DANCE 485 by Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

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DANCE JAN–APR 2019

THE INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF THE ISTD DANCE EXAMINATIONS BOARD

NEW CONTEMPORARY SYLLABUS Exciting ISTD Syllabus launching January 2019

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U.DANCE 2019 Exclusive opportunity to participate in this annual festival at London’s Southbank Centre

SPRINGBOARD Join us for an inspiring day of discussions, workshops and performances by inclusive dance experts

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2019 is brimming with exciting events for you to attend. So why not grab your diary and enjoy a moment’s peace to plan your year ahead with the ISTD. From Spring Programme to our UK and international summer schools there is plenty to get excited about. On 20th January 2019 the ISTD will be hosting the annual Theatre Bursary Awards at the Robin Howard Theatre in London. This evening will also include the official launch of our new Contemporary Dance Syllabus. The ISTD is delighted to announce that it has been invited to become a partner of the One Dance UK 2019 U.Dance Festival on 20th–21st July 2019 at Southbank Centre in London. Read all about this plus an announcement about our new CEO on page 5. This issue is bursting at the seams with great features and reports from the ISTD and beyond, from the amazing creators of the costumes worn on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing to photo spreads from ISTD congresses and competitions. And we congratulate our Chair, Sue Passmore on receiving an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Gloucestershire (page 7). We also remember Patricia Prime, Bernadette Langshaw-Clark and David Henshaw, who all sadly passed away in 2018. In the words of Tereza Theodoulou, our Modern Theatre Faculty Chair: “How lucky we are to be part of a select Society that values the passion and work of these wonderful people, most of which I am proud to say have been a part of my life and development too.” So, whether you’re grabbing a moment at home or out and about to read your copy of DANCE, we wish you all the very best for 2019 and please do write in with your own inspirational stories of teaching and dance. Tamsin Moore, Editor Far left: Ruby Ginner Awards, page 42

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CONTENTS News & Features Dance 4 Contemporary Affiliate membership information from our new CEO 5 ANews letter to members from

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Ginny Brown Out and About The latest news from ISTD Chair, Sue Passmore Springboard 2019 A date for the diary Pathways to Progression in Dance Translating ISTD syllabi for young disabled dancers International News News from members and examiners around the globe Dancewear Central Competition Dancesport items for members to win

Costumes and Shoes 16 Strictly The people behind the glamour of

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the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing ISTD Spring Programme Dates for your diary ISTD Residential Summer School Photos, feedback and happy memories from 2018 ISTD International Summer School 2019 Dates for your diary International Summer School Photos from a successful 2018 summer school in Italy Dancesport Congress A photo diary of the stunning 2018 weekend in Worthing ISTD Residential Summer School 2019 Diary dates not to miss Masterclasses & Bursary Awards 2019 An important date for your diary ISTD Malaysian Awards Plus details about renewing your membership ISTD Graduation Ceremony A date for the diary Exploring and Training Dance Technique A day course for teachers of all genres, part three

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Cecchetti Classical Ballet Children’s Ballet Awards, Cyril Beaumont Scholarship, Cecchetti scholarships, awards and summer school 2019 plus spring events Classical Greek Dance Ruby Ginner Awards photo spread and Classical Greek Dance Festival information Classical Indian Dance An important syllabus announcement Disco, Freestyle, Rock ‘n’ Roll Reports and photos from Dance Exchange and National Grand Finals 2018, plus upcoming events Imperial Classical Ballet Remembering Pat Prime, the Classical Ballet Junior Awards 2018, London Teachers Group and important diary dates Latin American, Modern Ballroom and Sequence Interview with Craig and Evgeniya Shaw, events information and a new Salsa Licentiate qualification Modern Theatre Janet Cram 2019 heats and finals information, the Murielle Ashcroft Award and Modern Theatre summer school National Dance Music and Dancing in Finland and the Robert Harrold Memorial Day of Dance

Tap Dance 71 The Intermediate Tap syllabus DVD is now available from shop.istd.org

People New Examiners 71 Recently appointed ISTD examiners #danceinspo 72 Your stories, photos and inspiration Obituaries 75 We remember Patricia Prime,

Bernadette Langshaw-Clark and David Henshaw, who all sadly passed away in 2018 New Staff New members of the ISTD team at headquarters

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examination dates, courses and contact details. Please note a change for 2019 – this section no longer runs backwards Dancesport Shopping Guide Great buys for the new year Exam Successes Qualifications recorded at ISTD headquarters over the past months

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Announcing the launch of the ISTD's new Contemporary Syllabus created by Dr Ross McKim

Sunday 20th January 2019 Time: 16.00 Venue Robin Howard Theatre, The Place, 17 Duke's Rd, Kings Cross, London WC1H 9PY For tickets to the launch please contact coursebookings@istd.org

Teachers’ courses and resources for the Intermediate Foundation level will be available in Spring 2019.

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An important announcement from Sue Passmore, Chair of ISTD On behalf of the Board of Trustees it gives me great pleasure to inform our members that Ginny Brown has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the ISTD. We are confident she will drive the Society forward in the UK and internationally. She will have the full support of Council. Welcome Ginny

From Our New CEO A letter to members from Ginny Brown

t is an honour and privilege to accept the position of CEO. During the past nine months I have worked with the trustees, staff and faculties to develop a plan for future growth and development of our unique work. Below are some of our plans for 2019 and I will look forward to sharing more with you in the next edition of DANCE. I am delighted to announce that the ISTD has been invited to become a partner of the One Dance UK 2019 U.Dance Festival. This festival will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2019 at the prestigious Southbank Centre, London. U.Dance has been running for 12 years, showcasing a selection of the best youth dance groups from all over the UK. U.Dance 2019 will culminate in performances at the Queen Elizabeth Hall (QEH), London, and will feature the National Youth Dance Companies of Scotland and Wales, youth dance companies from across the UK, students from the London Centres for Advanced Training and, for the first time, performance groups from the ISTD. In total, 24 pieces will be presented in the 900 capacity QEH across the two days, with additional U.Dance activities presented across the Clore Ballroom, Terrace Stage, Purcell Room and foyer spaces. But it’s not just about performance – the selected groups will also take part in workshops and masterclasses with industry professionals, inspire each other with their love of dance and develop their understanding of the dance sector. A specially designed entry route has been created for ISTD schools, who are invited to submit a filmed piece to a selection panel between January–March 2019. Up to six pieces will be chosen to perform at the QEH and others may be invited to present work in other Southbank Centre venues. This exclusive opportunity is open to schools of all genres, for pupils between the ages of 11–19 years. For full application details, please visit istd.org/events/udance-2019/ On 20th January 2019 we will also be hosting the annual Theatre Bursary Awards at The Robin Howard Theatre in London.

Performers drawn from the winners of all the Theatre Faculty Awards are invited to compete for financial bursaries to support their further training. I am delighted to announce that this year’s awards will be adjudicated by Richard Alston, Jennifer Jackson and Ashley Day and will include guest performances by Shift Youth Dance Company and the National Youth Ballet Company of Great Britain. This evening will also include the official launch of our new Contemporary Dance syllabus. Teachers’ courses for the Intermediate Foundation syllabus will be available from February 2019 in the UK and worldwide from May 2019, with first exams from October 2019. Courses in the Intermediate and Advanced 1 syllabi will then be available from September 2019. To arrange or book onto a course please contact Education & Training: coursebooking@istd.org.

The ISTD has been invited to become a partner of the One Dance UK 2019 U.Dance Festival As a special concession, for a limited time, any current member who attends a two-day Contemporary course will be eligible to enter candidates for that level of Contemporary Dance examination. We also hope to welcome new Contemporary dance teachers to the Society and have devised a special Contemporary Affiliate Membership category for this purpose. For more information please contact Membership: membership@istd.org With these new initiatives coming to fruition, 2019 promises to be an exciting year for the ISTD. I wish all members a restful Christmas break and a happy and inspiring new year.

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Out and About The ISTD Chair, Sue Passmore, shares her latest news This Out and About is focused on three very different examples of entrepreneurship. Achieving a sustainable career in the world of dance takes courage, underpinned by skill, determination, opportunity and luck. I have met many inspirational teachers recently who have moved beyond the boundaries of convention and sought to ‘take the road less travelled’ because they are not only quietly ambitious but also brave enough to grasp opportunity.

To some people pure passion and drive is the single most defining characteristic of a successful entrepreneur; being able to focus all their energies on turning a concept into a reality; having the flexibility to accept and adopt change when necessary for personal and career growth. There’s a difference between thinking and pursuing a venture or idea and making it work. Experience has shown me that many risk takers are meticulous but have the foresight to seek help when they need it.

Alex Watson

Ben Darmanin

Joy Ralph

Alex is a graduate from Creative Academy and was always focused on becoming a full time dance teacher for ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern. She created a duet with her sister who is disabled for her final degree project and the outcome inspired her to continue developing her creative ideas. She has been teaching since 2016 following graduating with a First Class Hons degree and this year entered her first students for ISTD examinations. Apart from this she does voluntary work with A Chance To Dance, which is a school for children with disabilities. Alex has recently set up her own dance integrated company, Medley Dance, with the tag line of ‘Differences Dancing Together’. This company is a not for profit enterprise that specialises in dance workshops for schools and charities for children and young adults with disabilities, the website is www.medleydance.com. When I met Alex I was soon aware of her goals and open attitude to life and I felt that she will achieve her ambitions. She wants to make inclusivity for able bodied and disabled dancers the source of her ambitions. Her training has given her the tools and tenacity to do so. She intends to take additional qualifications with the ISTD for continual professional development and realises that this will underpin her career pathway.

Ben grew up in Malta and from an early age he had a natural affinity with theatre acting in his highly academic boys’ school. His love of dance, which commenced unsurprisingly with Tap, has been rewarded through his tenacity and determination to prove that the theatre with all its potential pitfalls was the life he had to embrace regardless of initial parental disapproval. His story is one of peaks and valleys, of a determination similar to many theatre students of any age or culture, who realise that to achieve their goals and finance essential training they have to believe in themselves and he certainly did. He is academically gifted and speaks several languages. At the age of 18, having barely enough money to audition in the UK, he arrived from Malta and having been offered a place at several colleges accepted a scholarship at the Margaret Howard School of Performing Arts and thrived, taking essential ISTD Exams. The theatre world never ceases to amaze and impress me, and the young artists of today seem to grasp opportunity and make it work because it is a way of life and they deserve our continual support for their endeavours. Ben Darmanin is a theatre producer, and theatre consultant, he has an MA in Musical Theatre from The Royal Academy of Music and also an ARAM. His performance career is extensive, playing principal roles prior to setting up two companies to provide young hopefuls with mentors and progression routes. He is now the owner and principal of Momentum Performing Arts Academy, formerly Margaret Howard and has ambitions for the school that are realistic and achievable. His determination is infectious.

Joy graduated from Surrey University with a BA Hons in Dance and Culture. Whilst studying she did a placement with Stopgap Dance, assisting with Trespass UK as an education assistant and supported research into the company’s publications. Her roles increased; with the company she was access worker, production assistant, touring and supporting the team in education workshops. In 2016 Joy joined the adult performance group, Troop, as a performer. However, the smallscale dance company performs at festivals, which allowed Joy to continue to being involved in her administrative roles. Her latest promotion is Sg2 Creative Learning Co-ordinator in more specific areas of education. This requires organisation of logistics for education projects, supports apprentice dancers and when I saw Troop performing at Bedford University in November I was so impressed by her sensitive performance. As I watched Joy I was aware of the diversity of roles that today’s young trained artists can achieve and she certainly manages to fit administration and performing into her schedules. She is clearly fulfilling a pathway on her own terms.

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Honorary Fellowship for ISTD Chair, Sue Passmore Sue Passmore was delighted to receive an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Gloucestershire for her ‘Outstanding Contribution to Theatre Arts Education’ When did you know that you had been selected? The Vice Chancellor wrote to inform me that an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Gloucestershire had been awarded to me by the select committee and there was only one recipient selected each year. My delight in receiving it at the University Graduation in November 2018 for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Theatre Arts Education’ was a memorable occasion; daunting because there were 2,000 people in the auditorium of which 400 were graduating from the School of Liberal and Performing Arts, supported by their families. Was it difficult to know how to respond to hopeful graduates? I spent a lot of time in deliberating on what to say to ‘tomorrow’s aspiring leaders and educationalists’ but kept coming back to wellbeing, work life balance and recognising that we are nothing without each other. Has Theatre Education and Training been a significant part of your career? Yes, after a performance career, I spent 17 years at Bush Davies Ballet School as Artistic Director and then went to Bird College. 11 years ago I retired as CEO and Principal of Bird College, after 17 years of significant growth achievement in technical vocational training. I was totally focused on being recognised as a centre of excellence and Bird College established two degrees, validated by Greenwich University, an OFSTED 1st and DADA funding. The graduates were exceptional and their career pathways flourished and still provide evidence of extraordinary diversity and progression. I believe firmly that this was the result of the staff to student ratio that was not governed by meeting financial targets as is the case now in so many colleges. The ISTD was the backbone of the quality assurance we valued. But you didn’t retire? No, again grasping new initiatives in 2007 I went to meet the Vice Chancellor of Gloucestershire University and the outcome of that meeting was the creation of a Performing Arts Hons Degree. There are now three programmes the youngest of which is the Dance Degree and I was involved from the outset and installed the ISTD DDE option for students, in order to provide a sustainable career option. Why do you continue to work? What drives you? What drives me? It gives me enormous pleasure and satisfaction to see careers build and progress. I continue to be able to encourage entrepreneurship, opportunism, and the creation of partnerships. But the joy in mentoring, opening doors and supporting new ideas from a talented new generation has value from many perspectives as far as I am concerned. Age is, after all, only a number!

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DANCE Events

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Accessing pathways to training for disabled young dancers

Join us for the outcome of ISTD’s Inclusive Dance Research Project: an inspiring day of panel discussions, practical workshops and performances from industry experts.

Saturday 23rd February 2019 11.00 — 16.45 Registration from 10.30 University of Bedfordshire, Pollhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EA Suitable for: student teachers, teachers, professional dancers and dance researchers To book please contact: coursebookings@istd.org Ticket price includes lunch Students: £16.00 Full Price: £20.00

(Early Bird booking by 7th January: £16.00)

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Pathways to Progression in Dance Translating ISTD syllabi for young disabled dancers Imogen Aujla reports on the progress of the ISTD’s project to explore the viability of making its existing syllabi more accessible to young disabled dancers in order to provide systematic training routes that are open to dancers of all backgrounds and abilities. BACKGROUND In the UK there is a long history of inclusive dance in community settings. There are many first-access opportunities for young disabled people to participate in dance activity and enjoy the many benefits it can provide. However, there are

limited options for young disabled dancers who wish to develop their skills. Recently, there has been sector-wide recognition of the need to provide systematic training routes that are accessible to dancers of all backgrounds and abilities. A number of organisations have initiated new programmes and schemes to address this particular barrier to dance for disabled people. As one of the largest dance examination bodies in the world, we recognised the ISTD could play a particular role, and developed

As one of the largest dance examination bodies in the world, we recognised the ISTD could play a particular role

ALL PHOTOS: RACHEL CHERRY

Modern Theatre syllabus group

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Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus group

a project to explore the viability of making their existing syllabi more accessible to young disabled dancers. The aims of the project were twofold. Firstly, an investigation of the barriers to private studio classes was undertaken. Second, an action research phase was conducted to explore how to make the current ballet, modern, and dancesport syllabi more accessible. To meet these aims, the ISTD recruited three teachers who already work with a mixed ability group, and three specialists in inclusive dance to assist them. Each group worked on particular aspects of exercises from the syllabus assigned to them over the course of several weeks.

METHODS Action research is a form of study that aims to effect change by addressing the needs of a particular community. Its flexibility allows participants to steer the direction of the study and make change throughout the duration of a research project. This was crucial to the project as each group differed in respect to the teachers’ experience, and the needs and experience of 10 DANCE ISSUE 485

the dancers. Over the course of the 12–14 week study period, the teachers and specialists devised and modified strategies for translating syllabus exercises to suit their dancers, reflecting on the efficacy of these changes and implementing new ideas in response. The researcher documented the process through observations, interviews with the teachers, specialists, dancers and their parents, and analysis of journal entries the teachers and specialists completed after each session.

INITIAL FINDINGS Although analyses are still underway, some important results have already begun to emerge. In terms of barriers, some findings were similar to those reported in previous literature such as access and attitudinal barriers. However, there appear to be some challenges that are unique to the private dance studio context. These included the extent to which existing syllabi could be made accessible, the need for training of not only teachers but also examiners, and a review of the reasonable adjustments process. Furthermore, the competition aspect of

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The teachers themselves became more confident and were setting higher expectations for the dancers as a result

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jumping, which the dancers found particularly challenging. The specialist introduced new exercises and activities to play with these movements and worked with the dancers one-to-one to support their technique and increase their movement confidence. The dancers in both groups enjoyed working with the specialists, as one explained, “Every lesson we come to, there’s more stuff we learn about, and it’s good fun”. While the strategies applied were different for each group, all of the dancers had made substantial progress by the end

All of the dancers had made substantial progress by the end of the study period

Modern Theatre syllabus

the dancesport genre provided further challenges in finding translations of exercises that could be agreed upon by various competition bodies. The action research aspect of the project is completed for the ballet and modern groups and ongoing for the dancesport group, which started later. Therefore, the focus here is on the ballet and modern groups, each of which had a different starting point. The ballet group was relatively new and had begun as a more creative, non-syllabus class and the teachers worked to break down exercises to specific steps that were more manageable for the dancers. Gradually introducing ballet technique and longer exercises, together with teacher training in disability awareness and communication, helped to shape the structure and content of the classes. The dancers in the modern group had been dancing for several years and therefore the focus was on turning and

of the study period, the extent of which was felt to be greater due to the input of the specialists. The dancers had improved in terms of accuracy, control, and movement memory. Talking about jumping, one of the dancers in the modern group said, “I couldn’t do it before, now I can do it”. Similarly, a parent of a ballet group student noted, “I do catch him [at home] doing things that he’s learned here…his movement’s a lot more controlled”. Improvements in focus and concentration were also evident, and the dancers had become more confident in their dancing and more independent in the classes. Furthermore, the teachers themselves became more confident and were setting higher expectations for the dancers as a result. Although challenges remain, for example meeting varied needs within one class, all involved were overwhelmingly positive about the project and the progress made. As one of the specialists put it, “I left feeling exhilarated at how far the students have come.”

WHAT NEXT The findings of the project will be launched at the University of Bedfordshire on 23rd February 2019 as part of the ISTD’s Springboard event. The launch event will include a research presentation, reflections and demonstrations from the groups involved, plus seminars and workshops from industry leaders, considering how the findings can be taken forward. The day will culminate in a performance celebrating the breadth and quality of inclusive dance practice. This is an exciting time for inclusive dance in the UK and the project represents an important move forwards in opening pathways to dance for young people with disabilities. Imogen Aujla PhD, Senior Lecturer in Dance and Course Leader MSc Dance Science, University of Bedfordshire For more information about the research and the launch event, please contact Michaela Ellis: mellis@istd.org

Modern Theatre syllabus group

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Pamela Eddleston in Mexico I recently presented my Licentiate in Modern Theatre dance with Pamela Eddleston and my teacher Joan Mondellini at the Danzeth Studio in Mexico City. Cynthia Montaño

CANADA

National Dance Exams in Canada On 5th June 2018, my students from the Pia Bouman School 180 NUMBER OF MEMBERS for Ballet and Creative Movement in Toronto took their National Dance Exam at Canada’s National Ballet School 1900 with examiner Suzanne Plante. NUMBER OF EXAMS TAKEN IN 2017 Zita and Amelia took their Junior Gold Star Medal Exam and Alaia and Sophie took their Junior Gold Medal Exam. For the project, Zita made Italian dessert Cannolis and Amelia cooked German food Spaetzle. Alaia baked Spanish dessert Palmeras and Sophie made a collage about Austria. We all had a wonderful time and it was pleasure to have Suzanne Plante. Congratulations to all my students. Nagisa Inoue

Students from the Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement

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Cynthia Montaño (centre) with her teacher (right) and Pamela Eddleston (left)

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Mums’ and Daughters’ Tap Exams Photo sent in by Cheryl Bowles who teaches at Brisbane Performing Arts Academy (BPAA), Australia. In their last exam session they had five sets of mums and daughters who all took exams on the same day. The mums all did Popular Tap Level 1 and three children did Pre Primary Tap and two did Grade 1 Modern.

