One Dance UK Dance Teaching Awards online programme

One Dance UK Dance Teaching Awards Sunday 16 July 2017 Birmingham Hippodrome

Welcome.

The One Dance UK Dance Teaching Awards celebrate the fantastic work of the many talented and committed people and organisations who provide dance opportunities for children and young people across the UK. We believe that as many people as possible should know about their hard work and as UK’s national body for dance, and Subject Association for dance in schools, we’re here to champion them.

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I’m delighted by the level of interest we have had for the Awards. I see them as a key way for us to champion dance education and participation, particularly in challenging times for dance provision in school. The Awards have provided a wonderful opportunity for people to express their gratitude for the dance teachers, leaders and organisations that dedicate their time, energy and expertise into furthering opportunities for young people and we’re looking forward to celebrating with all the shortlisted nominees in July.

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Claire Somerville Head of Children & Young People’s Dance

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“We are thrilled that you are able to join us today to celebrate the excellent work taking place in dance education, and to recognise the enormous contribution that dance teachers, community practitioners and senior leaders and governors in schools make in encouraging and supporting the next generation of dancers.

Many thanks to our sponsors for their support in making this important event possible.”

Andrew Hurst, Chief Executive One Dance UK

Dance Teaching Awards Selection Panel

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We are very proud to have been asked to select the finalists in this ground-breaking first year of the One Dance UK Awards. We were overwhelmed by both the quantity and quality of the 886 nominations. They demonstrate just how important dance is in our schools and how keen the profession is to celebrate the many individuals and organisations who are using dance to transform the lives of young people. We are delighted to be able to recognise so many amazing people doing so much to communicate the inspiring power and relevance of dance across the UK. 2017 Dance Teaching Awards, Selection Panel

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Geoff Barton

General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)

Althea Efunshile CBE Former Deputy Chief Executive of Arts Council England, Arts Consultant

Linda Jasper MBE

Former Director of Youth Dance England, Dance Consultant

Carolyn Lappin

Executive Director of YDance (Scottish Youth Dance)

Piali Ray OBE

Director of Sampad, South Asian Arts

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Order of Ceremonies 1.00PM

Doors Open

1.30PM

Afternoon Tea with sparkling wine

2.30PM

Awards Ceremony

hosted by Anu Giri, Board Member of One Dance UK and Executive Director Dance Umbrella

Order of Awards Rising Star Award................................................................................................ p6 Outstanding Primary Dance Teaching Award.................................................... p7 Outstanding Secondary Dance Teaching Award............................................... p8 Inspirational Community Dance Practitioner Award.......................................... p9 Inspirational Work in Education Award............................................................... p10 Inspirational Lecturer at College, University or Conservatoire Award.............. p11 Most Supportive Senior Leader or Governor Award.......................................... p12 Above and Beyond Award................................................................................... p13 Lifetime Achievement Award.............................................................................. p14

5.00PM

U.Dance Performance

ends approximately at 6.30pm

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Award Categories Rising Star Award sponsored by Trinity College London

An individual who has graduated within the last 3 years or trained as a teacher within last 3 years and already made a difference in their setting, demonstrating their skills and passion for dance teaching.

Outstanding Primary Dance Teaching Award sponsored by dancewear central

A passionate primary school teacher who is showing exceptional talent in teaching dance, embedding dance across the school and building a love of dance with their pupils.

Outstanding Secondary Dance Teaching Award

An exceptionally hardworking dance teacher within a Secondary School who puts their pupils at the heart of their work, embedding dance as part of school life and go above and beyond their class-room duties to ensure their pupils get the best possible dance provision.

Inspirational Community Dance Practitioner Award sponsored by People Dancing

A teacher/practitioner who is inspiring children and young people through safe practice, giving priceless experiences, building a love of dance and helping them to see opportunities for them to progress.

Inspirational Work in Education Award sponsored by Safe in Dance International

An organisation or dance company doing excellent bespoke work with or for dance teachers in or out of school to improve their practice and inspire them with their work.

Inspirational Lecturer at College, University or Conservatoire Award sponsored by DWFM Beckman Solicitors

A dedicated lecturer who motivates their students, developing skills and passion for learning. They show great progress for their students in dance and beyond, inspiring the next generation of performers, choreographers, teachers and practitioners.

