We are delighted to announce that the First Step and Leap Ahead projects will return for the whole of the summer term, split into two projects running on the following dates:

• Summer Project 1 - Tuesday 18^th April – Tuesday 23^rd May (six week block)
• Summer Project 2 – Tuesday 6^th June – Tuesday 11^th July (six week block)

Sharing of work to take place on 23^rd May and 11^th July at 4.45pm.

We are also proud to be welcoming South Dartmoor alumna and West End star Grace Moorhouse  back to lead and deliver the summer term dance projects.  

She says: "I am a performer in musical theatre and dance and am so excited to be offering primary dance lessons at South Dartmoor for the Summer Term of 2023. A huge chunk of my performing experience took place at SDCC and I am thrilled to be back there to share my knowledge through dance and performing.

"These weekly sessions will be based on using dance as a form of expression for your children, helping them find and develop their confidence, new skills, new friends and importantly have fun. Throughout each project we will explore a variety of dance, music and acting, working towards an informal sharing with friends and family during the final session, celebrating what we have created throughout the project."

How to Sign Up

In order to secure a place, please complete the registration form by clicking here. This needs to be done by Monday 17^th April.

Payment

The project incurs a one-off cost of £25 per child and includes six taught sessions with Grace Moorhouse, as well as an informal sharing of work with refreshments at the end of each project (performance dates detailed above).  Payment is required on Tuesday 18^th April upon arrival at the first session.  Correct cash or bank transfer are the methods of payment. If you require BACS details for Grace Moorhouse, please email Mrs Slater to request these.  

If you wish to sign up for both projects (Summer Term 1 and 2), you can secure your child’s place by paying in full, upfront on Tuesday 18^th April.

Drop off and collection 

All children must be signed in and out at the Dance Studio (DA1).  Children need to be collected by an authorised adult from the Dance Studio/Main Hall at the end of every session before they will be released.  

What to wear/bring

Your child will need to wear plain black leggings/jogging bottoms (which will be worn as part of their costume as well) and the First Step or Leap Ahead t shirt. We will be dancing bare foot. Children will need to bring a drink of water to each session.    

Rehearsal & Performance Schedule 

Below is the schedule for both summer term projects. 

Summer Term 1 – 18th April – 23rd May
Date	Venue	Time
Tuesday 18 April	Session 1 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 25 April	Session 2 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 2 May	Session 3 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 9 May	Session 4 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 16 May	Session 5 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 23 May	Session 6 – MAIN HALL End of Term Sharing of Work	All dancers 4:00 – 4:45pm Performance and Refreshments = 4:50 – 5:15pm

 

Summer Term 2 – 18th April – 23rd May
Date	Venue	Time
Tuesday 6 June	Session 1 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 13 June	Session 2 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 20 June	Session 3 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 27 June	Session 4 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 4 July	Session 5 – DA1	First Step = 4:00 – 4:45pm Leap Ahead = 4:45 – 5:30pm
Tuesday 11 July	Session 6 – MAIN HALL End of Term Sharing of Work	All dancers 4:00 – 4:45pm Performance and Refreshments = 4:50 – 5:15pm

It is such a pleasure to able to offer these projects to your family for the summer term. We are so proud of Grace and what she has achieved with her career so far and look forward to seeing your children benefit from her expertise and passion. 

Mrs Slater 

Teacher of Dance