Academy News

December

Alex Fobbester, who is currently treading the boards in the West end musical version of Elf, Principal Miss Katherine is was extremely proud to be taken to see Alex recently in Elf.

Pictured (Right) – Principal Miss Katherine; Alex Fobbester; Hannah Ponting & Camilla Bates (all CCDA Graduates)

CCDA were asked by the town council to provide performances for the shoppers, In Bishops walk arcade, during the Saturdays leading up to Christmas in December.

Altogether 70 plus children performed ranging from CCDA cheerleading groups, freestyle jazz, the intermediate, junior and Pre junior competition groups, CCDA performance group, as well as CCDAs Senior Musical Theatre group and our diddy 5-10 years musical theatre group. Fabulous performances from all. We were also treated to a demonstration of the new adult Solo Latin with South African ballerina, Miss Adri.

Annual Grade and vocational examinations were taken in Modern theatre dance, Tap dance, Classical Ballet by over 100 students.

Seasonal workshops were run for all age groups by guest teacher Miss Camilla in the CCDA dance basement studio.

CCDA Christmas party featured lots of food, party games, music, dancing and great fun.

November

November also saw CCDA take part in the nationwide Tapathon! We raised over £500 for Children in Need as part of a Guinness World Record attempt, this was great fun and followed by a shared lunch. Congratulations to all who took part.

Festival News –three festivals Jades, Rushton & Bristol were entered this term by our five competitive groups. Excellent results all round, with notable medals going to Ella, Isla & Molly, Pippa and Hollie. Well Done!

CCDA senior dancers joined guest teacher Miss Camilla who was hired to choreography a first wedding dance and provide the wedding entertainment, of dance the routines , getting a taste of professional contracts.

October

CCDA was once again asked to perform at The Kings Daughters conference in Cheltenham, this year the Intermediate competition group took part. The 10 strong group danced very effectively to Adele’s Love song, and even had time for a photoshoot afterwards.

September

The performance group, three festival groups danced at both the Phoenix festival in the Abbey grounds Cirencester, as well as Poulton village fete. The phoenix festival showed 2 days of Great performances in very inclement weather conditions, true troupers CCDA dancers. Poulton was a warm and sunny experience but just as much fun.

For the Spring term CCDA are pleased to announce some exciting brand new classes, which are taking place at the CCDA Dance Basement Studio, Bingham Hall.

Musical Theatre Exam Class

Fridays 5:15 – 5:45pm – Miss Amy – Open to all ages, a new class for pupils wishing to progress their musical theatre skills by working towards Trinity examinations.

Beginners Cheerleading 

Tuesdays 4:15 – 4:45pm – Miss Lauren – A fantastic introduction to cheerleading for 3-6 year olds, encouraging them to learn the moves and develop the skills.

Cheerleading Competition Group

Thursdays 5:40 – 6:30pm – Miss Lauren – A competition group open to Cheerleaders with a good level of experience.

Tots & Company 

Fridays 1:15 – 2:00pm – Miss Adri – Bring along your pre-school performers (18 months – 3 years) so they can experience singing, dancing and acting for the first time.

Mini-Movers Street Dance 

Tuesdays 3:45 – 4:15pm – Miss Lauren – An energetic and engaging introduction to the world of street dance for 3-6 year olds, no previous dance experience need.

Adult Classes – Have you always wanted to give Strictly a go? Are you a frustrated Ballerina? Would you like to dance to get fit? If so we’ve brand new classes for you.

Adult Solo Latin – Fridays 12:30 – 1:15pm – Miss Adri – Strictly Come Dancing style Latin dance, without a partner.

Adult Ballet – Fridays 11:45 – 12:30pm – Miss Adri – The elegant and enjoyable way to dance, keep fit, improve your posture and engage your mind.

Adult Conditioning – Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30pm – Miss Camilla –  An opportunity to combine the principles of dance technique with fitness equipment, to strengthen and condition your body whilst having fun. This is a ten week course to seriously improve your fitness and is limited to only ten places.

Personal Training – Do you need that extra motivation to get fit? 

CCDA is very lucky to have the services of personal trainer and professional performer Miss Camilla. She is offering bespoke personal training sessions, combining dance and fitness training, to seriously help you achieve your body goals and have fun whilst doing it. For a free no commitment assessment, please contact Miss Camilla directly via email here. 

To enrol in any of these exciting new opportunities please fill out our enrolment form here.

Existing students can email danceline@ccda.co.uk to register their interest. 

For the Autumn term CCDA are pleased to announce some brand new and exciting classes, which are taking place at the CCDA Dance Basement Studio, Bingham Hall.

Tots & Company 

Fridays 10:45 – 11:30am – Miss Adri – Bring along your pre-school performers (18 months – 3 years) so they can experience singing, dancing and acting for the first time.

Mini-Movers Street Dance 

Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:00pm – Miss Laura – An energetic and engaging introduction to the world of street dance for 3-6 year olds, no previous dance experience need.

The Sunday Sessions

Sundays 1:00 – 4:00pm – Guest Professional Teachers – Stand-alone specialist workshops dealing with a variety of performance skills. Including voice, dance and acting coaching.    

There will only be a limited ten places on each specialist workshop, the Autumn workshops include:

27th September – Solo Latin
11th October – “How to stretch your vocal range”
18th October – “Repertoire” Learn the original choreography from great classical ballets.
TBC – Tap Performance.
TBC – Acting for Screen and Radio.
TBC – Choreography with Contemporary Dance.

Adult Classes – Have you always wanted to give Strictly a go? Are you a frustrated Ballerina? Would you like to dance to get fit? If so we’ve brand new classes for you.

Adult Solo Latin – Fridays 12:30 – 1:15pm – Miss Adri – Strictly Come Dancing style Latin dance, without a partner.

Adult Ballet – Fridays 11:45 – 12:30pm – Miss Adri – The elegant and enjoyable way to dance, keep fit, improve your posture and engage your mind.

Adult Conditioning – Thursdays 7:30 – 8:30pm – Miss Camilla –  An opportunity to combine the principles of dance technique with fitness equipment, to strengthen and condition your body whilst having fun. This is a ten week course to seriously improve your fitness and is limited to only ten places.

Personal Training – Do you need that extra motivation to get fit? 

CCDA is very lucky to have the services of personal trainer and professional performer Miss Camilla. She is offering bespoke personal training sessions, combining dance and fitness training, to seriously help you achieve your body goals and have fun whilst doing it. For a free no commitment assessment, please contact Miss Camilla directly via email here. 

To enrol in any of these exciting new opportunities please fill out our enrolment form here.

Existing students can email danceline@ccda.co.uk to register their interest.