Most Supportive Senior Leader or Governor Award

An individual, Senior Leadership Team or Board of Governors that have seen the benefits of dance within their school curriculum and helped it to flourish.

Above and Beyond Award

Someone who has done more than teach dance, they have particularly supported their students to achieve beyond their expectations or have gone the extra-mile to ensure a dance project or event has happened against the odds

Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Harlequin Floors

An individual who has been working in dance teaching (in or out of school) for over 20 years, making a difference to 100’s of children and young people.

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Rising Star Award

sponsored by Trinity College London

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Louise Lloyd

Jaina Modasia

Anna Zhavoronkova

Louise Lloyd trained at London Contemporary Dance School and Trinity Laban. Pursuing a desire to work in community dance, Louise now teaches a range of ages at Rubicon Dance, Wales. She has ambitions to lead dance in prisons and to develop dance in third world countries.

Jaina Modasia is a dedicated Kathak teacher under the Sujata Banerjee Dance School. As a senior student, she embodies Sujata’s teaching style and is extremely popular amongst the student fraternity. Jaina has competed in BBC Young Dancer, performed for the Dance Proms, interned with Dance4 and is a One Dance UK Ambassador.

In one year, Anna Zhavoronkova’s Skylark School of Dance has amassed 60+ students, a six-person teaching team and a collaboration with the Churchill Theatre. Dedicated to dance development beyond the school, Anya also took Big Dance to Russia for the first time; teaches BBO vocational students; and works with Brighton schools teaching her mentor’s students.

“She has a lovely physical energy… a calmness and warmth which people “Jaina is talented, generous and love. She works incredibly hard…and continues to inspire the next generation grasps every opportunity offered to her.” of Kathak students.” - Colleague - Anonymous

“Her passion for dance is infectious… her students of all abilities thrive.”

- Parent of pupil

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Outstanding Primary Dance Teaching Award sponsored by dancewear central

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Bobbie Gargrave

Julie Guile

Samantha Swallow

Bobbie Gargrave works within Barking, Dagenham and the Braintree district.

As a dance ambassador, she has built dance platforms across the regions, as well as dance clubs involving hundreds of children across a range of school year groups.

Along with teaching the dance curriculum at Saughall All Saints Primary School, Jules Guile has worked intensively with a select group of pupils to form #SAS Street Crew, which was highly regarded in the North West heat of The Great Big Dance Off.

“Our children want to come to school, want to attend dance and regularly compose their own choreography.

They have been enthused, empowered and been given the confidence to try anything.” - Colleague

“As our school dance teacher, Jules shares in our vision to engage children in healthy lifestyles. Through her commitment, we achieve great things in dance.” – Colleague

Samantha Swallow teaches dance at Rosehill Primary School. Over the past five years, dance at Rosehill has developed to include two clubs, with 41% of children to partake this year.

Rosehill has won the Healthy Schools Award, been nominated for a Centre of Excellence Award, and won the Yorkshire PE Award.

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Outstanding Secondary Dance Teaching Award

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Rhys James

Gemma Richards

Harriet Simmons

To date, Rhys James has taught 1,040 boys at St Teilo’s High School to dance.

He has trained the school’s male PE teachers, and has promoted dance for boys at Cardiff Metropolitan University, the Welsh Assembly Government Culture Committee and the Arts Council of Wales.

Gemma Richards consistently teaches outstanding lessons to pupils at Matravers Secondary School, in addition to numerous extra-curricular opportunities. Gemma has nurtured all-male company Endurance, with work featured in the BBC School Report 2015, gaining recognition from BalletBoyz.

The school was also involved in Rambert’s Elements project.

Harriet Simmons teaches dance at Wildern Secondary School. She has given her students many opportunities including performing at the BBC Proms, three showcases each year in the Berry Theatre, and performances at Rock Challenge. She is dedicated to helping every student achieve.

‘“As Rhys says, ‘In my first few sessions I had to “drag” the boys in - now I have to “drag” them out!’” - Rhys’s mentor

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“Gemma does an incredible amount of work for our dance department. We are lucky to have someone so dedicated to dance.” - Student

“Harriet is an excellent teacher and friend... she does so much for all of her students and is no doubt one of our best teachers.” - Colleague

Inspirational Community Dance Practitioner Award sponsored by People Dancing

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Meara O’Donnell-Webb

Adam Rutherford

Charlotte Tomlinson

Meara O’Donnell-Webb has a passion for bringing dance to rural environments.