Five mothers and daughters who all took their exams on the same day

Exams at Dubai Performing Arts This photo was taken with our examiner Linda Sweetzer. The 19 children were taking their Grade 1 Tap and Modern and they NUMBER OF MEMBERS all gained Distinction. Johnny Shentall-Lee was their teacher, 500 the co-owner of DPA. The children were aged between seven to NUMBER OF EXAMS TAKEN IN 2017 nine years old. Both Johnny and I loved taking our ISTD grades when we were younger and we were thrilled to gain our teachers’ qualifications, which gave us the foundations to have successful music and West End careers. We are proud to be affiliated with such a prestigious and international examination board as we fully understand the benefits the ISTD brings to children and adults alike. We love watching our students thrive and develop through the ISTD syllabus and seeing how it builds their confidence and skills as young dancers.

DUBAI

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“We love watching our students thrive and develop through the ISTD syllabus and seeing how it builds their confidence and skills as young dancers”.

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Barbara Simons in Hong Kong It was a pleasure to return to Hong Kong in July this year. The schools 60 visited were: Yaumati Catholic NUMBER OF MEMBERS Primary School in Kowloon, 190 with teacher Yeung Kwan Yu; NUMBER OF EXAMS TAKEN IN 2017 The Hong Kong City Arts Centre ENTRIES IN 2018 in Tsuen Wen, with teachers Tsang Kam-Chuen (Johnny) and TK Lau. I examined candidates at all levels from Folk Dance Studies, Grades, Vocational, Medals and Associates. The standard that I saw was extremely high and it was so heartening and encouraging to see such care, dedication and professionalism coming from all the candidates I encountered. All the work I examined was presented with enthusiasm, and the candidates were immaculately presented and displayed a great sense of performance. I would like to thank all the teachers, their colleagues and their students for their eagerness and commitment, as well as the exemplary arrangements, which had been put in place for my visit. I always enjoy the Hong Kong experience and July 2018 was no exception. Barbara Simons

Grade 1 Tap and Modern students at Dubai Performing Arts

Examinees in Hong Kong

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Samantha Vale in Malta At the end of July I was invited to go to Incite Motion in 40 the beautiful country of Malta to deliver an Introduction NUMBER OF MEMBERS to Street Dance Teacher Training one-day course and some 1500 observational youth classes. NUMBER OF EXAMS TAKEN IN 2017 The objective was to invite teachers to spend the day learning about different styles of Street Dance and learning some class-appropriate choreography for various ages and levels of student, which they could take back to their schools and have some fun with. These teachers were able to bring students to the following day where they would observe me teaching in a class environment. What a jam-packed and fun weekend it was. We covered East and West Coast sub-genres of Street Dance including notes on history, music and culture. The second day everyone moved a little slower as their bodies were feeling the effects of the previous day. The teachers were able to gain insight and see the methodology discussed in action. I also ran a social dance class, giving parents and family an opportunity to join in and learn some fun famous social dances such as The Hustle and The Electric Slide before covering some more current social and viral dance crazes. It was a fantastic trip to a fantastic country. Thank you to Astrid Gollcher from Incite Motion for having me and I hope to see you all again in the not so distant future.

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Samantha Vale

Incite Motion in Malta

Cecchetti Tanya Bayona Award 2018 in Malta It was a great pleasure to be able to attend the inaugural Tanya Bayona Award on Sunday 7th October 2018 in Malta. The new Award is for vocational level students in Malta to support their study of the Cecchetti work and has been generously funded by The Cecchetti Society Trust. The Cecchetti Faculty Committee and the teachers in Malta wanted to honour Tanya Bayona, who established the Cecchetti work in Malta over 50 years ago. It was a great pleasure that Miss Bayona was able to attend to present the Award and address the students. Faculty member Theresa Lungaro-Mifsud and the organising group of teachers, had done a superb job to prepare for the event and ensure the day ran smoothly. My thanks to them and to all the teachers who prepared their students. 15 young dancers aged 15–19 years took part in an inspiring class taken by Dorian Mallia and then performed a solo. Maria Attard ably accompanied the class. The Adjudicator was Anita Young, a former member of The Royal Ballet and now teaching at The Royal Ballet School. Her advice and encouraging remarks to the students were invaluable. Special mentions were made to: Mireille Domenique – Grixti Mandy Ellul Bonici Alexia Borg – Marisha Bonnici Nicholas Aqulina – Brigitte Gauci Borda The deserving winner was Nicola Zarb and the runner-up Pearl Calleja, both pupils of Marisha Bonnici. It is hoped that this Award will be the beginning of a new tradition for Malta. Catherine Hutchon, Cecchetti Society Classical Ballet Faculty Chair

The inaugural Cecchetti Tanya Bayona Award in Malta

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Jillian Skitt in India This photo was taken during a session of Modern Theatre exams that was held in Mumbai on 18th August with ISTD examiner Jillian Skitt at The School of Classical Ballet and Western Dance.

“All the children and teachers loved Ms Skitt and their exams”

Left: Khushcheher Dallas, Co-Director and Teacher. Right: Shivani Mistry, Teacher

Important information on new initiatives for international members on Fellowship exams and teacher training bursaries to ensure further access to the ISTD. Fellowship exams in all Theatre dance faculties As of 1st January 2019, the Fellowship exams for international candidates in all Theatre dance faculties will be hosted throughout the year in the UK at a London examinations centre. In order to recognise and support our international Fellowship candidates, the ISTD will be able to provide financial assistance by covering the cost of a return flight between the candidate’s nearest airport and any London airport. This financial assistance is applicable to the first exam and one re-sit if required. Further information about the fees, examination dates, examination application and flight booking procedures can be found on the ISTD website in December 2018 istd.org/examinations/ international-examinations. Teacher training bursaries The ISTD now offers bursaries of up to £5,000 to support current and future dance teachers to develop their skills and qualifications. Teachers are able to apply for funds under three categories; Initial teacher training (DDE and Dance Sport Associate), Higher teacher training (DDP) and Continued Professional Development for international members. Applications for bursaries open twice a year, Spring and Autumn, for further information, please visit istd.org/courses-and-training/ teacher-training-bursaries.

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Dancewear Central stock all the top names in Ballroom and Latin shoes, including brand new styles from Freed of London, So Danca, Roch Valley and Sansha. Shop our full collection at dancewearcentral.co.uk ISTD dance teachers get 10% off and free UK delivery on every order. Terms and Conditions: The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email after the closing date. Entry to all competitions is free. Only one entry per person per competition will be eligible. No cash alternatives are available and the prizes are not transferable. Entry in the competition implies acceptance of these rules. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time. The decision of the ISTD judge is final and no correspondence will be entered into. DANCE ISSUE 485

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Costumes and Shoes There’s more to those beautiful costumes than meets the eye

Have you ever wanted to know more about the people behind the sartorial glamour of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing? We did, so we were thrilled when Vicky Gill and Justin Patel agreed to answer our questions. JANETTE MANRARA, DR RANJ SINGH BBC/GUY LEVY

THE COSTUMES We asked Strictly’s head costume designer, Vicky Gill, to give us the low down.

Meeting the ‘celebs’ The early days are very important for me as I get a brief insight into the personalities of the new cast. We will only see them a couple of times going into the beginning of a run, which is no mean feat given the exposure of our launch, there is nowhere to hide. My main aim is to put them at ease first and foremost and answer any questions or worries they may have going into the series. Everyone has a mix of excitement and nerves as it is a huge undertaking. I will select a number of garments that I feel will suit their shape. These will be introduced to them over the course of our meeting. These are typical garments that they are likely to encounter during 16 DANCE ISSUE 485

their Strictly journey. For production purposes measurements will be taken, a leotard base will be fitted onto our ladies to allow a mannequin to be created, which is more accurate to their body shape. Lots of photographs are taken as references to help everyone paint a picture of our celebrity while working on garments. All heads are chopped off the photos, of course, to protect the identity of our new cast.

Getting ideas I am Head of Design for Strictly Come Dancing Costume. All creative direction comes from the wonderful Jason Gilkinson, the Creative Director for the series. All elements of the performance are taken into consideration when designing the frocks: Jason’s vision is the starting point; the pro’s performance requirements; the celebs’ needs; the Executive Producer’s needs; budget; lead times; number of working hours – the list goes on. I am very lucky to work on

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The machinists have great fun trying to guess who the celebs are ALIJAZ SKORJANEC, KATE SILVERTON BBC/GUY LEVY

such a fabulous show with a group of fantastic people across the board. They trust and give me a lot of artistic licence. Some ideas are fixed and out of my control, but in the main I am left to create.

standard of dress to be made. The dresses that are made for the launch and red carpet are often the most elaborate of the series, taking approximately three to four days to make.

Keeping it fresh

Guessing the celebs

I used to keep a weekly tally of looks and designs. However, I have given up on that! There are a lot – approximately 300 looks. It is impossible to put a figure on man-hours. Once the series starts everyone is invested in delivering – there’s not really an off button until Christmas! I am never short of ideas solutions as we all bounce off each other, probably without realising it. It is a beautiful monster of a show.

Early in the run the machinists are working from photographs of the celebs’ bodies and a mannequin shape that is created from fitting information, so you can see they do an amazing job. Theresa is the only team member who joins me in the early stages at celeb meetings and she works really hard to guide the machinists, while not giving the game away. They all have great fun trying to guess who the celebs are – some are more interested than others. The minimum amount of dresses a celeb would wear is four. The minimum amount for the professional dancers is approximately 20. That is if they went out in week one. Interview by Tamsin Moore

Keeping it fast Everything is break-neck speed once we get into the run. A day is the least amount of time we can accept for a simple, good

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THE SHOES Justin Patel puts his heart and ‘sole’ into the Strictly footwear.

Fitting Some Strictly shoes are made to measure, but most are standard sizing perhaps in wider or narrower fittings. Some contestants have had made-to-measure shoes but usually in exceptional circumstances like when Audley Harrison and his size 16 feet where on the show. Usually at the beginning of the series a few shoes will be sent in a range of sizes and from there we can work out most of the sizes. After that, a couple of us might head down to the studio on a day that all the dancers are there to take care of those that might need some special alterations such as extra padding, some extra width or perhaps they have a much narrower heel for example. From this we can keep these instructions and make sure their shoes are perfect throughout their time on the show.

Who’s shoes? It’s always a secret in the beginning. We learn of the celebrities from the news just like everyone else and we just get code names before then. Once they are confirmed we get all the sizes and record all of these to make the ordering process easier. We do have some shoes available that are covered in crystals, which are £375 but these don’t tend to be asked for by Strictly. I think the most expensive ones might have been made for Audley

Harrison when we worked with the show so that they could present him with a silver glitter pair of shoes for his birthday on The One Show. Huge, size 16, silver glitter shoes – interesting – we hope he still has them!

Forward planning Generally each dancer will need a Latin shoe and a Ballroom shoe. In terms of the styles, the professionals will have their favourites and in the beginning the celebrities will take similar shoes and then once we confirm the fittings then we might figure that some styles will suit some dancers more than others. Of course through the series there might be performances that might require us to use particular colours, which do need to be planned but we make all of our shoes here in the UK so we do have the advantage of producing limited pairs of special shoes for shows like Strictly. We’ve visited the wardrobe team at the studio enough times to understand that they are a super busy bunch of people with so much going on everyday so planning well in advance isn’t too easy.

Making shoes in double quick time We do have a bit more time pressure with Strictly because we need to make sure everyone is kitted out in time for the cameras to go live on Saturday evening. Of course we try to work as closely as possible with the wardrobe team to give ourselves as much time as possible in the week building up to the Saturday. They understand what can be done super fast and what might need a couple of extra days, but generally we do have to act fast and again, making all of the shoes a 45 minute drive up the M1 it does make things a little bit easier.

Design matters

Do contestants choose their shoes? We’re not sure! That will be up to the couples and the wardrobe team. Obviously they’re wearing some amazing outfits too, so to get too creative with shoes can perhaps be a bit too much, which is why most of the shoes are in line with standard Ballroom and Latin looks. I think if some of the dancers could visit our factory here in Milton Keynes and see some of the materials we could use then I think it would be great fun, though it could create a few headaches for their wardrobe team. Interview by Tamsin Moore AMY DOWDEN, DANNY JOHN-JULES BBC/GUY LEVY

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The shoes worn will be our existing designs and in most cases the traditional colours of black for the guys, white or flesh satin for the ladies Ballroom and tan for the ladies Latin. There might be a few performances where the couples or wardrobe team want to get a bit more creative with the outfits and in those cases we’ll make some more colourful shoes for them to match those outfits. With the traditional colours, they can pretty much go with anything. With other colours it might be a case of sending a few photos or cuttings of what they need between us and as we do have quite a big range of materials here we usually manage to find something.

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SPRING 2019 CPD OPPORTUNITY • Prepare for teaching qualifications • Learn the new Intermediate Foundation Contemporary Syllabus • Enhance your Dance Teaching Expertise • Revise your Syllabus knowledge • Student Masterclasses with Teacher observations

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ISTD Residential Summer School 2018 This year’s successful summer school was held at the University of Chichester

“Had the most wonderful two days learning the fabulous new work – taught with love, care and precision and rhythm”

“The content and knowledge we were exposed to was second to none, affirming the absolute need for CPD”

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“Inspirational teaching and content”

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“A fantastic two days of Tap with a knowledgeable, friendly, professional lecturer” “Wonderful ideas, which I will hopefully bring into my school”

“Delivered with passion for the subject and overall excellent knowledge”

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STUDENT & TEACHER SUMMER SCHOOL 13th – 20th July 2019 at Sportilia in Spinello FC ITALY BOOKINGS OPEN NOW intcourses@istd.org Venue: Sportilia, 167, 47018, S. Sofia (FO), Frazione Spinello, Italy

WEEK LONG RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SCHOOL • Week long Residential Summer School for students and teachers • Multi Dance genres including Ballet, Contemporary, Street, Jazz and Tap • Fun filled Programme including Make-up and music Classes • Professional and Student Showcases • Make new friends and learning something new • Teachers update your CPD through student class observations, practical workshops and seminars

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International Student & Teacher

Summer School 2018 The successful week-long multi dance genre residential summer school was held at Sportilia in Spinello FC, Italy from 14th to 21st July 2018

ISTD Annual Report 2017 The Annual Report for 2017 including the Financial Statements and Reports of Council for the year ended 31st December 2017 is available for download from the ISTD website: istd.org/about-us/annual-report If you would like a hard copy of the report please contact ISTD Membership Support Services. Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 1577 Email: membership@istd.org

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TEACHERS’ SUMMER SCHOOL 5th – 13th August 2019

BOOKINGS OPEN EARLY SPRING 2019

coursebookings@istd.org Venue: University of Chichester, West Sussex, UK Qualifies for ISTD Professional Standards

SUMMER 2019 RESIDENTIAL CPD OPPORTUNITY • Get inspired for the new term • Update and refresh your skills • Learn new syllabus and non syllabus work • Prepare for teaching qualifications • Build your own invaluable support network

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Masterclasses Masterclasses: 10.45 — 15.15 Bursary Awards: 16.00 — 18.00

Sunday 20th January 2019

The Place, 16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9AT

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Age groups: 9-11, 11-13 & 13-15 years Contemporary teacher: Elly Braund (Richard Alston Dance Company)

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Students: £35.00 Day Ashley

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To finish the day, watch talented ISTD dancers compete for our coveted Bursary Awards, before a panel of industry-leading adjudicators including Richard Alston, Ashley Day and Jennifer Jackson

PLUS the official launch of the new Contemporary Syllabus and other guest performances.

Download a booking form from istd.org or contact us via: coursebookings@istd.org

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Renew your membership now at istd.org/membership Membership fees and further information can be found online.

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Exploring and Training Dance Technique A day course for teachers of all genres, part three

n the previous article in DANCE (issue 484) ideas were explored for training and developing correct weight transference, developing strength, correct placing and the use of imagery and resources to assist learning (included in the DVD that accompanies the course).

IN THIS ARTICLE THE FOCUS IS ON PROMOTING TURNS WITH IDEAS FOR: • Encouraging a sense of confidence and fun when learning to turn • Training coordination and focus with emphasis on the use of head and eye-line • Correct placing • Developing and strengthening arm positions (as discussed in DANCE issue 483) • Use of imagery, visual aids and resources to assist learning It is important to reinforce the technical ideas discussed in the two previous articles regarding posture, port de bras and weight transference, as these are all essential to achieving a successful turn. Repetition of imagery, such as the capital L can now be used to establish correct alignment of the spine and pelvis to assist placing, balance and weight transference, which are all required when turning. Exercises used to establish correct shape, support and placing of the arms must be reinforced and can be of great benefit to achieving multiple turns (part one in Issue 483).

Essential Teaching Points: Encourage support and shape through the arms with the spine lifted and lengthened. Be sure to keep the shoulders down as the palms press together. Start upstage L, facing downstage R, feet parallel, hands on hips or shoulders or on one shoulder to indicate which way to turn (Bouncy 6/8). 1–8 8 skips towards downstage R 12 2 skips to face the back, turning to right 34 2 skips to face the front, completing circle to right 56 2 skips to face the back, turning to right 78 2 skips to face the front, completing circle to right Repeat to other side Essential Teaching Points: Aim to develop good use of eye-line and confidence in turning. Start upstage L, facing downstage right, holding ribbon in right hand, left hand on hip (Bright 6/8). 1–8 8 skips travelling towards downstage R, holding ribbon high Spin to right, watching ribbon held across 1–6 body in en avant 78 Demi-plié in parallel position with ribbon held high 1–16 Repeat from upstage R, travelling to downstage L

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Using the imagery of a picture or puzzle may sometimes help, for example ALL the pieces of a puzzle must be in place to complete the picture, just as all the elements of the pirouette technique must be in place for a successful turn. This includes: Good use of the preparation A strong relevé A well-placed position Coordination Good eye focus with a rhythmical action of the head

If ONE piece of the puzzle is missing the picture or movement will not be completed or achieved. Below are some ideas to try out with your students: Sitting on the floor with crossed legs or soles of feet together (frog position) or with legs straight out in front. Place palms of hands together opposite the navel with fingers pointing forwards and elbows bent and out to the side (Lyrical 3/4). 12 Press palms of hands together 34 Release the heel of the hand keeping middle fingers connected (training en avant) 5–8 Repeat above 1–4 Repeat above 56 Lower hands to knees or floor and release the back forwards 78 Sit up and replace hands as at beginning Repeat as required

Above: Training turns at the barre

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Essential Teaching Points: Encourage children to watch the ribbon to help with eye focus. Use scarves, ribbons and imagery to build confidence in turning. Start upstage L, facing downstage L, right foot dégagé to 2nd, holding ribbon out in two hands in front of body (Bright 2/4). &12 2 galops sideways with right &34 2 galops sideways with left, making a turn to right 5–8 Repeat above 1–4 Run towards downstage right 5–8 Demi-plié and hold position Pause before repeating on other diagonal Essential Teaching Points: Reinforce a good use of head and eye-line, while developing confidence and a sense of fun when learning to turn.

