On Friday 16th March 40 students from across the year groups went on an exciting trip to the Move It dance event in Olympiad in London to watch and take part in the biggest dance exhibition in the UK.

Students watched performances, browsed the stands and attended two dance workshops, one on Hip Hop and the other Contemporary African Dance.

Aims

• To give students a broad range of experiences to further their understanding of dance.
• To watch professionals in action.
• To exam movements and steps which can be adapted into their own work.
• To inspire students.
• To promote clubs in school
• To promote GCSE dance amongst lower school
• To promote dance as a career option.

"The day was brill! I really loved Bodywork and the taster classes were awesome." Lydia.

"I really loved the trip and meeting famous professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing. Thank you for taking us." Alice F

"I really enjoyed the trip. The dance shops were really good. Thank you for a great day." Amy W

"I enjoyed the African dance workshop. The performances on the main stage were great!" Jess Smith