South Queensferry dancers dazzle at Alhambra
Nearly 300 young dancers from our South Queensferry branch performed in our first ever display at the Alhambra Theatre...
The students took part in 3 performances in our first ever performances in this beautiful old theatre in Dunfermline.
Tinseltown:Little Stars Edition
It was a weekend of 'firsts' as we staged our first ever 'Junior' show. The show featured over 100 of the youngest students from pre-school to Primary 2 age, many of them performing onstage for the first time, in an hour long production showcasing their routines in ballet, tap and jazz. They danced alongside our most advanced students who helped backstage and entertained the audience with jazz, tap and ballet routines, including a short ballet adaptation of 'Mary Poppins'.
The audience were also treated to solo performances from our junior Genée Dance Challenge competitors, Olivia Boath, Sarah Leslie, Serena McCall and Katy Russell who performed their competition solos. Just before the finale, we were delighted to introduce former CSBS student Andrew Coleman as a guest artist to perform a tap solo. Andrew has just graduated from Northern Ballet School and already secured his first dance contract with Costa Cruises.
Many thanks to the great audience who gave every dance great applause, whoops and cheers! You can view a small gallery of photos on our CSBS Facebook page.
The 'main show'
Our older students from Primary 3 upward performed 2 shows, a matinée and evening performance. They coped brilliantly on the 4th largest stage in Scotland, and with the limited changing space available, to treat the audiences to 2 fantastic and memorable performances. We were impressed by everyone, especially those who managed to perform with a smile in all 3 performances!
You can view a gallery of photos from backstage on our CSBS Facebook page.
Photos, DVDs and more...
Photos from the dress rehearsal are available to view at Leask.Photography using the password provided in class or at the event. A DVD recording of the displays is also available from Limelight Video Productions contact 01324 840180. Portrait photos are available to view online at Dave Ferguson Photography using the code provided on the day.
Over the 3 shows, we raised £375 from our charity bucket collections and another £342 from the raffles which will be distributed to local and national charities and good causes. Thank you for your generosity.
Watch a few clips from our Junior show...