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Thursday 9th of June by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Showcase 2022, New Theatre Royal, Dance Show
Tickets are now on sale for our whole school Summer Showcase 2022 on Saturday 2nd July at The New Theatre Royal!...
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Saturday 11th of December by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Christmas, Party, DJ Sammy
We are looking forward to some festive fun on Saturday 18/12!...
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Thursday 14th of October by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: New Theatre Royal, Showcase 2021, The Show Must Go On
Southern Arts Academy proudly present ‘The Show Must Go On on Saturday 13th November at the New Theatre Royal! Join us for an evening jam-packed with show tunes, as our wonderful SAA students aged 3 to 21 showcase a wide variety of dance styles....
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Wednesday 9th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Clanfield Sports & Community Centre, Alternative Solutions, Term 6 (2020/21)
For those of you who are unaware, the management company originally running Clanfield Sports & Community Centre went under during lockdown. The venue was then handed back to the council to find a new buyer....
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Tuesday 11th of May by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, COVID-19 Secure, Government Announcement
Our latest update has been released off the back of the Step 3 announcement for the governments Spring 2021 Roadmap out of lockdown...
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Sunday 21st of March by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, COVID-19 Secure, Government Announcement
Our latest update has been released off the back of the governments Spring 2021 Roadmap out of lockdown...
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Monday 4th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 4 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
We have updated our weekday class times to ensure all students can attend from school and college....
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Monday 4th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, COVID-19 Secure, Government Announcement
Update from the governments roadmap out of lockdown...
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Monday 25th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: West End, London, Royal Albert Hall
We have our fin...
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Monday 4th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 4 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
All classes will be run online during Lockdown 3...
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Sunday 31st of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
We would LOVE to see some snaps of our dancers participating in our online classes from home!...
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Saturday 30th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
SAA have been invited to participate in a FREE online class tomorrow, hosted by Michelle Paull...
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Saturday 16th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
Join one of the Queens themselves and learn an energetic routine from Six!...
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Saturday 16th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
No need for umbrellas for this masterclass as you will be working up a sweat with a jazzy routine!...
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Saturday 16th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
Get into the 1920’s spirit and master the Fat Sam’s Grand Slam upbeat routine!...
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Saturday 16th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
Come and learn a beautiful lyrical number and escape from the lockdown blues!...
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Saturday 16th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses, Masterclasses
We are so excited to announce who we have lined up for you!...
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Sunday 10th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
Our teachers have put together a little description for each online course they are running, see below for a taster of what is in store for you!...
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Monday 4th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Term 3 Online, Zoom, Dance Courses
All classes will be run online during Lockdown 3...
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Monday 4th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, COVID-19 Secure, Government Announcement
All classes will be run online during Lockdown 3...
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Wednesday 30th of December by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: East Hampshire District, East Hants, Awards, Junior Team, Sports
What a great way to end the year!...
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Wednesday 2nd of December by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, COVID-19 Secure, Government Announcement
We are able to run the majority of classes back in person in our COVID-19 secure school!...
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Sunday 29th of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, Choreography, Competition
Compete in our free competition to round off our current lockdown! This is an opportunity for all SAA dancers aged 4+ to have fun and shake off that Zoom Doom feeling!...
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Sunday 1st of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, COVID-19 Secure, Government Announcement
SAA are forced to close our ‘physical’ doors from Thurs 05/11 for 4 weeks...
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Friday 2nd of October by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Denmead Community Centre, Rain, COVID-19 Secure, Cars
It looks like our luck has run with the nice weather and ability to wait outside of the Annexe in the morning, so please stay in your cars and wait for students to vacate the venue before entering...
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Thursday 24th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19, COVID-19 Secure, Government Announcement
In summary Southern Arts Academy classes are not impacted by the announcement made by Boris Johnson on 22/09. We will continue running COVID-19 secure classes and the measures we have in place remain sufficient for the latest government guidelines....
