BTDA: Theatre Dance News, Winter 2023

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Why choose BTDA?

BTDA works with the following organisations GQAL (Graded Qualifications Alliance) BTDA Programmes lead to regulated qualifications through the Graded Qualification Alliance, which is an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.

Dance UK BTDA is a member of Dance UK, one of the leading Dance Organisations in the United Kingdom.

CDMT (Council for Dance Drama and Musical Theatre) BTDA is a member of the CDMT, and its programmes have been validated by them for over 20 years.

Why choose BTDA? • Eight Regulated Disciplines • Three Regulated Vocational Disciplines • Diploma in Professional Development, Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Tap • Performing Arts Awards • Gala Weekend with International Choreographers • Area Championship Heats Culminating in National Finals • Competitions throughout the UK • Awards aimed at youngsters • Area support for Teachers • Formed the Graded Qualifications Alliance, which ensures levels meet the official Ofqual requirements.

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Welcome ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������04 From the President ��������������������������������������������������������������05 Who’s Who within the BTDA ��������������������������������������������06 Examination Assessment Personnel �������������������������������07 BTDA AGM Round Up ���������������������������������������������������������08 Examiners Scribe ��������������������������������������������������������������������10 Family Announcements ������������������������������������������������������� 13 South Yorkshire Technicon ������������������������������������������������ 13 Around the Schools ���������������������������������������������������������������14 FEBRUARY TECHNICON �������������������������������������������������� 17 BTDA Championship Final �������������������������������������������������� 18 Artistic Group Reports ���������������������������������������������������� 24 Keeping Children Safe — safeguarding guidance ������� 31 Vocational Exams ����������������������������������������������������������������� 32 WINTER 2023

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Hello and welcome Hi everyone, So, in the summer edition, I said this was ‘one time only’.

Well, you are stuck with me . Actually, believe it or not, I’m enjoying the role as editor of your Newsletter.

And so, Christmas is once again upon us. Can I say thank you for your support in sending information to me. Please keep it up and send as much info in as you can for our next one; it's lovely to hear from you. The closing date for the summer issue will be 14 June 2024.

I hope this Christmas is filled with many good moments and that you enjoy time spent with loved ones.

Ho ho ho, hope you've been good this year!

Alison Davies

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: 2024-2025 2024 4 JAN: Teaching Qualification Examination Day — Held at Head Office 4 FEB: Leicester Technicon — Winstanley House, Leicester 23 FEB: Teaching Qualification Examination Day — Held at Head Office 24-25 FEB: Leicester Open Competitions 25 FEB: Dance Teaching Qualification Course (online) 26-28 FEB: Acrobatic Courses 2-3 MAR: Leicester Open Competitions 4 APR: Teaching Qualification Examination Day — Held at Head Office 20-21 APR: Leicester Championship Heats 10-12 MAY: North East — Novice & Open Competitions 19 MAY: Dance Teaching Qualification Course (online)

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31 MAY–2 JUN: Gala Weekend — Butlins, Skegness 25 JULY: Teaching Qualification Examination Day — Held at Head Office 22 AUG: Teaching Qualification Examination Day — Held at Head Office 1 SEPT: Leicester AGM 24 OCT: Teaching Qualification Examination Day- Held at Head Office 3 NOV: Dance Teaching Qualification Course (online) 16-17 NOV: BTDA Championship Finals — Leicester

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FOUNDED 1972 PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER Miss Ann Oliver MBE PATRONS Engelbert Humperdinck Derek Hartley ASSOCIATION TRUSTEES Neil Allen, Jane Carver, Peter Cooper, David Ramsden, Michelle Hankinson, Darren Chadwick, Kelly Chater ARTISTIC DIRECTORS Classical Ballet: Kathleen Davis Tap: Mark Hudson Modern Jazz: Emma Hillyer Greek: Yvonne Novelli Acrobatic: Denise Moore Lyrical: Tracy Liggins Musical Theatre: Danielle Campbell Contemporary: Fritha Fallon AUXILIARY SUBJECTS Modelling: Wendy Oram Educational Freestyle: Mark Hudson Speech & Drama: Danielle Campbell AREA/COMPETITION ORGANISERS Bristol: Anne Webber Ireland: Lynda Wright London & Essex: Pam Schild/ Petrina Edwards Southern: Denise Booth Northeast: Kathleen Davis South Yorkshire: Debbie Corker Northwest : Vikki Emberton East Anglia: Vicky Grant Leicester: Sandra Botterill Midlands: Jessica Sallis Home Counties: Natalie Emery

From the President Dear Members, This past year has been very good for the association, showing how resilient we are.

Everyone’s strength and determination mean we are nearly back to where we were before the pandemic, which I’m sure you will agree is amazing.

I want to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all the staff for believing we could achieve this, and a special mention goes to you, the members, for your perseverance. Well done!

In particular, I would like to thank all the Examiners and the Teachers for their hard work with the examinations and competitions.

As you know, our motto is “BTDA leads the way”, and we have repeatedly proved this. I am sure you will agree we have an exciting future ahead.

God bless, and Merry Christmas to you all.

