Glendale Hits The All England...
18/08/07 23:26
Glendale hit the All
England Grand Finals at the Peacock Theatre Sadlers
Wells in London's West End this July, with no less
than twelve qualifying groups and a quartet,
which included approximately 95 Glendale pupils!
The school had the opportunity to compete
against some of the country's leading schools
and showcase the work to a wide variety of
adjudicators and professionals.
The week at the theatre saw Glendale take home 2 Gold medals, 3 Silver medals, 3 Bronze medals and numerous "Special Commendations". Congratulations must go to Jessica Spiers and Rebecca Vince for the Gold-medal-winning Modern duet and it should be noted that Jessica won 2 bronze medals for solos along with Bethany Highsted who also finished in the medals with a Bronze for solo Greek. The 12 & under modern group, 'Tarzan', deserves a special congratulations as the Gold-winning group was honoured to be asked, not only to participate, but OPEN the All England Dance Grand Gala!! Another award winning group was Nocturne, which won a much-deserved Silver having been unbeaten to date.
At the Gala the performers were given the opportunity to work with West End directors, lighting designers and technical crew to produce a show stopping performance which was attended by various celebrities, including Kerry Ellis, Gillian Lynne and Dame Beryl Grey.
The girls pictured with Kerry Ellis (Leading Lady, "Elphaba" in Stephen Schwartz's hit musical "Wicked"), represent the best Junior Modern group in the country and deserve to be congratulated on their many success this year.
Congratulations go to all those who participated in "All England Dance 2007" Some blogs from pupils who went to the event will be posted soon... watch this space...
The week at the theatre saw Glendale take home 2 Gold medals, 3 Silver medals, 3 Bronze medals and numerous "Special Commendations". Congratulations must go to Jessica Spiers and Rebecca Vince for the Gold-medal-winning Modern duet and it should be noted that Jessica won 2 bronze medals for solos along with Bethany Highsted who also finished in the medals with a Bronze for solo Greek. The 12 & under modern group, 'Tarzan', deserves a special congratulations as the Gold-winning group was honoured to be asked, not only to participate, but OPEN the All England Dance Grand Gala!! Another award winning group was Nocturne, which won a much-deserved Silver having been unbeaten to date.
At the Gala the performers were given the opportunity to work with West End directors, lighting designers and technical crew to produce a show stopping performance which was attended by various celebrities, including Kerry Ellis, Gillian Lynne and Dame Beryl Grey.
The girls pictured with Kerry Ellis (Leading Lady, "Elphaba" in Stephen Schwartz's hit musical "Wicked"), represent the best Junior Modern group in the country and deserve to be congratulated on their many success this year.
Congratulations go to all those who participated in "All England Dance 2007" Some blogs from pupils who went to the event will be posted soon... watch this space...