When training the young or older dancer there should always be the balance between tension and relaxation, fun and focus; to develop secure and safe technique combined with a sense of enjoyment and a love of moving to music

Above: Hand on shoulder to help with direction of turn

Above: A strong core and balance

WANT TO LEARN MORE? The course is a valuable resource for teachers, allowing them to explore and develop ideas to train correct placing and technique. Supported by a DVD and comprehensive notes, the practical aspects of achieving technique are explored in detail. These exercises are also an excellent way of including injured students in class. The one day course covers: • The development of correct technique • How to train correct posture and alignment of the spine • Exploration of the 4 p’s: posture, proprioception, pathways, placing • How to achieve correct arm placing • How to develop strength, control, balance and mobility • How to develop use of the feet

• How to train turning action and coordination • How to develop an understanding of biomechanics in relation to safe dance practice, relevant for all levels of teaching and teaching exams • The development of ‘thinking dancers’, promoting selfawareness, self-correction and self-motivation Within the five chapters there are three levels of study to train from an Introductory level through to Progressions 1 and 2, starting from the age of eight years to adults, and thus supporting differentiation within your teaching. The emphasis is on the practical training of the student with age appropriate language and imagery. As these exercises are safe they can be practised outside the studio, encouraging greater physical awareness, muscle memory, proprioception and self-learning.

FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact the Education & Training Department on +44 (0)20 7377 1577.

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JUNIOR ASSOCIATE AUDITIONS 2019 Junior Associates are young dancers aged 8 to 10 who train at The Royal Ballet School alongside their regular ballet class. Every child who applies is offered an audition.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN royalballetschool.org.uk/apply REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 214364

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Cecchetti Children’s Awards 2018

he Cecchetti Children’s Awards took place on Sunday 11th November at Westminster Kingsway College. The event comprising Let’s Make a Competition and the Cecchetti Children’s Awards attracted a record entry this year, with 87 children taking part in the day. The Adjudicator for the day was Linda Young FISTD, whose words of encouragement and advice supported the young dancers. Let’s Make a Competition was presented on stage by Rachel Gordon

with Anna Williams at the piano. Tanith Waldie then presented the Children’s Award competitors with Evie Preston accompanying. Members of the Cecchetti Group and their Chair Elizabeth James, worked tirelessly with a backstage team of hardworking, dedicated volunteers to ensure the event ran smoothly and safely. The warm response of the audiences of families and teachers reflected that it was a very enjoyable day for all who took part. The results were published online istd.org/news/cecchetti-childrens-award-2018 PHOTOS: ANDREW FINNEY

Let’s Make a Competition - getting ready to go onstage

Cecchetti Associates Performance Shield Winner Carrie Kitchen and Runner up Isabella Pattison with Adjudicator Linda Young

The Cyril Beaumont Scholarship 2018

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he 15 competitors for the 2018 Cyril Beaumont Scholar- Maureen Christie, who served as a Cecchetti Faculty Committee ship, held on 18th October at the studios of Kate Simmons member and Senior Examiner, that much harder. Dance in Warrington, on a gloriously sunny autumnal day, Almost any combination of the dancers taking part could with had before them the prospect of an expertly crafted class taken justification have won the awards on offer, but the adjudicators by Gillian Hurst, accompanied by music of the highest order finally settled on the following: Overall Winner – Chloe Horton; by pianist John Taggart. Against this backdrop the contestants Runner-Up – Paige Curzon; Musicality Award – Elliot Adams; were given every opportunity and encouragement, not just to The Mary-Jane Duckworth Award for the Most Promising Male “do Class” but to enjoy the occasion, to express themselves Student – Stuart Strongman; and Highly Commended – Danielle and above all, to perform. Burgess and Ella Matthews. The result was two hours Kate Simmons expressed of top quality entertainher most grateful thanks to ment for the lucky invited The Cecchetti Trust for its guests, among whom were ongoing and valued support, Catherine Hutchon, Chair of after which the invited guests the Cecchetti Society Classical were treated to a sumptuous Ballet Faculty, Elisabeth Swan, champagne tea, provided by Chair of The Cecchetti Society Sharon Gill and her daughter Trust, and Brenda Last OBE, Poppy, which was a fitting cona Patron of KS Dance. It also clusion to a memorable day. David Lloyd made the job of the adjudicators, Oliver Rydout, Rehearsal Cyril Beaumont Scholarship winners with Adjudicators Oliver Director of Scottish Ballet, and Rydout and Maureen Christie

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Cecchetti Scholarships, Awards and Summer Schools 2019 CECCHETTI SUMMER SCHOOLS 2019

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The Cecchetti Summer School for Teachers and the Summer School for Students will take place at Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham, from Sunday 21st to Friday 26th July 2019. The Cecchetti Summer School for Young Dancers will take place at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Hertfordshire from Sunday 28th July to Friday 2nd August 2019. These are great opportunities for you and/or your students to access excellent training opportunities, with experienced teaching faculties and all the facilities a vocational training school can provide. If you have never attended a Summer School before, or if you are returning, Sharon Orme and any of our three course organisers will be happy to give you more information. In the first instance please contact Sharon who can pass your enquiry on to one of the three organisers.

CECCHETTI SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS 2019 The Cecchetti Trust generously supports a number of Scholarships and Awards to allow for study of Cecchetti work. N.B. Scholarships are open to UK and non UK applicants.

SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND YOUNG DANCERS Children’s Award Winner Melody Chan centre with Adjudicator Linda Young, Runners up Eady Parmenter (L) and Lucy Crawford (R)

DIARY DATES 2019 CECCHETTI CENTRE SUNDAYS, AUTUMN TERM Sunday 27th January 2019 Sunday 24th March 2019 Fellowship & Licentiate Guidance Westminster Kingsway College, London WALES & WEST AWARDS Sunday 10th February 2019 Congress Theatre, Cwmbran CECCHETTI CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Sunday 10th March 2019 Cecil Sharp House, London NW1 7AY. Open to students aged 7–18, solos, duets, trios and groups CECCHETTI SOUTHERN AREA AWARDS Sunday 17th March 2019 The Barn Theatre, Southwick, Sussex CECCHETTI DAY Sunday 7th April 2019 Cecchetti Day – to be held at The Royal Ballet School, Covent Garden, London. We look forward to welcoming old and new colleagues to this prestigious venue for our annual celebration of Cecchetti work.

AUDITIONS FOR THE CECCHETTI CLASSICAL BALLET SCHOLARS Saturday 11th May 2019 please note change of date To be held at Arts Educational School, Chiswick. Please email Cecchetti@istd.org for an application form or send a stamped addressed envelope to Sharon Orme, Faculty Co-ordinator, Cecchetti Classical Ballet, 9 Sheppard Drive, Chelmsford CM2 6QE SUMMER SCHOOLS Sunday 21st July to Friday 26th July 2019 Cecchetti Summer School for Teachers and Cecchetti Summer School for Students to be held at Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham. Sunday 28th July to Friday 2nd August 2019 Cecchetti Summer School for Young Dancers to be held at Tring Park. For further details of any of the events listed please contact Sharon Orme. Email: Cecchetti@istd.org Telephone: 07551 159471

Scholarships are available for attendance at the three Cecchetti Summer Schools in 2019. There is a range given for teachers studying at different levels from DDE to Fellowship on the Teachers’ course. Scholarships are also provided for talented students working at vocational level to attend the Students’course at Elmhurst. Scholarships for those who wish to attend the Young Dancers course at Tring are intended for those who are in particular need of financial support. The details of all Awards and applications forms are available by contacting Sharon Orme at cecchetti@istd.org or telephone 07551 159471. Applications need to be received by 1st March 2019 for consideration at Faculty Committee meeting on 3rd March 2019.

THE DIANA BARKER MEMORIAL AWARD AND THE RICHARD GLASSTONE AWARD The Cecchetti Trust also supports the Diana Barker Memorial Award and the Richard Glasstone Award. The Diana Barker Award is for the Study of Cecchetti Fellowship or the Enrico Cecchetti Diploma and can be used to attend a Cecchetti summer school or course, or towards the examination fee. Applicants are asked to contact Sharon Orme for an application form to be returned by 1st March 2019 – details as above. The Richard Glasstone Award is for ex-professional dancers who have already embarked on a teaching career, or professional dancers who want to transition to teaching. It is given to enable applicants to enhance their understanding of the teaching of classical ballet in general and the Cecchetti Method in particular. Applications for the Richard Glasstone Award should be made to Elisabeth Swan, Chairman: Cecchetti Society Trust, email cst@cecchetti.co.uk by 25th January 2019. DANCE ISSUE 485

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Cecchetti Classical Ballet Scholars Audition Saturday 11th May 2019 I Entry 2019 / 2020 Scholarship places fully supported by the Cecchetti Society Trust are available for talented young dancers on this exceptional training scheme. Weekly classes in Classical Ballet, Body Conditioning, Pointe Work, Performance Skills and Repertoire are offered to those selected. Audition and classes are held at Arts Educational Schools, 14 Bath Road, Chiswick, London, W4 1 LY For further information please contact Sharon Orme Tel: 07551 159471 Email: cecchetti@istd.org

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The Cecchetti Teachers’ Summer School is always a highlight of my summer break, and this year was no exception. Linda Isaacs and I was very excited to hear I was Christine Axon hosted a brilliant week of teaching and learning accepted to go to Cecchetti Summer School at at Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham. Elmhurst Ballet School this year. I’d never been before but heard I joined a group of teachers a lot about this course. The entrance to from all over the world in order Elmhurst is so spacious with inspiring to immerse ourselves in the art on the walls. It was very daunting Cecchetti technique for six being the youngest, but the staff and wonderful days. We enjoyed other students were very welcoming and such a range of lessons from supportive, especially with any concerns. esteemed faculty members (too Whilst there, it felt as if I was at many to list) and I’m sure I can vocational school, making me realise speak for all delegates when that ballet is the career I’d still like to I say I left feeling so inspired. pursue. I also liked that after an intense Some personal highlights were: ballet class we were then let loose with Students, teacher delegates and course staff an imaginative and original an energetic jazz class. We also had the lecture/demonstration from Rachel Gordon teaching Pre School opportunity to study pas de deux, repertoire and contemporary Dance; an insight into the upcoming ISTD Contemporary Dance dance. I’ve come away feeling a lot more determined thanks to Syllabus from Helen Cox, beautifully demonstrated by Emily Yong the highly regarded guest teachers who motivated me to enjoy and members of the Students’ Course, and A Tribute to Nora Roche the challenges which will lead to results. film and lecture from Richard Glasstone I recommend this course as it offers a varied range of dance For anyone considering attending the course next year – go style classes which we performed to our families at the end of the for it! It is an invaluable week, making new Cecchetti friends, week and there was enjoyment found in every class. sharing ideas and concerns, and learning from each other. Darcey Shaw, Student Course Member This year the course saw such a range of teachers, from those just starting out on their DDE to some about to take a Fellowship exam, and I can’t wait to meet even more like-minded teachers next year. Holly Unnuk

Lynsey Kidd (right) and Simon Kidd (below) teaching students

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Pilates Class

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The 2018 Cecchetti Summer School for Young Dancers was held, once again, at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire from 28th July to 3rd August and this was the 13th year that I have been the Organiser of the Summer School. Seventy-six students aged from nine and a half to eighteen years from schools in the UK, Malta, Spain and Germany attended and were welcomed and looked after throughout the week by a tremendous pastoral team. The students enjoyed classes from outstanding and inspirational teachers: Gillian Kasper Cornish Toogood – Ballet; Sarah Bradshaw – Ballet Ballet and Creative Dance; Kasper Cornish – Ballet; Desiré Samaai – Ballet and Repertoire; Gillian Robinson – Repertoire; Alison Jenner – Character; Conchita del Campo – Pilates; Lucy Pohl and Emma-Jane Padfield – Classical Greek, who also hosted our themed evening ‘Safari at Tring Park’; David Beer – Contemporary Dance, Contemporary Ballet and a Choreographic Workshop; Geneviève Nicole and Ben Harris – Jazz; Carrie Willis – Lyrical Jazz; Hugh Rathbone – Cossack Dance; and lastly Classical Ballet Workout classes with ‘Miss Paris’. One of the best things about Summer School is that so many

of the classes are accompanied by experienced pianists who really understand the teachers’ and the dancers’ needs. This year our gifted pianists were Evie Preston, Gabija Butkute, Lee Shiel and Bill Readdy, who gave me his impression of the week: “Having played for this course in previous years, I knew what a good time was going to be had by all, including us pianists. Two things that impressed me the most were the fantastic organisation of the entire course and the very professional teaching standards. All the classes provided high standards of tuition with emphasis on technique and quality of dance. It was interesting (and pleasing) from a pianist’s viewpoint to notice how the students quickly learned how to listen and react to the live music and allow it to creatively influence their dancing. For my last day of the course I had the pleasure of playing for Miss Paris for four classical ballet workout classes. I was able to accompany them using different styles of music which I find can be inspirational for the dancers, and I raised a smile when I played I Love Paris for one of her barre exercises.” These kind words made me reflect that I Love Cecchetti Young Dancers’ Summer School – long may it continue! Paris Brownlie Notley

New Music CDs Cecchetti Classical Ballet CD, Grades 1 – 4 and 5 & 6 for use in Class and Examinations including music for unset enchaînements. Contact the ISTD shop or buy online at shop.istd.org N.B. For details of optional use in Grade Examinations, please see Dance Issue 484 page 47

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www.cecchetti.co.uk/competitionsawards

Wales and the West Awards Sunday 10th February 2019

Congress Theatre, Cwmbran, Wales NP44 1PL

Choreographic Competition Sunday 10th March 2019

Cecil Sharp House 2 Regent’s Park Road London NW1 7AY

Southern Area Awards Sunday 17th March 2019

The Barn Theatre, Southwick, Sussex BN42 4TE

For further information please contact Sharon Orme Tel: 07551 159471 Email: cecchetti@istd.org

Cecchetti Classical Ballet The Cecchetti method of Classical Ballet is an outstanding system of training for all, from the small child through to the vocational student, professional dancer and future teacher. As a faculty of the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing), Cecchetti Classical Ballet offers examinations and qualifications for children, students and teachers that are nationally and internationally recognised for their excellence. To find out more about the ISTD please visit www.istd.org

Recreational Vocational Professional There is a wide network of excellent ISTD qualified Cecchetti teachers in the UK and Europe. To find a teacher in an area near you visit www.cecchetti.co.uk/wheretolearn The Cecchetti Centre, London offers opportunities throughout the academic year for teachers, students and professional dancers who would like to learn more about Cecchetti Classical Ballet. For full details of venues, term dates, class times and courses please visit: www.cecchetti.co.uk/cecchetticentre

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CLASSICAL GREEK DANCE

Ruby Ginner Awards The successful Awards was held on 11th November 2018 at The Venue, Milton Keynes Reports from the adjudicators Wow… what an amazing day. A record number of candidates and their supporters arrived to participate in their class and then show a set sequence. The atmosphere was one of excitement and anticipation. Teachers Sally Brenner, Donna Simpson, Lucy Pohl and Anna Mair tested the candidates with challenging and inspiring sequences throughout their classes. With large entries and a really high standard this year our decisions were often difficult. Class C in particular had so many entries the class had to be split into two. John Hoskins, our pianist provided the dancers with some wonderful music throughout the day. I spent a delightful day adjudicating alongside Danielle Drayton. There were so many worthy candidates on the stage. It was extremely encouraging to see that the commitment to and love of the genre was apparent in every single participant and a joy to watch. The future of Classical Greek is most definitely a bright one. The dancers were clearly full of the same passion and enthusiasm for the work as many others have had been (myself included) and will be in years to come. Penny Childs It was so inspiring to see so many young dancers participating and thoroughly enjoying themselves. I was very impressed with the standard throughout the day and it was such a joy to see such beautiful Greek work being performed. I would like to express my thanks to all those involved who put the day together as well as the wonderful teachers and pupils participating on the day. Finally, it is so encouraging to see that Classical Greek continues to be so popular as it such a expressive and historic dance form. Danielle Drayton The results were published online istd.org/news/ ruby-ginner-awards-2018

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CLASSICAL GREEK DANCE FESTIVAL

Finals

Sunday 12th May 2019 Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

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Syllabus Announcement The Classical Indian Dance Faculty is excited to announce the release of the revised Bharatanatyam and Kathak syllabi for Grades 1–6 and Vocational Grades. These new syllabi will be launched officially during a syllabus training course that will take place on 28th and 29th January 2019. Exams according to the current syllabus will continue to be conducted until 30th April 2019. Exams in accordance with the revised syllabi will be conducted from 1st May 2019 onwards. Teachers will need to purchase new

The Faculty is excited to be making classical Indian dance education even more relevant to today’s context

syllabus specifications as well as a DVD resource containing new compulsory set exercises for the Safe Dance Practice section of the revised syllabi, a module that is common to both the Kathak and Bharatanatyam exams. There is also newly produced music to support the revised syllabi. This is available for Bharatanatyam Grades 1–6 and Kathak Grades 5–6. All resources will be available from the ISTD shop online so please do check the website. The Faculty is excited to be making classical Indian dance education even more relevant to today’s context and setting a new bar for Bharatanatyam and Kathak syllabi across the world.

2019 TIMELINE 1st January: Training begins on the new syllabus 28th–29th January: Syllabus training course for teachers 30th April: Old syllabus examinations end 1st May: New syllabus examinations begin

Akram Khan Xenos tells the story of the 1.4 million Indian soldiers who fought for the British in the First World War. The work was commissioned by 14–18 NOW to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. Akram Khan drew on 20th century archives and gives voice to the shell-shocked dream of a colonial soldier. Xenos is about the beauty and horror of the human condition in its portrait of an Indian dancer whose skilled body becomes an instrument of war. His movement language shifts between classical Kathak and contemporary dance. After Xenos, which finishes in March 2019, Akram Khan will retire from performing solo fulllength performances to focus on creating as well as spending more time with his family. See Khan performing in Until the Lions at the Roundhouse in January. For more information visit akramkhancompany.net.