Miss Ann Oliver MBE President and Founder BTDA

INTERNATIONAL Malta: Alison White Australia: Mary Norton

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WHO’S WHO Who’s Who within British Theatre Dance Association Contact List HELEN MENCE 0116 3970867 helenmence@btda.org.uk

Reponsibilities Accreditation Championship Finals Complaints Enquiries on results Gala Weekend

SANDRA BOTTERILL Examinations 0116 3970868 Scholarships sandrabotterill@btda.org.uk Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.10–5pm ALISON DAVIES 0116 3970870 alisondavies@btda.org.uk

Certificate Queries Issues of Certificates Standardisation Theatre Dance News Editor

EMMA CHADWICK 0116 3970871 emmachadwick@btda.org.uk Monday and Friday: 1.30–5pm Thursday: 9-5pm

Provisional and Full Registration Teaching Qualifications

MANDY RUSHTON 0116 3970869 mandyrushton@btda.org.uk

Certificate Queries Examinations Programme of Study Orders

LISA JONES 0116 3970872 lisajones@btda.org.uk

Membership Renewals Pin Badge Orders Triple Award & Grade 5 Award Orders

If there is no answer on the direct line please call 0116 3970866 6

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EXAMINATION & ASSESSMENT PERSONNEL General Secretary HELEN MENCE Examination Secretary SANDRA BOTTERILL Standardisation Officer ALISON DAVIES Head Examiner General Graded Qualifications PAMELA CHATER Head Examiner Vocational Qualifications KATHLEEN DAVIS Head Examiner Lower Grade/Auxiliary Examinations & Performance Awards YVONNE NOVELLI Moderator PAMELA CHATER Reviewer KATHLEEN DAVIS Educational Consultant IVOR JAMES

Examiners Emeritus Patricia Sussenbach, Dorrien Lewis, Noeleen Balshaw, Barbara Wood, and Monica Larose Examiners Carla Sessions, Danielle Campbell, Denise Moore, Emma Hillyer, Gillian Pilkington, Helen Guy, Jackie Crumell, Jacqui Everitt, Jamie-Lee Meneely, Jessica Sallis, Jill Gough, Jon-Lee Heads, Julie Barker, Julie Feechan, Kathleen Davis, Katie Guyton, Kelly Chater, Louise Dartnell, Mark Hudson, Michelle Dixon Woods, Michelle Hankinson, Michelle Rollason, Pamela Chater, Pamela Schild, Sue Ibbetson, Susan Thomas, Tracy Liggins, Wendy Latty, Wendy Oram, and Yvonne Novell.

Trainees Kelly Abraham, Adele Shaw, Vicky Grant, and Michelle Bailey Graded Qualification Alliance Board of Directors Ann Oliver MBE (Chair), Ivor James, Lynda Seddon, and Kate Everest Examinations Standards Committee Ivor James Governing Council Ivor James (Chair) Responsible Officer Helen Mence

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BTDA AGM

It was great to see our members at the AGM. The day commenced with the annual meeting and included reports from the Accountants, BTDA Trustees, LCPA, Head Examiners, The General Secretary and President of BTDA. Michelle Hankinson was presented as a New Examiner. Thank you for attending!

“It was a great day, with lots of good information to take away. The venue was beautiful, with lots of natural light. Lovely to catch up with other teachers.”

Gail Nevitt

“First time in the new venue, and I must say what a beautiful setting for our day. I found the whole day from beginning to end very informative, from Miss Kathleen’s ballet to Miss Emma’s modern and everything in between, all presented very professionally. The table settings were very good, and ours was a very varied age group, giving all the topics a view from all angles. But, for me, the thing I like most about the whole day is catching up with the other teachers, hearing about what everyone’s been up to and how their schools are doing, chatting with old friends, and making new ones. So, for anyone who thinks it’s just speeches and accounts, you’d be very wrong. It’s so much more.”

Debbie Corker

“This year, the AGM was held in a new setting at Winstanley House in Leicester. The venue was lovely and made a welcoming change. I had missed the last few years, so I really liked how we were put onto tables with teachers that I didn’t know, and it was an excellent way of getting to know people and comparing notes. One thing I had asked about was bringing in a contemporary section to the festival, as we have many requests for this in our area, and we all got a chance to voice any views or concerns.

The lunch was lovely, and then we moved on to an informative afternoon of individual subjects.”

Natalie Whitfield

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“This year’s British Theatre Dance Association Annual General Meeting was held at Winstanley House Leicester, a different venue found to be accommodating and homely. It was set on lovely grounds, had plentiful parking, and, luckily, had nice summer weather. Once the formal part of the AGM was completed, there were round-table discussions focusing on topical issues related to our dance work, from which feedback was found to be very helpful in informing the continuous development of BTDA. Members found these discussions very valuable. Helen impressed us all with her presentation of how examination results are standardised.

After lunch there was a presentation of teaching and learning points related to the programmes of study for Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, and Lyrical; it was impressive seeing teachers making copious notes, often on their iPads. This was followed by the presentation of Scholarship Dances for Ballet, Tap, and Modern Jazz, which impressed us all. It was good to see the large numbers of teachers present, some of whom had travelled a considerable distance. Thank you to all of them; BTDA certainly leads the way!”

Ivor James

“The BTDA AGM 2023 in September was a successful day that helped inform teachers of important updates. It was excellent as an Assistant Teacher to see so many others who share a similar passion for educating the next generation of dancers and sharing ideas in our initial around-the-table discussions. I have just completed my Assistant Teaching Qualification, which was very informative. Each core discipline had a slot to discuss changes/clarifications to the programme of Study, and this was very helpful in ensuring that our students had the correct information when entering their examinations. The new venue was excellent. It had lovely facilities and everything we needed for a successful weekend of dance.”

Louisa Chadwick

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Examiners scribe…

In this issue, we asked Pam Charter, Kathleen Davis, and Yvonne Novelli, three of our senior examiners, to give us an insight into their longstanding careers.

PAM CHATER

Head Examiner General Graded Qualifications Hello everyone. Here, I’ll offer an insight into how my dance journey began.

I trained with Sylvia Bird Dance School in Coventry. I had a very in-depth training, with AAD being our syllabus.

Many years later, I went into partnership to teach, which sadly didn’t work out, but during this time, I went to the first BTDA meeting and being very impressed, I joined up; my membership number is 34.

My partnership dissolved, and then in 1977 (being heavily pregnant), I started the Chater Dance Academy.

At this time, I met Barbara Wood; we became firm friends and still are. We both started going over to Miss Ann’s studio for weekly classes to take our then Intermediate dance exams and worked through all the Choreography exams, ending with a full show.

Miss Ann was a hard taskmaster (as I am sure you can all imagine), and after a few lessons, we both agreed we would not go anymore as we were feeling very deflated!

However, I said the next week, let’s give her one more chance, so we did and never looked back.

