Summer Newsletter 2024.
Summer Newsletter 2024.
Dear Parents and Pupils
I hope you are all having a wonderful Easter Break and looking forward to our Summer Term at LBDA where we will be working towards our 20 Year Anniversary Show.
Last Term’s News…
I think we possibly just had our busiest term at LBDA as I am sure many of you will vouch for. The term was filled with events and exams. Our pupils have been in excelling in all areas and I am so overwhelmed with the hard work and dedication – along with the pure talent our pupils have.
Our drama pupils took part in the Bromley Festival as well as LBDA’s first Cabaret Evening joined by our Singing Pupils. Our Modern, Tap and Ballet Pupils all took their next exams. Our commercial crews all competed in the Supreme Dance Competition at the Stag Theatre – so there has been something for everyone.
I have also been busy working towards my Licentiate Tap Exam on my journey towards becoming an examiner one day so I have had to put myself back in the exam studio just like our pupils.
SUMMER TERM 2024
Summer Term Commences:
Friday 19th April 2024
Summer Term Ends:
Thursday 11th July 2024
Half Term:
Monday 27th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024
LBDA Movie Night:
Friday 12th April 2024
Ultimate Victory Dance Competition:
Sunday 14th April 2024
LBDA 20 Year Anniversary Show:
Saturday & Sunday 13th and 14th July 2024
LBDA 20 Year Anniversary Ball:
Saturday 7th September 2024
SUPREME DANCE COMPETITION
On Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th January our Commercial Dance Teams took to the stage at the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks. Our teams were an absolute credit to LBDA and we came away with the 1st Place trophy in the Junior Category and 2nd Place in the Senior Category. LBDA was up against stiff competition but the pupils excelled and rose to the challenge. A big well done and thank you to Taylor for his brilliant choreography!!
A special mention to LBDA pupils – Polly Holmes and Lili Pickup who came away with 1st and 2nd Place Trophies for the Ballet Challenge and Aria Smith for coming 1st in the Tap Challenge!!
SUMMER TERM 2024
Summer Term Commences:
Friday 19th April 2024
Summer Term Ends:
Thursday 11th July 2024
Half Term:
Monday 27th May – Sunday 2nd June 2024
LBDA Movie Night:
Friday 12th April 2024
Ultimate Victory Dance Competition:
Sunday 14th April 2024
LBDA 20 Year Anniversary Show:
Saturday & Sunday 13th and 14th July 2024
LBDA 20 Year Anniversary Ball:
Saturday 7th September 2024
Dear Parents and Pupils
I hope you are all having a wonderful Easter Break and looking forward to our Summer Term at LBDA where we will be working towards our 20 Year Anniversary Show.
Last Term’s News…
I think we possibly just had our busiest term at LBDA as I am sure many of you will vouch for. The term was filled with events and exams. Our pupils have been in excelling in all areas and I am so overwhelmed with the hard work and dedication – along with the pure talent our pupils have.
Our drama pupils took part in the Bromley Festival as well as LBDA’s first Cabaret Evening joined by our Singing Pupils. Our Modern, Tap and Ballet Pupils all took their next exams. Our commercial crews all competed in the Supreme Dance Competition at the Stag Theatre – so there has been something for everyone.
I have also been busy working towards my Licentiate Tap Exam on my journey towards becoming an examiner one day so I have had to put myself back in the exam studio just like our pupils.
SUPREME DANCE COMPETITION
On Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th January our Commercial Dance Teams took to the stage at the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks. Our teams were an absolute credit to LBDA and we came away with the 1st Place trophy in the Junior Category and 2nd Place in the Senior Category. LBDA was up against stiff competition but the pupils excelled and rose to the challenge. A big well done and thank you to Taylor for his brilliant choreography!!
A special mention to LBDA pupils – Polly Holmes and Lili Pickup who came away with 1st and 2nd Place Trophies for the Ballet Challenge and Aria Smith for coming 1st in the Tap Challenge!!
ISTD MODERN, TAP AND BALLET EXAMS
This term we have had 3 ISTD exam sessions with over 80 pupils taking exams. The results were outstanding and testament to not only our pupils hard work and commitment but to our teacher’s professional training and passion. Nearly 70 pupils received Distinctions and these were some of our highest results to date.
A special mention to Daisy, Polly and Hannah who will also complete their last modern grade (Advanced 2) during the Easter Break. This a vocational exam and is generally taken at Professional Dance Colleges so we are very proud to have been able to train and enter these pupils to this standard and we look forward to some beautiful results from our insanely talented dancers.
Miss Laura took her Licentiate Tap exam so is now a Licentiate with the ISTD in both Modern and Tap. Thank you to Tia, Sam, Daisy and Frankie for being my pupils for the first half of the exam – I was extremely proud of you all. Miss Charley is also taking her Licentiate Exam in Modern over the Easter Break and we wish her the very best of luck!
