievable chunks. I would certainly recommend this system to anyone wishing to take professional exams.

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What are your future plans?

Once I have completed my Latin Fellowship I would love to think again about examiner training – dream of mine since I was a child.

What does the year ahead hold for you and the school?

The school has a busy year. We will be promoting more fun competitions to encourage new dancers to take part in the medallist competitions. There will be more exam session organisation with many of the local schools participating, also Blackpool and the showcase in Germany. Not only will we offer our annual Torquay Dance Break but also this year Nicholas Jury and I will be heading to Calpe in October to host a week of tuition in the sun.

Personally, I am thrilled that I have been asked to join the Education & Training Committee. My plan to develop my level of knowledge is ongoing and to assist others in reaching their own goals is paramount.

Interview by Malcolm Hill

Above: A class at Rhythm & Dance

NEW UK Based Examiners Wanted The ISTD is seeking to appoint new UK-based examiners for the Latin American, Modern Ballroom and Sequence Faculties. We will be appointing examiners who can examine both Latin American and Modern Ballroom genres. Members interested in applying for a Sequence examiner’s position should either already be an ISTD examiner in Latin American and Modern Ballroom, or must also be applying to become an examiner in these genres.

Applicants must hold the Fellowship qualification in the relevant genres or shortly expect to complete it, and should request an application form from Gemma Ward at the ISTD at gward@istd.org.

Closing date for applications: 17th November 2017.

Interviews will take place towards the end of the year. Successful candidates will need to be available for training.

For more information please contact the Quality Assurance Manager, Gemma Ward. Email: gward@istd.org Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 1577

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Don’t Invent an Excuse, Invent a Sequence Dance Mary Lowe reports

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he doors opened at 9am on Sunday 12th February 2017.

Long Eaton here we come! First on the programme were the three-dance events. This element counts as a qualifying competition for Blackpool. All ages from Juvenile to the Over 50s danced Classical, Modern and Latin American Sequence dances.

The Classical Sequence section of the Inventive Dance Competition gave us Tango, Swing, Blues, Two Step and Mazurka – all new and refreshingly different. Following a recall of six dances, the winner was chosen. Bollinger Blues by Duncan and Hannah Trever, was a popular choice. One more demonstration by them and we were up on the floor keen to learn this dance.

Now, what superlatives can I use to describe the demonstration by Liam Pywell and Alexandra Stainton? At times Alexandra appeared to float around the floor in an exquisite fur-trimmed white gown. Liam looked resplendent in tails complete with white gloves. Their outfits complemented an outstanding performance.

We were treated to a Classical waltz, a segue of Gavotte and Saunters and an amalgamation of Two Steps. Oh yes! That’s how we would all like to look on the dance floor. Thank you Liam and Alexandra for your performance.

The day progressed smoothly, interspersed with general Sequence dancing. It was then time for the Latin American Inventive section with Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Jive, Samba and Salsa.

Seven recalls made the final and I admit to being thrilled to be amongst them. The winner – Jive Seventeen by Kay Fairgrieve partnered by Barbara Harvey, was greatly enjoyed by us all on the floor again, learning a brand new dance.

Having had awards presented to Classical and Latin American Sequence inventive dance winners, a raffle and general dancing, this most enjoyable day drew to a close. Thanks are due to the ISTD Committee: Louise Aldred, Robert Aldred, Jill Bush (Chair), Terry Hunt and Diana Wykes.

Mary Lowe

Above: Sequence Inventive Competition 2017 – demonstration by Liam Pywell and Alexandra Stainton

Above: Sequence Inventive Competition 2017 Latin American Inventive section winners – Jive Seventeen by Kay Fairgrieve partnered by Barbara Harvey

At times Alexandra appeared to float around the floor in an exquisite fur-trimmed white gown Sequence 3-Dance Competition Dances 2017

Modern

Latin

Juvenile Washington Two Step

Classical

Woodside Waltz

Let’s Jive

Junior

Windsor Glide

Emily’s Foxtrot

Shoebury Samba

U/35

Countess Waltz

Universal Quickstep Pear Tree Rumba

O/35 La Mascotte Tango Classique

Vistamar Cha Cha Cha

O/50

Paso Espana

Princess Mazurka

Helenbrooke Waltz

Above: Sequence Inventive Competition 2017 Classical Sequence section winners – Bollinger Blues by Duncan and Hannah Trever

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The Authentic and Emerging Dance Sub-Committee Suzanne Hammond introduces some recent changes

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n the 19th April 2017, the former Club Dance Faculty of the ISTD re-launched itself and is now the Authentic and Emerging Dance Sub-Committee.

With this rebrand, the new Committee will be reviewing some of the original Club Dance dances, as well as researching and keeping abreast of new and emerging ones.

Let’s take a look at some of those dances that I am sure you all teach in class for fun or as part of a social/party night, but did you realise that these dances may be taken as part of a Medal Test?

Read on to refresh your memory… Bossa Nova, Bachata, Charleston, Disco-Fox, East Coast Swing, Kizomba, Merengue, Milonga, Polka, Tango Valse, Two Step, West Coast Swing.

Under Authentic and Emerging Dance all the dances listed above maybe taken as either as a One Dance Test or as part of a full Medal Test at U6, U8 and Social Dance Test levels.

The following dances may also be taken as a One Dance Test or as part of a full AED medal at any level: Argentine Tango, Mambo, Lindy Hop, Salsa (Cuban, LA or New York).

When entering candidates for former Club Dance examinations, the code AED will now be used on the timetable under the Faculty heading. However, don’t forget these dances may also be used as part of an IDF (Imperial Dancesport Faculties) examination. This

is where one dance will be from the list above and the second dance from either the Ballroom, Disco/Freestyle/Rock’n’Roll, Latin American or Sequence Faculties.

In fact the ISTD’s medal test system is so diverse, there are so many opportunities to encompass a wide range of styles, genres and dances all under the Dancesport umbrella, it is no wonder we sometimes need a reminder!

To celebrate this new committee, there will be a selection of dances taught at Worthing Congress this coming July, so don’t miss out on new ideas for class. There will be something for all ages!

As part of the history of the ISTD, we are collecting any historical information and/or memorabilia relating to the Alternative Rhythms Committee and the Club Dance Faculty. If you have anything you would like to share or donate, please contact Charles Richman, our Committe Co-ordinator, whose details are below.

Authentic & Emerging Dance Committee: Julie Tomkins (Chair), Charles Richman (Committee Co-ordinator), Suzanne Hammond and Ralf Schiller.

Please contact Charles Richman with any enquiries, 10 Howard Close, Basildon, Essex SS13 2AB. Telephone 07956 957038. Email: harris20001@blueyonder.co.uk Suzanne Hammond

There are so many opportunities to encompass a wide range of styles, genres and dances all under the Dancesport umbrella

Above: Julie Tomkins, Chair

Above: Charles Richman, Committee Co-ordinator

22nd & 23rd July 2017 Assembly Rooms, Worthing To book please email: coursebookings@istd.org or visit www.istd.org (see the DANCE Extra section of this issue of DANCE)

Above: Ralf Schiller

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Above: Suzanne Hammond

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Editorial Contact: Toni Ketterer +44 (0)1255 852299 | istd@aspects.net www.istd.org/modern-theatre

MODERN THEATRE The Modern Theatre Faculty presents...

ISTD

Jazz & W estEnd 2017 Workshops £10

ant Particip fee

Sunday 12th November 10am at Bird College Alma Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 4ED Preceding the Creation choreographic competition at 3pm

A morning of Modern Theatre workshops for children and students aged 8–18 years.

Limited numbers. Prior booking essential.

For workshop booking forms, email Elizabeth Reeves at elizabeth@bettywivell.com #LoveLearnTeachDance

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The Modern Theatre Faculty presents...

ISTD

A competition for dance students to develop and display their choreographic talents.

In memory of Miss Doreen Bird.

Sunday 12th November 2017 3pm at Bird College Alma Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 4ED

A wonderful opportunity for students to explore various aspects of choreography and have their dancers perform to a renowned audience. ê

Prizes include the Mary Archbutt Trophy for Artistry and scholarships to Bird College International Summer School. ê ENTRY DETAILS ê • Please enter the section based on the age of choreographer on 1st November 2017.

Junior: 10–12 years / Senior: 13–15 years / Premier: 16–18 years • A minimum of three performers in each piece.

• One or more children may choreograph a number in the Junior section. Entries in the Senior and Premier sections must have only one named choreographer.

•T IME LIMITS Trios and Quartets: 3 minutes Groups (5+ dancers): 4 minutes • E NTRY FEES Trio: £15.00 Quartet: £20.00 Group: £25.00 Closing date for entries: Monday 16th October 2017

• Choreographers may choose to perform in their own piece and/or choreograph for any age range. The choreography may be of any style within the Modern genre.

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For Creation entry forms and more information, email Elizabeth Reeves at elizabeth@bettywivell.com

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Walking for the Wilderness In loving memory of Rees Ballard

Above: Christina Ballard with her twin sons Alex (left) and Rees (right). Rees Ballard died suddenly in April 2016.

Rees had been a long-term volunteer with the Wilderness Foundation UK, acting as a youth mentor to vulnerable young people in Essex. He supported both the TurnAround Project and Out There and made a valuable and impacting contribution to the lives of many young people. He will be sadly missed.

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n Saturday 13th May, four of my dance friends from the Modern and Tap Theatre Faculties – Jackie Barnes, Carol Bebbington, Elizabeth Reeves and her friend Sheena, stepped out in grand style swapping jazz shoes for walking boots.

Jackie and Carol did a 20k walk and Elizabeth and Sheena a 40k.

They both achieved their goal and were still smiling at the end.

Dancers are good at ignoring discomfort! Cathy Stevens and Amanda Butcher are entering for the walk in September and both are going for the 40k with no doubt a few step ball changes and Tap springs along the way to cheer them on.

They took part in the Just Walk charity event from Goodwood Race Course, raising funds for the Wilderness Foundation UK and in particular, for the Rees Ballard Memorial Fund. This organisation helps disadvantaged and vulnerable young people, who struggle with family, social and personal problems. My late son Rees was a gifted mentor working with teenagers on the six-month TurnAround Project. Young people on this project, undertake two week long Wilderness journeys, which include camping, nature based activities such as bush craft, canoeing, horse riding, orienteering and rock climbing. They also have one-to-one mentoring, employability workshops, social events, and help the young people to access education, training, gain work experience and apprenticeships or employment as well as learning coping strategies and resilience in dealing with possibly difficult home situations. The success rate is 83% and some go

Rees was a gifted mentor working with teenagers on the sixmonth TurnAround Project

on to take mentoring courses with the Foundation to help the next cohort of TurnAround attendees.

The ethos of the Wilderness Foundation is: “To harness the power of wilderness to change lives and the positive power of humanity to save wilderness.” I was delighted to be asked to become an ambassador for the charity and so far, just over £5,000 has been raised from donations, events and shows.

I am indebted to Corraine Collins in Cheltenham who organised a wonderful dancing show of all her children and students, including some from the Katie Morea Performing Arts College.

She is arranging further events throughout this year on behalf of the Wilderness Foundation – her chosen charity for the year.

I am teaching a Dance Workshop on Saturday 1st July, entitled Movers and Shakers for all my older adult dancers and friends. My oldest lady is 95 years old and a lovely dancer! More than proof that dancing certainly keeps you young.

I have been truly heartened and touched by the terrific response from the dance world, friends and colleagues who have also given me so much love and support during the last year. I am spreading the word wherever I go about the Wilderness Foundation. This is such a worthy charity, giving enormous help to young people from the ages of 5 to 25 years, and also supporting families who need assistance.

If you would like to make a donation to the Wilderness Foundation, here’s the link to the Rees Ballard Memorial Fund: http:// www.wildernessfoundation.org.uk/remembering-rees/ CLICK .

If you would like to find out more about the Wilderness Foundation please see their UK website: www.wildernessfoundation.org.uk.

Thank you for taking the time to read this article.

Christina Ballard Left: Elizabeth Reeves and her friend Sheena having finished their 40Km Top: Christina Ballard (right) with Jackie Barnes (left) and Carol Bebbington (centre)

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NATIONAL DANCE

Editorial Contact: Julia Beattie +44 (0)2380 452911 | Imp.Nat@istd.org www.istd.org/national

How National Dance Has Helped My Career Thomas Brown reports

Right: Grandison Clark Awards 2016

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I think my teacher, Jayne Wing, might have noticed. It wasn’t long before I was competing at dance festivals with Soft Shoe and later on Hard Shoe Irish solos. In 2007, at age 15, I was able to compete at the ISTD Grandison Clark awards at the Bloomsbury Theatre In London, where I won the most promising male dancer trophy, which was presented to me by David Needham.