My school started to flourish, and Miss Ann gave me lots of help and guidance, which I will always be grateful for. I introduced BTDA exams to all my students. We then started on the comp scene, entering numerous comps 10

and starting to do very well on the medal ladder.

After a few years, I decided to become an examiner.

Fortunately, I went through the correct channels, passed all the criteria, and started to Examine. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and still do.

I was then asked to become the Artistic Director for Acrobatics (a subject which I was particularly passionate about). In my time as the Head of Acro, I would like to think I helped many teachers, young and old, explore this subject within their schools and take it up on their timetable.

After almost 25 years, I felt it was the right time to pass this role on, which I did in September of 2023. I was appointed head Examiner for all the Graded Exams 1-8. I was to follow in Barbara Wood’s steps, as she had officially retired (a hard act to follow).

I still enjoy this role, and most of all, I still thoroughly enjoy being a BTDA Examiner. I have met so many lovely people over the years and hope to continue to do so.

My career has been very rewarding, obviously ups and downs, but far more positives than negatives.

The motto of BTDA is that we lead the way; that is very true, and I hope we do for many years to come. As I said, after the pandemic, we chose to either sink or swim; most of us swam, so if you have overcome that, you can overcome anything. Just believe in yourself, dream big, and don’t give up.

Thank you for reading my journey.

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KATHLEEN DAVIS

Head Of Vocational Examinations Where did my dance journey start for me?

Well, like many of you, it was at my local dance school. Not because I had a passion for dance but for medical reasons on the advice of a doctor. Little did I or my parents realise how much this first Saturday tap class would form the foundations of the life that followed.

Performance was a large part of this school’s curricula, and I would be out performing at least once a week in local North East Venues.

As the years progressed, my teacher, June Moore, who remained a lifelong friend for the rest of her life, suggested I move to a more professional school. She set up a meeting for me at the prestigious Ethel Hardy School of Dance — the leading school in the North-East at that time. From there, I competed in Competitions all over England, including the famous Sunshine Competitions. I won in many dance styles and disciplines and became the ultimate ‘comp dancer’. However, my first school’s performance element was deeply rooted in me and would soon surface.

While studying for my A levels, I danced in a local panto as a professional dancer. After one performance, a gentleman who was in the audience asked to see me. It turned out he was an agent from Jersey offering me a six-month contract. I was also offered a place to start at the London College of Dance and Drama in September. Great – sorted – I would do the summer season, then go to dance college. It wasn’t to be!

While performing in Cabaret in Jersey, I was offered a further contract to Germany. I accepted and never went to dance college, but I was also never out of work. I went from Cabaret to television to theatre, travelled the world, and loved every minute.

After many successful years, I decided it was time to return home and began teaching competition routines at a local dance school.

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developed my own youth company with my partner Ben and learned how to direct and create light shows.

I worked as the resident Pantomime choreographer at the Sunderland Empire for over ten years. My pupils participate in many professional productions, and to this day, I still provide one of the teams of juvenile dancers for the panto season.

During my early years as a teacher, I began to look for a more modern and up-to-date teaching qualification. I attended a BTDA meeting and was immediately hooked on the Modern work. I became a BTDA teacher, then an examiner, then a senior examiner and now Head of Vocational Examinations, which is where I am today.

I have always remembered my roots — June Moore, Ethel Hardy, Ben Body, Colin Angus and, of course, Miss Ann Oliver, who have all played a significant part in what I consider a very successful career.

I could go on forever, but I won’t!

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YVONNE NOVELLI

Senior Examiner for Lower Grade/Auxiliary Examinations & Performance Awards My dance journey started at age two at Shirley Thompson’s dance school. Apparently, I would sit in everybody’s way at the studio door, watching my six-year-old sister dance.

Eventually, I was invited to join the class, much to my sister’s disgust. Our mum inspired us to work hard and achieve our best, making our beautiful costumes and working three jobs to pay for our training.

I remained at Shirley Thompson’s to complete my Associates with IDTA. However, I had to take time out to care for my beautiful mum, who sadly died from cancer, leaving a big hole in my heart.

I competed in my final competitions at Easter 1964. The adjudicator was Peggy Archer, who called me forward in the Song and Dance Section. I didn’t get placed, but her exact words were, “My dear, you can’t sing, but my goodness, you can sell it” (quite right; I still can’t sing!).

At 15, I was part of a group called ‘The Five Lovelies’ performing at the first cabaret venue in Birmingham, La Reserve in Sutton Coldfield. We danced three shows a night for ten shillings a week! It was here that I later met my husband, Lorenzo. We married in 1965, had two children, and had guardianship of my younger sister.

Lorenzo encouraged me to open my own school, Novelli Stage School, starting on a Saturday morning and gradually growing to six days a week. I eventually moved from hiring church halls to hiring a bespoke dance studio.

I was one of the original members of BTDA and taught all the disciplines from Preparatory to Advanced. My students also participated in the first BTDA dance competition in Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire.

I was given the opportunity to become an examiner in the early 1970s.

In the 1980s, I started the BTDA Sutton 12

Coldfield Area dance competition and later organised Championship Heats and Scholarships. In the early 2000s, I became the Artistic Head of Greek. Lorenzo was always by my side at all the shows and competitions I organised. Sadly, he died suddenly in 2008, and I felt all my confidence drain away.

Eventually, my family, loyal friends, BTDA colleagues, and parents from the school all helped me carry on with my teaching and examining. Since then, I’ve examined across the UK and the world. I’ve also adjudicated competitions across the UK. I’ve been involved in the accreditation and standardisation process for BTDA-regulated qualifications and appointed Head Examiner of Lower Grades, Auxiliary and Performance Awards.

Former students of mine have become teachers. Laura Mercer achieved her Diploma from LCPA, appeared at Disneyland Paris and is a BTDA Principal Registered Teacher. Niki Grainger is also a BTDA Principal Registered Teacher. Miss Laura and Miss Niki are now successfully running Novelli Stage School. It is in very good hands.