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Dance Exchange 2018 Reports from a successful event on 18th September at the Elgiva Theatre, Chesham Morning Report by Katie Gooch

Amy Lewis conducted a lecture on creating a connection. She had What a privilege and how lucky we are to be surrounded by two dances prepared from this lecture; one was a slow tempo and likeminded dance-passionate individuals. In what other job can one faster. Both routines were in pairs. Amy discussed the importance you get such a fun and yet still challenging CPD session? In a of connecting with the music, connecting with the choreography room full of dance professionals it was clear that everyone was and creating a connection with your partner. This echoed something proud to be ISTD. Maria Howse had touched on also earlier in the day. Past Chair, Yvonne Taylor-Hill, introduced again The day was kicked off with Georgia Hussey leading a well-structured energetic warm up. the importance of the Disco Freestyle grades. The It was clear that the routine had been well grades help to monitor and assess progression. planned with movements suitable for all ages. They have a particular standard that must be Feeling suitably prepared the day met. In particular Yvonne focused on posture, continued with a Rock n Roll technical alignment and placement, explaining that a workshop carried out by Maria Howse and secure dance technique needs to be taught assisted by Jonathon Reed. This lecture was from the early years of a student’s dance jam packed with technical knowledge as well career. Yvonne introduced us to her idea of as tips to get the very best from your pupils. HAT; Hips, Ankles and Toes; three particular From leading to following to shaping and connecareas of alignment to focus on. Sa ma e ab n th Laura Rampton’s Gold star disco workshop was tions, Maria made the ISTD rock n roll expectations C c a Val e M a n d L a ra clear. The focus of TLC: Timing, Leg line and Connection, everything I expected; fast and full of challenging arm gave everyone food of thought to take back to their classes. sequences. Working our brains to the max as lunchtime apSam Vale then led a Street Dance workshop. As always, Sam proached, Laura reminded us of what standard we should be delivered the funk! With an assistant that may have been the expecting to see from our higher levels pupils. Laura put the coolest individual ever born, they demonstrated how to deliver teachers through their paces. The morning was concluded with a funk but not to force your own style onto your pupils. They gave lecture by Michelle Arnell with party dances through the ages. We us two pieces of upbeat and current choreography, that whilst were reminded of routines we can use for fun, as final mobilisers, challenging was also relevant for the ages and grades that many as warm-ups, as party dances or in our tots classes; a fun and lively of us teach. From this workshop we were taught the basics of way to end the morning. Not many people ate lunch without Baby popping and even a touch of Bboy. I’m sure with GFD looming and Shark do do do do in their heads. Thank you to the DFR committee a new street solo event, we all appreciated this lecture. for arranging another wonderfully successful Dance Exchange. Katie Roberta Gooch ALL PHOTOS: STEVE CULLEN

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Laura Ramptons lecture

Yonlmy and Lizzie

Afternoon Report by Jill Bush After a short and well-deserved break for lunch, we continued with the first lecture of the afternoon. With little more than a moment’s notice, James Scanlan replaced the advertised lecturer to share his business ideas. He stressed the importance of time management and to keep a balance between the inevitable paperwork and still having time to do what we love best – being creative teachers. James also suggested ways to increase our income with minor revisions to pricing structures and highlighted the benefits of networking with other ISTD teachers; a most useful lecture particularly for the younger and newer teachers in the audience. Isla Selley’s directive was Easy Street and, ably assisted by her young and very talented student, she soon had everyone enthralled with her House and B-boying routines. Interesting and well-choreographed work, which I am sure will prove popular with both teachers and students alike, with the inclusion of the Helicopter in the second routine, providing a good introduction to a characteristic power move. Needing no introduction, the guest lecturer of the day was the one and only Richard Marcel. Warming up his class in true Marcel style, Richard then taught a challenging Urban style routine. Assisted by his superb demonstrators Yonlmy and Lizzie, Richard broke-down and taught the intricate floor moves and then explained the importance of using speed to create the necessary impact. Finishing with a winding down Reggaeton routine, Richard gave Yonlmy (aka rubber hips) the lead, bringing this first-class lecture to a most enjoyable close. When Katie Welch lectures she never disappoints and always adheres 100% to her mandate; her task, a 16-bar slow tempo routine suitable for the Gold level. Katie taught her skilful choreography with clarity and, together with Georgia Hussey, they both

demonstrated the routine with grace and ease. Leaving a few minutes at the end of her lecture, Katie then went on to suggest one or two small changes to advance her work to Gold Star level – thus proving a welcome and unexpected bonus. Returning to the lecturer that started the day, we were treated to some more of Georgia Hussey’s magic: Bringing the participation lectures to a close, Georgia led a comprehensive cool down routine. Tired as the class may have been, they were soon under Georgia’s spell, as she gradually lowered heart rates and stretched out those aching muscles. What better way to end this special 30th Anniversary Dance Exchange day than a short presentation from the new DFR Chair, Paul Streatfield. Offering a collection of do’s and don’ts, Paul clarified several points to be aware of, when entering pupils for ISTD examinations and competitions. He then went on to thank his Committee for their hard work in helping to organise today’s event and followed this by making a special presentation to his Faculty Co-ordinator Penny Childs. Not only has Penny been deeply involved with today’s arrangements but, amongst other things, she has also recently taken on even more DFR duties. All in all it was a great day – one that even the DFR faculty will find hard to surpass in the future. Jill Bush DANCE ISSUE 485

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Grand Finals Day 2018 Photos from another superb day of DFR The results and reports were published online: istd.org/news/national-grand-finals-winners-2018.

With many different Street styles being performed the competition was tough

Twist and Pulse

After an amazing Street performance from Twist and Pulse, the atmosphere in the room was electric

Winners of the Rock ‘n’ Roll event

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Carl Alan Awards 2018

he prestigious Carl Alan Awards took place at the Pleasure Beach Conference Centre in Blackpool on Saturday 13th October 2018. Three of the DFR Faculty nominees were on the shortlist to receive awards in recognition of their contributions to the world of Freestyle dance. Congratulations to Nicky Miles for winning Outstanding Services in Freestyle Dance. Commiserations go to those who were not successful this year and best wishes for another time.

IMPERIAL OPEN

FREESTYLE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CHAMPIONSHIPS Sunday 3rd March 2019 Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Knowle Green, Staines TW18 1AJ Join us for a wonderful day of OPEN competitions and amazing dancing – all events under ADFP Official Rules

Tickets

£15.50

Contact Paul Streatfield for information +44(0)7939 302106 • harfielddancestudios@hotmail.com www.istd.org

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Pat Prime in her last examining session in 2017

Remembering Pat Prime

here are many Tributes to Pat Prime in this edition of DANCEmagazine (page 75), but as a loved and respected Imperial Classical Ballet Examiner, a thank you on our pages is very important to the Faculty. This photograph shows Pat in her last examining session, which was just last year. As a Senior Monitoring Examiner for the Faculty, she mentored many examiners all of whom have wonderful memories about her advice to them. Her experience and understanding of children and students was insurmountable; she knew how to get the best from a candidate in a relaxed and unpressurised way, which was a learning curve for us all. I had been examining for many years when I became an Imperial Classical Ballet

Examiner, but when Pat ‘sat in’ with me I remember our discussions and how unflustered she was and how sensible her advice. She will be greatly missed and in fact already was at our Examiners’ Meeting in October. Where were her practical comments and her expert ‘eye’? Pat just being there gave us confidence in our decisions.

Thank you, dear Pat, for being you. Vivienne Saxton Chair, Imperial Classical Ballet Faculty

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hese took place at The Venue, Milton Keynes on 28th October. It was a busy day with 45 schools taking part. Four classes for Grade 1/CE1 and the final took place in the morning with three classes of Grade 2/CE2 and the final following in the afternoon. Joanne Evans and Alison Avis taught lovely classes, allowing the children to relax and enjoy the experience. Kate Dickson, always a pleasure to listen to, accompanied throughout the day.

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London Teacher’s Group

attended the ISTD Imperial Ballet London Teachers’ Group on the 23rd September to observe Pupils of Grade 5, 6 and Intermediate Foundation level working with Clare Freeman Sergeant on Floor Barre. Clare was delightful with the students, guiding them so carefully through a range of exercises challengClare Freeman-Sergeant ing their strength and flexibility. The grounding of the floor enabled the students to clearly understand the placing and value of each exercise, which was explained so

precisely by Clare. It was particularly interesting to observe the exercises that Clare took to the barre and then back to the floor so that the students understood the correlation between their classwork and the floor barre. The students clearly enjoyed the class and they were well supported by Clare giving them valuable feedback to embody the work and improve before our eyes. It was a pleasure to watch Clare working with the students and also listen to the wonderful accompaniment on the piano by Kate Dickson inspiring the students to develop musicality throughout. The morning was very motivating and I gained so much knowledge to take away and use in my own teaching. Cathy Court

Tributes to Patricia Prime

Faculty Newsletter

Diary Dates

Please turn to page 79 to read the

A Faculty newsletter, Imperial Ballet Info, is

warm tributes that have flooded in

published twice a year in August and February,

following her death in August 2018.

available to teachers by email or post for

LONDON TEACHERS GROUP MEETING 2nd December 2018 and 27th January 2019 ASC Dance, Romford

£5 annually. To subscribe, please contact the Faculty Co-ordinator, Julia Beattie on: imperialballet@istd.org, or: 01788 899127.

BOYS DANCE DAY 3rd February 2019 Laine Theatre Arts, Epsom SENIOR BALLET AWARDS 2nd/3rd March 2019 The Hawth Theatre, Crawley

Boys’ Day

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A day of classes for your male pupils given by specialist male teachers Laine Theatre Arts, Epsom 10.30am – 4.30pm Boys of 8 years and above, both experienced and inexperienced in ballet, are welcome £30.00 per pupil Closing date 14th January 2019 TO BOOK Please contact the Faculty Co-ordinator, Julia Beattie 8 School Close, Braunston, Daventry, Northants NN11 7JD 01788 899127 | imperialballet@istd.org

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Awards

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd March 2019

The Hawth Theatre Crawley, West Sussex RH10 6YZ Classes for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6/Inter Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced 1. Candidates must have passed the relevant Grade examination with 70–100 marks. Intermediate and Advanced 1 Candidates must have passed their examination with 65–100 marks within 18 months of the closing date. Monetary Awards are given and must be used for further training. Participation in Scholars Classes may also be awarded.

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Age Limits The age limits for candidates entering the Awards are taken as of the 1st September 2018 Grade 3 – 12yrs & under Grade 4 – 13yrs & under Grade 5 – 14yrs & under Grade 6/Inter F – 15yrs & under Intermediate – 18yrs & under Advanced 1 – 19yrs & under Set Dances for 2019 Grade 3 Girls – Variation C Grade 3 Boys – Variation B Grade 4 Girls – Variation D Grade 4 Boys – Variation B Grade 5 Girls – Variation A Grade 5 Boys – Variation B Grade 6/Inter Foundation – Intermediate Foundation Alternative Variation both the Boys and Girls Version

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MODERN BALLROOM

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Craig and Evgeniya Shaw Malcolm Hill caught up with the champions

FACT FILE • British and World Professional Ballroom Showdance Champions • European Professional American Smooth Champions • European Professional Ballroom Finalists • World and International Professional Ballroom Semi Finalists • British National Professional Ballroom Runners-Up • Current UK Ranking: 2 • Current World Ranking: 15

THE BEGINNING

DANCE FORMS

Evgeniya started dancing when she was 9 years old in her hometown of Omsk in Siberia. Her parents brought her to the dance class to develop flexibility, grace and general co-ordination. They could never have foreseen that she would become so hooked on it. From day one Evgeniya was in love with dancing, you didn’t have to talk her into it. Craig started dancing at 12 years old in Liverpool. His older sister was dancing at the time and his parents also enjoyed social dancing. He was spotted very quickly and whirled away into the competitive world.

Evgeniya studied a little bit of classical ballet when she started dancing but it has pretty much been full time Latin and ballroom for both of them. Evgeniya had choreography sessions, rock ’n’ roll, polka and even aerobics later on at university. She was also pretty serious about figure skating. However, the time came when she made a choice in favour of dancing. Craig straight away got very busy with 10-dance, however, the reason he was so eager in the first place was an opportunity to hang out with all the pretty girls, drink cola and eat sweets! At

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the same time he was doing very well at football but there were no girls there and the choice was made.

A TYPICAL DAY Typically we wake up at 6:30am to the sweet sounds of our four year old daughter Annabelle. She has started school this year so we are very busy every morning making breakfast, preparing her for a day of school and ourselves for a day of work. We try our best to practice after we drop Annabelle off at school so then we can either have lessons with our coaches, go to the gym or run some errands and then later on teach ourselves. Normally we alternate as one of us will pick Annabelle up from school and be with her. If we both have to be away we ask grandparents for help. But we don’t have many typical days like this. We travel a lot to compete – we try our best to compete with the best in the world in the numerous International events, to fly the flag and always be in the front line. We live by the mantra: you either commit 100% or don’t do it at all. We also have a lot of work trips so there is never a dull moment in Team Shaw life. That’s where both parents come to the rescue. We value their help immensely and we definitely couldn’t do what we do without their support.

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INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION Our family is the biggest motivation to us. Annabelle is just our pure joy and happiness and indescribable inspiration. She is a ray of light, watching her learn, dream and play is such a privilege. She has no fear, she commits to everything she does, and she can be whomever she wants – only imagination is

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her limit. We have never been the same since she came into our lives. Time became so much more valuable, the efforts became greater, because if we have to be away from our child we’d better make sure it’s worth it. And our parents of course, they have invested so much in us, and they have been there every step of the way. The least we owe them is to try our hardest and believe 100% in what we do.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS We call those ‘white moments’. Doing our first Invitational British Open Professional Team Match in 2012 was so special and nerveracking. Becoming World Champions was an absolute dream come true, realising we’ve joined a very special club was a huge honour. And finally, making a British Open Final in Professional American Smooth in May 2018 was so surreal, we never dreamt we could achieve that result in two years of studying this beautiful style.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE Dealing with the injuries is always hard and through many years of competing you learn that there is no point in being a hero. However, sometimes you have to push through the pain even knowing the potential risks – there have been plenty of those moments in our career and we are proud that we have dealt with them the way we did. However, the biggest challenge was the decision to have a baby and carry on competing and reach for the stars afterwards. There definitely have been examples and people who inspired us and showed that it is possible. We are so very grateful to them and happy that we made that choice and were blessed to give birth to a healthy and gorgeous baby girl. Of course, before, during and after your head is full of questions and there is a fear of unknown. Therefore always supporting each other and trying to surround each other and our bump with the maximum amount of oxytocin gave us strength. And of course there is that realization of something bigger then you, that miracle of life just blows our minds.

In Evgeniya’s words: “I have always believed in the power of the energy and the rules of the universe, if you like. If you mind your own business, don’t stress easily and push away negative thoughts, feed your body and mind right and in general don’t spit in God’s face, everything will be fine as you don’t put too much importance on anything. I guess it is some sort of unconventional meditation that I live my life by. And Craig has such a big heart, and he has this tremendous quality of dealing with things that will normally stress me out a lot very quickly and easily. From the very beginning of our relationship I was amazed by it, as it never happened to me before. I guess that’s one of the biggest reasons why we are such a good team.”

WINNING THE FIRST AMERICAN SMOOTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP IN JUNE 2018 We first discovered this style in America (surprise, surprise). However, we believe our interest in making shows and show dances lead us to it. We wanted to acquire the tools to express ourselves better and more clearly once we were not in ballroom hold. We wanted to challenge ourselves as dancers and learn how to tie it all together and blend the best of both worlds. And then of course there was Blackpool, it was coming to England and we wanted to be at the forefront of the gate to welcome it and to help to build a bridge.

LAST WORD We would like to advise every dancer to love the process and enjoy the journey. Nobody will remember your ups and downs in 20 years. Ask yourself the most important question – how do you want to remember your career and how do you want to feel about the choices you made? Value your partner and colleagues, and treat everyone with respect. Changes need to be made in the dance world so let the change begin with you. Interview by Malcolm Hill

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SAVE THE DATE Sunday 10th March For further details keep an eye on istd.org

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SEQUENCE 3-DANCE COMPETITION DANCES 2019 These are the dances for the 2019 Sequence 3-dance competition. As you can see there is a mix of new dances and ones that have been danced for longer. We hope you enjoy learning the different rhythms. Scripts can be obtained from Sales: 020 7377 1577 or through Brockbank Lane Sequence Script Service: 01295 262153. Juvenile Junior Under 35 Over 35 Over 50

Empress Mazurka La Mascotte Premier Two Step Windsor Glide Elizabethan Waltz

Tango El Cid Newchurch Waltz Arcadia Foxtrot Caribbean Foxtrot Kendray Quickstep

Rumba One Paso Espana Brazillian Samba Joop Jive Bellissimo Cha Cha Cha

SEQUENCE MEDALLIST FESTIVAL 2019 The Grand Sequence Medallist Festival 2019 will take place on 9th June. There will be a full programme of solo and couples events plus an opportunity to qualify in the 3-Dance Sequence competition for Blackpool. Save the date for this day of sequence dancing.

INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 2019 West Park Leisure Centre

Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire NG10 4AA

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Inventive dance sections are Latin and Modern Sequence this year and the day commences with the Medallist 3-dance competition. It is not too late to put arrangements together as the closing date for entries is 1st March 2019.

Blackpool Grand Finals 2018 I have been attending the ISTD Grand Finals since I was a boy. Back then it was held at the Hammersmith Palais and the compère was the late great Sydney Frances. For the last 18 years it has been run in Blackpool, and Nicky Miles and his band of willing helpers have been in control. It has grown in stature and is such a huge, popular event that people from all over the world come to compete. The standard seems to grow each year and the technical ability of the competitors is breathtaking. This year, as every year my students were really focused, practiced and ready for their competition, hoping to take home a sash and the prestigious title of grand finals champion. There were some joyful successes and some sad disappointments but on a whole the weekend was filled with excitement, drama and that feeling that only the fabulous Winter Gardens can provide. Bruce Lait

“Blackpool 2018 – one amazing event in one amazing venue. It brought music and dance though the ages to the venue – wonderful” Nick Miles, Organiser

New Examiners needed for the Latin American and Modern Ballroom Faculties The ISTD is seeking to appoint new examiners for the Latin American Faculty and the Modern Ballroom Faculty.

ENTRANCE FEE ISTD Members: £12.00 Non-members: £13.00 3-dance competitors: £8.00 Doors open: 8.45am First round of 3-dance events: 9.15am First round of Inventive Dance Competition: 10.30am

Applicants should request an application form from Gemma Ward at the ISTD. Email: gward@istd.org

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS 1ST MARCH 2019

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Closing date for applications: 14th February 2019

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Authentic & Emerging Dance Sub-Committee

New Salsa Licentiate Qualification

Examination available from January 2019

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Further information about the qualification is available from Charles Richman: charlesr@istd.org

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Medal Tests

8 Six new dances added to the existing syllabus, which can be taken up to and including Pre-Bronze level 8 Bachata, Bossa Nova, Charleston, DiscoFox, Kizomba and Merengue 8 Medal Tests can be taken as part of an IDF examination Available from January 2019

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SCOTTISH HEAT – SUNDAY 5th May 2019 The Edinburgh Academy, 42, Henderson Row, Edinburgh EH3 5BL Details & entry forms from: modernevents@istd.org Closing date for entries – Monday 8th April

Competitors must have been trained at the ISTD school entering them, from the following dates unless written permission is given by the previous principal: Scotland: 8th Oct 2018 • South West: 8th Oct 2018 Southern: 15th Oct 2018 • South East: 15th Oct 2018 Northern: 22nd Oct 2018

SOUTH WESTERN HEAT – SUNDAY 5th May 2019 The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham GL51 6HE Details & entry forms from: modernevents@istd.org Closing date for entries – Monday 8th April

SOUTH EASTERN HEAT – SUNDAY 12th May 2019

Entry fee (for all sections) £25 per competitor Please note that numbers are limited at each heat. Heats may be closed to applications before the advertised closing dates if classes are oversubscribed.

New Hall School, The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford CM3 3HS Details & entry forms from: modernevents@istd.org Closing date for entries – Monday 15th April

Spectators’ admission for all heats

SOUTHERN HEAT – SUNDAY 12th MAY 2019

HEATS CLASS CONTENT

Magna Carta Arts Centre, Thorpe Road, Staines, Middlesex TW18 3HJ Details & entry forms from: modernevents@istd.org Closing date for entries – Monday 15th April

NORTHERN HEAT – SUNDAY 19th May 2019 The Brindley Theatre, High Street, Runcorn WA7 1BG Details & entry forms from: modernevents@istd.org Closing date for entries – Monday 22nd April Schools will be allowed to enter 8 pupils (this is to include branches’ & assistants’ pupils).