She regularly takes her company, Skye Dance Company, over to mainland Scotland to perform, and often travels across Skye to teach. She is currently striving for young boys in rural communities to get access to dance education.

Adam Rutherford founded RDC Youth Company in 2013. With tours to venues including the Birmingham Festival (Show of the Festival) and the Perry Barr Arts Forum, RDC also opened the first ever Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival. Its works tackle challenging issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and homelessness.

As Artistic Director of inclusive company Sidekick Dance, Charlotte Tomlinson has involved her dancers in 11 Million Reasons to Dance and Big Dance. Among other accolades, Charlotte is a Healthier Dancer Speaker for One Dance UK, and a Safe in Dance International Quality Reviewer.

“Meara is a spirited, inspirational professional who strives to raise the profile of young people within a rural community.” - Parent of pupil

“Adam has introduced my daughter to a supportive environment which has allowed her to find herself.” - Parent of pupil

“Charlotte is an exemplary example of a teacher and director who uses her knowledge of safe practice in every aspect of her work.” - Colleague

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Inspirational Work in Education Award sponsored by Safe in Dance International

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DanceEast

Greenwich Dance

DanceEast inspires all ages and abilities, from toddlers, through to the young people of the Centre for Advanced Training; to people living with Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia.

Projects such as The Inkwell, which involved over 200 participants aged 8 to 70+, unites various schools and community groups in shared performances.

For nearly 25 years, Greenwich Dance has brought dance to young people across the borough. It provides an abundance of opportunities: Limitless, for young women aged 13-18; a yearround dance programme for ages 0-18; dynamic hip hop group Lotus Youth Dance Company, and many more.

“The team… work so hard… their presence in the community must be supported and celebrated.” - Colleague and class participant

“DanceEast blurs boundaries, engaging thousands of people each year with dance that inspires, challenges, energises and moves.” - Participant

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Hertfordshire County Dance Teachers’ Association (CDTA) The Hertfordshire County Dance Teachers’ Association (CDTA) is a voluntary organisation promoting dance in schools. It provides support, resource access and bursaries, as well as running The Hertfordshire Schools’ County Dance Festival. In 2017, its 20th year, 700 pupils took part.

“As a SEN school we rarely collaborate with mainstream counterparts, and so this was a unique experience.

The festival atmosphere created a supportive and empathetic approach.”

- First-time participant

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Inspirational Lecturer at College, University or Conservatoire Award sponsored by DWFM Beckman Solicitors

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Anna Hall

Edel Quin

Lara Walczak

Anna Hall has lectured at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) for the past decade. Training at the Royal Academy of Dance, Anna is particularly keen to encourage student health, and gives generous rehabilitative support to students with injuries between classes. Anna will lead the Foundation Certificate in Dance at LIPA from September.

Edel Quin successfully demonstrates how dance science principles apply to practice and performance. She coauthored Safe Dance Practice (2015), is a registered provider with Safe in Dance International, has published research in academic journals, and frequently presents at national and international conferences. Edel is Programme Leader for the MSc/MFA Dance Science at Trinity Laban.

Lara Walczak takes time to organise opportunities for her students to gain experience with professional artists.

Lara’s students have gained places at Conservatoires to continue training, with some entering straight into the profession. Lara is a lecturer at Leicester College.

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Former students and colleagues have commented: ‘‘I dance because of Lara.”

“If I could give her all the awards in the world I would.” “I didn’t know what to do with my life, but Lara inspired me.”

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Most Supportive Senior Leader or Governor Award

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Joy Ballard

Paul Clark

Lisa Kattenhorn

Joy Ballard, Principal at Ryde Academy on the Isle of White, has been instumental to the success of the dance department. Students have danced at Wembley Stadium, the Southbank Centre and more; have worked with the cast of Wicked; and next year will dance at Alvin Ailey’s studios.

Paul is Deputy Head Teacher at Matravers School. As ex-Head of Dance, he ensures dance is at the heart of the school. Having founded extracurricular all-male company Endurance, he regularly attends performances, on top of overseeing the yearly school production. Paul extends students’ creative horizons through numerous trips, visits and collaborations.