I’m very proud to have been a part of BTDA from the start to where we stand today. I’m also very grateful to have had the chance to travel and examine in New Zealand, China, Dubai, Malta, Portugal, Ireland and all over the UK. I’ve met many lovely people and witnessed so much hard work and talent.

Thank you, BTDA, for every opportunity you have given me. After all these years, you still lead the way!

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OBITUARIES

September the 9th was a sad day to hear a valued, long-standing member of the British Theatre Dance Association passed away, Miss Karen Oswin (Price).

A look back into Miss Karen’s earlier life, she founded the Goscote Dance School in 1985 with a huge passion for teaching and a love for dance. She possessed an incredible talent for choreography, could connect amazingly with her students and was a beautiful, elegant, and strong dancer herself.

She has touched the hearts of so many people over the almost 40 years of having her school, individually loved each one of the children like her own, and didn’t keep her talents to just teaching dancing, but life lessons, self-confidence and even things like the periodic table!

Miss Karen’s aspirations for Goscote Dance will live on through her daughter, best friend, and business partner, Miss Megan, who puts love, companionship, and hard work at the forefront of her teaching. The spirit, the drive, and the Goscote family will continue to live on.

MISS KAREN 4 February 1966–9 September 2023

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Miss Heather Fitchett an esteemed BTDA Examiner and an active member of the Classical Ballet Artistic Group passed away on Sunday 3 December 2023.

Her knowledge and dedication to both dance and in particular BTDA was invaluable and she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with the family and all the past and present students at the Fitchett Proll Dance School.

FAMILY ALBUM Tilly Ingle from LEAP Dance in Bournemouth gave birth to a beautiful, healthy girl, Eadie, born May 7, weighing 8lbs 11oz. Another member for the ‘crew’.

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Around the schools News and reports from dance schools and academies

ROTHERHAM DANCE CENTRE — APPRECIATION FROM A PARENT TO A TEACHER

Oh, where do I start? My son, Joseph, is now 15 and happens to be autistic and has learning disabilities. But from a very young age it was obvious he had a love of music, dance and very perceptive of beat and rhythm.

After a failed attempt at a franchised drama school when he was seven, we tried a small local dance school. Whilst they’d had young people with disabilities before, they’d not really had a Joseph! It took a while for them and him to get used to everything. We all have a different style of learning, don’t we?

His learning style seemed to be to not even look at what was going on and then miraculously know the routine from start to finish weeks later and before anyone else.

He started with jazz and progressed to tap, gym and more recently musical theatre. He has this look of pure joy when he arrives on stage. He struggles with basic comprehension of the world around him but perfects his dance routines to the joy of everyone who watches. He’s gone from being the boy who cannot stand in his line/spot to the one still

shining despite staying in his spot.

NONE of this would have been possible without the dance principal Debbie Corker (Rotherham Dance Centre) and her amazing teachers, Lisa, David, Kathleen, Anita, Sophie who continue to embrace Joseph’s differences and give him opportunities others have failed to do.

We’re not sure how long it will last for. The gap widens but whilst ever he gives it his all, we’ll continue. I would love for them to have some recognition.

Here are a few photos over the years.

Tina (parent from Rotherham Dance Centre).

Me and some of my amazing students ready to dance at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom on the 17th of December. The students are beyond excited to have this fantastic opportunity.

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ANN OLIVER STAGE SCHOOL

Congratulations Kayden and Jack who will be performing in this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at De Montfort Hall, Leicester. Making his pantomime debut, BBC Radio 2's Scott Mills will be joined by X Factor winner Sam Bailey, boyband A1's Mark Read, and Leicester's favourite funny man, Jarred Christmas.

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum everyone.

ASENDANCE

Congratulations to the senior Asendance group who performed at the Canada Water Theatre in London.

They were amazing, great feedback and a standing ovation. Thank you to sweet cherry publishers for this amazing opportunity.

KATHLEEN DAVIS STAGE SCHOOL

KAREN SHIEL SCHOOL OF DANCE

Congratulations miss Niamh HamiltonJukes. She will be playing the part of the ‘Prince’ in the Sleeping Beauty Pantomime.

Good luck and have an amazing time.

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Congratulations to our KDSS team of juveniles who have been selected to perform in this year's Pantomime BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Sunderland Empire Theatre.

We are very proud of you, and we are all excited and looking forward to it so much!

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ALISON SCHOOL OF DANCE

HELEN GUY DANCE ACADEMY

In 1948 The Alison School of Dance was opened by founding principal, Audrey Alison MBE. This year we celebrated our 75th year with an Anniversary Show raising £7,440.51 for local charities. Wendy Alison Latty, principal and Hayli Jennings, Vice-principal are proud to continue in Auntie Audrey's legacy by giving everyone an opportunity to learn to dance.

EMERY STAGE SCHOOL

Congratulations Lexi who filmed for a LEGO commercial in Bulgaria which is due to be released in spring 2024. Lexi was able to show her dancing skills and got to take part in some harness work which saw her elevated and acting up to 20 feet in the air. The Commercial is due to be released worldwide in stores, television, and most social media platforms.

Phoebe has been in rehearsals for the last three months and now has just started her performances in Matilda the Musical at The Cambridge Theatre playing the part of Alice.

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We had a lovely exam session in October and our Examiner Yvonne Novelli who presented the students with their Coronation Awards. A great day by all.

AIMEE’S DANCE ACADEMY

In December, 10 of our senior students are flying out to Miami to perform with the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders at an American football game.

We are all really excited for this amazing opportunity for our students.

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FEBRUARY TECHNICON Sunday 4 February 2024

Winstanley House, Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 1HX The February Technicon will commence at 10.00am preceded by coffee (and biscuits) from 9.30am onwards.

We are looking forward to seeing you again at Winstanley House, as the feedback from the AGM about the venue was very positive.