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Monday 21st of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Waterlooville Leisure Centre, Waterlooville Community Centre, Kings Hall, Waterlooville Area Community Association CIO
Whilst our studio at Waterlooville Leisure Centre remains closed, we have moved just up the road to a larger hall...
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Friday 18th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Denmead Community Centre, Grade 1, Tap, Ballet, Year 1
This is a message for anyone who is enrolled in the Grade 1 Year 1 Ballet and Grade 1 Year 1 Tap...
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Wednesday 9th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Denmead Community Centre, Infant School, Primary, Grade 1
This is a message for anyone who is enrolled in Primary & Grade 1 classes with us....
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Wednesday 9th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Street, Contemporary, Fridays
This is a message for anyone who is enrolled in Street and Contemporary classes with us...
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Wednesday 9th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Denmead Community Centre, Pre-School Classes, Year R, Transitioning
This is a message for our students that were enrolled in our 2019/20 Pre-School classes who are starting Year R in 2020/21...
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Wednesday 9th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Pre-School, Returning, Start Date
As Miss Emily is away for the first fortnight of our Term 1 (2020/21), your start date for Pre-Primary Ballet will be 26/09...
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Wednesday 9th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Clanfield Sports & Community Centre, Alternative Solutions, Term 1 (2020/21)
For those of you who are unaware, the management company originally running Clanfield Sports & Community Centre went under during lockdown. The venue was then handed back to the council to find a new buyer....
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Tuesday 20th of August by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: COVID-19 Secure, September 2020, New Classes, Pointe, Tap, Ballet, Technique, Lyrical, Adult Classes
We are so excited to be able to expand our timetable for the new academic year...
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Monday 20th of August by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: We're Back, COVID-19 Secure, September 2020
We are really looking forward to seeing you all in person from September!...
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Tuesday 12th of May by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Ballet Technique, New Genre, Online Classes
Come and join us online for brand new genre to SAA...
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Tuesday 12th of May by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Sunday Funday, Disney, Lloyd Kingston
Join us 10.30am - 11.15am on Zoom!...
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Tuesday 5th of May by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Sunday Funday, Latin, Shireen Jathoonia
Join us 10.30am - 11.15am on Zoom!...
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Monday 27th of April by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Sunday Funday, Musical Theatre, Beth Relf
Join us 10.30am - 11.15am on Zoom!...
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Thursday 23rd of April by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Sunday Funday, Hip Hop, Dave Terrill
Join us 10.30am - 11.15am on Zoom!...
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Wednesday 22nd of April by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Sunday Funday, Guest Teacher, Dance Specialties
Join us on Zoom on Sundays 10.30am - 11.15am with a guest teacher and learn a new dance specialty...
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Saturday 4th of April by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Online Classes, Zoom, Google Classrooms
We are utilising Zoom for live classes and Google Classrooms for pre-recorded content!...
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Thursday 19th of March by Charlotte Pilkington
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Following official government advice as of 19/03/20...
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Sunday 23rd of February by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Bingo, Eyes Down, England Squad 2020, Fundraiser, Raffle, Cowplain Social Club
It was a night of legs eleven, two little ducks and a knock at the door on Saturday 22nd February!...
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Thursday 20th of February by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Bognor Festivals 2020, The Alexandra Theatre
We have had a busy February Half Term after entering a whoping 34 entries!...
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Saturday 15th of February by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Maternity Leave
Jess is now on maternity leave, effective 15/02/20...
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Wednesday 12th of February by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Quiz Night, Denmead All Saints Church Hall, Rockin' Ron, Fundraiser, Raffle
Our England Squad 2020 invite you to a night of quiz questions and laughter!...
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Saturday 1st of February by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Mukeni Nel, Masterlclass, Industry Professional, Cats, Bill Bailey
SAA have a great opportunity for students Age 10 and Grade 3+...
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Thursday 30th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: SAA Dance Gala 2020, West End Group, England Team, Festival Dances, Petersfield Festival Theatre
We are thrilled to announce the confirmed date and location of our Gala 2020!...
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Monday 27th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Platform Dance Festival 2020, Solos, Competition
On Sunday 26th January our younger dancers sure showed us what they are made of!...
