Dawson's Academy of Dance & Stage

Students of the academy are appearing on FIVE on Sunday the 25th of July 2010 in a Shine production of "Don't Stop Believing!"

Over 300 groups auditioned and our students have got through against thousands of applicants! Congratulations to everyone.

Baby Spice Emma Bunton is hosting the show. The panel will include Emmy-award winning choreographer of the High School Musical movies Chucky Klapow, actress Tamzin Outhwaite, singer Anastacia, award winning musician and West End staff star Duncan James.

Find our more about at the FIVE website: Don't Stop Believing FIVE Website

See the photos below (courtesy of The Bolton News)

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Congratulations to Solo Dance 12-20 years winner Monique Jacobs, and Duo winners Charles Butcher and Jenna Johnson (pictured here with guest judge Alice Barlow from Hollyoaks) who won the Festival 4 Stars Manchester heat final on 28 March.

See the winners on the Festival4Stars website:Festival4Stars Website

Miss Dawn Dawson has now completed assessor training for the Bronze & Silver Arts Award.

The mission of Arts Award is to support young people who want to deepen their engagement with the arts, build creative and leadership skills, and to achieve a national qualification.

Through Arts Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, young people aged 11-25  can explore any of the art forms including performing arts, visual arts, literature, media and multimedia.

The award builds confidence, helps young people to enjoy cultural activities, and prepares them for further education or employment.

As an assessor Miss Dawn can now take young people through the Bronze and Silver awards allowing them to develop and receive recognition for their achievements.

Find our more about the Arts Award at their website:Arts Award Website

The DVDs from this year's show 'It's Showtime! will be arriving shortly. There are very few left from this production run.

Please place your order at the Academy soon to avoid disappointment.

DVDs are priced at £23.50 for a double DVD with over 30 numbers. Please make cheques payable to DADS Limited.

With over 25 numbers in the show, with approx 25-30 in each group they all have to be costumed in advanced, bought in bulk by the school in order to gain the discounts for parents.

There are 4 new numbers for next years' show, which means approximately £100 on average.

All students are asked to pay their deposit towards these costs:

• £30 each deposit for Saturday children (babies, pre-prim, prim, juniors)
• £50 each deposit for Pre-Seniors, Seniors & Students

Please pay by your deposit by 3 July.

If you have any questions please contact the School and ask to speak with our accountant.

Wednesdays 8.15pm

With Guest Teacher Mr Chris Crompton who has appeared in many professional productions who has performed in many productions including 'Cats', 'Fame', 'Peggy Sue Got Married', 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' and 'The Mikado'.

Price £5.00

Please note you must be over the age of 14 years and be of a high standard of dance level.

Call the Academy on 01204 362072 to book your place now!

Tuesdays 8.15pm

With Mr Jon Broni previously of the Hammond Ballet School Chester.

Please note Intermediate Dance standard and above only.

Call the Academy on 01204 362072 to book your place now!

Ever wanted to learn how to dance like a Bollywood Star?

Well... NOW YOU CAN!!!

Starting Monday 20 May 2010

From traditional Indian to modern funk, Bollywood combines all types of dance making it fun and challenging! So whether you are a professional wanting to learn a new style or a beginner who wants to become a Bollywood performer, this class is for you!

You might even find yourself dancing towards regular performance opportunities!

PRIVATE TUITION AVAILABLE

With Professional Teacher Miss Manisha Solanki

Mondays
5:30pm — 6:30pm
Children of Ages 6 — 12 Yrs

Mondays
7:00pm — 8:00pm
Adults/Students Age 12Yrs+

Call the Academy on 01204 362072 to book your place now!

Due to increased demand we have started an additional 'Baby Class' on Saturday mornings to accommodate newcomers.

This introductory baby class will run from 9:30am to 10:30am on Saturday mornings, with the existing baby class continuing at 10:30am to 12:00pm as it does at the moment.

If you are interested in enrolling for this new class please call the Academy on 01204 362072 for more details.

New for 2010... Beginners technique classes.

Supporting GCSE & Diplomas in schools our new beginners technique classes in ballet, modern contemporary, limbering & strengthing, street jazz and singing on Monday evenings and Saturdays.

These classes are for boys and girls aged 13 - 18 who are taking or about to start GCSEs or college diplomas.

Call the Academy for more details.

New for 2010... Wedding Dance tuition and choreography for your big day.

If you've always wanted to make that first dance special but never danced before, or you need to brush up on your existing dancing skills, we can offer the tuition you need and provide the choreography to make your first dance memorable.

Call the Academy for more details.