ISTD MODERN, TAP AND BALLET EXAMS
This term we have had 3 ISTD exam sessions with over 80 pupils taking exams. The results were outstanding and testament to not only our pupils hard work and commitment but to our teacher’s professional training and passion. Nearly 70 pupils received Distinctions and these were some of our highest results to date.
A special mention to Daisy, Polly and Hannah who will also complete their last modern grade (Advanced 2) during the Easter Break. This a vocational exam and is generally taken at Professional Dance Colleges so we are very proud to have been able to train and enter these pupils to this standard and we look forward to some beautiful results from our insanely talented dancers.
Miss Laura took her Licentiate Tap exam so is now a Licentiate with the ISTD in both Modern and Tap. Thank you to Tia, Sam, Daisy and Frankie for being my pupils for the first half of the exam – I was extremely proud of you all. Miss Charley is also taking her Licentiate Exam in Modern over the Easter Break and we wish her the very best of luck!
LBDA CABARET EVENING 2024
LBDA launched a new Cabaret Evening this year for all our drama and singing pupils.
The audience were seated at tables served with bubbles and bites by our wonderful waitresses as they sat back and watched our talented pupils perform acting scenes and songs.
It was such a special evening and was another fine example of the LBDA spirit and camaraderie. Every pupil was given their special moment to shine and it was a privilege to watch such brilliant pieces.
Thank you to all our pupils and teachers for the work they put into preparing the pupils for this special performance – Miss Kim, Chris and Miss Charley.
LBDA CABARET EVENING 2024
LBDA launched a new Cabaret Evening this year for all our drama and singing pupils.
The audience were seated at tables served with bubbles and bites by our wonderful waitresses as they sat back and watched our talented pupils perform acting scenes and songs.
It was such a special evening and was another fine example of the LBDA spirit and camaraderie. Every pupil was given their special moment to shine and it was a privilege to watch such brilliant pieces.
Thank you to all our pupils and teachers for the work they put into preparing the pupils for this special performance – Miss Kim, Chris and Miss Charley.
BROMLEY FESTIVAL
Our Drama pupils worked extremely hard this term preparing for the Bromley Festival. Our pupils came away winning many of their categories and with lots of 2nd and 3rd place winners. Congratulations to you all and well done to Miss Charley for always getting the best out of all the pupils.
EASTER WORKSHOP
Miss Katie ran an Easter workshop during the Easter Break which saw many of our junior members having so much fun – they were even visited by the Easter Bunny himself who treated all the children to an Easter Egg!
BROMLEY FESTIVAL
Our Drama pupils worked extremely hard this term preparing for the Bromley Festival. Our pupils came away winning many of their categories and with lots of 2nd and 3rd place winners. Congratulations to you all and well done to Miss Charley for always getting the best out of all the pupils.
EASTER WORKSHOP
Miss Katie ran an Easter workshop during the Easter Break which saw many of our junior members having so much fun – they were even visited by the Easter Bunny himself who treated all the children to an Easter Egg!
PUPIL’S SUCCESSES LAST TERM
Ava Williams will be performing in ‘Billy Budd’ at the New Palace Opera in June. This is Ava’s first professional job and we wish her lots of luck.
Charlie, Henry, Teagan, Alana, Florence, Maddie and Izzy – will all be performing in The WWOS’s production of ‘Oliver’ at the Churchill Theatre.
Henry is playing the Artful Dodger and we can’t wait to see you all perform!!
Lily, Maddie, Evie and Lola did LBDA proud in their performance of the musical ‘Six’ at the Bob Hope Theatre over the Easter weekend. Exceptional talent displayed by you all and you were all a credit to LBDA.
Mila T is filming her second film, “The Mother”, during the Easter Break with the Director from House of The Dragon.
Tia, Sam, Natalie and Hannah – These lovely seniors all performed with their dance colleges at ‘MOVE IT’ this year and were absolutely sensational.
Miss Kim has published her own book “The Future Performer” available on Amazon. This book explains a lot about auditions and self tapes etc and is a great read – Well done Miss Kim.
Miss Laura and Miss Charlie are taking their own ISTD Licentiate exams this Easter.
PUPIL’S SUCCESSES LAST TERM
Ava Williams will be performing in ‘Billy Budd’ at the New Palace Opera in June. This is Ava’s first professional job and we wish her lots of luck.
Charlie, Henry, Teagan, Alana, Florence, Maddie and Izzy – will all be performing in The WWOS’s production of ‘Oliver’ at the Churchill Theatre.
Henry is playing the Artful Dodger and we can’t wait to see you all perform!!
Lily, Maddie, Evie and Lola did LBDA proud in their performance of the musical ‘Six’ at the Bob Hope Theatre over the Easter weekend. Exceptional talent displayed by you all and you were all a credit to LBDA.
Mila T is filming her second film, “The Mother”, during the Easter Break with the Director from House of The Dragon.
Tia, Sam, Natalie and Hannah – These lovely seniors all performed with their dance colleges at ‘MOVE IT’ this year and were absolutely sensational.