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Friday 21st of February by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: ISTD, Intermediate, Modern. Chichester College
On Wednesday 19/02 six of our seniors entered their exam
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Thursday 23rd of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Winchester District Sports Awards 2019, Finalist, Club Of The Year, Team Of The Year
SAA have been nominated for two amazing awards!...
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Tuesday 21st of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Portsmouth Business Excellence Awards, Portsmouth News Readers Choice Award, Text
SAA need your help!...
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Monday 13th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Bingo, Fundraising, England Squad 2020, Cowplain Social Club
A night of legs eleven and two little ducks in aid of our England Squad 2020...
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Friday 10th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: EasyFundraising, Online Shopping, Cause, Donate
Help out when you check out, sign up today and donate to the SAA cause...
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Sunday 5th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Southsea Festival, Portsmouth Grammar School, Imagine That
Our students took home lots of medals after taking part in this new festival between 2nd & 4th January...
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Friday 20th of December by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Portsmouth News, Business Excellence Awards 2020, Small Business Of The Year, Portsmouth Guild Hall
SAA are extremely happy to have found out that out of hundreds of applications we have made the shortlist for The News' Business Excellence Awards...
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Monday 18th of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Christmas, Party, DJ Sammy
Are we allowed to talk about the ‘C’ word yet? Pop the date in your diary for our kids Christmas Party, all students friends and family are welcome! ...
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Sunday 17th of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Morrisons, Horndean, Bag Packing, Fundraising, England Team 2020
Our England Team 2020 topped up their fundraising total...
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Friday 15th of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Kings Theatre, Showcase 2021, Date For The Diary
Due to the refurbishment programme at Ferneham Hall our annual showcase is on the move...
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Tuesday 12th of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: We Can Do It, Awards, Portsmouth News
SAA have been shortlisted as a Finalist for the Portsmouth News We Can Do It Awards...
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Wednesday 2nd of October by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Dance School Of The Year, DSOTY, Anne Walker
SAA have done it again for the 3rd year running! We have got through to the finals against dance schools from around the world!...
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Wednesday 19th of October by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Musical Theatre, Vocal Coaching, Singing, Acting, Dancing, Performing, Acro, Body Conditioning
We are introducing Musical Theatre & Vocal Coaching and Acro & Body Conditioning classes to our timetable!...
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Sunday 22nd of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Summer Ball 2019, Marriot Hotel, Black Tie
We had a good old boogie and lovely dinner whilst raising funds for our England Squad 2020...
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Wednesday 19th of September by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Teachers
We welcome two new faces at SAA for the new academic year!...
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Wednesday 1st of August by Katrina Excell
Keywords: Academic Year, 2018/19
Wow what a year 2018/19 was, we think it may've of been the biggest yet!...
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Tuesday 2nd of July by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: England Squad, West End Group, Festivals, Auditions
We are looking for our teams for next academic year, come and have a go, everyone is welcome!...
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Monday 1st of July by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Showcase 2019, Stage & Screen, Schedule
Find downloads of the dress rehearsal and show day schedules here...
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Monday 17th of June by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Showcase 2019, Stage & Screen, DVD, Programme
DVD's & Programmes are now available to pre-order for our Showcase 2019 on Saturday 20th July at Ferneham Hall!...
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Monday 17th of June by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Showcase 2019, Stage & Screen, Ferneham Hall, Tickets, Wristbands
Tickets are now on sale for our Showcase 2019 on Saturday 20th July at Ferneham Hall!...
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Sunday 19th of June by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Denmead Infant & Junior School Fayre 2019
Thank you to the Denmead Infant & Junior School PTA for welcoming us for another year!...
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Sunday 23rd of June by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Platform Dance Festival, Competition, Purbrook Park School
Our students took home lots of trophies after taking part in this new festival on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June...
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Saturday 1st of June by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: IDF World Dance Championships 2019, Croatia, England Squad 2019
The SAA England Squad 2019 took part in the IDF 17th World Dance Championships in Croatia...
