Bristol and Cheltenham Dance Festivals
Over the last two months many of our students have been busy rehearsing and performing at both The Bristol and The Cheltenham Dance Festivals. Whilst we have had some amazing results we are so proud of all of our students for their wonderful attitudes and support of each other. A particular highlight was the group sections; having not performed in large groups for the last two years it was so exciting to see the students dancing together again.
Here’s what our student Eliza Griffiths had to say:
“It was an amazing feeling to be back in the Town Hall for Cheltenham Festival last week after the break because of COVID-19. The first dance I did was my National solo, which started the Festival, and I was SO surprised when I entered the hall because I had forgotten how big the room is and it had been three years since I had been there! The adjudicator was really nice and supportive and made us do different bows to leave the stage every time we finished a section. This was very different to most adjudicators but I loved doing the bow and watching them. Thursday was a very busy day for me, but so much fun, with lots of solos, duets and trios and by the end of the day I was DEFINITELY ready to go to bed!! I found my Song and Dance quite tricky because it was hard to project my voice to the audience as the building is so big, but I still loved doing it. My favourite part of the whole Festival was dancing for the last time in under 10s Performance Workshop Groups and it was even more exciting because we won!! I can`t wait to go back next year!!”
We are so thankful to the organisers of both Bristol Dance Eisteddfod and The Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts for giving our students the opportunity to perform and also to all of the amazing parents for all of your support! Head over to the gallery page to see all of the wonderful photos from both Festivals!
Cheltenham Festival JMDS Trophy Winners
The Frank Lister Trophy- Senior Cabaret Group
Perpetual Challenge Cup- Senior Classical Group- JMDS
Janette Lister Cup- Senior Ballet Group- JMDS
The Tanwood Cup- Intermediate Classical Group- JMDS
The Junior Ballet Shield- Junior Ballet Group- JMDS
The Junior Classical Shield- Junior Classical Group- JMDS
Senior Ballet Trophy- Grace Buxton
E.J Burrows Senior Cup - Highest aggregate over 15 years in Modern, Lyrical & Tap- Holly Henderson
The Family Cup- 6 Dance aggregate 15 and over- Holly Henderson & Nina Jones (Tie)
The Friendship Cup- Highest Ballet Mark 11-14yrs- Caitlin Walls
Patricia Newman Cup- Highest Aggregate 10 and under Modern, Lyrical & Tap- Eliza Grifiths
The Rayment Cup- 6 Dance aggregate 10 and under- Eliza Griffiths
Gail Edwards Trophy- 13 years and over highest mark in duet class- Nina Jones & Evie Terry
Monica Jennings Cup- Highest mark in any Song and Dance- Awarded to Charlotte Berry (Tied with Eliza Griffiths and Madeleine Dunleavy CCDS)
Kellie Talbot Cup- Adjudicators choice competitor showing future potential- Sofia Topolansky
Raymond Wood & Patricia Mace Pas de Deux Trophy- Amelia Thomas and Archie Thomas
Brenda Collins Cup- Awarded by adjudicator for original/outstanding group costumes- JMDS “Narnia”