Theatre Trips

The KAA dance department started their academic year with an inspiring theatre trip the first week of term!

On the 3rd September, after just their first day in sixth form, the A Level dancers went to see Singin’ in the Rain at Sadler’s Wells theatre! It was a fantastic opportunity for them to see one of their set works from the A Level course live. A highlight for all was the iconic song Singin’ in the Rain with a real downpour on stage!

On Friday 3rd December, students participating in KAA’s Christmas Pantomime Peter Pan visited The Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith to see another classis pantomime, Aladdin. Plenty of fun was had by staff and students alike, and students came out of the auditorium with a buzz of excitement. The performance has inspired the students to P E R F O R M I N G & C R E A T I V take their own pantomime performance to the next level. The group also benefitted from a fantastic workshop after the show with an industry director. Students developed their vocal and physical skills with a focus on exaggeration. It was great to see the students’ confidence develop in these areas, and their passion for performance continues. E A R T S

On the 30th September, Performing Arts scholars in years seven and eight were invited to a performance of Message in a Bottle at Saldler’s Wells theatre.

The contemporary dance masterpiece is set to songs by Sting and follows the story of a family fleeing from their home. The students were in awe of the performance and had a great understanding of the story told through dance. Many of the students who attended the performance were inspired to then join Intrepidus Dance Company to find more opportunities to perform!

The cast’s newly-developed skills shone through their characterisation in the Christmas production on Thursday 16th December. 26

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