Lisa Kattenhorn is the Principal of Harris Academy Tottenham. Lisa has strived to make the Academy artistically excellent, doubling the amount of time students receive dance and performing arts lessons each week, and building a new performance space for students.

“Joy recognises not all students are academics, and in the face of the EBACC, she genuinely wants the students to have a happy, well-rounded education.” - Colleague

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“He is an inspirational teacher and a passionate advocate for dance.” Headteacher of Matravers School

“Lisa is the most supportive, motivating, and encouraging individual. She believes in the potential of everyone.

It is an honour to work under her leadership.” - Colleague

Above and Beyond Award

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Janet Marmot

Pippa Salter

Lindsey Wise

Janet Marmot runs a non-profit, payas-you-go club on Saturdays, where students can learn various styles of dance. Committed to encouraging their potential, Janet often teaches extra classes in her spare time. She has been instrumental in enabling two recent dancers to train at The Royal Ballet School and The Hammond School respectively. A student parent describes Janet as, ‘a work horse who always relentlessly encourages and inspires everyone she teaches.’

Pippa Salter runs The Isle of Man’s The Academy of Dance, teaching various ages and dance styles. Her keenness to provide opportunities resulted in The Academy’s participation in the U.Dance North West final, and connections to North West-based dance companies.

Pippa also recently formed the Mannin Contemporary Dance Group.

Lindsey Wise founded ‘West End Musical Theatre’ company, offering weekly classes to over 100 participants.

Her students have been accepted into numerous prestigious schools, including Laines, Trinity Laban and Urdang, among others. Lindsey also recently raised thousands for charity through her annual performing arts fundraising campaign.

“Pippa always puts in 100%… We are so thankful for how dedicated she is to helping our dance careers flourish.” Student

“Lindsey gives her whole heart to every one of her students… she has changed my life by believing in me.” - Student

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Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Harlequin Floors

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Sunjata Banerjee

Avril Hitman

Veronica Jobbins

Sujata Banerjee set up her Dance Company in 1985, and has since been developing the artistic and educational practices of Kathak dance for hundreds of young people and dance artists. She provides a constant reminder that you can do what you love - and successfully!

Avril Hitman BEM has committed over 32 years to Magpie Dance as founder, Artistic and Executive Director. She has dedicated her career to supporting people with learning disabilities in reaching their potential.

Throughout her 42-year career, Veronica Jobbins has worked extensively for young people in dance education.

Responding to the National Reform Act threatening dance in schools, Veronica was instrumental in establishing the NDTA in 1988, which she chaired for two decades. She has helped develop government policies to support dance nationally, and over the last 20 years, her work at Trinity Laban has strengthened the Conservatoire’s contribution to deprived London communities.

“Sujata continues to inspire me to be the better version of myself every day, not only in dance but also as a person…

I feel proud associating myself with dance, and especially proud of being taught by her”. - Student

“Avril’s unwavering commitment has enabled thousands of people with learning disabilities to engage with dance, placing Magpie at the forefront of inclusive dance… and putting learning disability into the sector like never before.” - Colleague

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Thank You

One Dance UK Board Members

Dance Teaching Awards Host: Anu Giri

Sue Wyatt (Chair) Anthony Bowne Irving David Julian Flitter Anu Giri Vicki Igbokwe Tamara Rojo Susannah Simons

Dance Teaching Awards Selection Panel: Geoff Barton, Althea Efunshile CBE, Carolyn Lappin, Linda Jasper MBE, and Piali Ray OBE Award Category Sponsors:

One Dance UK Patrons Carlos Acosta CBE Dame Gilliam Lynne Bob Lockyer Arlene Phillips CBE Peter Badejo OBE

One Dance UK Staff Andrew Hurst (Chief Executive) Cameron Ball Heather Benson Jessica Choi Charlotte Constable Stephanie De’Ath Claire Eve Claire Farmer Rachel Gibson Tomorr Kokona Elodie Lafosse Helen Laws Hanna Madalska-Gayer Hollie McGill Robyn Mondesir-Clarke Mercy Nabirye Katy Noakes Oluwatoyin Odunsi Suzannah Robinson Christopher Rodriguez Erin Sanchez Claire Somerville Amy Swalwell Alan Tuvey Joanne Whittaker

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