That is why, I was delighted to find out last week that my 12 year old sister Milly Burrows attended and was placed at the Grandison Clark Awards with her Irish Soft Shoe solo and had been chosen to be featured in the previous issue of this magazine.

At 18, I went on to train at London Studio Centre for three years and this is where I first realised some of the benefits that my National dance training had given me. The most obvious was partnering and dancing with groups of dancers. From a young age, National had taught me how to dance with a partner, how to hold and support them correctly, and how to perform as a couple or group. Another aspect of professional training that came naturally to me was the requirement to have an understanding of the history of dance and translating that knowledge into performance.

Below: Grandison Clark Awards 2016, Duet

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urrently understudying the lead on a worldwide tour with the multi-award winning Irish Dance Show Spirit of the Dance, I’d like to reflect on how National dance has helped me during my professional dance career.

I’ve always had a strong interest, or an obsession, for Irish dancing. I grew Above: Thoman Brown up watching Irish dance shows on VHS tapes, such as Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Spirit of the Dance and Feet of Flames, to name a few. I watched them so much that they are no longer watchable on those tapes anymore. After every school day I would learn and practise choreography from those shows, and would take any chance to show off some of my own Irish dance choreography at school talent shows and events. Although this has clearly played a part in guiding me to the position that I am at in my career right now, I cannot underestimate how much National dance has also helped and influenced me to become a well-rounded and educated dancer.

I attended my first Tap dance lesson when I was five years old at Pirouette Academy of Dance in Wigston, Leicester and within two years I was also taking lessons in Ballet, Modern, Greek and National. I always had a special enthusiasm for National dance, whether it was the diversity of music, learning about the dances and the history of their countries, enjoying partnering with friends or maybe giggling at some of the funnier dance steps; or perhaps all of these aspects combined. Another part of National dance lessons that made me enthusiastic was learning Irish dance, and

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Above: Grandison Clark Awards 2016

I cannot underestimate how much National dance has also helped and influenced me to become a well-rounded and educated dancer

Again, I’d already been doing this from a young age in National classes. As well as giving me an advantage during my training, these lessons have also helped me in every job since graduating.

The ability to partner, and also being an informed and educated dancer definitely gives you an upper hand in the majority of dance jobs. I would even go as far as saying that they are essential qualities of a well-rounded and mature professional dancer.

Since graduating, I have had the privilege of attending Irish dance lessons and workshops with some of the best teachers in the world, including a private audition and workshop with Michael Flatley and the cast of Lord of the Dance last year. I have performed with Spirit of the Dance, Essence of Ireland and Ireland’s Call, in the UK and internationally in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Along with all of my other dance training, National dance has played an integral part in allowing me to fulfil my childhood dreams, travel the world, meet my heroes, and have a successful dance career. I’m sure my sisters, Milly and Grace, will benefit from National in the same ways that I have.

Thomas Brown

Above: Grandison Clark Awards 2016, solo C Right: Grandison Clark Awards 2016, solo D Far right: Grandison Clark Awards 2016

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ROBINA SMITH STEPS DOWN FROM THE NATIONAL DANCE COMMITTEE Robina Smith, who has been a member of the Committee for 17 years, has now decided to step down for personal reasons.

Her contribution to all areas of the Committee’s work has been invaluable, particularly in Above: Robina Smith relation to the development of the current Vocational Syllabus, the Grandison Clark Awards and the organisation of the annual Summer School for teachers. She will be greatly missed, but will continue to examine for the Faculty and teach the work, as well entering students for the Grandison Clark Awards. She has also very kindly offered to help with specific projects where appropriate. The Committee wishes to thank Robina for all her hard work and loyal support over the years.

NEW PRIMARY CLASS EXAMINATION A new Primary Class Examination has been developed. The aim is to provide a means of introducing children from the age of six years to the basic elements of National Dance. It will not be related to any specific countries, but will focus on working in partners, groups and developing various patterns using basic steps such as walks, skips and gallops, culminating in a dance. The music will be traditional and will also incorporate recognisable nursery rhymes.

As with other class examinations, the teacher will accompany the children in the examination and direct them as required. The class examination will be an alternative to the current Primary Graded examination, which will still be offered. It will be examined from January 2018.

Further details regarding courses will be published in the next issue of DANCE Magazine and on the ISTD website.

Left and below: Primary Class dancers

GENTLE REMINDER Teachers are reminded to get their applications in for the Summer School in Guildford as soon as possible, as places are limited.

The National Dance week runs from the 7th to the 11th August.

Jacqueline Ferguson, Chair

ISTD NATIONAL DANCE FACULTY

DAY OF DANCE

In Memory of Deborah Capon Sunday 15th October 2017 (re-scheduled event)

ISTD2 Dance Studios, 346 Old Street, London A varied day of non-syllabus National Dance classes from four different countries, conducted by eminent Faculty tutors No previous National Dance experience is necessary

Only

ÂŁ30 nt

per stude

Applicants will be divided into two groups and the day is open to pupils from 8yrs upwards Teachers sending at least six pupils to this event will get one more pupil place free of charge

Please contact Julia Beattie: beattie.ballet@gmail.com for application forms.

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Editorial Contact: Helen Green +44 (0)1708 743663 | helen.green26@ntlworld.com www.istd.org/tap-dance

TAP DANCE

The Star Tap Challenge 2017 Reports from another successful event at the Hawth Theatre Report by Belinda Basu, Adjudicator and Teacher After polishing my favourite Tap shoes and seeking out the brightest top in my wardrobe collection I tentatively strolled through the foyer of the sunny, welcoming Hawth Theatre and along to the dance studio, waving to as many members of the wonderfully supportive Tap Committee and examiners that I could see – just for some friendly reassurance. I took a deep breath then introduced myself to the 60 or so bright and breezy Junior Tappers about to embark on this fabulous day! Quite a responsibility to teach and adjudicate the Junior section of the Tap Challenge – I was hugely honoured to have been invited back this year, nevertheless the pressure was on.

Many of these young dancers were participating for the first time, so were understandably full of nerves – and excitement of course. I admitted that I was probably more nervous than them, then settled in amongst the group to assist Hannah with her inventive and inspiring warm-up class, at the end of which I took over to deliver the technical sequence to be performed later on.

Of course, as any teacher can relate to, once in front of the class I was in my comfort zone so enjoyed every moment of teaching the Juniors. Their enthusiasm was infectious and they were all so keen to practise and perform to the best of their ability.

Thank goodness for Gina and Charlotte Downey – our fabulous assistants – both second year students at Bird College, who got stuck in immediately to help, encourage, demonstrate and keep track of numbers and lines. Some of the children were worried at the prospect of dancing the technical exercise on their own, but they were hopefully put at ease and reassured that at least one of the twins would be there to shadow them.

After a short break we all made our way to the main stage

to complete the Junior section in front of a full audience – all rooting for their own children or pupils. The dancers conducted themselves brilliantly in the large space, rotating the lines after every two bars and waiting patiently until they were at the front to perform. It was a pleasure to be their Teacher for 75 minutes and I hope their own teachers were beaming with pride as they watched the Juniors learn the routine from scratch.

I thoroughly enjoyed teaching them the Grease routine – all credit to their energy and theatrical faces. There was an obvious mix of Tap levels – some coped better with picking up the rhythms, light and shade and musical theatre style that was thrown at them. There was definitely a group sigh of relief when told the piece would be cut slightly shorter than originally taught, which gave them a little slice of confidence to perform in smaller groups ready for selection for the final.

In the end, it was the experience that counted. I hope this was a positive day for the kids and whether they were part of the fabulous 10 finalists or not I hope the young Tappers, like me, went home with a huge smile and I certainly hope they will want to come back next year. Well done to every Junior who took part – you really made my day!

Report by Jayne Chidlow, Teacher We had an excellent day at the Tap Challenge. All the teachers are to be praised for entering their pupils/ students into the Challenge. I was very impressed with their enthusiasm and the organisation and dedication from the Tap Faculty. Also a big thank you to the guest choreographers.

I came along with Jenny Elsey (Gwen Carter’s niece) who had a lovely day out and enjoyed meeting the Tap Faculty of the ISTD. It was lovely to see Heather Rees and Maureen Headford supporting the next generation of students/teachers. And great to see Jackie Hayward (Chair) and Nick French (Vice-Chair) supported by Carol Ball, Katie Colegrove, Alison Forrester, Helen Green, Julie Headford, Jason de Mascio and many more members.

We were impressed at how well the Juniors could remember the routine

Right: Lily Clifton

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Above: Junior Runners Up Abigail Elmes Above: Junior Winner Tilly Robison and Ronalee Galheena with Paul Robinson with Paul Robinson

Above: Isabella Parsell, Lily Clifton, Luke Lowry and Sophie Parris with Star Tap judges

We enjoyed the Junior section very much and were impressed at how they could remember the routine with such clever choreography. The Seniors also enjoyed the day and worked very hard to pick up the routine and perform it too.

The Premier students were amazing and were practicing their steps outside as it was a glorious hot, sunny day. In chatting to them we found out that many were hoping to go on to train at vocational colleges in September and some were talking about taking their first DDI teaching qualification in Tap, which I was delighted to hear. How wonderful that we are training teachers of the future. Thank you for an amazing day.

Congratulations to the teachers of these students. Training young dancers is very difficult with the current trends of today’s ‘day and age’. Teachers can all teach and coach students in a solo dance, combining dance, presentation and costume, but to bring the students down to basic dancewear and prepare them to think on their feet and then to perform is a fantastic achievement.

Report by Abigail Elmes, Participant The Tap Challenge 2017 was an amazing day and a fantastic experience as a young dancer. I started off feeling nervous but once I had met the teachers, I felt at ease, as they were so lovely.

The routines they created were great fun because I loved the Rock ‘n’ Roll style dance and performing on stage. The best thing about the day for me was that I was the runner up in the Junior section.

It was an amazing day and a fantastic experience as a young dancer Report by Rachel Jackson, Weingärtner, Adjudicator I would like to thank everyone for inviting me to judge in this year’s Tap Challenge. Together with two great professionals – Paul Robinson and Anthony Whiteman, I felt honoured to have been invited and was full of anticipation regarding what the day would produce. Thirty years ago I was a competitor. A lot has changed since then. I was impressed – the students were amazing.

It was very refreshing seeing this new format and how the students rose to the challenge. It is a very different form of competition from the current and past formats and one that clearly requires the abilities which dancers need if wanting to enter into the industry. Having arrived early in order to watch the process I was amazed at how quick some of the candidates were in picking up routines – and the way they assimilated the required quality, presentation and rhythmic feel almost immediately.

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I was impressed – the students were amazing The classes started off with 60 competitors – and the lecturers had a very difficult task in reducing this to 10 for the finals. Even at this point one could see obvious winners and also those who could produce a beautifully danced routine in a group but then crumbling under pressure when dancing solo. It is a totally different feeling when dancing solo on a stage, with stage lighting, not seeing the audience and one could clearly see who loved the stage and who didn’t.

We – the panel of judges – saw some marvellous candidates and especially in the junior section it was very difficult, for different reasons, choosing winners, so we decided to tie runners–up. In the Senior and Premiere section we had clear winners.

Living and working in Germany with many students of these ages in the Tap world it was extremely interesting to see the differences between German and British students. The British dancers ‘own the stage’. Thank you so much to the ISTD for inviting me to judge this marvellous challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and hope to return again one day very soon.

Report by Aaron Lissimore, Teacher What an absolute honour to teach at the Tap Challenge in celebration of the 40th year of the Star Tap Awards.

Around 180 eager Tappers took to the stage at the Hawth Theatre, Crawley to show us their talent and Tap ability. My first class was the Premiers who were an absolute joy to teach. No time for a set warm up – a quick ‘follow me’ of elevated steps got everyone’s feet moving so we could get straight on with the technical exercise. The Premier participants handled this with ease and picked up the steps quickly. I was already impressed – so on with my sequence. The participants demonstrated such sophistication and style whilst performing, which really ensured my steps came to life.

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The students were so professional and had such a wonderful work ethic

My second class of the day was the Senior competitors. What a talented bunch of dancers! My musical theatre style sequence filled the studio with energy. The seniors worked so hard in perfecting the routine – their clarity of rhythm and attention to detail was particularly impressive.

The overall talent on display at the Tap Challenge was remarkable and made our selection of finalists so very difficult, but just like industry professionals the participants took it in their stride and performed to their very best. I am extremely grateful to the Tap Faculty for asking me to be part of the event and would like to congratulate every single dancer who took part. I look forward to watching the progress of these talented young performers.

Report by Inez Parsell, Participant This was my first time participating at the Star Tap Challenge.

After having eye surgery a week before, I was apprehensive about dancing on stage. However, the people organising the event welcomed me and the other dancers into a friendly atmosphere and were helpful by clearly explaining the day’s arrangements.

