The Sound of Music - Rehearsal Schedule for Parents

The Sound of Music rehearsal schedule is now available on-line - please click HERE to access the document!

Rock Challenge Dance Competition!

This year we will be entering a team into the Rock Challenge Dance Competition.

In June 2016, the school team had huge success and came 2nd in the Southern Premier Competition, competing against 12 other schools and colleges. The team also were awarded ‘excellence’ in a large number of areas including best concept, performance, choreography and set design.

We are now looking for a new team of committed and strong dancers to compete in the Premier Division for 2017. 

Auditions: Dance Studio 3.10-5.00pm

• Friday 23rd September  - Years 7 to 9

• Monday 26th September – Years 10 to 13

Rock Challenge rehearsals will take place on Mondays after school in the dance studio. This year the Year 13 BTEC Dance students will be creating the choreography and I will be helping to direct the overall piece. 

The team will showcase their piece on either Monday 27th February, Tuesday 28th February or Wednesday 1st March at The Guildhall in Portsmouth. The team will return to Portsmouth for the Premier Dance Competition on Saturday 29th April 2017.

Mrs Wearing

Head of Dance

House Dance Competition Audition Dates

It's back!

Students in Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 can audition to be in House Dance! The rehearsals will start in June and the show will be in October.

The audition dates are:

:: Monday 13th June for DARWIN

:: Tuesday 14th June for NIGHTINGALE

:: Wednesday 15th June for PANKHURST

:: Friday 17th June for WILBERFORCE

Each audition will be held in the dance studio from 3.10-4.30pm. You must bring your dance kit. It you would like to audition please sign up on the audition sheets which will go up on the dance notice board this week.

Mrs Wearing

Performers needed for open evening in dance!

Mrs Wearing (Head of Dance) is currently looking for dancers to perform in an open evening dance showcase on Thursday 30th June.

Students can perform their own pieces or work they have completed in school.

Students from Year 7 to Year 12 can take part, the more the merrier!

If you would like to celebrate dance and be a part of the showcase, please collect a letter from the dance office as soon as possible.

Wanted! House Dance Prefects for our next House Dance Competition!

Calling students in Year 10, if you are a keen performer, choreographer or like to help with make-up and costumes then please consider taking on the responsibility and challenge of becoming a House Dance Prefect.

Letters regarding the role are available at the Dance Office. The deadline for your application is Tuesday 3rd May. You do not need to be studying GCSE Dance to take on this role as it is an extra-curricular activity. Auditions for the teams will be late May and rehearsals will start after half term. The show will be in October 2016.

We need House Dance Prefects for each of the four houses, so get applying if interested!

Mrs Wearing

Joint Head of Dance

February Half Term - Dance Opportunities at South Hill Park, Bracknell (15min drive from Yateley School)

Click HERE to see how to get to SHP

South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7PA

Box Office 01344 484123

Half term is just 5 weeks away and I wanted to let you know about a series of workshops that will be running at South Hill Park for dancers.

Some are aimed at giving dance opportunities to those young and new to a variety of dance styles, giving an opportunity to learn new skills with friends and family and some are aimed at passing on skills useful for BTEC, GCSE and A Level dance as well as developing the performance and choreography skills of those looking to start full time dance training soon.

Mon 15th Feb:  Create a Dance in a Day Choreography Technique workshop (11-16yrs approx)
Price : £12.00
A friendly session introducing choreographic devices and ideas that can be applied to any dance style. Perfect for those considering or taking GCSE/BTEC dance.

Tues 16th Feb:  Different Dance Styles (6-16yrs approx)
Price: £7.00
A chance to try out a variety of dance styles in this fun session including jazz, contemporary, street, cheer, Bollywood…. and a whole lot more.

Wed 17th Feb:  Pop Video Stars  (6-16yrs approx)
Price: £7.00
Learn the best dance moves from some of your favourite dance videos. Bring a friend and be pop stars for the day. Sign up now and you get to choose the songs too.

Thu 18th Feb:  Family Dance (4-16yrs approx)
Price: £13.00 for 2 siblings/child and parent / £7.00 for any additional sibling/parent
A unique chance to dance with ‘big sis’ or ‘little bro’ and learn a great street dance routine together to perform to family and friends. A great bonding session for sisters and brothers from toddlers to teens. If you don’t have a sibling... dance with Mum or Dad!

Fri 19th Feb:  Berkshire County Dance Company Youth Open Doors session (11-18yrs approx)
Price: £9.00
Berkshire County Dance Company Youth (BCDCY) open their doors to young dancers interested in auditioning for the company or following a career in dance. Take company class, learn some repertoire taught by the dancers and watch them rehearsing their latest creation with professional choreographers.

All spaces must be booked in advance and cannot be paid for on the day.  These sessions will be fully booked due to limited spaces so please make sure to pass this info on to your parents as soon as you can.

Flyers will be on the school notice board in the next week or two.

Mrs Wearing
Joint Head of Dance

Wanted! Stage Crew for Rock Challenge 2016