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Must have passed ISTD Grade 3 or 4 Modern & no higher

Seniors: 11yrs to 14yrs on 1st April 2019 Must have passed ISTD Grade 4, 5 or 6 Modern & no higher

Premier: 13yrs to 16yrs on 1st April 2019 Must have passed ISTD Grade 6, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate Modern or Advanced 1 Modern & no higher The qualifying examination for Juniors and Seniors must have taken place between 1st October 2017 & 1st April 2019. For Premiers – between 1st April 2017 & 1st April 2019. (There will be no exceptions to this rule.)

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Adults, including teachers £10 • Under 14s £5 Family Ticket (2x Adult 2x Children) £25

Junior Class

Set Grade 4 Warm Up • 2 Unset sequences, which may include the following technical content: • Circular Spring • Side Kicks • Front Kicks • Spin Turns at high level • Triple Runs • Split Runs forwards NO DANCES WILL BE SEEN AT THE HEATS

Senior Class Set Grade 6 Warm Up • 2 Unset sequences, which may include the following technical content: • Single Pirouette at low level, inwards/outwards • Side Kicks • Front Kicks • Any Dance Vocabulary Steps from Grades 5 & 6 NO DANCES WILL BE SEEN AT THE HEATS

Premier Class Free Warm Up • 2 Unset sequences which may include the following technical content: • Any Dance Vocabulary Steps from Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate • Double Pirouette at high or low level, inwards/outwards NO DANCES WILL BE SEEN AT THE HEATS

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AWARDS FINALS 2019 Sunday 2nd June FINALS CLASS CONTENT Junior Class

Spectators’ admission for Finals

• Free Warm Up • 2 Contrasting sequences Each Finalist will then perform their prepared Dance, which must be no longer than 1.5 mins.

Adults £10 • Under 14s £5 Family Ticket (2x Adult 2x Children) £25 Free admission for one teacher of each finalist

Senior Class • Free Warm Up • 2 Contrasting sequences Each Finalist will then perform their prepared Dance, which must be no longer than 2 mins.

Premier Class • Free Warm Up • 2 Contrasting sequences Each Finalist will then perform their prepared Dance, which must be no longer than 2 mins.

At The Greenwood Theatre, 55 Weston St, London SE1 3RA From 10am

Examiners’ Meeting

Cathy Stevens accepted her thank you gifts from Jackie Barnes as she stepped down from the Modern Theatre Faculty Committee

Tereza Theodoulou and Lyn Richardson presented Elizabeth Harrison with a bouquet of flowers to commemorate her being an ISTD examiner for 50 years

Tereza Theodoulou thanked Gaynor Owen for her tireless work for the ISTD as she stepped down from the Modern Theatre Faculty Committee

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Murielle Ashcroft Award Christina Ballard made a special presentation to Tereza Theodoulou and Katie Morea

ome time before the legendary Murielle Ashcroft died, she gave a special silver salver to Paddy Hurlings in recognition of her excellent work and great service to the ISTD. In June 2015 at the Janet Cram Awards 50th anniversary party, I was honoured that Paddy Hurlings wanted to pass this on to me. This year (2018) was my time to present the salver and I had no hesitation in my decision. I wanted to give it two people, who in my estimation had contributed greatly to the Modern Theatre Dance Faculty – Tereza Theodoulou and Katie Morea, for their wonderful Advanced 1 Modern Theatre syllabus.

This syllabus has been extremely popular with young teachers, confirmed by the fact that as soon as the courses are advertised, the spaces are filled very quickly. Congratulations to all the Advanced 1 Modern Theatre team for their brilliant work. Christina Ballard Below: Christina Ballard (centre) presenting Mrs Ashcroft’s Silver Salva to Tereza Theodoulou (right) and Katie Morea (left)

Congratulations to all the Advanced 1 Modern Theatre team for their brilliant work Although there are others who have contributed pieces of choreography to this syllabus, the main body of work originates from Tereza and Katie who had visited and studied in America over several years with the Alvin Ailey Company, Broadway Dance Centre, and Steps on Broadway, increasing their knowledge of the varied Jazz and Contemporary techniques of Luigi, Horton and Limón. As anyone who has studied this new syllabus will know, it provides an excellent training for the more serious Modern Theatre dancer. The contributions from additional eminent choreographers allow the students to immerse themselves in many different styles, which will develop their technique and performance delivery.

Modern Theatre at ISTD Residential Summer School 2018

o have had the opportunity to attend the teacher training course in Chichester 2018 was a great honour and privilege. As a recipient of an international bursary for Continued Professional Development (CPD) I had the opportunity to learn from, and witness the very best that the industry has to offer in dance education. The expertise, knowledge and care demonstrated by each of the lecturers was not only academic, it was truly inspiring.

I got an overwhelming sense of pride in the Society knowing that the work is presented across the globe. Meeting, and getting to know some other international delegates reminds me that the language of dance is spoken throughout the world without discrimination. We were even lucky enough to spend an evening with Dr Ross McKim, who chatted openly about his work and development of the new Contemporary dance syllabus to be launched in 2019. If I were asked to decide what the most important thing I learned during my stay in Chichester was, I would say without a doubt that it is the need for CPD throughout the genres. We as teachers must continue to learn, to grow and to inspire our dancers. Angela Boshoff, Wessels Dance Studio, South Africa

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Music and Dancing in Finland

hen we visit Finland, we find that there are two distinct groups of dances – Swedish-Finnish and Finnish-Finnish. After reading the history of the country it is easy to see why this has happened. Swedish-Finnish, of course, is very closely related to Swedish dancing in style, and has the same upright carriage and ease of movement. Many of the dances are figure dances, with long ways sets, couple dances, and quadrilles. They are interesting to do, with many different steps. Rhythms are usually either 2/4 or 3/4 time. Although the costume and shoes are heavy, the movement is never heavy, but moves easily and rhythmically. The music is tuneful and easy to remember, and if you wish to join in and learn the dances you will find that they vary in difficulty from very simple couple dances to quite complex figure dances. The Finnish-Finnish dances have a special quality of their own. Although some of them show the influence of both Sweden and Russia, they still retain their own individuality. They have a lightness, musicality, and an ease of movement in changing from one step to another. There are some special steps – for example, a very light polka jumping off two feet instead of one. There are couple dances, longways and square sets, and also circles and figure dances. One of the most interesting dances reflects the movements of the seal, with the dancers holding their arms like the seal’s flippers. The dances from Karelia show some Russian influence,

Häme White bonnet trimmed with white lace, white blouse and apron, red and white checked bodice laced with silver chain, red and black purse at waist, red skirt, white stockings and black shoes.

Tuuteri Karjala (Karelia) Red headband with silver studs, white blouse with red and black embroidery, red upper bodice trimmed yellow/white/black, dark blue skirt and lower bodice, red belt embroidered yellow, white apron trimmed yellow/red/blue with red/ yellow/blue fringe, white stockings, and light beige shoes.

and the boys sometimes do the squatting step found in Russian dances. However, even here the movement is different. It never has the flamboyance of the Russian dance, but retains its gentle quality, and the movements are not as heavy and downward as the Russian. It should be remembered also, that not all Finnish footwear is heavy – the Karelians wear a flat shoe, rather like a soft leather moccasin with a turned-up toe, and this again gives lightness of movement.

There is every reason to believe that Kanteles have been played for over 2,000 years As in the Swedish-Finnish, the music is light and tuneful, but here again there are some special features. Sometimes we hear a tune in the minor key, which sounds very like some of the sad Russian folk songs. But again Finnish folk songs have a special sound of their own, a quality that inspired great composers like Sibelius to write music, which could only be Finnish. Dancing, for the most part is accompanied by the accordion (and by singing of course), but fiddles and clarinets are also popular. However, the Finns do possess their own national instrument – the kantele.

Häme (Festive costume early 19th century) Black hat with gold braid, white shirt, blue cravat, red waistcoat with gold buttons, jacket with red, yellow, black and white stripes, cream knee breeches with silver buttons, white stockings and brown shoes.

Sääksmäki White bonnet trimmed with white lace, white blouse, silver jewellery, skirt and bodice in black and red stripes, patterned with gold and white, bodice laced in red, purse piped in red, red stockings and black shoes with silver buckles.

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Viipuri Uusitto Karjala (from the part of Karlia now within the Soviet Union) Black hat with embroidered flowers(red/yellow/white) and black ribbons, white blouse with gold brooch, black bodice with gold fasteners, skirt with red, yellow and green stripes, white stockings and black shoes with silver buckles.

Orimattila White shirt, black or dark blue neck cloth, black silk waistcoat embroidered with multi-coloured flowers, black knee breeches with silver buttons, white stockings and black shoes.

The kantele is a stringed instrument, varying in size from the small (and original) five stringed instrument, to those having as many as 36 strings. Made of wood, and basically related to the dulcimer and zither, the kantele is placed across the knees of the player, who plucks the strings. The larger instruments are placed on a table. Kanteles are usually made of spruce, pine or alder, birch being used to make the pegs used for tuning the strings. Surrounding the hole in the lid of instrument, there is often a decorative inlay design. The kantele is described in the Kalevala as the instrument played by hero, Vainämöinen who, like Orpheus, could charm all Nature by his playing. When Elias Lönnrot travelled through Karelia collecting material for the Kalevala, he noted in his diary that he found, “Kanteles on the walls of every home”. The oldest kantele to be found dates from 1699. But there is every reason to believe that they have been played for over 2,000 years.

CUSTOMS After the long dark nights of winter, everyone is glad to welcome the spring, and Easter is an important festival in Finland. Painted eggs are prepared to be eaten on Easter morning. The egg is a symbol of new life and resurrection, and the decorated eggs are often used as small gifts, exchanged between members of the family. A variety of designs are used: colourful stripes, rings, flowers, or any brightly coloured pattern. Easter is also a time for witches, as the popular belief is that between Good Friday and the Resurrection evil spirits are abroad. People ring bells and shake rattles to frighten them away. On Midsummer’s Eve, bonfires burn in every village, and people dance round them until morning. May poles are also erected at Midsummer, beautifully decorated with garlands of greenery and flowers, and people dance round them in circle or couple dances. 68 DANCE ISSUE 485

Joustsa Brown fur hat, dark blue neck cloth, brown jacket with red binding and black buttons, cream trousers with silver buttons, white stockings, brown shoes made of plaited birch bark and striped mittens (brown/ red/blue).

Rautjärvi Head-dress, red with silver studs and long plaits of red, blue and white with red tassels, white blouse with silver brooch, dark blue bodice piped with red, with red and silver buckle, white apron with red and gold stripes, and red and white fringe, black skirt with red frill, white stockings and beige shoes.

Halloween is a time for dressing up, and people put on funny clothes and disguises. Often, a table of food is left overnight for the spirits. Christmas starts early in Finland with the first Sunday of Advent. One candle is lit and placed in a special candlestick which holds four candles. On each of the following Sundays before Christmas another candle is added. In some places the four candles are place on the Christmas tree, and with the lighting of the candles, the children receive their first Christmas present.

Christmas starts early in Finland with the first Sunday of Advent The appetising smell of gingerbread is the real beginning of the excitement, as all the family help to make pepparkakor – gingerbread in the shape of stars, moons, angels, hearts, and many other patterns. This custom dates back to the 15th century. The gingerbreads are hung on the Christmas tree, and eaten on Twelfth Night when the tree is taken down. People visit friends, taking flowers and gifts, and then return home to gather round the tree and drink a Christmas toast in glogg – a drink made of red wine, raisins and spices. At midnight on Christmas Eve the Mayor of Helsinki announces the official start of Christmas. He tells the people that everyone should pay their respects to the birth of Christ, and very early on Christmas morning everyone sets off through the deep snow to church, where each pew is lit by its own candle. Article and images reproduced with kind permission of Nigel Jaffé, who was the original author along with his late wife Margaret Dixon-Phillip.

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Make your own Virpovipsa (Virpoi) Palm Branch

Kaukola Black hat with silver buckles, white shirt, black jacket and waistcoat piped with red with gold buttons, black trousers and beige shoes.

Women’s Kaukola White head-dress, white blouse with silver brooch, white apron with red embroidery and fawn lace, dark blue bodice piped with red, with red and yellow embroidery and silver buttons, dark blue skirt edged in red. She is carrying a hairband with ribbons (red and blue), white stockings, beige shoes.

Virpoi is a dialectal word meaning a thin branch. On Palm Sunday, the children visit friends and neighbours carrying virpoi branches. They recite little verses wishing the receiver good fortune in the coming year, at the same time touching the person with the branch. For example, they would say, “Virvon, varvon, hale and healthy for the whole year; this branch to you, and a treat for me”. The children are rewarded for their good wishes with candy or fruit. On the morning of Palm Sunday they set out very early, each one trying to be the first well-wisher.

the year, and the pussy willow is the first living thing to appear); coloured tissue paper; narrow gift wrapping ribbon (use pretty spring-like colours such as pink, lemon and pale green). Make the tissue paper into small rosettes or flowers, and attach them to the branch (like blossom). Tie on lengths of ribbon, leaving long ends, which can be curled by carefully running sharply over them with a knife or scissors. The flowers or rosettes could also be made out of fabric or ribbon.

For your palm branch, you will need: A large branch of pussy willow about 1 metre long, with lots of fluffy buds on it. (Alternatively, a birch branch may be used. There are no leaves on the trees in Finland at this time of

ROBERT HARROLD Memorial Day of Dance Sunday 24th November 2019 Preston College Preston, Lancs PR2 8UR

The day will consist of a 1½ hour non-syllabus class in the morning focusing on the steps and style of one particular country. It will also include learning a short solo and will be observed by two Faculty members. In the afternoon the students will perform in pairs the solo that they have learnt in the morning, in front of an audience and guest adjudicator. Medals will be awarded for both the performance in the class work and for solos.

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Children will be divided into three age groups: Juniors 6 – 9years Inters 10 – 13 years Seniors 14 years & over

For application forms please contact the National Dance Faculty Co-ordinator Julia Beattie: national@istd.org

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Glasgow Audition • Saturday 2nd February 2019 Please note all dates are subject to change. The closing date for receipt of completed application forms for all courses for entry September 2019 is Friday 25th January 2019

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PEOPLE New ISTD Examiner Alexandra Costi ISTD Examiner, Latin American and Modern Ballroom As soon as she could walk, Alex learned to dance under the tutelage of Gloria Hooper at Hove Dance Centre, working through the ISTD medal system to attain Supreme Award by the age of 13. Running alongside her Dancesport training, Alex also gained a breadth of experience across Theatre styles, including Ballet, Tap, Modern, National and Classical Greek, and competed at local and All England Theatre Dance Festivals for many years. Alex took her first Associate exam whilst still at school and initially enjoyed teaching on a part-time basis, turning her attention to her academic studies to embark on a degree in Physics. It was during her time at University that Alex realised she wanted to continue her ISTD professional training and with guidance from her teachers, Simon Cruwys, Suzanne Hammond and Anne Lingard. She gradually qualified in all of the Dancesport genres, setting up her own dance school in the process, which has gone from strength to strength. Becoming an ISTD examiner has been a long-term goal for Alex and she is honoured to take on this role.

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#danceinspo Your stories, photos and inspiration BALLET HAS BROUGHT A NEW JOY TO EVERYTHING I DO It was nearly 18 years ago when I fell in love with ballet. I was 18 and living away from home in London and had decided to go and see Northern Ballet perform Romeo and Juliet. I can’t say what it was about it, the beauty, the music, maybe knowing that behind all the grace on stage was years of hard work – whatever it was about that ballet, it held me in awe. Fast forward 15 years and I’m 33, married with four children. Life was great but I wasn’t doing anything just for me and so I tentatively decided to try ballet. This was easier said than done. I knew if I was going to dance then I wanted to put everything I could into it and work my way through a graded syllabus for the sense of progression and achievement. Finding a dance school was hard, I must have spoken to nearly 20 schools and none would consider putting an adult in for exams. There were plenty of open classes I could join and I tried one for a few weeks but it wasn’t what I was looking for. Back to the internet and the phone and eventually a dance school near me recommended someone to speak to. A week later I walked into my first class, a private lesson with Strictly Ballet in Crowborough. I remember walking nervously in to meet Carla and Kellie, two ex Royal Ballet School students who made me feel instantly at ease. It took a long time before awkward moves started to feel a little more natural and began to resemble ballet. I was by this time hooked. I started with two classes a week, joining an adult beginners class on top of my private lesson. In my private lesson we started working on the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet Grade 3 syllabus and I thoroughly enjoyed having the structure of a set syllabus and the discipline involved. At times I felt overwhelmed as we had to learn everything from the previous grades and some days even the simplest of things would seem a million miles away. Two years later I’m 35 and after lots of hard work, laughter, tears, and aching muscles I nervously walked into the studio on the ring of the bell ready to take my Grade 3 exam. The feeling when I walked out of the studio at the end of the exam was amazing as I had just danced with everything I had and done things that I had once thought I’d never be able to do. Six weeks later and results come in… I got a Merit! As we now start on Grade 4 we have a target to take my Intermediate exam by the time I’m 40. Today a normal week includes four ballet classes including a beginners’ class, which reminds me every week that ballet is never perfected only improved. Ballet days are the best days of the week.