As the day developed, I learnt two contrasting routines and a technical sequence from two excellent choreographers and teachers who made sure everyone knew what they were doing before continuing. We were then asked to perform these routines in groups and the technical as solos. After this, the final ten were chosen and I was lucky enough for my number to be called out and to then be able to proceed to the dance-off with the other nine competitors. My sister also made the top ten in the Premier category and so we were busy practising our routines to perform to the judges together backstage.

After watching some amazing performances from previous winners and professionals, the dance-off started. The Senior category, which I took part in, was first and I wasn’t nervous because the backstage crew and helpers made sure everyone felt confident and wished us all the best of luck.

When the Premiers had finished their dance-off, the two categories lined up on stage and waited for the results. Although I wasn’t picked, I felt like I performed my best and was proud to

get that far in the competition. Finally, to top the day off, my sister was the winner of the Premier category and we all had a picture with the judges at the end. I had an amazing experience and look forward to taking part next year.

Report by Ruben Sanchez Dancewear (RSD) We loved supporting the ISTD Tap Challenge. Creativity, hard work, perseverance and determination were demonstrated at this event. What different emotions a true dancer must feel in order to reach the best version of him or herself. RSD will be always behind dancers’ efforts, commitment and engagement.

That is why we donated prizes of tailor made RSD shoes and scholarships to two talented artists at the ISTD Tap Challenge to aid their development.

Since 2013 RSD has been crafting high quality, professional shoes for Tap dancers. Suitable for any technical level or style, RSD Tap shoes are about technical excellence, personalised sizing, pitch, tone and volume variability. We also offer specialty options such as sustainably sourced vegan shoes, personal customisation for insoles and personal design customisation. If you’ve ever dreamt of customised Tap shoes that are tailor made just for you, please email sales@rubensanchezdancewear.com and we will be happy to assist you in building your new shoes.

We wish all the artists who participated in the Tap Challenge the best of luck for the future.

Report by Hannah Willcocks, Teacher This year I was lucky enough to be asked back to teach at the prestigious Tap Challenge. I was completely blown away by the talent I saw in the three different classes.

I started my day by taking the junior warm up class in the studio and it was full of excitement and anticipation as the students were waiting. A few minutes in to the class, the children began to relax and started to enjoy themselves. They picked up the exercises quickly and demonstrated the work with such vitality. They were then excited to get on stage and learn their combination with Belinda.

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I continued my day with the Premier class. I was teaching them a Musical Theatre sequence that was fast paced and required lots of characterisation and attack. The students were so professional and had such a wonderful work ethic. Despite the heat of the studio, they did not lose their focus or energy. It was a pleasure to teach such a motivated and hard-working class.

I then taught the Senior class on the stage, where I found the students to be more nervous with the audience in front of them.

It took them a while to relax, but they found their way and grew in confidence as we progressed through the class.

It was then time for the selection of the Senior and Premier finalists. Aaron and I were so impressed with all the students, who had already had a very long day and were still giving 100% of their energy.

The top ten finalists were selected and Aaron and I then handed over to the panel of adjudicators. We then got to sit back in the audience and be thoroughly entertained by the showcase that had been arranged.

It was a shame there weren’t more people in the audience to witness the wonderful talent that was on show, from the sophisticated sounds of Rosie Howell, to the innovative performance from Matt Hill (to name just a few). We were then treated to a superb presentation from the very experienced Graeme Henderson. It was such a skilled performance, which captured old school class and style with modern and fresh ideas.

The adjudicators then had the very difficult job of selecting their winners. The awards were given and it rounded off a wonderful day.

Pushing the students to maintain good technique, whilst learning new choreography and delivering it with authority and flair, is a big ask, similar to a professional audition. The new Tap Challenge format is definitely helping to prepare dancers for the reality of that audition scenario and understand the importance of being able to execute a confident and stylish performance under pressure. Each of the participants should be very proud of their achievements. Well done everybody!

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TAP CHALLENGE RESULTS JUNIOR SECTION Finalists Tilly Robison Amelie Appleby Micaela Williams Grace Valentine Abigail Elmes Ronalee Galheena Isabelle Embleton Daniel Souter Kitty O’Gara Abby Ursell Joint Runners-Up Abigail Elmes Teacher: Aaron Lissimore, The Company Performing Arts Ronalee Galheena Teacher: Kerry Grimes, Kilburn School of Dance, Northants 72 DANCE ISSUE 401

Winner Tilly Robison Teacher: Gemma Short, Gemma Short School of Dance & Theatre Arts SENIOR SECTION Finalists Sophie Parris Isobel Webb Kieran Jeffries Casey Reilly Saona Lovell Mackenzie Conlon Luke Lowry Sophie Cox Tara Holland Inez Parsell

Runner-Up Sophie Parris Teacher: Yasmin Taylor, Yasmin Taylor School of Dance Winner Luke Lowry Teachers: Jacqui Ison, Michele Aslanoff, Sara Hamilton, Jacqui Ison School of Dance & Theatre Arts PREMIER SECTION Finalists Lily Clifton Eleanor Wilson Kaya Dave-Smith Alexandra Short Jade Byng Isabella Parcell Diana-Louise Towe

Marcus May Olivia Royston Amy Page Runner-Up Lily Clifton Teachers: Sam Clifton, Leah Davies, Jo Scanlan, Dance Connection Winner Isabella Parsell Teacher: Jacqui Ison, Mic

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We were all a little nervous at first but excited too. We just had to remember what Miss Forrester had practised with us: relax, enjoy ourselves and have fun. All of the staff and James were really kind to us, and patient too, especially when we had to do take two, take three and sometimes take four.

I really enjoyed being in front of the camera doing what I love most, knowing that the DVD would help other students and teachers all over the World to enjoy tapping as much as I do.

Having the opportunity to dance in the ISTD’s DVD is really worthwhile. I would like to thank all of the Tap Committee for helping me build so many unforgettable memories, whilst being behind the scenes of the new Grade 4 Tap DVD. Saffron Hamilton-Gill

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The Alternative Grade 4 Turning Step CD: MEMPHIS THE MUSICAL TRACK TITLE: UNDERGROUND This article has been repeated from last issue with minor changes to the counts.

Commence LDF, travelling in circle around the studio to end in LDB. Making 3 turns travelling across front of studio heading towards RDF. VARIATION A 1&2&3&4 (even) spring R, shuffle L, hop step, pick up hop (first turn) 5 6& &8. step R, heel R, step L, heel L, step R (second turn) 1 2 step L, step R making a turn (third turn), 3 4 5. step L behind R, step R to side, stamp L fwd facing the outside of the circle 6& &8. chugs, RLRL VARIATION B 1&2&3&4 (even) spring R, shuffle L, hop step, pick up hop (first turn) 5 6& &8. step R, heel R, step L, heel L, step R (second turn) 1 2 step L, step R making a turn (third turn), 3 4 5. step L behind R, step R to side, stamp L fwd facing the outside of the circle _ _ &8. chugs, RL

VARIATION A 1&2&3&4 (even) spring R, shuffle L, hop step, pick up hop (first turn) 5 6& &8. step R, heel R, step L, heel L, step R (second turn) 1 2 step L, step R making a turn (third turn), 3 4 5. step L behind R, step R to side, stamp L fwd facing the outside of the circle 6& &8. chugs, RLRL BREAK - - &3&.

miss 2 beats, stamp R, stamp L into parallel facing front, clap 5&&a6&&a7&- heel beat L, 4 beat paddle R, 4 beat paddleL, fwd brush R 1& &3 back tap R, step R, heel beat R, heel beat L 4& n6n7 ball beat R ball beat L, flam R x2 NOTICES ALTERNATIVE TURNING STEP NOTICE The new Turning Step for Grade 4 is now being taught at regional courses.

It can be presented as an alternative to the usual turning step with immediate effect.

TURNING STEPS From September 2017 all Turning steps from Grade 4 and 5 should be prepared on both sides.

DDE TAP The Grade 6 unaccompanied is now a requirement for DDE Tap. This becomes a compulsory requirement in September 2017.

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PEOPLE New Examiners and Staff Melanie Curtis

James Scanlan

Professional Development Manager

Head of Marketing and Communications

Melanie began her dance training at the age of four. She went on to attend The Royal Ballet School as a Junior Associate and to receive training from Nathalie Krassovska at Krassovska Ballet Jeunesse in the USA. After studying at the Laban Centre in London, Melanie worked as a professional dancer on cruise ships before founding her own dance groups, which toured internationally. Returning to England, she gained her dance teaching qualifications and taught in Northampton before opening her own school in 1997, where she remains Principal.

Melanie gained her ISTD Level 6 Diploma in Dance Pedagogy in 2016 and is currently completing an MA in Arts Policy and Management at Birkbeck University in London.

She is delighted to have the opportunity to bring her extensive experience as a dancer, dance teacher and manager to the ISTD. She is very much looking forward to working with ISTD teachers to progress their careers through continuing professional development.

James joined the ISTD as Head of Marketing and Communications in March of this year. A marketer with over 20 years experience, James came to the Society directly having been Brand Development Manager for dancewear manufacturer Freed of London and prior to that held the position of Head of Marketing at Wilkes Academy in Swindon.

For a full list of our staff at HQ and their contact details, please visit: www.istd.org/about-us/people/istd-hq or see our Directory on page 93.

Valentina Grecchi International Professional Development Co-ordinator Valentina is delighted to join the Education & Training Department as International Professional Development Co-ordinator where she is working on growing the courses offered to our international members. She is passionate about arts and culture, which is why she is particularly excited to be contributing to the professional development of teachers and dancers internationally.

She worked as an administrator and marketing manager in the commercial sector till 1996. Since then she has worked in mainly administrative roles within the HIV and AIDS charitable sector, where she has been organising regular conferences, managing staff and volunteers and working on projects in Africa and Eastern Europe.

Valentina is also a qualified Exercise to Music Teacher and Fitness Instructor. She has always been an avid promoter of qualifications within the leisure and fitness industry. This led her into dance where she found her particular passion to be Bollywood dance and Kathak. She joined a dance troupe and started leading rehearsal sessions. Valentina taught classes in Bhangra and Bollywood at Danceworks and Pineapple Studios as well as various studios and schools across London. Until recently she had her own dance troupe, which regularly performed at community events. During this time, she amassed over 20 years of teaching experience.

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EXAM SUCCESSES We congratulate the following members of the Society who have achieved success in their Accredited Level 4 and Level 3 teaching qualifications as recorded by HQ from 3rd February to 30th May 2017.

DIPLOMA IN DANCE EDUCATION LEVEL 4 CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET KS Dance Ltd Ellen Webley Jessica Louise Smart Daniel Dickinson Lauryn Claire Summerley IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET Academy of Dance Marinella Turturro Ellite Studios Emma Coombs Deborah Ann Hoskins ISTD London Headquarters Maria-Olga Tsopela Janet Marshall Dance Centre Lorna Rose Candlish Lauren Joanne Smith King Slocombe School of Dance Emily Cardno KS Dance Ltd. Amy Van Heerden Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre Alison Elizabeth Lonsdale Alison Davies Highfield New London Performing Arts Centre Rebecca Irene Clarke Preston College Clare Anne Kearney Roynon Dance Center Christine Louise May Scuola di Danza TDH Marta Milesi Steppin’ Out Academy of Performance Gina Joyce Barnard The Centre – Performing Arts College Bethany Wright The Dance College Natasha Jane French The Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training College Debora Rachel Heath MODERN THEATRE DANCE Academy of Dance Marinella Turturro Dance 2 Advance Hannah Georgina Jeffery Ellite Studios Emma Coombs Fitzell-Roberts Dance Industries Samantha Jayne Frampton ISTD London Headquarters Maria-Olga Tsopela

Janet Marshall Dance Centre Lauren Joanne Smith King Slocombe School of Dance Emily Cardno KS Dance Ltd. Amy Van Heerden Maria Morphitou Papademetriou School of Ballet and Modern Christina Vatti Martius Ballet Jenny Jess-Koerner Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre Alison Elizabeth Lonsdale New London Performing Arts Centre Rebecca Irene Clarke Preston College Clare Anne Kearney Scuola di Danza TDH Marta Milesi Silvia Bani The Centre – Performing Arts College Bethany Wright The Dance College Natasha Jane French Klarissa Anna Catherine Dutson-Steinfeld Lisa Bridget Connell The Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training College Rebecca Sandall Emily Jade Headland Debora Rachel Heath NATIONAL DANCE The Dance College Lisa Bridget Connell TAP DANCE Chichester College Jessica Thomas Ellite Studios Emma Coombs Guildhall School of Dancing Kalli-Ann Cheatle Janet Marshall Dance Centre Lauren Joanne Smith King Slocombe School of Dance Emily Cardno KS Dance Ltd. Amy Van Heerden Ellen Webley Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre Alison Elizabeth Lonsdale Alison Davies Highfield Preston College Clare Anne Kearney The Centre – Performing Arts College Bethany Wright The Dance College Natasha Jane French Klarissa Anna Catherine Dutson-Steinfeld

The Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training College Emily Jade Headland Debora Rachel Heath

DIPLOMA IN DANCE INSTRUCTION LEVEL 3 CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET Accademia Cecchetti Delia Albertini Associazione Danzarteatro Michele Angelo Di Molfetta Elisabetta Faggiotto Ateneo Danza Eleonora Secchi Dance Studio Homar Bengy Marco Perchiazzo Simone Lolli Highgate Ballet Academy Kirsten McCarron KS Dance Ltd. Emma Jones Emily Theana Carline Evan Summers Moorland International Ballet Elite Daisy Mae Kerry Scuola Di Danza “Hamlyn” Beatrice Martinelli Jennifer Abis The Dance Workshop Michaela Zammit Cordina IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET Anna Morgan Teacher Training College Hannah Smith Arte e Movimento SSD arl Mariasole Giusti Sonia Gibilras Bird College of Dance, Music and Theatre Performance Grace Williams Katie Jane Mitchell Terence Kelly Ryan Centre Pointe Kirsten Marmion Chichester College Alexandra Browne Sophie Phillippa Woodward Megan Wright Dance Teachers Inc. Elizabeth Sarah Treece Carla Nicole Banks Ellite Studios Samantha Jane Ellis Escola De Dansa Elisenda Tarrago Monica Esparrach Erika Merlos Fitzell-Roberts Dance Industries Natalie Smith Gold Teachers Training Lucy Elizabeth Andrews Italia Conti Arts Centre (Guildford Site) Elli Sian Hosier Chloe Kathryn Butler Caitlin Ann Brown

Janet Marshall Dance Centre Jessica Boulter Laura Rebecca Milnes Margaret Howard Theatre College Laura Anne Boon Alexandra Sian Taylor-Brown Emma Winifred Findlay Danielle Berg Maria Morphitou Papademetriou School of Ballet and Modern Dance Maria Antorka Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre Katie-Ann McCabe Caitlin Anastasia Brown Lauren Byrne New London Performing Arts Centre Francesca Sgolmin Performers College Emily Lewis Preston College Jennifer Taylor Lauren Fail Eden Marjorie Singleton Stella Mann College Laura Kate Minnithorpe Terpsi-Chorus School of Dance Chrisa Bara Efthimia Karanasiou Konstantina Moschota Angeliki Ampatzidou The Dance College Jessica Ann Freezer The Judith Hockaday School of Dance & Drama Bethany Hannah Margaret Richards Tamara Anne Perri Cowley The Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training College Isabelle Joy Sansone The Northern Ballet School Carlotta Tocci MODERN THEATRE DANCE 14th Day Art Space Eleni Bourboula Academy of Dance Cinzia Cipriani Anna Morgan Teacher Training College Caroline Emily Burke Adele Jade Hazelden Jodie Knight Hannah Smith Alison Hunt Jessica Louise Reid Arte e Movimento SSD arl Isotta Oliva Ateneo Danza Eleonora Secchi Giulia Scarpellino Axis Danza Veronica Martinig Bird College of Dance, Music and Theatre Performance Grace Williams Katie Jane Mitchell Therese O’Sullivan

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Louis Clarke-Clare Centre Pointe Darcy Quinn Chichester College Alexandra Browne Sophie Phillippa Woodward Megan Wright D & B School of Performing Arts Jenna O’Boyle Aliesha Cilian Bellows Dance 2 Advance Deborah Ann Mercer Christina Nanna Mary Coleman Dance Academy Jennifer Cutler Dance Academy South West Jessica Reeves Sophie Ball Dance For All At The Theatre School Chelsie Mae Goor Lauren Margaret Brown DNA Studios Bethany Trower Lucy May Alice Carter-Vale Anna-Maria Cicero Dominique Amaral-Marinho Escola De Dansa Elisenda Tarrago Berta Arias Ferrer Mabel Salguero Merino Erika Merlos Monica Esparrach Fokas Evagelinos School of Dance Dimitra Christina Bilali Giselle Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts Jasmine Louise Gray Inchicore College of Further Education Grace English Katie McLoughlin Eileen Rose Moore Niamh Byrne Katie Tara Charles Shauna Coffey Caoimhe Kerrigan Hazel Dunne Italia Conti Arts Centre (Guildford Site) Jordana Claire Lloyd-Bailey Hannah Louise Williams Elli Sian Hosier Chloe Kathryn Butler Caitlin Ann Brown Jay-Em Studios Rachel Emma Marsden Margaret Howard Theatre College Laura Anne Boon Alexandra Sian Taylor-Brown Bethany Faye Higgs Danielle Berg Peter Camilleri Maria Morphitou Papademetriou School of Ballet and Modern Dance Christina Vatti Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre Natalie Bell Caitlin Anastasia Brown

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Lauren Byrne Lucy Jacqueline Oldfield-Woods Niamh Almond Penny Leah Murphy North Liverpool Dance Academy Gemma Louise Donnelly Hayley Joanna Perkins Performers College Rosy Victoria Cornish Stuart Douglas Rouse Emily Lewis Reynolds Performing Arts Gemma Wilson Jessica Whitfield Roynon Dance Centre Kris Sheridan Swindon Academy of Dance Lauren Hume Terpsi-Chorus School of Dance Vasileia-Maria Kartsidou The Betty Wivell Academy of Performing Arts Zoi Karapostoli The Brighton Academy Rachel Clare Jaap The Dance College Rebecca Louise Goodey Jessica Ann Freezer The Judith Hockaday School of Dance & Drama Bethany Hannah Margaret Richards The Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training College Kristy Sally Smith The Liz Burville Dance Centre Lisa Epstein-MacDonald Tiffany Theatre College Helen Georgina Anne Gulston Tsafoulia Eleftheria Dance School Evangelia Karagianni Woking Teacher Training Nicole Louise Reeves NATIONAL DANCE North Liverpool Dance Academy Gemma Louise Donnelly The Judith Hockaday School of Dance & Drama Bethany Hannah Margaret Richards TAP DANCE Anna Morgan Teacher Training College Caroline Emily Burke Adele Jade Hazelden Jodie Knight Hannah Smith Arte e Movimento SSD arl Dana Vendrasco Mariachiara Tosi ASD Circeo Danza “La Sylphide” Valentina Ragno Deborah Masaro Bird College of Dance, Music and Theatre Performance Rebecca Louise Gray Grace Williams Katie Jane Mitchell

Chichester College Alexandra Browne Sophie Phillippa Woodward Megan Wright D & B School of Performing Arts Rebecca Glassby Dance Academy Erika-Jayne Williams Jennifer Cutler Rebecca Hannah Walker Craig DNA Studios Bethany Trower Lucy May Alice Carter-Vale Anna-Maria Cicero Dominique Amaral-Marinho Giselle Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts Jasmine Louise Gray Hildale Academy of Performing Arts Clare Isaacs Joeley Bishop Italia Conti Arts Centre (Guildford Site) Hannah Louise Williams Carmen Kenzie Gibson Elli Sian Hosier Janet Marshall Dance Centre Jessica Boulter Claire Louise Nanni Laura Rebecca Milnes Jay-Em Studios Rachel Emma Marsden KS Dance Ltd. Anthony Jack Hales Margaret Howard Theatre College Laura Anne Boon Alexandra Sian Taylor-Brown Bethany Faye Higgs Peter Camilleri Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre Natalie Bell Caitlin Anastasia Brown Niamh Almond Harijs Locs New London Performing Arts Centre Laura Matthews North Liverpool Dance Academy Gemma Louise Donnelly Hayley Joanna Perkins Performers College Stuart Douglas Rouse Emily Lewis Roynon Dance Centre Kris Sheridan Elizabeth Mary Coxon-Tenty Swindon Academy of Dance Lauren Hume The Brighton Academy Rachel Clare Jaap The Judith Hockaday School of Dance & Drama Erica Lee Phillips Bethany Hannah Margaret Richards The Linda Sweetzer Teacher Training College Rebecca Oliver

Jessica Louise Clayton Kristy Sally Smith Woking Teacher Training Nicole Louise Reeves

We congratulate the following members of the Society who have achieved success in their Associate, Associate Diploma, Licentiate and Fellowship examinations as recorded by HQ from 2nd February to 2nd April 2017.

DISCO FREE STYLE ASSOCIATE Rebekka Zouridou (Greece) Stelina Karioti (Greece) Konstantinos Mparmpouris (Greece) Theodora Simeonidou (Greece) Georgia Marie Hunter (UK) DISCO FREE STYLE LICENTIATE Helen Kyriakidi (Greece) Eleftheria-Maria Georgakopoulou (Greece) TAP DANCE LICENTIATE Charlotte Deakin-Jones (UK) Adrienne Vashti Pithers (UK) IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET LICENTIATE Stefania Colonna (Italy) Tomoko Hristov (UK) Kaori Nakazawa-Cowie (UK) IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET FELLOWSHIP Clare Freeman-Sergeant (UK) CLUB DANCE ASSOCIATE Barbara Georgiou (Greece) LATIN DANCE LICENTIATE Barbara Georgiou (Greece) Nyok Mey Chean (Malaysia) CLASSICAL SEQUENCE ASSOCIATE Michelle Grainger (UK) MODERN BALLROOM ASSOCIATE Annette Budinger (UK) MODERN BALLROOM LICENTIATE Kerry Tite (UK) CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET ASSOCIATE Kaede Maruyama (Japan) Kaori Nakazawa-Cowie (Japan) Ayako Suwahara (Japan) Koji Suwahara (Japan) CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET LICENTIATE Wendy Jiminez (Japan) Miho Tsurutani (Japan) Jacqueline Prescott (UK)

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MODERN THEATRE ASSOCIATE Rebekka Zouridou (Greece) Stelina Karioti (Greece) Konstantinos Mparmpouris (Greece) Theodora Simeonidou (Greece) Barbara Georgiou (Greece) Ayako Suwahara (Japan) Koji Suwahara (Japan) Kaede Maruyama (Japan) Paula Day (UK) Michelle Grainger (UK) Annette Budinger (UK) Georgia Marie Hunter (UK) MODERN THEATRE FELLOWSHIP Jonathan Peter Payn (UK) Clare Freeman-Sergeant (UK)

MODERN THEATRE LICENTIATE Helen Kyriakidi (Greece) Eleftheria-Maria Georgakopoulou (Greece) Barbara Georgiou (Greece) Miho Tsurutani (Japan) Wendy Jiminez (Japan) Joe Kennedy (UK) Charis Holdsworth (UK) Charlotte Deakin-Jones (UK) Tomoko Hristov (UK) Kerry Tite (UK) Kaori Nakazawa-Cowie (UK) Jacqueline Prescott (UK) Adrienne Vashti Pithers (UK) Caterin Berry (UK)

ERRATUM We apologise to Andrea Andraca, who has obtained her ISTD Fellowship qualification in Imperial Classical Ballet, but was accidentally missed off the listing in the last issue of DANCE.

Exams are important in general as they give you goals to aim towards, which helps you to improve Lauretta Summerscales

Diploma in Dance Education graduate receives her award from Adam Cooper at the 2017 ISTD Graduation Ceremony held at the Barbican, London

WELL DONE from all of us at the ISTD #LoveLearnTeachDance

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Letters

Alex attempting to lead and follow (known as being ambidancedrous)

Alex Batts competing at a Swing Dance event in Barcelona

From Alex Batts My first few months working for the International Examinations Department at the ISTD have been fascinating. As a dancer who has attended events nationally and internationally, I’ve enjoyed being part of a team that enables examiners to travel and witness what the incredible dancing schools around the world have to offer.

I’ve travelled to a range of Swing dance communities including Hong Kong, Sydney, Tel Aviv and New York. Most recently I visited Cape Town for an event called Mother City Hop, which truly emphasised the community spirit of Swing Dancing. The effort and energy the Mother City Hop team put into the sight-seeing tours, the workshops and social dancing really did make this one of the best weeks of my life.

Alex having the best time ever with some incredible dancers in Cape Town

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Swing dancing was huge in the 1930s in places such as the Savoy Ballroom and the Cotton Club in Harlem New York, where everyone danced to legendary artists such as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller and Chick Webb. For me personally, music just doesn’t get better than this!

In 2017 one can argue that Swing dancing is even better than the ‘good old days’. Many international Swing dance scenes have a range of competitions at an extremely high standard that inspire through an atmosphere of overwhelming energy. The competitiveness is so brilliantly expressed at events such as the European Swing Dance Championships in London, Snowball in Stockholm and the International Lindy Hop Championships in Washington.

It is great being behind the scenes of a dance Society that focuses on a whole range of genres, each with competitive, performance and social aspects. However, in my (slightly biased) view there is something wonderfully unique about Swing dancing and I strongly encourage everyone to give it a go!

