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After Saldance

We are very proud of all our students, no matter what they go on to do or how far they fly away – they will always be part of the family and always welcome to come home!

Here are a few who have decided to pursue their training further in the Arts Industry.

The Students

Adam Lavery

Saldance has been my second home since I was five. I started with freestyle, and then slowly took up every class that was on offer. Over my 11 years attending
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Adam Pettit

Having had no previous dance experience, and certainly no ability, I joined Saldance at the age of 18 in the hopes that I would gain enough skill to see me
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Aimee Reid

I started Saldance age 4, originally just with Ballet, but went on to take Tap too which became, and still is, my favourite dance style. I have always loved dancing
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Alicia Furneaux

The first time I ever stepped into Saldance I felt so welcome and knew straight away I would love it there and love it I did. I took many exams
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Anastasija

I knew that I wanted to be a dancer since my very first dance lesson at the age of 4. I started my dance journey with ballroom lessons in Latvia
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Anya Preston

I moved to Saldance when I was 8 years old and instantly felt at home. The welcoming environment and supportive, friendly teachers quickly felt like family as I met so
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Caroline Seeds

After Saldance, I joined an all-girl dance troupe in Menorca, Spain and was there for two summer seasons. After that I joined the circus as a dancer. I enjoyed the
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Charlotte Ellis

I began dancing at Saldance when I was just 3 years old, and to say I fell in love with the place was an understatement. It started with Ballet and
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Chloe Pettit

I joined Saldance at 9 years old, starting with one class a week in Musical Theatre. The studios quickly became my second home as I also began classes in Tap,
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George Lacey

I was at Saldance for around five years, and it’s safe to say that those five years were absolutely amazing. My time here undoubtedly shaped me as a person, and
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India Chadwick

I joined Saldance at the age of 4, and over 13 wonderful years, Saldance turned my love of dance into a passion. The staff at Saldance are the most supportive
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Matilda Smith

My training at Saldance is one of the highlights of my childhood. The time I spent there (aged 3-19) was always happy with Nic, Kym and Rhoda taking exquisite care
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Phoebe Kuc

For 13 years, I was a full time member of the Saldance family, studying Ballet, Tap and Musical Theatre, before taking on Modern Jazz and Theatre Craft as well. While
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Rebecca Todd

At the age of three I started Ballet classes at Saldance, under the tuition of Miss Sally, the founder of the school. Saldance soon became my second home and a
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Sam Maxwell

During my time at Saldance, I studied tap, ballet, freestyle and musical theatre. I had lots of wonderful opportunities while at Saldance from performing in amazing shows, taking dance exams
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Zoe Hollowell

Saldance has been a huge part of my life since the age of 9, I started attending all the classes, involving myself in the shows and Summer/Easter schools. The staff
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Student Nominations for the International Theatre Dance Awards

Students achieving outstanding results for higher grade and performer examinations in the IDTA core genres may be nominated by their examiner for these prestigious awards. Only a few hundred will be chosen out of thousands of students who take examinations with the IDTA each year. It is a great honour to attend and we are so very proud to say as a school we have attended for many, many years! 

Abbie McKenzie  

Tap – Grade 4

Adam Lavery

Jazz – Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate, Advanced 1

Theatre Craft – Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate

Tap – Grade 5 (Awarded Special Commendation)

Nominations for Freestyle Scholarships – Star 2, Star 3, Star 4.

Alanna Harris
Ballet – Grade 5, Grade 6

Amara Cove
Jazz – Grade 4

Anastasija Morozova

Ballet – Intermediate

Nomination for Freestyle Scholarships – Star 2

Elita Atwere

Tap – Grade 4, Grade 5

Jazz – Grade 5, Intermediate

Nomination for Freestyle Scholarships – Star 3
(Semi-finalist, Awarded 4th place)

Fran Raymond
Jazz – Advanced 1

Sam Maxwell
Tap – Grade 4

IDTA Musical Theatre Awards Finalists 2023