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Ballet days are about leaving all my worries outside of the studio door and putting my all into something I love. Ballet days are about learning new steps, and variations, and going back to the basics to eek out every bit of improvement from every correction that I can physically and mentally muster. Ballet is fun and exciting, learning something new and using your body in ways most of us haven’t before, getting lost in the music and letting yourself be free with all the hustle and constraints of everyday life locked outside the studio door. As adult ballet dancers we’ll probably never take to the professional stage but that’s not really why we dance. We dance because when the music starts, if only for a moment, you get to be centre stage with a corp of swans as you plié, chassé, jeté to your final bow. Ballet has brought a new joy to everything I do that permeates my everyday, even if I do get a few strange looks when I dance along the underground platform to the tune of the busker as I’m on my way to work. I couldn’t have done any of it though without the hard work and dedication of Carla, a great ballet teacher who never once said I was too old, never once let me take the easy way out, and through every correction and every frustration has worked effortlessly to make me a better dancer. PS Tights not mandatory. Mike Wright

DANCE SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARDS I founded the Dance School of the Year Awards in 2013 in order to celebrate the achievements of dance teachers everywhere. This annual Award is open to theatre dance teachers wherever they teach and is designed to encourage teachers to realise what amazing achievements they have made within their school during the last 12 months, in particular, and in many cases during many years of running their business. The Awards have grown from small beginnings to receiving entries from right across the UK as well as Europe. Dance School of the Year encourages theatre dance teachers to realise what a hugely positive impact they have on society and the many young

Above L to R: Anne Walker MBE, Joanne Evans (winner), Angela Rippon CBE

The Award encourages teachers to realise what amazing achievements they have made people they teach. There are different categories based on the size of the schools, which are judged by independent dance and business professionals and the winners are awarded fabulous glass trophies as well as a host of prizes and vouchers. This year we were thrilled to be joined at the finals by our two judges Terry Etheridge and Brenda Last OBE as well as our special guest and long-term supporter Angela Rippon CBE. The latest Awards saw a very high standard of entries and 32 schools were shortlisted across four categories. The Awards were held on 27th July at a black-tie ceremony at Woodbury Park Hotel in the glorious Devon countryside. The overall winner was Reigate School of Ballet and Commercial dance whose principal is ISTD ballet examiner, Joanne Evans. Joanne trained at the Royal Ballet School and has performed in the West End. She has run the school since 1998 and has grown it to almost 100 classes per week with nearly 1100 students. When the ISTD asked Jo how she felt, she replied: “I was absolutely thrilled with the result and it was great to have such an award for everyone’s hard work and commitment at the school”. Entries for the next Dance School of the Year Award opened on 1st August. When entering the competition, the school must consider all aspects of their business from what policies and procedures they have in place to the work that they do in their local community as well as sharing information about exams, shows and their own CPD. Teachers often say this is even more beneficial than actually winning, as the process of entering has made them realise just how much their school achieves every year. The next awards ceremony will be held on 25th October 2019. For more information visit danceschooloftheyear.com. Anne Walker MBE, ISTD Life Member

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KEEP DANCING INTO YOUR NINETIES I have the pleasure of teaching two dance classes to older, active adults. The age group ranges from late 50s to 96 years old and every class is like a party. The music is varied and uplifting with an easy rhythm and the steps are simple to learn. We currently have about 12 different styles in our repertoire, including Cabaret jazzy style with sparkly hats and canes (we love bling), Lyrical style with floaty scarves, Tango, Cha Cha Cha, Bollywood, Charleston, Oriental, and stately Court dance using partner work and floor patterns. Recently I have added a basic Ballet barre and to follow, a simple Lyrical sequence of easy steps with the emphasis on quality of movement. This has been a huge success with my ladies who always wanted to learn Ballet but never had the opportunity. They love moving gracefully and sedately with an imaginary crown on their heads (and a diamond in their navels). The focus and attention to the movements is a joy to behold and sometimes I feel quite emotional when they try so hard to channel their inner ballerina. We pretend we’re going to audition for a ballet company. The classes are not aerobic given the age range but they do gently increase the heart rate, we get quite warm, a little out of breath, laugh a lot, and enjoy a wonderful feeling of wellbeing and lightness of spirit by the end. I include a short sequence of chair exercises, which work well at the end of the class when energy levels have dropped. They help to improve posture and body awareness and

include stretching and core strengthening. I also include a few challenging brain exercises, for instance, a movement pattern for the feet whilst clapping a different rhythm at the same time. Recently there have been a number of television programmes about how to stay fit in your later years and it has been proved that dancing is an excellent pastime and uses more muscles than going to the gym. It exercises the whole body, develops rhythm and coordination and helps to stimulate the brain by developing new neural pathways. Many ladies who come to class are now living solo lives, and they really look forward to meeting up with their dancing colleagues and having a chat. Their expertise on the dance floor is only surpassed by their ability to use their tongues! It is important that the steps are easy to follow and do not include quick changes of weight or direction. Learning to dance develops core stability and balance, which is extremely helpful to them as they get older, when the possibility of falling can become a problem. Teaching this older age group is extremely rewarding and huge fun and I would recommend it to any teacher interested in introducing it into their school timetable. I am sure we, as dance teachers are all so grateful for the privilege of being in the dancing world and so, in the words of the late and great Bruce Forsyth: “Keeeeeep Dancing!” Christina Ballard

Left: Christina Ballard’s class of older, active adults

#BOYSCANDANCE TEEN HERO BBC Radio 1 named Junior, a 14 year-old male dancer who campaigns against bullying as one of their three Teen Heroes of 2018. The outstanding young winners have all proven their dedication to helping others through selfless, brave and exceptional achievements. Junior was presented with his Teen Hero Award at Radio 1’s Teen Awards on Sunday 21st October 2018 at London’s SSE Arena, Wembley. Junior is a UK Freestyle Street Dance Champion. He was bullied for being a male dancer from the age of six, forcing him to move school and house. This led him to set up his own anti-bullying social media campaign using the hashtag #BoysCanDance, which he has since spoken about in Parliament and at Downing Street. Junior has also used his dancing skills to help raise over £300,000 for charities by performing at a number of different events and was a Youth Board Member on the Diana Award National Anti-Bullying Youth Board, where he helped to empower other young people to stand up to bullies and be themselves.

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OBITUARIES Patricia Prime (1936–2018) Pat Prime, Imperial Classical Ballet Examiner, Chair of the ICB Committee, Chair of the Theatre Faculty Board and Member of Council and the Grand Council died on 13th August 2018. Pat received her training at the Bush Davies Schools and The Royal Ballet Upper School. She successfully ran her own school, taught at Bush Davies and became Head of Ballet at Italia Conti in London. She was a recipient of both the Imperial Award (2000) and the Imperial International Award (2016). A memorial service was held at St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden on 17th December.

Tribute by Kay Ball It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I write these few words about my dear close friend and mentor Patricia Prime. Her dedication and commitment to the ISTD is undisputed and will be acknowledged by all who knew and worked with her in the many different roles she played throughout her career, including as a dance teacher, examiner, Chair of Imperial Ballet, Chair of Theatre Faculty Board, Vice Chair of Council and as an active member of Grand Council. She was a wonderful, inspiring lady – known and respected throughout the dance world, producing many professional dancers, actors and actresses in her time and lately encouraged my students to enter the dance profession and have faith in their abilities. Pat’s joy of teaching and unique ability to touch and achieve the best from any child or student in her care was repaid with the great love and respect they gave her. Her stories and expertise will be hugely missed and we should feel proud and privileged to have known her. One of the greats and another era ended.

Tribute by Alexandra Barnes I knew Pat all my working life at the ISTD. It was through her that I was invited to take over the position of boys’ tutor after Alex Morrow left the Italia Conti Academy in London in 2000. Pat was always on hand to give advice on any subject pertaining to the teaching of ballet technique. There never seemed to be a problem that she could not help you solve. The students at Conti’s loved her classes and the many comments I heard from the students reflected her ability to help and improve, not just the gifted students, but also those who struggled with their ballet. Pat had the ability to diagnose problems and offer the remedy verbally and succinctly. Her phenomenal memory for detail, names, places and events and her generosity in providing guidance on matters of technique or artistry, endeared her to her students and colleagues alike. Pat’s choreographic skills were well loved from her ability to having fully prepared the analysis of the musical structure of the piece to her ability to produce balanced and harmonious pieces. This process was often achieved by a mixture of her personal input and the ideas from the students she was working with at that moment.

Pat and I shared a small cubbyhole office at Conti’s and together with Colin who was teaching English Literature to the Junior School, we had many a laugh and joke. It was a very happy time for the three of us. I had been working for a week with Pat at the Sussex Summer School in East Grinstead just eight days before she died. Her association with the Summer School had been on-going for many years and she loved the variety of students that she taught, especially the Japanese students who had such a strong work ethic, often with very little English to help them. Her Saturday demonstration pieces were a joy to watch, not only in their innate musicality, but also in their choreographic structure, which always gave each of the students the ability to shine and show their love of dance. During that week Pat was at her very best, her most humorous and so happy that she was working in the field she loved best. My lasting memories will be of how Pat was always there to help me and give me valuable advice and guidance when I most needed it.

Tribute by Alison Avis Mrs Prime was my teacher, boss, colleague, mentor and most importantly friend. I first met her 40 years ago in a community centre in Rayleigh, Essex where she was my first ballet teacher. Little did I know then that she would have such a huge impact on my life and have ended up being a special friend. From my first lesson I fell in love with ballet and I believe that this was down to Mrs Prime. She was the most wonderful teacher who inspired so many young dancers and continued to do so until she died. I lost contact with her when I moved to Surrey when I was still a child, but I met her again in my early 20s and she was so pleased to see I was still dancing, and more importantly was delighted I was now teaching. One of the most incredible things about Mrs Prime was her memory; she never forgot a student. She was my examiner for my Associate Diploma. I was excited and nervous as I wanted her to see how I’d developed. In the feedback after she had examined my students she said, “you’re a good teacher, but you can’t choreograph”. She was known for her honesty and over recent times this was something I really learnt to love about her. If I was rubbish she told me, which made me want to work harder and achieve more. I really became close to Mrs Prime during our time together at Italia Conti Arts Centre. I couldn’t have wished for a better boss and DANCE ISSUE 485

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mentor. Her knowledge was unbelievable and the students and I hung on her every word. Her stories were engaging and everyone fell in love with her. She was a perfectionist and once spent a whole class on pliés; the students were quite shocked by this, but everyone knew she just wanted the best for them. I was so lucky to have had her hold my hand and guide me through my Fellowship and examiners’ training. She believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself; she was patient, kind and encouraging. In the early days of examining I would call her regularly to go through my marks and ask her advice. She listened patiently and then would say, “Alison you know you’re right, trust your gut”. Two years ago I examined at Kay Ball’s where Mrs Prime taught. She had been ill but was determined to come and see me on the day of the exams and she took a photograph of me sitting at the table and said, “you’ve done a full circle”! Her last exam session as an examiner was Christmas 2017 and for an ex-Conti student, which made it even more special. I feel truly honoured to have had this wonderful lady have such an impact on my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her and I am truly grateful. I miss her so much; our chats on the phone and our pub lunches where she loved to hear news about Conti and what the students were up to. But most importantly I miss knowing she is always there!

As a work colleague she was so good to work with, because the focus was on the dancers and how they could be improved. Discussions were always interesting and all her reasoning came from an amazing technical and artistic knowledge, which was combined with much laughter and many anecdotes. For many years Pat was part of the Faculty of the Imperial Ballet courses at Chichester, where teachers and students from all over the world could watch her teaching expertise and benefit from her extensive knowledge, humour and generosity – as she said at the end of each course “I’ve told you everything that I know”. Each dancer or teacher that she worked with has their own special Miss Pat/Mrs Prime moment, whether it was an act of encouragement, a nickname or even gentle teasing, each and every one knew that she cared about them and wanted them to achieve the highest standard that they could. Her love of ballet and people was instilled in everyone that worked with her, who will in turn pass this legacy on to their students.

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Tribute by Gill Farr

Pat Prime was a great person to know, not only did pupils gain a great deal from her teaching, but I think teachers also learnt a lot from her, I know I certainly did. I saw her very last show at her dancing school before she moved to Bush Davies, which was wonderfully choreographed, full of variety and of course very musical. Pat never gave up on a pupil; she always made them feel good. She also had a great sense of humour. I remember going to watch one of her classes at Sussex Summer School and at the end of her class, I said, “what a pity about the little girl that has feet that are very difficult”. Her answer was “Oh! But she has such lovely red hair”. Another memory I have was our getting lost, she just loved it. Often, I would take her home after Imperial Ballet Committee and Examiner Meetings and to avoid the traffic I used to select a different route, but we always seemed to end up in the East End of London! This she loved, so it became a standing joke every time we started our journey home, “let’s get lost again”, she would say. Pat was one in a million and many pupils, friends, parents and teachers all have so many lovely memories to cherish. I’m just going to finish by saying, she was a great lady, that will be sadly missed by many and I’m so very glad that I knew her as my friend.

Pat Prime, known to so many as ‘Miss Pat’, first came into my life when I was six years old when she was a young teaching assistant to Jill Welborne in Southend-on-Sea. She taught ballet and coached our festival ballet and character solos. When Jill married and later moved to America, Pat took over and continued with the school. The great day came when the school found a real home, a vacant Primary and Infants’ School and that was when Barling Magna was born. By that time I had a school of my own and though some 18 miles apart, our paths frequently crossed at festivals, ballet awards, Congress and many other functions. We would be equally excited over each other’s talented pupils and would sit together and applaud rapturously when and if they were successful. Together, under the wonderful eye of Miss Joyce Percy and Miss Ivy Baker, we trained for our Fellowship. It is only when I look back and reflect, that I come to realise how lucky we were to have received our knowledge from two such masters. We were then invited to become examiners, which in turn embraced serving on the Imperial Classical Ballet Committee together. Pat accepted her nomination for Chair with her wit and engaging, dry sense of humour allowing her delivery of discipline to be so acceptable at Examiners’ Meetings. The Grade 2 Ballet Solo and ‘Has Anybody Seen My Mouse?’ in the Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus remain as reminders of her choreographic skill. This too is so evident in the Pre-Primary Class Examination. In all the years of being work colleagues, confidantes and friends, there was never a disagreement or cross word between us. Pat, you have enriched the lives of many and hopefully your teaching ideals will continue to pass from generation to generation. You leave us with your legacy of wonderfully trained dancers and teachers. Thank you for being you.

Tribute by Heather Fish “I have just seen (…) and they were asking how you were and send lots of love”. These words were always part of the many phone calls with Pat. Of course I was passing on a message, but more importantly I knew that Pat wanted to know about them. Whether ex-students were excelling as dancers, teachers or had moved into other areas, she supported them unconditionally and was always there to give encouragement and advice.

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Bernadette Langshaw-Clark (1953–2018) Bernadette was an ISTD Modern Theatre and Tap Examiner and Liaison Officer for Australia. She received the ISTD International Imperial Theatre Award two years ago.

Tribute by Chelsea Clark-Spresser (Bernadette’s daughter) It was 1989 when Mum and I were first introduced to the ISTD by the wonderful Pamela Eddleston. I was 11 years old and had started at a performing arts high school in Sydney where Pamela was teaching ISTD Modern and Tap. Mum saw the work I was learning (Grade 4 Modern and Grade 3 Tap) and knew instantly it was something she needed to learn more about – ultimately introducing it at her own studio, Langshaw Dancity the following year. It was the beginning of an association that would lead to Mum becoming the ISTD Australia and New Zealand Liaison Officer and subsequently being awarded the International Imperial Theatre Award in 2016 – one of the proudest moments in her 50 year career as a dance educator. Along with my father David and sister Alexandra, I rode every wave with Mum as she tirelessly campaigned for the ISTD in Australia and New Zealand. She believed in the work and never gave up trying to get the best for Australian and New Zealand teachers who had somewhat been “left in the wilderness” when it came to local courses and support. Despite her busy role as Liaison Officer and her commitments as an examiner, Mum always came back to the grass roots, ensuring her own students were shining examples of what she was attempting to achieve. The weeks before her own exam sessions were fraught with private lessons for students who needed some extra encouragement and even sleepless nights worrying about the Grade 2 Turns exercise. As she put me through my Associate and then Associate Diploma exams for both Modern and Tap, I began to fully understand her absolute commitment to ensuring each student was achieving their personal best. It wasn’t until I prepared my first set of students for their Tap and Modern exams in August this year without her guidance that I think I fully appreciated her skill and dedication. But perhaps greater than her devotion to the ISTD syllabus was Mum’s enthusiasm for the wonderful friendships she made with fellow ISTD teachers and examiners. She named many including Lyn Richardson and Tereza Theodoulou as mentors but I know they thought just as highly of her.

the teachers all dispersed and went their different ways – such a fitting end to a great week’s work. Bernie was a positive, enthusiastic and inspirational colleague to be around. She worked very hard inspiring teachers and helping to forge a feeling of belonging to something very special out in Australia as well as New Zealand. She worked tirelessly trying to get more courses to bring all ISTD members up to date without the long and costly journey travelling back to the UK. She was forever inspiring any new members and assisting existing teachers with any queries that arose. Through her social media avenues she connected everyone in Australia and New Zealand and passed on relevant information to assist teaching. Bernie will be greatly missed as an inspiring teacher, examiner and colleague. Thank you for your friendship and banter over the years Bernie.

Tribute by Lyn Richardson It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute to Bernadette. We first met when I examined at her school in Sydney about 12–15 years ago. We instantly clicked and were two like-minded souls who thought and felt the same way about many things in life and our joint passion for the work of the Society forged a friendship that continued to grow over the years. She was dedicated to developing our work in Australia and worked tirelessly to help and advise so many teachers. She gave sound advice to the teachers and reassurance and support to visiting examiners over the years. She was determined for Australian teachers to have as much opportunity for CPD and badgered and got multiple courses organised in both Modern and Tap. She was very impressed with the Imperial Ballet syllabi, which I know she had big plans for to introduce widely to Australia. To say that Bernie will be missed is an understatement. There will never be another like her. A hugely respected, inspiring teacher, a constant mentor to hundreds of her students, a superb examiner and liaison officer and above all, a truly beautiful soul. Thank you Bernie for your tenacity and for all that you did for the ISTD over the many years, and for being my very special ‘aussie’ friend. Below: Bernadette with ex-student Sophie who is now a Radio City Rockette

Tribute by Gwenda Britten It was such a shock to hear the sad news of Bernadette’s passing. I first met Bernie some years back in her Sydney studio and over the years we grew to really get to know one another and shared many happy times together. We laughed and joked with Aussie/ Kiwi banter over many dinners together following examiners’ meetings or seminars. The last time I was with Bernie was at the Melbourne course in January 2017. I will always hold on to the happy memories of such a special occasion. It was during this course that she was notified by London that she had been awarded the Imperial International Theatre Award. We celebrated with a glass of champagne before

Above: Bernadette Langshaw-Clarke as a child ballerina

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David Henshaw (1930–2018) As the first Chair of the South Asian Dance Faculty, now known as the Classical Indian Dance Faculty, David was a mentor to many of us. He set up the first committee and taught us how to be an examiner, conduct meetings and take minutes. He was always ready to help and work for dance. He often drove us (in his red sports car) to examinations and monitored carefully as we examined. I can say that he was our ISTD Guru, who showed the way into the Society. He was a true friend of South Asian Dance and supported many other organisations as their board member and trustee. He was one of the people who believed in the strength of Classical Indian Dance and promoted the form whenever there was a chance. His dedication, commitment and

love for dance was remarkable. I pay my sincere respect to this incredible mentor through a beautiful Sanskrit verse: Om asato maa satgamaya Tamaso maa jyotir gamaya Mrityor maa amritam gamaya Om shantih shantih shantih! Meaning: Lead us from the unreal to the real (from untruth to truth) From darkness to light From death to immortality Om peace, peace, peace! Sujata Banerjee, Classical Indian Dance Faculty Chair

New Staff Janne Karkkainen

Mavis Saba

Head of International Examinations

Professional Development and Events Manager

Janne joins the ISTD as the new Head of Department for International Examinations. He is from Lapland in

Mavis joined the Education & Training department

northern Finland and moved to the UK to pursue his

as Professional Development and Events Manager

studies in higher education. He completed his degree

in July 2018 and is responsible for the management

in Politics and International Relations at the University of Southampton.

of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and events in the UK such

Janne has extensive experience in the education sector having worked

as Graduation and Residential Summer School. Having graduated with

and held senior management roles for international examining boards,

a BA Hons in French Studies from the University of Liverpool, Mavis has

such as Pearson and ABE, over the past 15 years. He has built strong

spent the subsequent few years furthering her knowledge, passion and

working relationships with subject experts from a range of academic and

experience within the arts, culture and events sectors, and working with

vocational qualifications, covering subjects from business management

a number of creative arts companies in the UK, Europe and Africa. Most

to creative ones such as drama and theatre studies, and performing arts.

notably she spent two years in Ghana working with Accra-based music

Throughout this time, his roles have focused on operational delivery and

label Akwaaba Music to promote contemporary African music within the

quality assurance with specific expertise in assessment, qualification

continent and further afield to global audiences, before returning to the UK.

development, standard setting and compliance.

Before joining the ISTD her last role was as a Programme Manager for City Academy in which she was responsible for venue and tutor management,

Chelsea Fox International Examinations Officer Chelsea joined the ISTD in February 2018 as an International Administrative Assistant and by July

as well as the creation and maintenance of the annual programme.