Alex Batts, Examinations Officer

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Teachers’ Residential Summer School

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Bolton

Contact organiser

Miss Christine Axon, 5 Oakwood Drive, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 5EE

01204 841389

Bournemouth

Contact organiser

Mrs M. Headford, 4 William Road, Queens Park, Bournemouth,

01202 393032

Dorset BH7 7BA Bristol

11/12/2017 – Imperial Ballet

Miss K. Plaster, 344 Dance Centre, Alexandra Park, Fishponds,

Grades

Bristol BS16 2BG

0117 9655660

12/12/2017 – Modern and Tap Grades 14/12/2017 – Imperial Ballet Vocational 17 & 18/12/2017 – Modern and Tap Vocational Chichester

Contact organiser

Centre

Ms Samantha Watkins, Chichester College, Westgate Field, Chichester

01243 786321 or

PO19 1SB

01243 782297

Derby

Contact organiser

Miss E. Leveaux, The Old Mill Studio, Lynton Street, Derby DE22 3RW

01332 371016

Devon /

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Mrs Deborah Bond, King Street Studios, King Street, Newton Abbot,

01626 367010

Southwest

Devon TQ12 2LG

Jersey / Guernsey Contact organiser

Mrs Janice Du Val Letty, Maytrees, La Rue de L’Etoquet, St Johns,

01534 862686

Jersey JE3 4AS Liverpool

London

Manchester

North Wales

Contact organiser

See 81 for details

Contact organiser

Contact organiser

Miss G. Owen, 13 – 17 Camden Street, Liverpool L3 8JR

0151 2076197

Please contact Miss Owen if teachers have any Imperial ballet entries

info@mddcdance.co.uk

Sadie Serridge, Centre Examinations Administrator, ISTD,

020 7377 1577

Imperial House, 22/26 Paul Street, London EC2A 4QE

Extension 874

Miss Samantha Greenwood, Lyndene 939, Middleton Road,

01616330178 or

Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0NG

07943111191

Miss Helen Barton, Mount Norris, Gors Avenue, Holyhead,

01407 769818

Wales LL65 1PB Scotland

Contact organiser

Cecchetti Centre Scotland Central

Mrs Maureen Christie, The Studio, 19 Westbourne Gardens,

0141 3399637

Glasgow G12 9UL 13/11/2017 – 21/11/2017

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Please download and complete a private exam application form.

020 7377 1577

When applying please state the number of examining hours.

Extension 874

The closing date for applications is 17th September 2017. All applications are to be sent directly to ISTD HQ or by email to sserridge@ istd.org. Timetables together with payments must be received at HQ six weeks before the exam date.

Scotland

03/12/2017 – 15/12/2017

Northern

Miss Celia Johnson, Cevidley Croft, Keig, Alford,

01975 562521

Aberdeenshire AB33 8BH

Southampton

See page 82

Sally Upton, Southamptoncentre@hotmail.co.uk

07900 574718

West Midlands

Contact organiser

Mrs Rosemary Brangwin, 11 Blackroot Road, Sutton Coldfield,

0121 3552293

Centre Yorkshire Centre

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Miss Samantha Bell, ElliTe Studios, The Dancer, 8 Peterson Road,

0845 6525361 /

Wakefield WE1 4EB

07908 808696

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London Centre

Examination Dates: Dancesport 2017/2018

Examination Dates: Theatre Faculties Please read the following notes carefully before submitting applications to the London Centre.

Special Notes for London Centre Candidates Please note: teachers must provide their own music for Tap Grades 4 and 5, Popular Tap Tests, Tap Medals, Jazz Awards, Modern Advanced 1 and Advanced 2. Free music must be on either an iPod/MP3 player or the original CD. Copied CDs are not always reliable therefore unacceptable for exams.

Candidates taking exams at the London Centre, must be accompanied by one adult only.

AUTUMN TERM 2017 LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Grades and Class

4th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th

17th September

Examinations

November 2017

2017

Vocational Grades

21st October – 3rd November

10th September

2017 (Weekdays only)

2017

DDI & DDE (Unit

21st October – 3rd November

10th September

4)* and Licentiate/

2017

2017

1st – 3rd December 2017

17th September

5th November 2017

17th September

Fellowship Cecchetti Classical Ballet (All Levels) Classical Indian

2017

Dance (All Levels)

2017

SPRING TERM 2018 LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Grades and Class

3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th

21st January

Examinations

March 2018

2018

Vocational Grades

24th February – 9th March 2018

14th January

(weekdays only)

2018

24th February – 9th March 2018

14th January

DDI & DDE (Unit 4)* and Licentiate/

2018

Fellowship Cecchetti Classical

23rd, 24th March 2018

Ballet (All Levels) Classical Indian Dance (All Levels)

21st January 2018

SUMMER TERM 2018 LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Grades and Class

9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd,

16th April 2018

Examinations

24th June 2018

Vocational Grades

26th May – 8th June 2018 26th May – 8th June 2018

4)* and Licentiate/

(excluding 3rd June)

16th April 2018

Fellowship Cecchetti Classical

29th, 30th June, 1st July 2018

16th April 2018

3rd June 2018

16th April 2018

Ballet (All Levels) Classical Indian

CLOSING DATE

29th October 2017

4th October 2017

18th March 2018

25th February 2018

3rd June 2018

13th May 2018

Dancesport applications to: ukdanceteachers@istd.org. Applications received after the advertised closing dates will only be accepted if there is space available or if a cancellation occurs. Telephone applications cannot be accepted.

The London Centre is designed to accommodate teachers entering grade and class examinations who have a total entry of under 3½ hours. Regretfully entries of more than this cannot be accepted.

Teachers may stipulate the reason for any impossible dates on their application form if necessary. We will attempt to allocate your examination accordingly, however, this cannot be guaranteed. With particular reference to Fellowship and Licentiate examinations, it is hoped that applicants will make themselves available for all the advertised dates.

Since 1st January 2015 CDs may be used for all Imperial Classical Ballet grades and class examinations. Please contact the Centre Examinations Administrator to verify dates for all National and Classical Greek exams.

DDI & DDE (Unit 4) Applications for the above exams can only be accepted with a covering note specifying why they cannot be entered at the Approved Dance Centre (ADC) with which they are registered.

Theatre applications should be downloaded from the website: www. istd.org/about-us/documents/centre-exams--application-formfees-and-timetable-sheet-for-2017. For queries regarding London Centre examinations please contact Sadie Serridge at ISTD HQ on extension 874 or email sserridge@istd.org.

UK Exam News PEAK PERIODS – UK EXAMS 2017/2018 Summer 2017

5th June – 23rd July 2017

Autumn 2017

18th November – 22nd December 2017

Spring 2018

11th March – 1st April 2018

Payment via Debit/Credit Card 16th April 2018

(weekdays only) DDI & DDE (Unit

EXAMINATION DATES

21st January 2018

25th March 2018

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We have introduced a new system for taking card payments. Since 1st March 2017 if you want to pay by debit/credit card, please call +44 (0)20 7377 1577. One of our team members will take your exam details and put you into an automated system where you will enter your card detail using the keypad on your phone. The system is highly secure and will email you a receipt for the payment.

There will be no additional charges for this service. Please don’t send your card details along with the timetable.

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LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Southampton Centre

Imperial

Grades

5th, 12th, 19th

17th

November

September

Venue The Lowford Centre, Portsmouth Road, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8ES.

Imperial

Vocational

5th November*

17th

Modern Theatre

Vocational

5th, 12th, 19th

17th

and Tap Dance

and Grades

November

September

All completed applications and payments for the Southampton Centre must be submitted direct to Sadie Serridge at sserridge@ istd.org or Imperial House, 22/26 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4QE. Please see right for examination dates and deadlines for receipt of applications. Please indicate on your application whether you will be requiring a CD Operator/Pianist for your entries. Applications should be downloaded from the website: www.istd.org/about-us/ documents/centre-exams--application-form-fees-and-timetablesheet-for-2017.

Should you have any queries regarding Southampton Centre examinations, please contact Sally Upton at southamptoncentre@ hotmail.co.uk.

The Southampton Centre is designed to accommodate teachers entering grade and class examinations who have a total entry of under 3½ hours. Regretfully entries of more than this cannot be accepted.

Classical Ballet

Classical Ballet

September

SPRING TERM 2018 FACULTY

LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Imperial

Grades

4th, 11th, 18th March

21st January

2018

2018

Vocational

11th March 2018*

21st January

Modern Theatre

Vocational

4th, 11th, 18th March

21st January

and Tap Dance

and Grades

2018

2018

Classical Ballet Imperial Classical Ballet

2018

SUMMER TERM 2018 FACULTY

LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Imperial

Grades

17th, 24th June, 1st,

16th April

8th July 2018

2018

Vocational

17th June*

9th April 2018

Modern Theatre

Vocational

17th, 24th June, 1st,

9th April 2018

and Tap Dance

and Grades

8th July

Classical Ballet Imperial Classical Ballet

* Vocational exams are held on one day for Ballet with a pianist. All other exams will have a CD/iPod operator.

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& MEETING ROOMS REHEARSALS AUDITIONS EXAMINATIONS FILMING MEETINGS

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Syllabus Training for Teachers, UK Join your local Regional Representative for upcoming training in your area.

To book any of the below courses or to ask a question, please contact the Education & Training Department on +44(0)20 7377 1577 or email coursebookings@istd.org. Alternatively,

download a booking form from the ISTD website at www.istd. org/courses-and-training.

To request a course in your area and to be kept informed of local training developments, contact your Regional Representative via the details listed on page 88.

COURSE FEE PER DAY: MEMBERS – £60 / PROVISIONAL MEMBERS – £36 / NON-MEMBERS – £75 GENRE

DATE

COURSE TITLE

VENUE / AREA

TIME

TAP

10/09/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

ElliTe Studios, The Dancer, 8 Peterson Road, Wakefield WF1 4EB

10:00 – 16:30

YORKSHIRE 10/09/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre, 13-17 Camden Street,

10:00 – 17:00

Liverpool MERSEYSIDE 17/09/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Savernake Street, Social Hall, Savernake St, Swindon SN1 3LZ

10:30 – 17:00

WILTSHIRE 17/09/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Bexhill College, Penland Road, Bexhill on sea, East Sussex TN40 2JG

10:00 – 16:30

SUSSEX 17/09/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

ABERDEEN – TBC

10:00 – 17:00

01/10/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Coombeshead Academy, Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot,

10:00 – 16:00

Devon, TQ12 1PT DEVON 01/10/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Pilands Wood Community Centre, Chamberlyane Road, Bursledon,

10:00 – 17:00

Southampton, SO31 8DT SOUTHAMPTON 01/10/2017

Grade 5 Refresher and Grade

Samantha Jane School of Dance, Stockfield Road,

6 Requests

off Melbourne Street, Oldham, OL9 9EW

10:00 – 17:00

MANCHESTER 08/10/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Dance Factory, 142 Calder Street, Glasgow G42 7QP

10:00 – 17:00

GLASGOW 22/10/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

The Depot, 9 Holyhead Road, Telford, Shropshire TF2 6DW

10:00 – 17:00

SHROPSHIRE 22/10/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

NORWICH – TBC

10:00 – 17:00

23/10/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Rochester Dance Junction, 681 Maidstone Road

10:00 – 17:00

Rochester ME1 3QJ KENT 29/10/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Dance Station, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2BG

10:00 – 16:30

BRISTOL 05/11/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Bojangles Dance,3 Wiltell Estate, St Johns Street, Lichfield,

10:00 – 17:00

Staffordshire, WS14 9DX STAFFORDSHIRE 12/11/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Margaret Howard Theatre School, Bushey, WD23 3DH

10:00 – 17:00

HERTFORDSHIRE MODERN THEATRE

22/10/2017

Grades 5 & 6

Preston’s College, Dance Academy, St Vincents Rd, Preston PR2 8UR

10:00 – 17:00

LANCASHIRE IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET

19/11/2017

Training Ballet Technique

ElliTe Studios, The Dancer, 8 Peterson Road, Wakefield WF1 4EB

10:00 – 16:30

YORKSHIRE

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Non-Syllabus CPD Courses, UK Our non-syllabus CPD courses are open to teachers of all genres and no previous experience of the topic is required. Membership of the ISTD is not needed to book and attend.

To book onto the below course or to ask a question, please contact the Education & Training Department on +44(0)20

7377 1577 or email coursebookings@istd.org. Alternatively, download a booking form from the ISTD website at www.istd. org/courses-and-training.

Emergency First Aid at Work Knowing what to do in a first aid situation is vitally important.

Providing basic first aid and acting promptly could make all the difference to someone who is injured or taken ill.

This one day training course is specially created for dance teachers and provides delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to act safely and calmly in emergency situations.