We are pleased to announce that we will be welcoming back Rosina Andrews Downing whose lecture this time around is entitled:

'Leap Surgery'

In addition we will be welcoming one of the team from:

TIRED Movement

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THIS EXCITING TECHNICON, be sure to book your place without delay, our members based overseas are welcome to join us via zoom.

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BTDA CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS The BTDA Championship Finals are the culmination of many heats held throughout the country. They are a significant event in BTDAs’ calendar and an ideal opportunity to remember some of those who have given their services, time, and energy to help make BTDA what it is today.

The cups in their honour were awarded at 2023 finals as follows: Pete Steele

Senior Song and Dance A parent of the Ann Oliver Stage School whose Niamh Wilson services at BTDA events was invaluable

Jean Watson

Senior Greek Zoe Dayman

A long-standing member of BTDA and her school supported BTDA at lots of events.

Diane Forde

Senior Tap Niamh Wilson

A BTDA volunteer who helped at our Gala Weekend.

Eddie Oliver

Senior Lyrical Kayden Patel

Dedicated a large part of his life to BTDA both in his various roles within the office but also as a constant support to our President, Ann Oliver MBE.

Sylvia Lorden

Senior Ballet Kayden Patel

One of the first BTDA members, her input into the ballet programmes and her valued support at Championship Finals was unquestionable, she will be greatly missed.

Richard Schild

Senior Acrobatic Keira Hadley

Served as the Area Organiser for the BTDA London and Essex area for a great many years.

Alan Chiswell

Senior Modern Keira Hadley

Served on the BTDA General Council for over 20 years and played a key part in its development as an organisation.

Robert Botterill

Senior Character Joshua Burdett

Served on the BTDA General Council for many years and helped at BTDA events.

Glendon Hillyer

Senior National Kayden Patel

A true supporter of BTDA in its early days, supporting his daughter, Emma Hillyer.

Gwen Tansey

Inter Lyrical Jack Chadwick

A valuable member of the BTDA team and worked as the Receptionist, her friendly voice was heard by many.

Ron Hall

Inter Song & Dance Jack Chadwick

A strong supporter of BTDA and could be seen on the reception at many competitions and the Championship Finals.

Barbara Niven

Inter Ballet Jack Chadwick

A valued member of the BTDA family, she represented and co-ordinated our organisation in New Zealand and was instrumental in its development in that country.

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Champion Runner Up Third Fourth

JUNIOR MODERN INTER NATIONAL Beau Borland Beatrice Howarth Spear Chanel Clarke Jack Chadwick Annabelle Tyrrell Megan Hearst Lola Rodwell Lily Mae Hill Poppy Dent-Jones

SENIOR TAP Niamh Wilson Zoe Dayman Kayden Patel Leland Hutchinson

JUNIOR CHARACTER INTER SONG AND DANCE SENIOR GREEK Champion Beau Borland Jack Chadwick Zoe Dayman Runner Up Freya Mansbridge Miley Kayongo Ebony Clarke Third Evie Henry Lily Corkill Kayden Patel

Talisha Bajarias Fourth Ivy Bunney Miley Chalk Charlotte Rudge Lola Rodwell

JUNIOR BALLET INTER MODERN SENIOR CHARACTER Champion Sophie Hoskin Phoebe Easom Joshua Burdett Runner Up Chanel Clarke Poppy Dent-Jones Leland Hutchinson Third Lexi-Grace Kowlessar Miley Kayongo Kayden Patel Fourth Matilda Etty Sophie Edwards Bella-Rae Lyon

JUNIOR LYRICAL INTER GREEK SENIOR NATIONAL Champion Chanel Clarke Poppy Dent-Jones Kayden Patel Runner Up Beau Borland Lydia March Zoe Dayman Third Lexi-Grace Kowlessar Mia Witherington Joshua Burdett Fourth Isabella Leqeta Amy Vaughan Grace Dagley Lola Rodwell Talisha Bajarias

JUNIOR INTER SENIOR SONG ACROBATIC CHARACTER AND DANCE Champion Chanel Clarke Lily Corkill Niamh Wilson Runner Up Beau Borland Jack Chadwick Kayden Patel Third Lola Rodwell Sophie Edwards Joshua Burdett Fourth Sara Tahmasebi Beatrice Howarth Spear Louisa Chaswick

JUNIOR GREEK INTER TAP SENIOR ACROBATIC Champion Lilly Herringshaw Lily Corkill Keira Hadley Runner Up Isabella Leqeta Jack Chadwick Charlotte Rudge Third Hattie Simpson Phoebe Easom Niamh Wilson Fourth Sophie Hoskin Lydia March Sandra Al Nagar Ariana Mykolyszyn-Wright Kayden Patel

JUNIOR TAP INTER BALLET SENIOR LYRICAL Champion Isla Easom Jack Chadwick Kayden Patel Runner Up Chanel Clarke Mia Witherington Zoe Dayman Third Katherine Dine Ellie Sloan Charlotte Rudge Fourth Lexi-Grace Kowlessar Phoebe Easom Katherine George Sophie Hoskin Leah Allton-Griffin

JUNIOR NATIONAL INTER ACROBATIC SENIOR BALLET Champion Ivy Bunney Phoebe Easom Kayden Patel Runner Up Hattie Simpson Miley Kayongo Charlotte Rudge Third Dalia Al Nagar Beatrice Howarth Spear Keira Hadley Fourth Cece-Belle Platt Lottie Eddington Willow Peak

Talisha Bajarias

JUNIOR SONG AND DANCE INTER LYRICAL SENIOR MODERN Champion Beau Borland Jack Chadwick Keira Hadley Runner Up Sara Tahmasebi Phoebe Easom Kayden Patel Third Ivy Rose Mann Isabella Burdett Niamh Wilson Fourth Delilah Abela Mia Witherington Charlotte Rudge WINTER 2023

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JUNIOR

Junior Acrobatic

Junior Ballet

Junior Character

Junior Greek

Junior Lyrical

Junior Modern

Junior National

Junior Song & Dance

Junior Tap

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INTER

Inter Acrobatic

Inter Ballet

Inter Character

Inter Greek

Inter Lyrical

Inter Modern 2

Inter National

Inter Song & Dance

Inter Tap

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SENIOR

Senior Acrobatic

Senior Ballet

Senior Character

Senior Greek

Senior Lyrical

Senior Modern

Senior National

Senior Song & Dance

Senior Tap

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BTDA Championship Final Weekend Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November 2023

KATHLEEN DAVIS

I arrived at the Peepul Centre, Leicester, eagerly looking forward to the weekend ahead. Yes, you have guessed - it was the BTDA Championship finals weekend, and I was to be one of the adjudicators alongside the legend that is Derek Hartley and the talented professional Sandy Borne.

