Stage Door News
A Time To Celebrate
"I can't believe it's 40 years since the first dance class was held at the The Stage Door School of Dance & Drama at our Holdenhurst Road premises, where we still are today. I can still remember it - six little 3 year olds learning baby ballet - all of them the children of friends of mine! Since then thousands of children have come to us, some for a short time, but many for much longer periods and then gone on to fulfil their career ambitions with the skills that they have learnt with us. Hopefully, all of them will have benefited from their time with us and enjoyed the wonderful experiences dance can offer.
What better way to celebrate this landmark event by giving all our pupils, young and old, the opportunity to appear in "A Time To Celebrate". We do hope that lots of you, including all the old "Stage Doorers" out there, will come and support, what I know will be, a wonderful show!"
To order tickets please contact us on 01202 291497.
Maureen Headford
Summer School 2011 "The Wizard of Oz"
This year the week of Summer School was spent putting on a performance of "The Wizard of Oz".
23 students, aged from 7 to 17 years old, worked together to not only learn scripts, songs and dance routines, but also to produce scenery, costumes and props. What a fantastic two shows they put on for their parents and guests on the last day. We were very pleased to welcome our patron, Chris Jarvis, to be part of the audience and a good time was had by all !!!
Francesca Dallaglio Award
In March 2011 Amy Travers was presented with the Francesca Dallaglio Award by the Spanish Dance Society. This Award is given to the pupil, who has, in the opinion of examiner presiding over the English examination sessions, shown the most potential in a Spanish Dance Examination and we are thriled that Amy, 9years, a pupil of the Stage Door School of Dance & Drama was chosen this year.
In July 2011 Amy travelled to London and performed her Examination dance for the Spanish Dance Society's Summer School. She is seen here with Sue Hilton, her Spanish Dance Teacher and Theo Dantes, a major examiner for the Spanish Dance Society who chose Amy for this award.
Examination Sessions Spring 2011
Examinations held in ISTD Modern and Tap - Primary to Intermediate levels
| Date: | Monday 16th May 2011 |
| Examiner: | Miss Jill Redford |
| Results: | 23 Distinctions & 6 Merits |
Examinations held in ISTD Modern and Tap – Primary to Intermediate levels
| Date: | Friday 8th April 2011 |
| Examiner: | Miss Gaynor Owen |
| Results: | 18 Distinctions & 6 Merits |
Bransgore Fun Day held on Bank Holiday Monday - May 2011
Students from all branches of the Stage Door School of Dancing gave a display of various dance genre at the Bransgore Fun Day held on Bank holiday Monday. They were well received and complimented for providing a very professional show.
"Cinderella" 2010/2011
Bournemouth Pantomime at The Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth for UK Productions
Once again the children and students from the Stage Door School and College have appeared in The Bournemouth Pantomime at The Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth for UK Productions.
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" 2009/2010
The Stage Door School and College has been providing children for professional shows since 1975 and we are proud to say that this year was no exception. There were twenty children in this years production of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", held at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth.
"Celebration of Dance" - July 2009
Held to celebrate the 80th aniversary of the Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth
Choreographed by Maureen and Julie Headford and Susan Hilton, the children from the Stage Door performed an Irish number, a Spanish Dance Group and a medley of Disney favourites demonstrating a few of the dance skills they study at the school.
Summer School "Mary Poppins" - 2009
25 children with an age range from 8-12 years spent 5 days preparing a mini version of the show Mary Poppins, proving their own costumes, props and scenery. On the final day the children gave two performances for their family and friends.
To find out the latest on the new qualifications visit the ISTD website at: www.istd.org