COURSE FEE PER DAY: MEMBERS – £100 / PROVISIONAL MEMBERS – £85 / NON-MEMBERS – £120 GENRE

COURSE TITLE

DATE

VENUE / AREA

TIME

CPD

Emergency First Aid at Work for Dance Teachers

27/10/2017

ISTD2 Dance Studios, Old Street,

10:30 – 17:30

London EC1V 9NQ LONDON

#BestPractice The ISTD encourages all members to highlight their professional excellence and promote the high quality of their day to day teaching using the Professional Standards Scheme (PSS). It covers four main areas that form the foundation of a good dance teacher:

Insured to teach dance

Takes your child’s protection seriously

Maintains a safe teaching environment

Keeps their dance skills up to date

See page 19 for more information on Child Protection or visit www.istd.org/courses-and-training/ professional-standards-scheme/ to learn more about our PSS.

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Congresses and Special Events, UK Dancesport Congress Join the Dancesport Faculties for their annual congress in the beautiful seaside town of Worthing, UK. Participate in workshops and lecturers covering from the Ballroom, Latin, Sequence, Authentic

& Emerging Dances and DFR Faculties. The day will also include the annual Tea Dance, Pierre & Bill Irvine Competitions and Phyllis Haylor Presentation. See below for timetable.

CONGRESS TITLE

DATE

VENUE

TIME

Dancesport Congress

22/07/2017 – 23/07/2017

Worthing Assembly Hall,

TBC

Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ FEES TICKET TYPE

MEMBERS

NON-MEMBERS

Saturday inc. Tea Dance

£50

£55

Sunday

£35

£40

Saturday and Sunday inc. Tea Dance & Congress DVD

£65

£75

Tea Dance only

£20

£22.50

Congress DVD only

£45

£45

SATURDAY 9.10 – 10.20

SUNDAY Coffee and Examiners Meeting

9:15 – 9:45

(Examiners only)

Doors open Registration

10:00 – 10:30

Doors open/Registration

9:45 – 10:15

Latin American

10:30 – 11:00

Ballroom

10:15 – 11:00

Ballroom

11:00 – 11:45

Latin American

11:00 – 11:30

BREAK

11:45 – 12:15

BREAK

11:30 – 12:15

Authentic & Emerging Dances

12:15 –12:45

Ballroom

12:15 – 13:00

Latin American

12:45 – 13:30

Sequence

13:00 – 14:00

LUNCH

13:30 – 14:30

LUNCH

14:00 – 14:45

Ballroom

14:30 – 15.15

Ballroom

14:45 – 15:15

Sequence

15:15 – 16:00

Latin American

15:15 – 15:30

PHYLLIS HAYLOR PRESENTATION

16:00 – 16:30

BREAK

15:30 – 16:00

TEA BREAK

16:30 – 19:30

TEA DANCE

16:00 – 16:30

Latin American

16:30 – 17:15

Party Dances (Ballroom, DFR

Pierre & Bill Irvine Trophy Competitions Presentation of the Imperial Award

& Sequence Faculties)

Higher Qualifications Open Day Join us for a FREE open day designed to help you plan your career as a dance teacher.

Featuring: • An introduction to ISTD Higher Level Teaching Qualifications • An introduction to Middlesex University degree options

• One-to-one consultations with experienced staff from both organisations • How to gain accreditation for your prior professional experience (APEL)

COURSE FEE: FREE COURSE TITLE

DATE

VENUE

TIME

Higher Qualification

06/08/2017

The Guildford School of Acting, Stag Hill Campus, Perimeter Rd, Guildford GU2 7XH

14:30 – 16:30

Open Day

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International Courses and Summer Schools Further information on international courses can be found at ww.istd.org/courses-and-training. To register your interest in

attending an ISTD course that is not scheduled, send an email to intcourses@istd.org or call +44 (0)20 7377 1577.

COURSE

DATE

VENUE / COUNTRY

TIME

FEE

Imperial Classical Ballet – Training

October (1 Day)

Bari

10:00 – 16:45:

Teachers: €80/day

ITALY

Teacher Training

Junior Classes: €40 for 2 classes and

17:00 – 18:00:

€50 for 3 classes

Ballet Technique followed by a Junior Class

Junior classes Modern Theatre – Choreographing Solo

October (2 Days)

Bari

10:00 – 16:45:

Teachers: €80/day

ITALY

Teacher Training

Junior Classes: €40 for 2 classes and

Junior Class. Silver Jazz Awards with

17:00 – 18:00:

€50 for 3 classes

2 New Amalgamations and Gold Jazz

Junior classes

Dances Through Levels followed by a

Awards followed by a Junior Class

International Summer School – Italy Our International Student Summer School is set in the heart of the beautiful Italian countryside with wonderful facilities and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This is a great opportunity for students to meet new friends and enhance their dance technique under the COURSE

DATE

guidance of distinguished ISTD lecturers. A mixture of classes for students and teachers in Ballet, Modern Theatre, Contemporary, Street Jazz, Musical Theatre and Body Conditioning are included throughout the week as well as full-board and lodging.

VENUE / COUNTRY

TIME

FEES: STUDENT STANDARD RATE – €650 / TEACHERS – €745 + €50 REGISTRATION (€60 DISCOUNT PER STUDENT YOU BRING. BOOK 12 STUDENTS AND ATTEND FOR FREE!) International Summer School

16/07/2017 – 23/07/2017

Sportilia – La Città dello Sport, Via Spinello, 167,

TBC

47018 Santa Sofia FC ITALY

Teachers’ Residential Summer School 31st July – 11th August 2017, Guildford School of Acting Stag Hill Campus, Perimeter Rd, Guildford GU2 7XH Join the ISTD Theatre faculties for two weeks of syllabus and non-syllabus courses, social events and opportunities to meet ISTD members from across the world.

Residential and day rate options are available with additional FREE ‘drop-in’ morning and evening activities for over-night delegates.

See opposite page for full timetable.

RESIDENTIAL RATE (INCLUDING FULL BOARD, EARLY MORNING AND EVENING ACTIVITIES)

STANDARD PRICE

1 night (and multiples thereof)

£155

5 nights

£715

6 nights

£825

7 nights

£935

Day rate (including lunch and refreshments)

£75

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Teacher’s Residential Summer School Timetable 31/07/2017

01/08/2017

02/08/2017

03/08/2017

TAP DANCE

MODERN THEATRE

Primary to Grade 2

Advanced 1 Girls' (Day 1 of 2)

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2) SOLD OUT

Primary, Grade 1 & 2 – Girls' and Boys'

Grade amalgamations 6–4 Refresher**

Grades 1–5 Girls’ amalgamations

Grade 3

Advanced 1 Girls' (Day 2 of 2)

New Intermediate (Day 2 of 2) SOLD OUT

Grade 6, Inter Foundation, Inter Girls’ amalgamations

Advanced 1 Refresher**

Grade 4 Girls’ including amalgamations

Grade 4 and Pre-Primary

Jazz Awards- Bronze and Silver

Advanced 2 Refresher**

Grade 3 Girls' and Boys' including amalgamations

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2) SOLD OUT

Inter-Foundation Girls' – no amalgamations

Grade 5

Grade 6 Girls' – no amalgamations

New Intermediate (Day 2 of 2) SOLD OUT

Licentiate Essential Learning Intermediate Girls' – no amalgamations Advanced 2 Modern performance sequences and amalgamations

04/08/2017

Grade 6

Grade 5 Girls' with ideas for free work – no amalgamations

Grade 5

Grades 4, 5 & 6 Boys’

Licentiate/Fellowship Essential Learning**

Fellowship Essential Learning

05/08/2017

New Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

06/08/2017

New Intermediate (Day 2 of 2)

05/08/2017

CHOREOGRAPHING DANCES: From stimulus to motif development, using technical movement and repertoire as a starting point for choreography MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE DANCER (ONE DANCE UK): This course explores the mental health issues of anxiety and eating disorders, which can affect dance students’ learning and performance. It aims to help teachers to prevent, identify and manage these issues.

06/08/2017

HIGHER QUALIFICATIONS OPEN DAY CHOREOGRAPHING DANCES: Developing and structuring original movement ideas and working with large groups THE ADOLESCENT DANCER AND BUILDING A DANCER’S PHYSIQUE (ONE DANCE UK): This workshop will focus on the physical and psychological changes of adolescence – their impact, and how teachers can help at this stage of the dancer’s development. The second part of this workshop will enable teachers to develop conditioning routines to improve students’ fitness, flexibility and strength, and reduce the risk of injury.

07/08/2017

IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET

NATIONAL DANCE

CLASSICAL INDIAN

Advanced 2 Male

Grades 1 and 2

Grades 1 – 4 (Kathak) with Teaching

Intermediate (Day 1 of 2)

Advanced 1 (Day 1 of 2)

Methodologies and Safe Dance

Primary, Grade 1 and 2, and variations 08/08/2017

09/08/2017

Practice

Advanced 2 Female, including new revisions

Grades 3 and 4

Grades 5 and 6 (Kathak) with Laya,

Intermediate (Day 2 of 2)

Advanced 1 (Day 2 of 2), including

Taal & Musicality and Focus on

Grades 3 and 4, and variations

Licentiate Essential Learning

Konokols

Training Ballet Technique

Grades 4 and 5

Dance Skills for Primary (Kathak),

Grade 6 including the training of pointe work

Advanced 2 (Day 1 of 2)

Intermediate Foundation &

Grade 5 and variations

Intermediate (Kathak) and Movement Analysis

10/08/2017

Vocational Vocabulary Analysis

GREEK

Intermediate Ektaal Repertoire

Advanced 1 (Day 1 of 2)

Intermediate

Aspects of

(Kathak),Advanced 1 Abhinaya

Training Ballet Technique

Classical Greek

Piece (Kathak) and Biomechanics of

Dance – AM

Movement

Creativity and Musicality – PM 11/08/2017

Essential Learning for Fellowship

Advanced 2

ENGLISH

Advanced 1 Syllabus (Kathak) and

Advanced 1 (Day 2 of 2) and Essential Learning

(Day 2 of 2)

NATIONAL

Teaching Adolescent Dancers

for Licentiate

including

BALLET

Essential Learning for DDI DDE

Fellowship

WORKSHOP:

Essential

Akram Khan's

Learning

Giselle explored

** Previous knowledge is required.

All courses will run from 09:45 – 17:45.

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Regional Representatives Regional Representatives are an important link between ISTD HQ and our dance teachers throughout the UK’s regions.

Representatives provide advice, support and information on upcoming ISTD teachers’ courses in your local area.

They are always happy to hear from nearby teachers, so please get in touch. You can email or call your Representative using the details provided below.

AREA

NAME

ADDRESS

CONTACT

Bristol

Kathy Plaster

Dance Academy South West, Dance Station, 344 Dance Centre,

E: admin@dancestation.org.uk

Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2BG

T: 01179 655 660 E: deborahlaws08@gmail.com

Devon

Deborah Laws

7 The Mew, Moorhaven Village Nr Ivy Bridge, Devon

East Sussex

Jackie Hutt

200 Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 5NG

T: 07525 177 788 E: jackie_hutt@hotmail.com T: 01424 444 803 Gloucestershire/

Judith Hockaday

Wiltshire Guernsey

Karen Thompson

The Judith Hockaday School of Dance and Drama, Bali-Hai,

E: jhs.dance@yahoo.co.uk

Prospect Place, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 3LQ

T: 01793 527 275

Pernera, Maladerie Road, St Sampsons, Guernsey, Channel

E: karen@kddance.co.uk

Islands GY2 4RQ

T: 01481 242 568 / 07781 113 542 E: info@dance-teachers.org.uk

Hertfordshire

Siobhan Chown

10 Belsize Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 9YD

Jersey

Janice Letty

Maytrees, La Rue De L'Etoquet, St John, Jersey JE3 4AS

Kent

Charlotte Hudson

The Centre Performing Arts College, Rochester Dance Junction,

E: c.hudson@thecentrepac.com

681 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent ME1 3QJ

T: 01634 848 009 E: pauline@paulinegschoolofdance.com

T: 01727 847 442 E: janletty@hotmail.com T: 01534 862 686

Manchester

Pauline George

50 Moor Street, Shaw, Oldham, Lancashire OL2 7BD

Merseyside

Gaynor Owen

Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre, 13 – 17 Camden Street,

E: gaynorowenjames@gmail.com

Liverpool, Merseyside L3 8JR

T: 01516 477 357

School House, School Road, Colkirk, Fakeham NR21 7NW

E: istdnorwich@gmail.com

T: 01706 840 342

Norwich

Jenna Woods

T: 07786 955 966 / 07880 558 031

Amy Jarrett

E: ahindley15td@yahoo.com

Preston

Andrew Hindley

Dance Academy, Preston College, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8UR

Scotland (Central)

Elizabeth Henderson

Crown Mansions, 6 North Gardner Street, Glasgow,

E: eahdance@googlemail.com

Strathclyde, Scotland G11 5BT

T: 0141 339 8116 E: cjfistd@btinternet.com

T: 01772 225 614

Scotland (Northern)

Celia Johnson

Cevidley Croft, Keig, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB33 8BH

Shropshire

Nicola

9 Holyhead Road, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire TF2 6DW

T: 01975 562 521

South Coast

Victoria Caine

E: carmichaeldance@gmail.com T: 01952 610 491 / 01952 619 155

Carmichael-Phillips 10 Crabwood Road, Maybush, Southampton,

E: istdscr@gmail.com

Hampshire, SO16 9EZ

T: 02380 170 828

South Wales

Joan Williams

8 Lon-Pen-Y-Coed, Sketty, Swansea West, Glamorgan SA2 0YE

T: 01792 552 831/07967 294 420

West Midlands

Joanna Brangwin Stephanie Brangwin c/o Helen England

11 Blackroot Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B74 2QH

E: helen@bojanglesdance.co.uk T: 01213 552 293

Yorkshire

Fleur Stevenson

Pasture House, 1 Cottage Field, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire HU17 8YE

E: fleur@fleurelizabethacademy.co.uk T: 01964 550 996

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Teaching Qualification Assessments Accredited Teaching Qualifications Please find the following Teaching Qualifications Calendar up to December 2017 to enable Approved Dance Centres to plan their curriculum in the coming academic years. If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the calendar, please put these in writing to the Professional Qualifications Officer.