This would culminate in gruelling heats throughout the year when the winners from all areas would come together to battle it out for the prestigious title of BTDA Champion.

Fifteen schools across the country represented their areas in all disciplines: Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Ballet, Acrobatic, National, Song & Dance, Character & Greek dance. Each discipline was broken into Junior, Intermediate and Senior sections. As an adjudicator, I was not disappointed. Each performer, from the youngest to the oldest, performed 100 per cent; in many cases, the adjudication job was difficult indeed.

Congratulations to all the young performers, their teachers for creative and interesting choreography, and the parents for investing so well in their children.

BTDA certainly does lead the way!

As always, the event organisation was exceptional; the programme ran on time, and there was a super atmosphere all weekend and good banter from my fellow adjudicators.

Thank you to the management and staff of BTDA for a fabulous weekend enjoying the talent of our BTDA dancers.

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SANDY BORNE

Thank you once again for inviting me. I had a great few days, and it is always lovely catching up with Derek and meeting Kathleen for the first time.

I thought the standard this year was very high, which made the adjudicating quite tough, but I hope you all feel we did a good job.

The juniors were particularly strong, with great personalities coming through and a maturity beyond their years.

I was also impressed by the boys’ overall standards, which is great to see; going forward, the world of dance needs better standards for boys in every genre.

It is always a pleasure to see the talent of the young ones coming through and to listen to some great music that has been chosen — I found myself moving to the beat and even quietly singing along to many of them, which adds to the enjoyment of the day adjudicating.

My one thought to all the students going forward would be… well done to all of you.

You should be very proud of yourselves, but for future routines, try and find something different that makes you stand out when putting your routine together.

Find all the nuances in the music (accents, highs and lows, etc.) and make it specific to that track; you are all great, so you have to find something special to make the audience remember you.

I hope to see you all again soon.

Meanwhile, good luck with everything in the future.

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Artistic Group Reports

MODERN JAZZ

Artistic Director: Emma Hillyer Group Members: Monica Larose, Danielle Campbell We have been working to ensure that the Programmes of Study and DVDs are more compatible with each other and have added a contents page for each Grade in the Programme of Study.

Please note the following points from Preparatory to Grade 5, which have been clarified and updated in the current POS on ExamTrack dated December 2023.

Preparatory

Music query for Centre 1 — Leg bends and Centre 2 — Straight kicks. This is correct on ExamTrack in music and video footage.

Primary

Walks 4 — Gallops. Can be taken around the room or on a diagonal, the title in the POS has been amended.

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Grade 1

Barre 1 — Limbering the Spine. Timing clarification, 2 2 3 4 limber & release, 3 2 3 4, repeat limber & release.

Elevation — The 6 high skips should travel to the left to finish in LDB.

Grade 4

Centre 8 — Hip & Rib Isolations. This exercise can be taken facing the front or facing the corner.

Grade 5

Centre 8 — Isolations & Ripples. This exercise can be taken facing the front or facing the corner.

If you are interested in being involved in future developments of the programmes and would like to be a member of our group please email emma@btda.org.uk As always, if anyone has any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me or a member of the Modern Jazz group.

Have a great Christmas.

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ACROBATIC

Artistic Director — Denise Moore Group Members: Jill Gough, Katie Guyton, Julie Barker Since September, myself and the artistic group members have had a number of discussions regarding where we think some adjustments can be made to the acrobatic programme of study.

Whilst aware that there have been some requests to look at grades 6 to 8, we have looked at the number of schools and students that have taken these grades over the past three years and found that there appears to be a significant drop off. With this in mind we decided to focus our attention initially on the lower grades. We are keen to find out more about why the numbers drop, so we plan to

5. COMBINED EXERCISE 4/4 1 bar intro

carry out a survey on all schools which will help us to focus on the areas we need to address.

We are currently working through some ideas on the preparatory and primary grades and hope to be able to have something ready to show you all in February. By starting at this point we ensure progression through the grades.

We have been asked for clarification on the timing of the Combined Exercise in Grade 6.

The following adjustments on the POS have been made to match the video on ExamTrack.

See below.

Ideally it would be great to have another group member, so if anyone is interested, please let me know by emailing btdaacrobaticartisticgroup@gmail.com Denise Moore, Artistic Director

EXERCISE

1234 Turn towards the back foot.

22 3 4 Using preferred side, shoulder leg to side on rise, sustain rise, tombé into

DIRECTION Commence centre back, facing the back, right leg crossed in front of left Face front

3234 a lunge, lifting back leg into attitude position, Arms low opposition on 4234 attitude Cross lifted leg over supporting leg, placing toe on floor Arms crossed 4th 12 34 2234 Turn towards back foot, prepare preferred leg, execute a back over from a Facing RDF lifted leg, on preferred side, recover to finish in a lunge.

323 4 42 Back stretch, recover, spiral turn to right side to finish facing RDF 34 12 3 4 Prepare, grande jeté en tournant towards RDF, touching head with lifted Towards right side leg, 2234 Spiral turn and prepare 3 2 3 4, 4234 Repeat grande jeté towards LDF, spiral turn and finish on rise, optional arms

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CLASSICAL BALLET

Artistic Director — Kathleen Davis Group Members: Emma Hillyer — Julie Feechan Firstly, I would like to make you all aware that we have a new group member in Miss Julie Feechan. Both Miss Hillyer and myself are very much looking forward to working with her on the artistic team.

