South London Dance School presents a full-scale performance every 3-4 years, with a ‘Presentation of Class Work’ in the interim years. Rehearsals are in addition to regular classes and therefore require extra commitment from parent / guardian and child.
Our next ‘Presentation of Class Work’ is planned for February / March 2019. We are hoping many of our students will want to participate because it’s an excellent opportunity for them to perform on stage in front of family and friends, presenting examples of dances and exercises that have been learnt in class and for examinations.
Dances will be presented by genre from youngest to oldest, so that parents / guardians watching can appreciate the levels their child will go through at SLDS from ISTD Pre-Primary to Advanced levels. Additionally, selected competition dances of some of our Festival Team members will be performed, so that the audience will be able to watch and enjoy the full breadth of work at SLDS.
Here are some lovely pictures from our 2015 Presentation . . .
On 8th April SLDS held it’s 2017 show at the Langley Park Performing Arts Theatre in Beckenham. Divided into two acts, Act I ‘Inside Out’ followed the themes and ideas of the feature film, and Act II was a new ballet for children based on Neil Gaiman’s novel, ‘Coraline’, created by Miss Zoe, composed by Stuart Rush and choreographed by Miss Rosie – it was spectacular!
Both Acts of the show shared the common theme of the trials and tribulations of being a ‘tweenager’, although viewed through the eyes of two contrasting characters and presented in very different ways . . .
In Act I (‘Inside Out’), we saw how Lucy’s emotional experiences are shaping her into a young adult and forming her outlook on life.
In Act II, we saw Coraline overcome her frustrations and fears to develop the strength of character she will need as she becomes a teenager, and see her realise that life isn’t always greener on the other side.
Our next full-scale performance is planned for early 2021, so watch this space for more details . . .