All fees and relevant work or information should be sent to the Professional Qualifications Assistant by the Approved Dance Centre to which the learner is registered. Only learners with unit exemptions who are registered at ISTD HQ may send their submission to the Professional Qualifications Assistant directly.

Please note that assessment dates may be subject to change.

MONTH

DATE

EVENT

July 2017

07/07/2017

Dispatch of May Contextual Study of Dance results

14/07/2017

Closing date for portfolio submission for Moderation and Standardisation

28/07/2017

Dispatch of June Health and Safety in Dance and Lifespan Development results

August 2017

18/08/2017

Dispatch of July portfolio results

September

15/09/2017

Closing date for submission of learners to the October 2017 examinations (Health and Safety and Lifespan Development)

15/09/2017

Closing date for portfolio submission for Moderation and Standardisation (Bilingual Panel)

06/10/2017

Closing date for submission for the DDE Contextual Study of Dance assignment

19/10/2017

DDI Health and Safety in Dance examination

20/10/2017

DDE Lifespan Development Examination

27/10/2017

Dispatch of September portfolio results

01/12/2017

Dispatch of October Health and Safety in Dance and Lifespan Development results

01/12/2017

Dispatch of October Contextual Study of Dance results

2017 October 2017

December 2017

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CLASSIFIEDS BALLET TEACHER WANTED – GLOUCESTERSHIRE We are looking for a ballet teacher for our inclusive dance school based in Gloucestershire to start in September. The teacher would be required on a Monday afternoon and evening. Our classes are for 5–18 years and include Pointe work.

You must have experience teaching children and teenagers and have relevant qualifications. Email anne@thebodyworkshop.net with your CV.

TEACHING VACANCY– BRIGTHON Established school in Brighton.

We are looking for an additional motivated ISTD qualified Ballet and Modern (Tap an advantage) teacher to join us on Thursday’s 4.30–8pm from September. With the view to an additional day/ hours from January. Pay depending on experience. Please email CV to danceartstudio@ntlworld.com or call Lynda for more info on 07709 324 160.

TAP AND MODERN TEACHER REQUIRED – WIMBLEDON We are looking for an ISTD trained teacher who can do both genres.

This post would suit a serious candidate who can commit to a lovely school with excellent remuneration, plus performance related bonuses. Ideally the post would suit someone who has qualified and does not require supervision or someone finishing their training. Please ring 07506 946 882.

SATURDAY TEACHER REQUIRED – ENFIELD Jason Theatre School is looking for a qualified ISTD Ballet, Modern and Tap teacher to join their team, at their Enfield branch (EN2) on a Saturday. The school has been established for over 65 years and has an excellent reputation. The role will include examinations, jazz and show choreography and will start in September 2017. Please contact the office with your CV – info@jasontheatreschool.co.uk.

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Thriving dance school established in 2002, approx. 160 pupils with scope for expansion. ISTD Ballet, Modern and Tap, Pre-school to Advanced, with ISTD qualified and experienced teachers. Exclusive use of leased purpose fitted premises. Please contact box number 64 for more information.

We are looking for ballet teachers for a Monday, Friday and Saturday.

Monday and Friday are Grade 1 to inter found ballet classes and Saturday is mainly pre-syllabus (age 3-6 years) plus Primary and Grade 1. Teachers still completing ISTD teacher training would be considered, but not performers.

If you are interested in being part of our team in our busy school from September, apply to info@ southlondondancestudios.co.uk.

We are recruiting for a full time self-employed school administrator for our busy school. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills, remain calm under pressure and have good attention to detail. Apply now to info@southlondondancestudios. co.uk for August/September start.

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ISTD BALLET, MODERN AND TAP TEACHER VACANCIES – SOUTH CROYDON Cavat Theatre Arts, an established school based in South Croydon has the following ISTD Ballet, Modern and Tap teacher vacancies for September 2017 to join our friendly teaching team. Mondays: 3:30–7:30pm, Ballet – preprimary to grade 4. Tuesdays: 4:30–8:30pm, Modern and Tap – grade 3 to Intermediate. Thursdays: 1pm–5pm, Ballet – pre-primary to grade 2. Saturdays: 9am–3:15pm, Ballet – pre-primary to grade 3, Modern – G2 & G3, Tap – G1 & G2.

We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, reliable ISTD teachers, qualified to at least DDI/DDE level. Applicant must have or be willing to get a DBS check and first aid certificate.

Good rates of pay depending on experience. Please email CV to caroline@cavatschool.co.uk/ www.cavatschool.co.uk

BALLET SCHOOL LOOKING FOR NEW MANAGEMENT – SOUTHERN GERMANY, NEAR STUTTGART We are looking for a successor for our ballet school near Stuttgart, Esslingen due to age.

The well-established school has been running for 25 years and we currently teach RAD curriculum: from pre-primary up to Advanced 2.

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Ballettschule im Raum Stuttgart Esslingen sucht Nachfolge.

Nach 25 Jahren gebe ich altersbedingt die Leitung meiner Ballettschule ab und suche eine/n NachfolgerIn, der/ die unsere etablierte Ballettschule im Raum Stuttgart -Esslingen übernimmt. Wir unterrichten nach RAD Lehrplänen, das ist aber keine Bedingung für die Übernahme. Bei Interesse emailen Sie bitte: Dagmar.Lincke@t-online.de.

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Dame Beryl Grey DBE President

Chair Sue Passmore Vice Chair Erin Sanchez

Sue Passmore Chair

Simon Adkins Kay Ball Adam Cooper Julie Earnshaw Christopher Hawkins Jeremy Kean Karen King Annabelle Mannix Keith-Derrick Randolph Vivienne Saxton Sho Shibata Chitra Sundaram Elisabeth Swan Julie Tomkins FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Chair Jeremy Kean Committee Julie Earnshaw Sue Passmore Erin Sanchez Chitra Sundaram

Hassan Khan Chief Executive

NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE Chair Elisabeth Swan Committee Simon Adkins Kay Ball Sue Passmore Sho Shibata Julie Tomkins GRAND COUNCIL President Dame Beryl Grey DBE, DMus, DLitt, DEd, FRSA Kenneth Challinor Robert Cohan CBE Anthony Crickmay Tudor Davies Sir Anthony Dowell CBE Mary-Jane Duckworth Peter Eggleton Barbara Fewster OBE Lesley Garrett CBE Barbara Grover Robert Grover Dr Stanley Ho Gr of OIH, Chev Leg Anthony Hurley Peter Kyle Anthony van Laast Betty Laine OBE Lorna Lee Anne Lingard Gillian Lynne CBE Sir John Manduell CBE Professor N F Morris MD, FRCOG Olive Newson Dame Merle Park DBE Linda Pilkington Patricia Prime Stephen Remington Angela Rippon OBE

Michael Rose Delia Sainsbury Yvette Sargent Michael Stylianos Doreen Wells, Marchioness of Londonderry Sir Peter Wright CBE, DMus (Lond), FBSM, DLitt (B’ham)

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IT Manager Ledonson Lewis (ext. 817) llewis@istd.org ISTD HQ Receptionist Laura Henderson (ext.800) receptionHQ@istd.org ISTD HQ Facilities Manager Chris New (ext. 812) cnew@istd.org ISTD2 Dance Studios and Facilities Manager Michael Warne (ext. 802) mwarne@istd.org ISTD2 Dance Studios Studio Co-ordinator/Receptionist Sandra McDowell (ext. 801) reception.istd2@istd.org UK EXAMINATIONS DEPARTMENT Head of UK Examinations Liz Wills (ext. 871) lwills@istd.org Dancesport Examinations Administrator (Timetables and reports) Sarah Brown (ext. 880) sbrown@istd.org London & Southampton Centres Administrator Sadie Serridge (ext. 874) sserridge@istd.org UK Examinations Administrator (also covering for Holly Clare) Rosanna Whittle (ext. 875) rwhittle@istd.org UK Examinations Officer Charmaine Lee (ext. 877) clee@istd.org UK Examinations Officer Danielle Wojtylo (ext. 878) daniellew@istd.org UK Examinations Administrator Amanda Adams (ext. 876) aadams@istd.org UK Examinations Administrator (also covering for Kerry Mian) Alia Mehmood (ext. 873) aliam@istd.org Dancesport Medals Administrator Brian Sanders (ext. 890) bsanders@istd.org UK Examinations Administrator Hannah Smale (ext. 872) hsmale@istd.org UK Examinations Administrator Georgina Bell (ext. 879) gbell@istd.org

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INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS DEPARTMENT

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IMPERIAL DANCE & DANCESPORT FACULTIES BOARD

IMPERIAL DANCE & THEATRE FACULTIES BOARD

Head of International Exams Robert Fox (ext. 860) rfox@istd.org International Examinations Manager (International Dancesport) Mara Sandres (ext. 866) msandres@istd.org Examinations Officer Adil Yilmaz (ext. 861) ayilmaz@istd.org (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA) Examinations Officer Eve Drakouli (ext. 862) edrakouli@istd.org (Cyprus, N.Cyprus, Greece, Malta) Examinations Officer (maternity cover) Judy Chicangana (ext. 864) JChicangana@istd.org (Germany, Gibraltar, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Kenya, South Africa) Examinations Officer Simona Barbaro (ext. 865) sbarbaro@istd.org (Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland) Examinations Officer Alex Batts (ext. 888) abatts@istd.org (Bahrain, Barbados, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Kuwait, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Macau, Malaysia, Qatar, Seychelles, Singapore, Saint Lucia, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam) International Examinations Administrator (Maternity cover) Estella Chan (ext. 863) echan@istd.org International Examinations Administrator James Smyth-Tyrell (ext. 863) jamesst@istd.org

Head of Marketing & Communications James Scanlan (ext. 820) jscanlan@istd.org Design & Publications Manager Tamsin Moore tmoore@istd.org In-House Graphic Designer Leanne Armstrong (ext. 821) larmstrong@istd.org Marketing Officer Katie Andrews (ext. 822) marketing@istd.org Online Marketing Officer Birgit Diggins (ext. 823) bdiggins@istd.org Shop Manager David Wood (ext. 810) sales@istd.org Shop Assistant Simon Hidson (ext. 811) sales@istd.org Library (Mon & Thurs) Sarah Jardine-Willoughby (ext. 813) library@istd.org The Library is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30am to 3:30pm.