There have been changes made to the dress code in both grades 1-5 and the Vocational Levels. This page at the front of the POS also includes a statement on the gender choice of candidates. If I can also reiterate that classical tights that are closer to the skin tone of a candidate is perfectly acceptable for Classical examinations.

The revised Grade 6 examination will be compulsory from February 2024, and the revised Grade 7 will be available in the new year. Theory questions will now be asked in these examinations.

As a team we are looking at the theory questions asked during the ballet examination and are hoping to make them a little more technical based. For example, we ask what GRAND means — the answer given will be large or big and I begin to ask myself is the candidate really learning from this and is it relevant to future examinations. If we asked a more technical question such as what must we think about when we demonstrate a grand battement derriere? The set answer which we would provide would be I must keep my hips and shoulders square to the barre. With this answer the candidate has learnt a very important technical point at a low level which should serve them well in future and higher examinations. So this is our task at the moment. I will let you all know in February how we are progressing with it.

The vocabulary of steps in appendix 1 of the Professional Practice for Vocational Examinations has been updated and amended making the examiners’ choice of steps for the enchainment more BTDA friendly. There is also footage of the Intermediate Vocabulary of steps on exam track for reference as a 26

teaching tool. I hope to have Advanced Foundation ready for February 2024.

As a team we are starting right from the beginning of our programmes to match our POS to video footage hopefully making things a little less confusing for teachers.

We are going to be very busy little elves running up to Christmas and the New Year!

So may I and my team wish you the compliments of the season and hopefully we will see you all in the New Year.

Kathleen Davis, Artistic Director and Head of Vocational Examinations.

TAP

Artistic Director — Mark Hudson Group Members: Jill Gough — Helen Guy — Michelle Bailey, Denise Moore — Jackie Crummell A huge thank you to all the Tap teachers out there, the work you have done incorporating the new lower Grade Tap work into your schools is amazing.

The feedback from the teachers is enthusiastic not just from their students but from you yourselves saying it has made you enjoy teaching tap again.

I am still amazed by the enthusiasm and enjoyment from the examination candidates that have had the privilege to watch this year.

Well, we are at the end of the year and looking forward to our next gathering so we will be launching the new Grade 1 Tap at the February meeting so please ensure you book tickets for the Leicester meeting and bring your tap shoes as we will be doing the work with you.

If you are not teaching the Class Awards and the new lower Grade work, then please look at this on ExamTrack over the holiday period and see if it will work in your schools.

The old Preparatory and Primary Examinations will no longer be accepted for Examinations from the 1st of January 2024 The team will be in the coming months going over the POS and ensuring that it matches the DVD footage on ExamTrack to ensure your lives are made a little easier, this will take some time, but it will be done.

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Remember that most updates and corrections are now placed on Facebook, and always check back to ExamTrack at the start of the term or before your Examination sessions to ensure you have followed all directives.

Have a great Christmas, please enjoy yourselves and ensure you balance your drinking...one glass in each hand is a start!!!!

See you all in the new year!

Mark Hudson, Artistic Director

LYRICAL

Artistic Director — Tracy Liggins Group Members: Jacqui Everitt, Wendy Oram It was great to see so many of you at the AGM and I’m sure you will agree it was a lovely venue.

For those who couldn’t attend, my team and I had the pleasure of showing some of the Lyrical work. We demonstrated how to execute the corner work in grades 4 & 5 and some of the Prep and Primary, where we have confirmed which exercises are executed from parallel feet and which are from 1st position.

This information is updated in the POS on exam track dated sept 2023.

We have updated the dress code in the programmes of study as we can now confirm that the use of foot thongs (option 1) or Jazz Shoes (option 2) can now be worn from Grades 4 and above. Foot thongs can have a heel strap around the back of the foot but the heel itself should not be covered so shoes such as ballet shoes or full soled shoes cannot be worn.

Please feel free to email me or ring with any queries you may have and have a great Christmas and New Year!

Tracy Liggins, Artistic Director

MODELLING

Artistic Director — Wendy Oram Group member: Jackie Crumell There have been a few changes made to the POS so if you are teaching modelling, please print off an up to date POS to check the 28

changes which have been made in most grades. Please note that there are no Interview/questions in Preparatory and Primary Grades. We are currently working on a replacement for the Modelling Diploma which will hopefully be something that students might feel beneficial to add to their college/agency applications or CVs and should have this in place in the New Year. Please email me at wendymorton.acad@tiscali.co.uk with any queries or any help/advice on any of the Modelling work.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.

Wendy Oram, Artistic Director

GREEK

Artistic Director — Yvonne Novelli Group Members: Carla Session, Laura Mercer, Nicola Hiller The following edits to the programme of study and music have been made.

All Warm ups have been taken out.

Preparatory: Barre exercise 1 — Heel lifting 1 2 lower 3 4 repeat 3 times, step away from the barre to finish. Barre exercise 2 — 4 Walks forward and 4 back. (One walk to one count) Repeat once. Step away from the barre to finish.

Primary: Arm practice no repeat.

Grade One: Barre exercise 2. Foot extension. Repeat once only.

Centre Relaxation twice through only include coda.

Grade Two: No amendments.

Grade Three: Steps 1 straight skips, 2 on a flat foot — 2 on a rise — 2 with a hop — 4 with a strong elevation. 4 bars of 4/4 repeat once from the beginning.

Grade Four: Arm exercise 1 use music from Grade Three Amalgamation no two.

Grade Five: no amendments Grade Six: Delete Warm up. No theory will be asked.

Grade Seven: Barre exercise 1 repeats only onto the opposite side. No theory to be asked.

Grade Eight: Edit warm up. No theory will be asked.

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GRADE EIGHT GREEK 2023 — TECHNICAL GLOSSARY STEPS Panther walks and runs: Neat light precision of the foot work. Imitating catlike movements.

Body and arms showing a rippling effect.