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Monday 20th of May by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Clanfield Challenge 2019, Running Event, Community
SAA were invited to perform in the arena to support the local runners...
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Monday 13th of May by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: The Troxy, West End, Showcase
On 12th May we took 48 students to perform at The Troxy Theatre in London...
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Saturday 18th of March by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Southern Dance Class Awards, Brighton, Competition, Longhill Sports Centre
More of our students participated in the Southern Dance Class Awards...
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Wednesday 20th of February by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Bognor Festival, Alexandra Theatre, Competition
In February Half Term SAA competed with 17 entries and came home with 3 medals!...
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Saturday 2nd of February by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Adam Garcia, Roko Portsmouth, Tap, Workshop
SAA were very excited to host Tap Masterclass Workshops with industry professional Adam Garcia...
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Saturday 27th of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Southern Dance Class Awards, Portsmouth, Competition, Havant Leisure Centre
For the first time in SAA history our students participated in the 'Dance Class Awards'...
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Tuesday 1st of January by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Term 3, Timetable Change
New timetable for Monday, Wednesday and Saturday classes for the new year...
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Monday 10th of December by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Christmas Party, DJ Sammy, Disco
We would love you for you to join us in our annual festive celebrations with our favourite DJ Sammy!...
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Sunday 2nd of December by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Morrisons, Horndean, Bag Packing, Fundraising
The SAA England Squad took to the aisles on Sunday 02/12 to fundraise...
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Wednesday 21st of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Clanfield. New Venue, Expanding, Clanfield Sports & Community Centre
We are finally in the brand new studio!...
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Monday 19th of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Mardi Gras Challenge, Competition, Sadlers Wells
We took 21 students to compete at The Sadlers Wells in London...
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Tuesday 2nd of July by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: #DYD4CIN, #DoYourDance, #CIN, Children In Need, BBC
#DYD4CIN #DoYourDance #CIN...
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Tuesday 13th of November by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Adam Garcia, Masterclass, Tap
We are really excited to announce that Adam Garcia is coming to SAA to host a tap masterclass on Saturday 2nd February!...
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Saturday 13th of October by Charlotte Pilkington
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Our Principal went back to school for the day!...
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Wednesday 17th of October by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Clanfield. New Venue, Expanding, Clanfield Sports & Community Centre
Exciting times ahead with SAA reaching out to the Clanfield area...
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Tuesday 28th of August by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: West End, Audition, London Shows
It's that time of year where we open our performance group to new members!...
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Friday 17th of August by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Genre, Commercial Jazz, New
Commercial jazz dance was invented with the debut of the MTV video television channel in 1981...
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Friday 17th of August by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Genre, Musical Theatre, Singing, Acting
Musical Theatre classes teach our students the fundamentals of singing, dancing, acting and performing...
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Friday 17th of August by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Genre, Advanced Technique, New
Suitable for students looking to further their dance training and performance abilities...
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Sunday 8th of July by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Discount, Savings, Money Off, Class Fees, Invoice
The more you do the more you save!...
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Thursday 9th of August by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Elmhurst Ballet School, IDS, Anne Walker
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Wednesday 1st of August by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: That's A Wrap, 2017/18, Thank You
Well what a fantastically busy year 2017/18 has been!...
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Sunday 8th of July by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Dance School Of The Year, DSOTY, Awards, Finalist
SAA are extremely proud to announce that we are a finalist for the second year running!...
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Sunday 29th of July by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Showcase 2018, Performance, SAA Family
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Monday 2nd of July by Katrina Excell
Keywords: Showcase 2018, DVD, Programme, Live Photo's
Pre-Order your Showcase 2018 goods today!...
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Thursday 28th of June by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Denmead Junior School, Denmead Infant School, Summer Fayre, Performance
Come and support us and watch us perform!...
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Thursday 28th of June by Charlotte Pilkington
Keywords: Summer, School, Dance Camp, Workshop, Fun, Summer Holidays
A few days of dance fun, full with taster classes in lots of different genres. Non SAA students are more than welcome!...
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