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Chair Julie Tomkins Vice Chair Christopher Hawkins

Chair Kay Ball Vice Chair Vivienne Saxton Cecchetti Ballet Catherine Hutchon Kate Simmons Classical Greek Carol Vasko Classical Indian Dance Sujata Banerjee Imperial Ballet Judith Hockaday Modern Theatre Tereza Theodoulou Myra Tiffin National Dance Jacqueline Ferguson Tap Dance Nick French Jackie Hayward

CUSTOMER SERVICES & QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

Chair Julie Tomkins Vice Chair Graham Oswick Committee Janet Clark Simon Cruwys Matthew Cutler Paul Killick Crystal Main Faculty Co-ordinator Joanne Blackshaw

EDUCATION & TRAINING DEPARTMENT Head of Education and Training TBC Professional Development Manager Melanie Curtis (ext. 833) mcurtis@istd.org Professional Development Co-ordinator Matthew Brandwood (ext. 831) mbrandwood@istd.org Education & Training Assistant Georgina Winterborne (ext 835) gwinterborne@istd.org International Professional Development Co-ordinator Valentina Grecchi (ext. 836) vgrecchi@istd.org Teacher Training Manager James Savva (ext. 837) jsavva@istd.org Initial Qualifications Co-ordinator Gemma Bridge (ext. 834) gbridge@istd.org Higher Qualifications Co-ordinator Kathryn Bye (ext. 837) kbye@istd.org

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customerservices@istd.org Head of Customer Services & Quality Assurance Cynthia Pease (ext. 840) cpease@istd.org Quality Assurance Manager Gemma Ward (ext. 841) gward@istd.org Complaints & Result Enquiries: complaints@istd.org Quality Assurance Officer (UK Theatre) Matt Kudzio (ext. 843) mkudzio@istd.org Quality Assurance Officer (Dancesport, International Theatre and Additional Needs) Alys Fanner (ext. 826) afanner@istd.org Applications for Reasonable Adjustments (ARA): ara@istd.org Quality Assurance Assistant (UK Theatre) Lloyd Ford (ext. 847) lford@istd.org Quality Assurance Assistant (Dancesport and International Theatre) Amy Williamson (ext. 846) awilliamson@istd.org Professional Qualifications Officer Lucy-Linda Wright (ext. 845) lwright@istd.org Professional Qualifications Assistant Luisa Amponsah (ext. 842) lamponsah@istd.org Professional Qualifications Assistant Amalia Bountoureli (ext. 830) abountoureli@istd.org

The Dancesport Faculties’ Board consists of two representatives from each of the Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence, Disco/Freestyle/Rock ‘n’ Roll and Club Dance Faculty Committees.

DISCO/FREESTYLE/ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FACULTY Chair Yvonne Taylor-Hill Vice Chair Paul Streatfield Committee Maria Howse Nigel Kirk

Jonathan Reed Rachel Wadey Julia Westlake (Co-opted) Faculty Co-ordinator Penny Childs LATIN AMERICAN FACULTY

AUTHENTIC & EMERGING DANCE SUB-COMMITTEE Suzanne Hammond Ralf Schiller Faculty Co-ordinator Charles Richman (Co-ordinator) MODERN BALLROOM FACULTY Chair Christopher Hawkins Vice Chair Warren Boyce Committee Margaret Connon Malcolm Hill Vernon Kemp Anne Lingard (Invited Member) Ian de Souza Paula Goodyear Faculty Co-ordinator Joanne Blackshaw SEQUENCE FACULTY Chair Jill Bush Vice Chair Robert Aldred Committee Louise Aldred Terry Hunt Diana Wykes Faculty Co-ordinator Katherine Costain

CECCHETTI SOCIETY CLASSICAL BALLET FACULTY Chair Catherine Hutchon Vice Chair Kate Simmons Committee Cara Drower Linda Isaacs Sandra Powell Gillian Toogood Sarah Wells Faculty Co-ordinator Sharon Orme CLASSICAL GREEK DANCE ASSOCIATION FACULTY Chair Kay Ball Vice Chair Carol Vasko Committee Karen Collings Fiona Sheehan Amanda Wilkins Faculty Co-ordinator Penny Childs CLASSICAL INDIAN DANCE FACULTY Chair Sujata Banerjee Vice Chair Pushkala Gopal Committee Chitraleka Bolar Nina Rajarani MBE Kiran Ratna Dr Swati Raut Chitra Sundaram Urja Thakore Faculty Co-ordinators Shivaangee Agrawal Caroline Lavelle IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET FACULTY Chair Vivienne Saxton Vice Chair Celia Johnson Committee Corraine Collins

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Jacqueline Gray Judith Hockaday Janet Marshall Helen Steggles Faculty Co-ordinator Julia Beattie MODERN THEATRE DANCE FACULTY Interim Chair Tereza Theodoulou Vice-Chair TBC Committee Jackie Barnes Katie Morea Gaynor Owen Lyn Richardson Cathy Stevens Sarah Wilson Co-ordinator Toni Ketterer NATIONAL DANCE FACULTY Chair Jacqueline Ferguson Vice-Chair TBC Committee Heather Burns Cathi Conroy-Jones Barbara Simons Jayne Wing Co-ordinator Julia Beattie TAP DANCE FACULTY Chair Jackie Hayward Vice Chair Nick French Committee Carol Ball Jason Di Mascio Alison Forrester Helen Green Heather Rees Faculty Co-ordinator Caroline Lavelle

DFR Events Co-ordinator Patsy Graham Sunrise, 9 Grove Road Hazlemere, Bucks HP15 7QY Tel: 07483 253511 Email: dfr@btinternet.com Latin American Faculty Joanne Blackshaw 51 Peartree Lane, Danbury, Essex CM3 4LS Tel: 07900 741473 Email: Latin.Ballroom@istd.org Authentic & Emerging Dance Sub-Committee Charles Richman Email: harris20001@blueyonder.co.uk Modern Ballroom Faculty Joanne Blackshaw 51 Peartree Lane, Danbury, Essex CM3 4LS Tel: 07900 741473 Email: Latin.Ballroom@istd.org Sequence Faculty Katherine Costain 22 Hatch Road, Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2HL Tel: 07551 159470 Email: Sequence.Club@istd.org Cecchetti Society Classical Ballet Faculty Sharon Orme 9 Sheppard Drive Chelmsford Essex CM2 6QE Tel: 07551 159471 Email: Cecchetti@istd.org Classical Greek Dance Association Faculty Penny Childs 14 Whitmore Close Bridgnorth WV16 4LR Tel: 07900 741474 Email: Greek.DFR@istd.org

DANCE RESEARCH COMMITTEE Chair Dr Susan Danby Committee Diana Scrivener Fiona Sheehan Co-ordinator and Committee Member Nicola Gaines NATURAL MOVEMENT GROUP Chair Jean Kelly Committee Jacqueline Ferguson Co-ordinator Jean Kelly FACULTY CO-ORDINATORS Disco/Freestyle/Rock ‘n’ Roll (DFR) Faculty Penny Childs 14 Whitmore Close Bridgnorth WV16 4LR Tel: 07900 741474 Email: Greek.DFR@istd.org

Classical Indian Dance Faculty Shivaangee Agrawal (Part-Time CID Co-ordinator) Email: sagrawal@istd.org Caroline Lavelle Tel: 07900 741472 Email: Tap.Indian@istd.org Imperial Classical Ballet Faculty Julia Beattie 8 School Close, Braunston, Daventry Northants NN11 7JD Tel/Fax: 01788 899127 Email: Imp.Nat@istd.org or: beattie.ballet@gmail.com Modern Theatre Dance Faculty Toni Ketterer 29 Greenway, Frinton on Sea Essex CO13 9AL Tel: 01255 852299 Email: istd@aspects.net National Dance Faculty Julia Beattie 8 School Close, Braunston, Daventry Northants NN11 7JD

Tel/Fax: 01788 899127 Email: Imp.Nat@istd.org beattie.ballet@gmail.com Tap Dance Faculty Caroline Lavelle Tel: 07900 741472 Email: Tap.lndian@istd.org Dance Research Committee Nicola Gaines Ludwell House, Charing Kent TN27 0LS Tel: 01233 712469 Fax: 01233 712768 Email: n.gainesarmitage@tiscali.co.uk Natural Movement Group Jean Kelly 26 Sence House, Welland Place St Mary’s Road Market Harborough Leics LE16 7GH Tel: 01858 289546 Email: jftownsend@talktalk.net INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA: Adil Yilmaz (ext. 861) ayilmaz@istd.org Cyprus, N. Cyprus, Greece, Malta: Eve Drakouli (ext. 862) edrakouli@istd.org Germany, Gibraltar, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Kenya, South Africa: Judy Chicangana (ext. 864) (maternity cover) JChicangana@istd.org Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland: Simona Barbaro (ext. 865) SBarbaro@istd.org Bahrain, Barbados, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Kuwait, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Macau, Malaysia, Qatar, Seychelles, Singapore, Saint Lucia, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam: Alex Batts (ext. 888) abatts@istd.org ISTD INTERNATIONAL LIAISON OFFICERS Australia Bernadette Langshaw-Clark 71 Beethoven Street Seven Hills NSW 2147 Australia Tel: +61 2 96248308 Cell: +61 416 010 183 Email: istd.au@icloud.com Mexico Gail Clifford Via Villa Florence 2-F Col.Jesus Del Monte Huixquilucan, Edo de Mexico CP 52763 Mexico Tel: +52 55 52473409 Cell: +52 (1) 55 25607289 Email: gailcliff45@gmail.com

South Africa Delia Sainsbury 7 Perrault Road, Hout Bay Cape Town 7806 South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 21 4184600 Cell: +27 (0) 83 556 7849 Email: wtschool@mweb.co.za INTERNATIONAL THEATRE ORGANISERS Malta Cecchetti/Modern Theresa Lungaro-Mifsud 10 Santa Cruz Triq L-Irmigg Msida MSD 03 Malta Tel/Fax: + (356) 21242465 Email: thedanceworkshop@ gmail.com Netherlands Cecchetti Society Classical Ballet Therese Oswald Laanweg 79, 1031J D Amsterdam, Netherlands Tel/Fax: + (31) 2063 22584 Email: t.oswald@hetnet.nl IMPERIAL DANCE & DANCESPORT ORGANISERS Malaysia Imperial Dance and Dancesport Nelly Tsen PJ Academy of Dancing S/B 56A Jalan SS2/61 Petaling Jaya 47300 Selangor Malaysia Tel: + (60) 3 78749522 Fax: + (60) 3 78773725 Singapore Imperial Dance and Dancesport Agnes Ang Boo Lat – Organiser Gaylin Music & Dance Studios Pte Ltd Apt Blk 531A Upper Cross Street #04-106/107 Hong Lim Complex Singapore 051531 Tel: + (65) 6538 8238 Tel/Fax: + (65) 6533 6270 Taiwan Imperial Dance and Dancesport Thompson Wang – Organiser 14F-5 No 432 Section 1 Jilung Road Taipei, Taiwan 110, ROC Tel: + (886) 22 3452977 Fax: + (886) 22 3452985 Thailand Imperial Dance and Dancesport Sittichai Preyadara 43/381 Silom-Surawong, Condominium Soi Anumanrajdhon Surawonge Road Bangkok 10500, Thailand USA Imperial Dance and Dancesport Wayne Crowder US ISTD President 120 Smith Acres Road Eden, NC 27288 Tel: + 00 (1) 336-623-4961 Email: sirtfied@gmail.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR July 2017

August 2017

November 2017

December 2017

15th July Navadal 2017 Birmingham Hippodrome Classical Indian

6th August Advance Your Career as a Dance Teacher The Guildford School of Acting

4th – 5th November 18th Blackpool Grand Finals Winter Gardens, Blackpool Dancesport

10th December Classical Greek Day of Dance ISTD2 Dance Studios, London Classical Greek

September 2017

5th November Dance Proms The Royal Albert Hall, London

February 2018

16th – 23rd July ISTD International Student Summer School Sportilia, Italy 22nd – 23rd July Dancesport Congress Assembly Rooms, Worthing Dancesport 22nd – 28th July Cecchetti Summer School for Young Dancers Tring Park School, Hertfordshire Cecchetti Classical Ballet

17th September Dance Exchange The Elgiva Theatre Chesham DFR

October 2017 8th October DFR National Grand Finals Day Set Dance & Rock ‘n’ Roll Finals The Guildford Spectrum DFR 15th October (re-scheduled) Day of Dance In memory of Deborah Capon ISTD2 Dance Studios, London National Dance

31st July – 12th August ISTD Teachers’ Residential Summer School Guildford School of Acting

29th October Junior Awards The Venue, Milton Keynes Imperial Classical Ballet

12th November Creation Choreographic Competition And Jazz & West End Workshops Bird College, Sidcup, Kent Modern Theatre 18th – 19th November The Malaysian Awards Fonteyn Theatre, Petaling Jaya Theatre Faculties 18th – 19th November Cecchetti Classical Ballet Awards Weekend Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells, London Cecchetti

Thursday 1st February ISTD Graduation Ceremony 2018 Milton Court Concert Hall, The Barbican London 11th February Wales & West Awards Congress Theatre, Cwmbran Cecchetti

March 2018 11th March 2018 Cecchetti Choreographic Competition Cecil Sharp House, London Cecchetti This calendar is designed for you to see major events at a glance. See the DANCE Extra section in this magazine for a full listing of courses. For more information, please check the Faculty pages, or contact the Faculty Co-ordinator. We believe this information to be correct at the time of going to print. All events can be subject to change.

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24th – 29th July Cecchetti Summer School for Teachers and Students Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham Cecchetti Classical Ballet

12th November Ruby Ginner Awards The Venue, Milton Keynes Classical Greek

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