Miss Kim has published her own book “The Future Performer” available on Amazon. This book explains a lot about auditions and self tapes etc and is a great read – Well done Miss Kim.
Miss Laura and Miss Charlie are taking their own ISTD Licentiate exams this Easter.
The Term ahead…
LBDA returns on Friday 19th April. Please make sure you check the timetable for location, day and time of your child’s class/es. Invoices will be sent out separately.
We are starting back on a Friday as the Summer term finishes on Thursday 11th July ahead of the 20 Year Anniversary Show on the weekend of the 12-14th July.
Please be reminded that half a term’s notice is required if you want to cancel your child’s place in class as per our T and C’s.
ULTIMATE VICTORY DANCE COMPETITION
Our Commercial troupes will be taking to the stage at Langley Park School for Boy’s on Sunday 14th April to take part in The Ultimate Victory Dance Comp. The pupils have been working really hard in Taylor’s classes and I am sure you will make us all proud when you compete again!
LBDA’s 20th YEAR SHOW – REWIND
LBDA will continue celebrating our 20th Year in style. Our show at the Stag Theatre in July will involve all of our dance and singing pupils and rehearsals will get under way after the Easter break. Pupils from Year 2 and under will only be involved in one show which will be the matinee show on the Sunday 14th July. Show letters have already gone out – Please remember to get your show forms and show fees in over the Easter Break.
We also desperately need chaperones so please email lbdachaperones@outlook.com if you are able to help.
The show will be a celebration of all that LBDA has achieved over the years. We will be performing some of our favourite old dances as well as brand new ones. The show will be bigger and better than ever and we are all very excited for this event.
LBDA 20th ANNIVERSARY BALL
LBDA’s first ever charity ball will be taking place on Saturday 7th September 2024 at the Warren. I would love to get a small committee of parent’s together to help run and organise this event. If you are interested in being part of the committee, please let me know ASAP. Please keep the date free – it will be an adult only event (Year 13 pupils will also be able to attend).
FEES, TIMETABLE AND FACULTY
The timetable has remained similar to last term but please check your child’s invoice for their class time and days as this is show term and times and days may have changed. Many pupils took exams last term and some will have moved into the next class – some pupils will remain in the same class for the show term.
Going through all the old photos and video footage over the last 20 years has made me very nostalgic and I realise how lucky I am to have been doing what I love for all this time. The memories that have been made are priceless. I look forward to celebrating LBDA’s 20 Years with you all and here’s to many more years to come.
Thank you for being part of the LBDA Family.
Kindest regards
Miss Laura and the LBDA Team
The Term ahead…
LBDA returns on Friday 19th April. Please make sure you check the timetable for location, day and time of your child’s class/es. Invoices will be sent out separately.
We are starting back on a Friday as the Summer term finishes on Thursday 11th July ahead of the 20 Year Anniversary Show on the weekend of the 12-14th July.
Please be reminded that half a term’s notice is required if you want to cancel your child’s place in class as per our T and C’s.
ULTIMATE VICTORY DANCE COMPETITION
Our Commercial troupes will be taking to the stage at Langley Park School for Boy’s on Sunday 14th April to take part in The Ultimate Victory Dance Comp. The pupils have been working really hard in Taylor’s classes and I am sure you will make us all proud when you compete again!
LBDA’s 20th YEAR SHOW – REWIND
LBDA will continue celebrating our 20th Year in style. Our show at the Stag Theatre in July will involve all of our dance and singing pupils and rehearsals will get under way after the Easter break. Pupils from Year 2 and under will only be involved in one show which will be the matinee show on the Sunday 14th July. Show letters have already gone out – Please remember to get your show forms and show fees in over the Easter Break.
We also desperately need chaperones so please email lbdachaperones@outlook.com if you are able to help.
The show will be a celebration of all that LBDA has achieved over the years. We will be performing some of our favourite old dances as well as brand new ones. The show will be bigger and better than ever and we are all very excited for this event.
LBDA 20th ANNIVERSARY BALL
LBDA’s first ever charity ball will be taking place on Saturday 7th September 2024 at the Warren. I would love to get a small committee of parent’s together to help run and organise this event. If you are interested in being part of the committee, please let me know ASAP. Please keep the date free – it will be an adult only event (Year 13 pupils will also be able to attend).
FEES, TIMETABLE AND FACULTY
The timetable has remained similar to last term but please check your child’s invoice for their class time and days as this is show term and times and days may have changed. Many pupils took exams last term and some will have moved into the next class – some pupils will remain in the same class for the show term.
Going through all the old photos and video footage over the last 20 years has made me very nostalgic and I realise how lucky I am to have been doing what I love for all this time. The memories that have been made are priceless. I look forward to celebrating LBDA’s 20 Years with you all and here’s to many more years to come.
Thank you for being part of the LBDA Family.
Kindest regards
Miss Laura and the LBDA Team