Joely Stevens Professional Development Co-ordinator

2018 she had progressed to become an International Examinations Officer. Chelsea is very passionate

Joely joined the ISTD in March 2018 as Education

about the Society, having taken Dancesport examinations from the age

& Training Assistant and has recently taken on the

of five, and is now preparing to undertake her student teacher training,

role of Professional Development Co-ordinator. She

with the intention of becoming an ISTD qualified teacher in the future.

is enjoying organising regional courses and events, as well as getting to

Chelsea also dances for the XS Latin Cambridge Formation Team and has

know faculty members and the staff at ISTD headquarters. Originally

competed at various competitions across the country including the WDSF

from Devon, Joely began her dance training at the age of six, studying

European Latin Formation Championships held at the prestigious Winter

ISTD Imperial Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap. She went on to achieve a

Gardens in Blackpool. She is delighted to have the opportunity to bring

BA Hons degree in Dance Studies (Choreography) at Middlesex University

her extensive experience as a dancer to the Society.

in London, where she graduated in 2016. It was here that she discovered her love of contemporary dance, and got involved in projects including performing and choreographing at the RAF Museum, and performing at Arts Depot. Joely currently holds a place in the Scatter Dance Company at The Place, and continues to pursue her passion for creative exploration through improvisation and movement. DANCE ISSUE 485

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UK Examinations News Peak Periods for UK Examinations in 2019: Spring: 18th March – 22nd April Summer: 3rd June – 21st July Examination Fees

Quest

An examination can be arranged at a teacher’s studio provided there are guaranteed entry fees totaling a minimum of £658 per day for 2019. Half days must be consecutive to a full day of the same genre and the minimum fee for a half day is £558. For example: 1.5 days is £1,216 The 2019 fees are available on the ISTD website. A rebate of 10% will be allowed on examinations outside of peak periods on entries totaling over £815 per day, providing the timetable and fees are submitted through Quest a minimum of 4 weeks prior to your exam date. For exams of two or more days, the rebate can only be taken on the days which total over £815. For example, if your first day totals £840 and your second day totals £675 you will only be eligible for the discount on the first day. Please note that we are unable to accept requests for triple exam sessions during our peak periods. Triple sessions are those that would require a multi genre examiner. For example: Ballet and Modern, Ballet and Tap or National and Tap.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all members for their patience in this transition period to our new online system Quest. We are confident that Quest will improve both the efficiency and speed of the exam process.

Payment The quickest and easiest way to pay is by credit or debit card. For private sessions card payments can be made directly through the Quest system for each exam session. If you would like to pay by debit or credit card for Centre sessions please call +44 (0)20 7377 1577. One of our team members will take your exam details and transfer you through to an automated system where you will enter your card details using the keypad on your phone. The system is highly secure and will email you a receipt for the payment. There will be no additional charges for this service. You may also make payment via bank transfer. However, please ensure that you use your exam session number as reference so that we can process this efficiently. For private sessions you will need to notify us of your transaction through Quest once you have made this payment. Please note the ISTD is no longer accepting cheques.

Timetables When timetabling your exam days please be aware of the following: • A full day is six and a half hours of examining time • If your timetable is scheduled to run slightly over this you may speak to your examiner and if they are happy to do so, we will permit timetables to be up to seven hours of examining time • If your timetable is scheduled to be longer than seven hours of examining time please contact the office as an extra exam day may need to be arranged. We cannot always guarantee that your examiner will be available close to the scheduled date but we will do our best to accommodate your request • Please remember to contact your examiner to discuss the start and finish times of your exam days. Your examiner’s contact details are provided in the confirmation email that is sent to you when an examiner is appointed. Examiners may be travelling long distances and we ask that you communicate with them to establish timings that are suitable for both parties

“We are proud to be affiliated with such a prestigious and international examination board as we fully understand the benefits the ISTD brings to children and adults alike.” Lisa Scott-Lee

THE ISTD NEEDS YOU ... We are currently seeking a new Regional Representative and Exam Centre Organiser for Manchester. If you’d like to get more involved with the ISTD please get in touch. MANCHESTER: • Regional Representative

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London Centre Examinations DATES FOR THEATRE FACULTIES SPRING TERM 2019 LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Grades and Class Examinations

10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March 2019

20th January 2019

Vocational Grades

25th, 26th, 27th February, 4th, 5th, 6th March 2019

13th January 2019

DDE (Unit 4)* and Licentiate/Fellowship

25th, 26th, 27th February, 4th, 5th, 6th March 2019

13th January 2019

Cecchetti Classical Ballet (All Levels)

8th April 2019

20th January 2019

Classical Indian Dance (All Levels)

14th April 2019

20th January 2019

LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Grades and Class Examinations

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June 2019

15th April 2019

Vocational Grades

26th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st May 2019

8th April 2019

DDE (Unit 4)* and Licentiate/Fellowship

26th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st May 2019

8th April 2019

Cecchetti Classical Ballet (All Levels)

7th July 2019

15th April 2019

Classical Indian Dance (All Levels)

7th July 2019

15th April 2019

SUMMER TERM 2019

Please contact the UK Examination department for National and Classical Greek dates. To apply for a London Centre examination please download and complete the Theatre Applications form: istd.org/about-us/documents/ centre-exams--application-form-fees-and-timetable-sheet-for and send to London Centre Organiser, Sadie Serridge. Sadie Serridge can be contacted directly at ISTD HQ on 020 7377 1577 ext 874 or by email to sserridge@istd.org.

DATES FOR DANCESPORT FACULTIES DANCESPORT EXAMINATION DATES EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

31st March 2019

10th March 2019

2nd June 2019

12th May 2019

To apply for a London Centre examination please download and complete the following Dancesport forms: istd.org/about-us/ documents/dancesport-faculties-examination-timetable and www.istd.org/about-us/documents/dancesport-studio-examinationsfees/?preview=true and send to: ukdanceteachers@istd.org.

APPLICATION NOTES FOR LONDON CENTRE EXAMINATIONS The London Centre is for teachers entering grade and class examinations who have a total entry of under 3.5 hours only. Entries exceeding this time allowance cannot be accepted. Candidates taking exams at the London Centre must be accompanied by one adult only. Teachers may stipulate any impossible dates on their application form. However, we cannot guarantee that we can accommodate these. For Fellowship and Licentiate examinations, it is hoped that applicants are available for all advertised dates. *DDE (Unit 4) applications may only be accepted with a covering note specifying why they cannot be entered at the Approved Dance Centre (ADC) with which they are registered. All Vocational and Professional level candidates (Intermediate Foundation and above) aged 16 years must bring an official form of photographic identification to the Centre to be shown to the Invigilator at the registration desk. Information regarding the

identification check can be found at istd.org/about-us/documents/ id-info-for-candidates-over-16-new-procedure. Please note that applications received after the closing date will only be accepted if there is space available or if a cancellation occurs. Telephone applications cannot be accepted.

Music Notes Imperial Classical Ballet and Cecchetti: CDs may be used for all graded and class examinations. Tap and Modern Theatre: Teachers must provide their own music for Tap Grades 4 and 5, New Intermediate, Popular Tap Tests, Tap Medals and Advanced 1 and 2 Modern and Jazz Awards. Free Music: Music must be either on an iPod/MP3 player or the original CD (copied CD can be unreliable and are not acceptable).

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UK Exam Centre Organisers REGION

GENRE & DATE

ENTRIES TO

TELEPHONE

Bolton

Contact organiser

Christine Axon, 5 Oakwood Drive, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 5EE

01204 841389

Bournemouth

Contact organiser

Maureen Headford, 4 William Road, Queens Park, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7BA

01202 393032

Bristol

Contact organiser

Kathy Plaster, 344 Dance Centre, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2BG

0117 9655660

Chichester

Contact organiser

Samantha Watkins, Chichester College, Westgate Field, Chichester 01243 786321 / 01243 782297 PO19 1SB

Derby

Contact organiser

Eve Leveaux, The Old Mill Studio, Lynton Street, Derby DE22 3RW

01332 371016

Devon /

Contact organiser

Deborah Bond, King Street Studios, King Street, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 2LG

01626 367010

Contact organiser

Karen Thompson karen@kddance.co.uk

07781 113542

Liverpool

7th April, 16th, 23rd June 2019 Modern and Tap – Grades – Advanced 2

Gaynor Owen, Unit 10, Bemrose House, Long Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool L9 7BG. Please contact Miss Owen if teachers have any Imperial ballet entries. studio10@studiodance10.co.uk

01515 214188

London

See page 87

Sadie Serridge, Centre Examinations Officer, ISTD, Imperial House, 22/26 Paul Street, London EC2A 4QE sserridge@istd.org

020 7377 1577 Extension 874

Manchester

Contact ISTD HQ UK Examinations Department

We are currently seeking a new Exam Centre Organiser for Manchester. In the meantime, please contact Sadie Serridge, ISTD Centre Examinations Administrator, 22/26 Paul Street, London EC2A 4QE

020 7377 1577 Extension 874

North Wales

Contact organiser

Helen Barton, Mount Norris, Gors Avenue, Holyhead, Wales LL65 1PB

01407 769 818

Scotland

Contact organiser

Maureen Christie, The Studio, 19 Westbourne Gardens, Glasgow G12 9UL

0141 3399637

Region

4th March–17th March 2019

Applications need to be made through Quest. The closing date for applications is 14th January 2019. All fees and timetables must be submitted no later than 4 weeks prior to the exam date. Please contact sserridge@istd.org for any queries

020 7377 1577 Extension 874

Scotland

Contact organiser

Celia Johnson, Cevidley Croft, Keig, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8BH

01975 562521

Southampton

Contact organiser See separate boxes below

Sally Upton Southamptoncentre@hotmail.co.uk

07900 574718

West Midlands

Contact organiser

Joanna Brangwin, 3 Wiltell Estate, Upper St John St, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9ET

01543 415354 / 07582 920427

Yorkshire

Contact organiser

Samantha Bell, ElliTe Studios, The Dancer, 8 Peterson Road, Wakefield WF1 4EB

0845 6525361 / 07908 808696

Southwest Guernsey / Jersey

Cecchetti Scotland Central

Northern

SOUTHAMPTON CENTRE DATES SPRING TERM 2019

SUMMER TERM 2019

FACULTY

LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

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FACULTY

LEVEL

EXAMINATION DATES

CLOSING DATE

Imperial Classical Ballet

Grades

10th, 17th, 24th March 2019

20th January 2019

Imperial Classical Ballet

Grades

23rd, 30th June, 7th, 14th July 2019

15th April 2019

Imperial Classical Ballet

Vocational

10th March 2019

20th January 2019

Imperial Classical Ballet

Vocational

23rd June 2019

15th April 2019

Modern Theatre and Tap Dance

Vocational and Grades

10th, 17th, 24th March 2019

20th January 2019

Modern Theatre and Tap Dance

Vocational and Grades

23rd, 30th June, 7th, 14th July 2019

15th April 2019

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Syllabus and Non-Syllabus Training, UK Regional fees per day (until 31st January 2019): Members – £60; Student Teacher/Provisional Membership – £36; Non Members – £75 Regional fees per day (from 1st February 2019): Members – £65; Student Teacher/Provisional Membership – £40; Non Members – £80

coursebookings@istd.org. Alternatively, download a booking form from the ISTD website at istd.org/courses-and-training. To request a course and to be kept informed of local training developments, contact your nearest Representative via the details listed on page 89.

Non-Syllabus Training

Bookings or further information Visit: istd.org/courses-and-training Email: coursebookings@istd.org Call: +44(0)20 7377 1577

Our non-syllabus courses are open to teachers of all genres and no previous experience of the topic is required. Membership of the ISTD is not needed to book and attend. To book onto the below courses or to ask a question, please contact the Education & Training Department on +44(0)20 7377 1577 or email coursebookings@istd.org. Alternatively, download a booking form from the ISTD website at istd.org/events.

Syllabus Training

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In addition to our upcoming Spring Programme, the ISTD will be offering a range of teacher training courses throughout the UK, co-ordinated in Greater London by ISTD headquarters and elsewhere by our team of voluntary regional representatives. To book any of the below courses or to ask a question, contact Education & Training on +44(0)20 7377 1577 or email

Knowing what to do in a first aid situation is vitally important. Providing basic first aid and acting promptly could make all the difference to someone who is injured or taken ill. This one day training course is specially created for dance teachers and provides delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to act safely and calmly in emergency situations.

Fees per day – First Aid: Members – £100; Student Teacher/ Provisional Membership – £85; Non Members – £120

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DATE

COURSE

VENUE

TIME

CPD

6th January 2019

Emergency First Aid at Work

Margaret Howard Theatre School, Bushey, WD23 3DH

10:00 – 17:00

Tap

20th January 2019

New Intermediate (Day 2 of 2)

The Depot, Telford

10:00 – 17:00

Modern Theatre

27th January 2019

Intermediate Refresher

Coombeshead Academy, Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1PT

9:30 – 16:00

Imperial Classical Ballet

17th February 2019

Imperial Classical Ballet Advanced 1 - including the revisions and the new Girls Alternative Variation.

Unit 10 Bemrose Industrial Park, Hanson Road, Liverpool L9 7BG

10:00 – 17:00

DDE Tutor Training Online Tutor Training is currently available for existing tutors and will be available to new tutors in the new year. Please see the table below for course details. In order to support the online process further we have some ‘clinic’ times when we can be available to answer specific e-learning queries that you may have.

E-learning clinic times are as follows: Mondays: 10:00 – 12:00 Tuesdays: 14:30 – 16:30 Wednesdays: 13:30 – 15:30 Thursdays: 15:00 – 17:00 Fridays: 09:30 – 11:30 For further information or to book your place on an online Tutor Training course, please contact jsavva@istd.org.

DDE ONLINE TUTOR TRAINING COURSE FEE: £40 PER UNIT DDE UNIT

DATES

BOOKING FORM/S TO DOWNLOAD

DDE Unit 1 Preparing for Safe Teaching

On or around the 28th of each month

ONLINE Tutor Training Unit 1 – Booking Form (Editable Word)

DDE Unit 2 Observing, Assisting and Teaching

On or around the 18th of each month

ONLINE Tutor Training Unit 2 – Booking Form (Editable Word)

DDE Unit 4 Dance Practice

On or around the 5th of each month

ONLINE Tutor Training Unit 4 – Booking Form (Editable Word)

DDE Unit 5 Social, Emotional and Cognitive Development

On or around the 30th of each month

ONLINE Tutor Training Unit 5 – Booking Form (Editable Word)

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SPRING PROGRAMME 2019 Monday 8th April – Wednesday 17th April 2019 Arts Educational School, Cone Ripman House, 14 Bath Road, London W4 1LY • 09:45 – 18:00 Bookings opened: 10th December 2018 Visit: istd.org/courses-and-training Email: coursebookings@istd.org Call: +44 (0)20 7377 1577 TIME

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

FEES PER DAY: Members – £70; Student Teacher/Provisional Membership – £45; Non Members – £85

TIME

Masterclass with Teacher Observation: Student fees – £30 (half day) £55 (full day); Members – £40; Student Teacher/Provisional Membership – £30; Non Members – £45

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

MONDAY 8TH APRIL

SATURDAY 13TH APRIL

11:00 – 18:00

CEC – Open Class: 11:00 – 13:00 Use of Port de Bras through the class (Intermediate Level) 13:30 – 15:00 DDE: Part 1 (Grades 2–5) 15:15 – 16:15 DDE: Common Faults (Grades 2–5) 16:30 – 18:00 DDE: Imagery/ Ideas for teaching Primary – Grade 1

09:45 – 17:30

CT – Intermediate Foundation (Day 1 of 2)

09:45 – 17:30

TAP – New Intermediate (Day 2)

09:45 – 17:30

TAP – DDE Tutor Training: Tap Technique and Preparing Candidates

09:45 – 17:30

CT – Intermediate Foundation (Day 1 of 2)

TIME

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

11.00 – 18.00

CID – Licentiate Essential Learning

SUNDAY 14TH APRIL

TIME

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

TUESDAY 9TH APRIL 11:00 – 18:00

CEC – Open Class: 11:00 – 13:00 Co–ordination of Movement (Intermediate Level) 13:30 – 15:00 DDE: Part 2 (Grades 6 & Inter) 15:15 – 16:15 DDE: Common Faults (Grades 6 & Inter) 16:30 – 18:00 DDE: Playlist Guidance

09:45 – 17:30

CT – Intermediate Foundation (Day 2 of 2)

09:45 – 17:30

TAP – Swing Tap Masterclass with John O’Brien

09:45 – 17:30

TAP – New Intermediate Refresher

TIME

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

MONDAY 15TH APRIL 10:00 – 17:00

ICB – Training Ballet Technique & Pre-School Work

09:45 – 17:30

CT – Intermediate Foundation (Day 2 of 2)

10:00 – 17:00

NAT – Exploring Spanish dance with Sherrill Wexler

09:45 – 17:30

MTH – DDE Tutor Training: Modern Theatre Technique and Preparing Candidates (Day 1 of 3)

10:00 – 17:00

GRK – Grade 1 – 3 Revisions

TITLE

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

TIME

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL 11:00 – 18:00

CEC – Open Class: 11:00 – 12:30 Quality & Dynamics (Advanced 1 Level) 13:30 – 15:00 Licentiate: Advanced 1 (Male) 15:15 – 16:15 Licentiate: Class Planning 16:30 – 18:00 Licentiate: Enchainment Arrangement

09:45 – 17:30

MTH – DDE Tutor Training: Modern Theatre Technique and Preparing Candidates (Day 2 of 3)

09:45 – 17:30

MTH – Advanced 2 Amalgamations and Performance sequences – Revision

TIME

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

THURSDAY 11TH APRIL 09:45 – 17:30

MTH – DDE Tutor Training: Modern Theatre Technique and Preparing Candidates (Day 3 of 3)

09:45 – 17:30

MTH – Grades 1 – 4 Girls Amalgamations (Grade 4 Jazz Only)

09:45 – 17:30

MTH – Grades 5 & 6 Girls Amalgamations, inc. Grade 6 Girls Floor Sequence

TIME

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 09:45 – 17:30

TAP – New Intermediate (Day 1)

09:45 – 17:30

TAP – DDE Tutor Training: Unit 4 –Tap Grade Refresher Detail

09:45 – 17:30

TAP – Grade 5& 6 Revisions

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TUESDAY 16TH APRIL 10:00 – 17:00

ICB – Advanced 1 & 2 Revisions

10:00 – 17:00

ICB – Class Examinations 3, 4 & 5

10:00 – 17:15

ICB/ NAT/ GRK – Student Masterclass with Teacher Observation 10:00 – 11:30 Grades 3 & 4 Ballet Masterclass, with Teacher Q & A 11:45 – 13:15 Grades 3 & 4 Greek/ National Masterclass, with Teacher Q&A 14:00 – 15:30 Grades 5 & 6 Ballet Masterclass, with Teacher Q & A 15:45 – 17:15 Grades 5 & 6 Greek/ National Masterclass, with Teacher Q & A

TITLE

GENRE AND COURSE TITLE

WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL 10:00 – 17:00

ICB – A Day of Vocational Masterclasses with Teacher Observation: Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate level

10:00 – 17:00

ICB – Licentiate Essential Learning

10:00 – 17:00

ICB – Fellowship Essential Learning

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Masterclasses & Burs ry wards Sunday 20th January 2019 The Place, 16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9AT 10:45 – 18:00

Bursary Awards Ticket: Standard – £15; Concessions – £8

Email: coursebookings@istd.org Call: +44 (0)20 7377 1577

Student Fees per Day: £35 Includes FREE entry to the Bursary Awards Performance

Teacher Fees per Day: Members – £75; Student Teacher/ Provisional Membership – £40; Non Members – £90 Includes LUNCH & FREE entry to the Bursary Awards Performance

STUDENT MASTERCLASSES WITH TEACHER OBSERVATION Registration

JUNIORS – 10:15 – 10:45

SENIORS – 10:30 – 11:00

AGE

GENRE

TIME

1 x Ballet Masterclass 1 x Modern Masterclass 1 x Contemporary Masterclass

10:45 – 15:15 (Lunch 13:20 – 14:00)

1 x Tap Masterclass 1 x Musical Theatre Dance Masterclass

11:00 – 15:00 (Lunch 12:30 – 13:30)

JUNIORS Ages 9 – 11 Ages 11 – 13 Ages 13 – 15 SENIORS Ages 16 – 18 BURSARY AWARDS

16:00 – 18:00

DDE Assessments The Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) assessments, units 1 and 5, are accessible and uploaded onto Totara, the learner management system. When a student is ready to submit to the final area within Totara the Approved Dance Centre (ADC) will need to complete an intent to enter form and upload onto Totara three weeks before the

marking date. The ADC will contact the ISTD to make payment for individual units. Once we have received notification and payment, the student will be able to access the final assessment area within Totara. Therefore, please take note of the intent to enter dates when considering your planning for the DDE.