Panther High Leap: Well elevated action proceeded by an accelerated run. Springing off two feet. Arms outstretched above the head and back. Body and legs aiming to show a backwards curvature of the spine. Landing in a deep 4th knee bend imitating catching of prey.

Panther Long Leap: Emphasis on length of leap and not height. Landing on one foot with the other fully extended behind. Body and arms flung forward over leading leg. Recover back to a squat position cowering in a deep fourth knee bend.

Bacchic High Leap: Executed as a high leap. Foot of lifted leg placed on the knee.

Head flung well back. Arms tossed into a 6th frieze line.

Bacchante Skip: Step hop, passing the working foot through 1st, knee slightly bent.

Turn of the body in opposition, full bend of the back. Arms in 9th Angle position.

Bacchic Dance: No movement can be too exaggerated, full use of the body showing an equal balance of both muscular strength and suppleness through the body. Expression must be sincere and projected. Rhythms of Bacchic dance are staccato and uneven giving a lively rendering of this dance form.

Gestures of Tragedy: The walk of tragedy stride is short but heavy bearing the whole weight of the body on each step. Torches are carried in funeral processions symbolic to lighting the spirit of the dead. Torch must be held only in the left hand with the right hand supporting it a little higher up. Movement of the torch through positions whilst walking should be tense whilst projecting suffering and compassion in expression through the body face.

Cymbals and Panther movements: Cymbals held by the cord/leather strap; hand must not touch the cymbal to avoid deadening the sound. The best sound is made when passing the cymbals lightly across each other 30

up and down. When a loud noise is required, this can be made by clashing the cymbals together. Light padding of the feet increases in speed and sound as the rhythm increases whilst extending the movement strongly through the body line.

Dancing with drapery: The manipulation of the drapery requires strong free movement from the shoulder, and flexibility through the body line that will bend and curve in time with the beat of the music. The material should be between 2 /3 metres long. Silk is best as it should be a little heavy.

Must be held firmly either by both or one hand according to the step of the movement.

Dance with Tambour: Tambour must be held only in the left hand and beaten with the tips or the back of the fingers of the right hand. Beat lightly through ease of the wrist as tension dims the sound. Good elevation, agility, and strength is required.

Triangle positions: These are available to view on exam track.

Yvonne Novelli, Artistic Director

MUSICAL THEATRE AND DRAMA REPORT

Artistic Director — Danielle Campbell Group Member: Julie Barker I can’t quite believe we are nearly at the end of another year; it feels like it was only yesterday I was writing the summer report, but here we are again!

Well everything seems to be running smoothly, just one note for teachers entering candidates for Musical Theatre solo exams, please be aware that all copies of the candidates exam pieces MUST be sent to the examiner in either a word or PDF document seven days prior to the candidates exam, including a fact sheet with bullet points listing their research to the questions that can be asked during the Interview. This must be typed or hand written. Sheet music is not essential. This has been a rule since the start of the pandemic and was decided to be kept in as this allows the examiner to prepare in advance for the candidate’s interview. This is WINTER 2023

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not necessary for pair or group exams as there is no Interview. However, hard copies of their pieces for all exams must also be available to the examiner on the day to allow them to prompt if necessary and must include their fact sheet/research for solo exams. I have had a lot of examiners saying that they have not been receiving this!

The new Drama POS and mark scheme will be launched soon so please keep your eyes open for that.

If anyone has any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact me or Miss Barker, we are always happy to help!

Here’s wishing you all a lovely Christmas and all the very best for 2024!

Danielle Campbell, Artistic Director

CONTEMPORARY

Artistic Director — Fritha Fallon It’s nice to see entries coming in from teachers mainly Grade 1 and Grade 2, but hopefully Grade 3 in the near future. I am hoping to run some courses in 2024, so please register your interest with Head Office. I understand it is difficult to implement new disciplines, but the feedback so far has been very encouraging, and the work well received by the students.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch regarding the POS, as its often better to chat things through.

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a Happy New year!

Fritha Fallon, Artistic Director

Keeping Children Safe — safeguarding guidance

Teachers will be aware the requirements for Registration were updated in January following the Department for Educations publication — Keeping Children Safe in Out of School Settings.

So, what is an out-of-school settings?

An organisation or individual who provides community activities, tuition or after school clubs for children. Such as youth clubs, after-school and holiday clubs, private tuition, music and dance lessons and sports training.

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• Health and safety • Safeguarding and child protection • Staff suitability • Governance BTDA supports this document, and the Teachers registration process ensures we show a duty of care to students taking BTDA examinations. As a result of the publication, we ask all teachers to provide evidence of: • Enhanced DBS certificate/ Police check • Practical First Aid certificate • Safeguarding course for children • Policy, procedure, and licence checklist To view the full document, click or scan the QR code. It also provides useful information to download such as leaflets and posters.

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Vocational Examinations Congratulations to the following students who have gained Vocational Examinations JUNE 2023 – OCTOBER 2023 Aleah Reign Nemis Alexandra Raach Alysa Cassar Casha Amber Henstock Amelia Parfitt Amelia Seddon Amelie Jenkins Amy Bajada Amy Wright Anna Callanan Annie-Rae Mattock Anthea Xiberras Arya Kaji Asha Huddleston Ava Scowcroft Bethany Ann Grech Spiteri Cara Kolade Carlie Bridgeman Carolina Andrade Catherine Allen Celine Tabone Cerys Robinson Chanelle Abela Charlotte Cotton Chloe O'Neill Christiana Axiaq Clara Tucker Claudia Grech Daniel Elliott Dorothy Spiteri Ebony Clarke Eleanor Adcock Elise Refalo Eliza Stellini Elizabeth Toms Ella Buckley Ella Hodgson Ella Smith Elle Bousfield Ellie Harper Ellie Kenington Ellie Smith Ellie-Mae Share Emilia Reeves Emily Hall Emily Jo Atkinson Emily Rose Emily Wilkinson Emma Hearnden

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