UNITS 1 & 5

INTENT TO ENTER

SUBMISSION FOR MARKING

2019

14th January 2019

4th February 2019

18th March 2019

8th April 2019

10th June 2019

1st July 2019

2nd September 2019

23rd September 2019

11th November 2019

2nd December 2019

27th January 2020

17th February 2020

30th March 2020

20th April 2020

15th June 2020

6th July 2020

31st August 2020

21st September 2020

2019/2020

Although the ISTD will make every effort to adhere to these dates, they are always subject to review and potential alteration.

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Level 6 Diploma in Dance Pedagogy The initial application deadline for the Level 6 in Dance Diploma has now closed. We are, however, accepting applications from those who might be interested in taking individual units in order to develop their CPD. The deadline for applications is August 2019. The specialised unit below forms part of the ISTD’s DDP. Units are offered on an individual basis to allow our teachers to access

regulated professional development opportunities and gain credits that can later contribute to advanced study. For an application pack or to ask a question, please contact Education & Training on +44(0)20 7377 1577 or email higherqualifications@istd.org. Alternatively download a prospectus from the ISTD website at istd.org/level6-ddp.

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COURSE TITLE

DATE

VENUE / AREA

CPD

Unit 5B – Social, Emotional and Cognitive Behaviour

October 2019

London TBC

Open Days Join the ISTD for open days aimed to introduce students and teachers to our initial and higher qualifications. More details regarding our open days will be published on the website and facebook nearer to our events.

For any guidance regarding our teaching qualifications or for any questions regarding open days or individual progression please contact Education & Training on +44(0)20 7377 1577 or email gbridge@istd.org.

COURSE TITLE

DATE / TIME

Dance Careers and Progression Options

April 2019

Dance Careers and Progression Options

October 2019

International Courses For further information on ISTD international courses, fees and booking forms please refer to istd.org/courses-and-training. To

ITALY (CESENA) Imperial Classical Ballet

Training Ballet Technique

19/01/2019

Class Observation

20/01/2019

Arte e Movimento, Cesena (FC)

10:00 – 17:00 09:00 – 14:30

Student Class – Grade 5 & 6

20/01/2018

09:00 – 10:30

Student Class – Grade 3 & 4

20/01/2018

10:45 – 12:15

Student Class – Intermediate & Advanced 1

20/01/2018

13:00 – 14:30

INTERNATIONAL

STUDENT & TEACHER SUMMER SCHOOLS SAVE THE DATES: ISTD International Student & Teacher Summer School Sportilia in Spinello FC Italy, 13th–20th July 2019 (see page 22 for further information)

Cecchetti Summer School in Tokyo 23rd–27th August 2019

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Regional Representatives Regional Representatives are an important link between ISTD HQ and our dance teachers throughout the UK. Representatives provide advice, support and information on upcoming ISTD teachers’ courses in your local area. They are always happy to hear from nearby teachers, so please get in touch. You can email or call your representative using the details provided below. For further information, visit istd.org/courses-and-training.

The ISTD is seeking... A Regional Representative and Exam Centre Organiser for Manchester to help organise CPD courses and exams for our members and students. If you would like to be more involved with the ISTD and are interested in promoting training and CPD, please contact the Education & Training Department for more details: coursebookings@istd.org or 020 7377 1577.

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NAME

ADDRESS

CONTACT

Bristol

Kathy Plaster

Dance Academy South West, Dance Station, 344 Dance Centre, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2BG

E: admin@dancestation.org.uk T: 01179 655 660

Central Scotland

Elizabeth Henderson

Crown Mansions, 6 North Gardner Street, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland G11 5BT

E: eahdance@googlemail.com T: 0141 339 8116

Derbyshire/ Leicestershire/ Northamptonshire

Jayne Wing

3 Cotton Close, Broughton, Astley, Leicester LE9 6NJ

E: jayne_wing@me.com T: 07850 084 797

Devon

Deborah Laws

7 The Mews, Moorhaven Village Nr Ivy Bridge, Devon

E: deborahlaws08@gmail.com T: 07525 177 788

East Sussex

Jackie Hutt

200 Harold Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN35 5NG

E: jackie_hutt@hotmail.com T: 01424 444 803

Essex

Jessica Morgan-Beale

The Company Performing Arts, 105 Oxford Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 3TH

E: istdessex@gmail.com T: 07905 757 624

Gloucestershire/ Wiltshire

Judith Hockaday

The Judith Hockaday School of Dance and Drama, Bali-Hai, Prospect Place, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 3LQ

E: jhs.dance@yahoo.co.uk T: 01793 527 275

Guernsey/Jersey

Karen Thompson

Pernera, Maladerie Road, St Sampsons, Guernsey, Channel Islands GY2 4RQ

E: karen@kddance.co.uk T: 01481 242 568 / 07781 113 542

Hertfordshire

Siobhan Chown

10 Belsize Close, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 9YD

E: info@dance-teachers.org.uk T: 01727 847 442

Kent

Charlotte Hudson

75 Campbell Road, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6PY

E: c.hudson@thecentrepac.com T: 01622 753 806

Manchester

This post is vacant. For more details see above and contact: coursebookings@istd.org or 020 7377 1577

Merseyside

Gaynor Owen

Unit 10 Bemrose Industrial Park, Hanson Road, Liverpool L9 7BG

E: gaynorowenjames@gmail.com T: 0151 521 4188 E: meesonlc@tinyworld.co.uk

Laura Meeson Northern Scotland

Celia Johnson

Cevidley Crof, Keig, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB33 8BH

E: cjfistd@btinternet.com T: 01975 562 521

Norwich

Amy Jarrett

School House, School Road, Colkirk, Fakeham NR21 7NW

E: istdnorwich@gmail.com T: 07880 558 031

Preston

Andrew Hindley

Dance Academy, Preston College, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8UR

E: ahindley15td@yahoo.com T: 01772 225 614

Shropshire

Nicola CarmichaelPhillips

9 Holyhead Road, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire TF2 6DW

E: carmichaeldance@gmail.com T: 01952 610 491 / 01952 619 155

South Coast

Victoria Caine

10 Crabwood Road, Maybush, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9EZ

E: istdscr@gmail.com T: 02380 170 828

Yorkshire

Fleur Stevenson

Pasture House, 1 Cottage Field, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire HU17 8YE

E: fleur@fleurelizabethacademy.co.uk T: 01964 550 996

For the most up-to-date staff, council, committee and organiser listings please visit the ISTD website.

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Exam Successes We congratulate the following members of the Society who have achieved success in their qualifications as recorded by ISTD Headquarters.

DDE Cecchetti Classical Ballet Christina Kröner Daisuke Miura Diana Caselli Guilia Coliola Jennifer Bristow Sophia Weber Tamina Strauss Veronica Nieddu Classical Greek Dance Alisha Power Disco Freestyle Kayleigh Yolanda Chambers Imperial Classical Ballet Aimee Singer Annie Baines Antonella Sparapano Brittany Hood-Bladon Caitlin Anastasia Brown Caitlin Ann Brown Ceri Lyn Shone Chantelle Swatridge-Smith Charlotte Higgs Clare Roberts Danielle Percival Danielle Morrison Deirdre O’Neill Despina Kefalidi Emanuela Biazzi Emma Bird Emma Weeks Flavia Montanelli Gina Neal Hannah Harris Hannah Lustig Hazel Beardmore Jamie-Lee Male Jenna Rushton Joanne Wix Katie-Ann McCabe Kerry Anders Kirsten Marmion Laura Icke Lauren Bryne Lisa Steadman Louise Howarth Lucy Oldfield-Woods Lynne-Marie Holloway Maria Brodmann Natalie Bell Natalie Ely Niamh Almond Nina Telford Paula Borges Cabral Stojko Rebecca Christer Ruth Shine Sara Pavoni Sarah Hyams Sarah Johnston Shonagh Leatherbarrow Silvia Ardigó Siobhan Booth 92 DANCE ISSUE 485

Siobhan Harmon-Beglan Sophie Hornung Tamara Chidgey Tracey Oakes Vicki-Anne Horsewell Victoria Moteane Victoria Caine Yvette Ward Latin American Kayleigh Chambers Modern Ballroom Kayleigh Chambers Modern Theatre Ami Dickinson Anastasia-Eirini Stratigou Angela Humphreys Anna-Marie Knowles Annie Baines Antonella Sparapano April Davies Banu Cobbold Brittany Hood-Bladon Caitlin Anastasia Brown Caitlin Ann Brown Caitlin Rice-Jones Caroline Marsh Carys Dickens Cheryl Lynn Heuston Christina Gougouli Christina Savva Christine May Danielle Percival Danielle Morrison Deanna Boden Eleanor Franklin Elizabeth Griffiths Ella Hargan Emily Baker Emma Bird Erika Merlos Filomena Di Martino Georgia Greene Giulia Brozzetti Hannah Lustig Hayley O’Connor Hazel Beardmore Helen Irwin Holly Webster Holly Hulton Irini Spiropoulou Jade Harrington Jenna Rushton Jennifer Ptohopoulos Jennifer Bristow Jessica Colacurcio Jessica Clayton Joanne Wix Jodie Smith Jodie Watts Kali Dicks Katalyn Lawton Katerina Tziamali Katherine Bounds Katie Milward Katie-Ann McCabe Katy Carroll Kerry Anders Laura Fustella Laura Jane Bull Laura Mewes

Lauren Bryne Lauren Hamblin Lauren Pooley Leah McNay Lorenda Mazzoleni Louisa Church Lucinda Belcher Lucy Glynn Lucy Oldfield-Woods Luke Jackson Lynne-Marie Holloway Maria Brodmann Maria Buono Michela Suardi Naomi Jones Natalie Bell Natalie Ely Natalie Venier Natasha Hilfiker Niamh Almond Nina Telford Olivia Shakespeare Penelope Rose Hales Penny Leah Murphy Rachael Lydiatt Rebecca Christer Ruth Keir Armstrong Sara Pavoni Sarah Hyams Sarah Johnston Sarah Dennis Shonagh Leatherbarrow Silvia Ardigó Siobhan Harmon-Beglan Sophie Hornung Stephanie Ellis Stephanie Jayne Coburn Vasiliki Gerasimou Victoria Moteane Victoria Caine Yvette Ward Zefi Zourou Zoe Taylor Zoi Karapostoli National Dance Deanna Boden Jenna Rushton Katie Milward Laura Forsyth Tracey Oakes Tap Dance April Davies Brittany Hood-Bladon Caitlin Anastasia Brown Caitlin Ann Brown Caitlin Rice-Jones Carla Lucas Carley Spendlove Carys Dickens Cerissa Frostick Christina Savva Danielle Percival Danielle Morrison Deanna Boden Elizabeth Griffiths Emma Bird Felicity Close Georgia Greene Hannah Lustig Harriet Spence Hazel Beardmore

Helen Irwin Holly Webster Holly Byatt Holly Louise Hulton Jenna Rushton Jessica Colacurcio Jodie Watts Katalyn Lawton Kate Edwards Katie Milward Katie-Ann McCabe Katy Carroll Kerry Anders Laura Bull Laura Mewes Lauren Hamblin Leah McNay Lucas Bailey Lucy Glynn Lucy Oldfield-Woods Natalie Bell Niamh Almond Nina Telford Olivia Shakespeare Penelope Hales Rebecca Christer Rebecca Clarke Ruth Keir Armstrong Sarah Hyams Sarah Johnston Sarah Lee Siobhan Booth Stephanie Coburn Susan Hickman Verity Hammersley Victoria Caine Yvette Ward Zoe Taylor

Associate Disco Freestyle Collette Fellows Emily Honour Emma North Grace O’Hara Kristina Thacker Imperial Classical Ballet Ayumi Matsuda Francisco Javier Chavez Mijangos Melinali Espinoza-Ulloa Rosemary Lamborn Latin American Anthony Higgins Tina Higgins Modern Ballroom Andrea Breakell Georgina Paterson Jennifer Reveley Modern Theatre Charis O’Connor National Dance Lincoln Carlyle Kwok Kei Ng Rock ‘n’ Roll Andrew Elms Katie Gooch

Leahna Welch Street Dance Amy Caruana Dingli Antoine Farrugia Bettina Mattocks Eva Campbell Jean Ellul Meg Edmonds Rebecca Turner

Licentiate Cecchetti Classical Ballet Lynsey Kidd Lauryn Summerley Disco Freestyle Evangelia Kalavri Imperial Classical Ballet Angela Humphreys Elizabeth Meeks Gwen Stevenson Lorraine Bennett Miranda Burton Rachel Telfer Sophie Baxter Tsivitanidou Magda Latin American Kristi Bouce Paul Fennell Warren Boyce Modern Ballroom Paul Fennell Nicholas Kelly Modern Ballroom Viennese Waltz Sherna Sorabji Modern Theatre Abigail Waite Charis Holdsworth Emily Brake Helen Dunne Jessica King Konstantina Alexopoulou Sinead Hearns Tap Dance Alison Christy Chloe Polley Glynis Hall Jessica King Naomi Meehan Ruth Farrin Stephen Charnock Susan Nieto

Fellowship Cecchetti Classical Ballet Lisa Hunter Modern Ballroom Sarah Till Tap Dance Laura Henderson Sage Hood

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CLASSIFIEDS ISTD TEACHER AND STREET DANCE TEACHERS URGENTLY NEEDED, COTSWOLDS, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Please email your CV to info@ alexandradance.co.uk or call Denise on 01273 565881 (mobile: 07428772369)

We are an established, friendly dance school based in Gloucestershire looking for a parttime modern and tap teacher (ISTD ballet experience also a bonus but not essential.) We have students of all ages and abilities who love to dance. Times and days can be ﬂexible allowing the right candidate to combine the teaching post with existing employment if necessary. The post will be teaching weekly classes as well as extra coaching and private lessons, including the chance to choreograph solos and groups for competitions and shows. Rate of pay based on experience. This is a great opportunity to work with a variety of ages and abilities. We are also looking for a street dance / hip hop teacher to add to our team. BOX NUMBER 72

ISTD MODERN, TAP & BALLET TEACHERS REQUIRED FOR SUFFOLK SCHOOL

IMPERIAL CLASSICAL BALLET TEACHER REQUIRED Imperial Classical Ballet teacher wanted for a small, friendly dance school in Farnborough, Hampshire. Teaching grades 2 – 5 plus pointe work one evening per week, term time only. Contact Kerry for more details, phone: 07990 516604 or send CV to kewdance@live.com

ISTD BALLET TEACHER REQUIRED MATERNITY COVER – BRIGHTON Maternity cover required from the beginning of March until the end of May 2019 to teach Pre-school through to grade 1 Ballet at an established school in Brighton. Classes run on Saturday commencing 9:30am until 1:45pm. All applicants welcome.

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Enthusiastic, reliable and encouraging ISTD Modern, Tap & Ballet teacher/s required for classes in Ixworth, near Bury St Edmunds and in Sudbury, Suffolk from January 2019. Wednesday afternoon/evenings in Ixworth. Tap to grade 3, Modern to Grade 6 & free Street classes. Thursday afternoon/evenings in Sudbury – free Street classes, plus Grade 4, 5, 6 Tap. Imperial Ballet teacher required for Friday afternoon/evenings in Ixworth – class tests up to level 4. Must have a flair for choreography and be happy to choreograph dances for our show in July 2019 as well as teaching syllabus work to prepare pupils for exams. Excellent rates of pay for the right candidate/s. Must be DBS checked and hold an ISTD qualification. The Quay School of Dance is a long-established friendly school with excellent exam results and lovely pupils. To apply, please email quaydance@hotmail.co.uk

JAZZ TEACHER REQUIRED – KENT Enthusiastic Jazz teacher required from late January 2019 to join a well-established School in Sevenoaks, Kent. The position on offer is for Monday evening from 5 – 9pm during term time only. School holiday workshops also offered over 1 – 3 days. The teaching space is a fully equipped dance studio based in central Sevenoaks. The ideal candidate must be experienced and hold a

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marketing@istd.org teaching qualification (eg AISTD in Modern Theatre Dance). She/ he must be able to provide a range of free style jazz classes for students from 5 years to 17 years with scope to include adults. A flair for choreographic composition is also desirable for annual performances and school shows. The ability to work independently and communication skills is also a perquisite. For further information about the school please visit the school website www.dasevenoaks. co.uk. Please send your CV and covering letter of introduction to Principal, Margie Rice at dasevenoaks@btconnect.com

ISTD MODERN & TAP TEACHER REQUIRED FOR BUSY SCHOOL IN THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE. RAD BALLET ALSO AN ADVANTAGE The Allenova School is searching for an ISTD Modern & Tap teacher for Saturday classes from 9am–3pm. Hours could be extended if successful applicant requires more. Grades Tap & Modern, however Vocational levels to Advanced 2 Modern and Advanced 1 Tap optional for any applicant with experience. Job suitable for both experienced teachers and young, newly qualified teachers looking for experience within a wellestablished school of 35 years. Both are welcome to apply. Opportunity to choreograph for festivals and shows is also an option. Any teacher who is RAD qualified would also be advantageous to the position. Those that can offer other ISTD genres such as Greek / National / Latin / Ballroom / Disco also a bonus and could give the right applicant even more opportunities within the school. To apply, please email allenovadance@aol.com with your details.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES We offer text-only advertising on three different platforms: DANCE magazine ISTD website ISTD social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) For placement in one of the above – £24.95 For placement in two of the above – £44.95 For placement in all three of the above – £54.95 Max word count – 150 words PRIVATE BOX NUMBER SERVICE If you do not wish to publish your contact details you can request a private box number. This means that applicants will contact the ISTD marketing department first, then we will forward any enquiries to you. This is available on request free of charge. Email marketing@istd.org if you are responding to an advert with a box number. Please clearly state in the subject line which box number it is intended for. We will then forward it on to the advertiser for you who will respond to you directly. Please note that a response from the advertiser is not guaranteed. IMPORTANT NOTES • If you choose to place job vacancy in DANCE magazine, please consider your application deadline and print dates to avoid disappointment. • If you choose to place a job vacancy online please be aware we cannot produce live links. • If you choose to place a job vacancy on social media, please include the Facebook and Twitter handles (for example @ISTDdance) of your company should you wish to be mentioned/tagged. • All classified adverts must be provided in writing via email. We cannot accept any bookings over the phone. • Payment is required by card or BACs transfer before any advertising can be published. Applicants for advertised positions should be aware that the ISTD takes no responsibility for the terms of any employment contract issued by a school or business, including any overseas, for which they should take legal advice as necessary. The ISTD cannot mediate in any employment dispute. for a booking form, please email: marketing@istd.org.

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