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HAMPSHIRE YOUTH DANCE COMPANY
Five of our senior students, who have been dancing with Hampshire Youth Dance Company (HYDC) for the past four years, gave their final performance with the Company on Tuesday 26th July. And with the exception of one, who has another year at 6th form college, all the others will be going on to pursue dance related careera. As with all our leavers, we wish them all the best of luck for the future. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO TILLY WIGHTMAN
Tilly Wightman was a student at Florian for a number of years before joining the Royal Ballet Upper School, Covent Garden in 2020. We were extremely proud that Tilly was chosen to dance the lead role of Molly in John Neumeier’s piece ‘Yondering’ at the end of year performance at the Royal Opera House. Despite being offered a third year at the Upper School, Tilly has chosen to join the Junior Ballet Company Antwerp. And to top her offer, she has also been chosen for the lead role of Cinderella in their production next season! Congratulations Tilly from your Florian family! |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO JON RODD
Jon Rodd has been a pupil at Florian from the age of 4 and we all remember him dancing in his first show as the most adorable and totally focused Flintstone! Fast forward 14 years to this summer and once again Jon absolutely nailed his role as the scarecrow in our production ‘Over the Rainbow’ based on the story of the Wizard of Oz. In the past year, even whilst studying for his A levels, Jon has been as busy and motivated as ever… London Studio Centre Associate Course, Hampshire Youth Dance Company (HYDC), awarded RAD Intermediate with Distinction. Jon will continue his dance training in the autumn, joining the degree course at London School of Contemporary Dance. Congratulations Jon, we’re so very proud of you. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO SAM EAST
Sam East absolutely smashed the role of Witch of the West in our recent show ‘Over the Rainbow’ based on the story of the ‘Wizard of Oz’. In the audition process he requested a ‘non acting role’ and so he surprised himself with what he’s truly capable of when given a challenge! Sam will continue his dance training in September when he joins Laban Trinity. Good luck on your dance journey Sam, with love from all of us at Florian. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO KATY TSANGARIS
Congratulations to Katy Tsangaris who successfully completed the Royal Academy of Dance examiner training programme at the end of last year and joined the RAD Board of Examiners in January 2022. School principal, Annette FitzGerald has been examining for the Academy since 1994 and so we are very proud to have two RAD examiners in Team Florian! |
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FLORIAN WINTER DANCE DAY - DECEMEBER 2020
Thank you to everyone who took part in our Winter Day Dance. It's always such a joy to see the children habing so much fun, and the day really did set us up for the Christmas holidays. |
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NATIONAL YOUTH BALLET PRODUCTION - 2ND SEPTEMBER
Congratulations to the cast and all involved in the recent National Youth Ballet production at Sadlers Wells Theatre. Such a polished production and an amazing achievement in just 10 days! We were especially proud of one of our own young dancers, Tilly Wightman. Tilly, also a Senior Associate with the Royal Ballet School, was promoted to a Principal dancer by NYB and gave a beautifully poised and confident performance. And quite something to dance your first pas de deux on Sadlers Wells stage! |
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MUSICAL THEATRE FUN DAY WORKSHOP - MAMMA MIA!
And thank you for all your lovely feedback from the day. Here are just a couple of the messages we have received……..
I just wanted to say thank you for organising such a fantastic day. My girls had the best time. Please do some more days like today!
Thank you and congratulations on such a successful musical theatre day on 10th February. The girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we were so impressed by the show at the end of the day. Everyone put in so much effort and enthusiasm, it was a delight to see. |
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WINNERS OF THE FLORIAN CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION 2018 pictured with adjudicator Stuart Taylor |
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Exam Photos May 2018 |
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The Florian School of Dance Show 2017 - Be Our Guest |
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Showreel produced by Cass Productions Ltd |
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CHARITY DONATION - We were delighted to be able to present Jonathon Andrew, a representative from the charity ‘Hope & Homes for Children’ with a cheque this week for £2000 - the proceeds from our summer production ‘Be Our Guest’ at The Point, Eastleigh. Congratulations to everyone involved in making the production such a resounding success. |
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Congratulations to Deborah, Madeleine and Tallulah Smart recipients of the ‘Bonnie Wilson Award 2017’ for their outstanding contribution to the school. Together the Smart girls make a formidable team and we can’t thank them enough for all the support, energy and fun they have brought to the school over many years and especially to the shows and summer schools. |
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JULY 2017 - Our latest show 'Be Our Guest' was a huge success. Following our 5 sell out performances at The Point, Eastleigh we have received many messages of congratulations. Please see our Testimonials section for a few of them. |
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Our Florian boys continue to shine! Congratulations to Zeth Franco, who will be dancing with the Royal Ballet this Christmas in their production of the Sleeping Beauty. ROH from 21 Dec - 14 March '17. |
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Saturday 17th September and The Great Hall in Winchester was venue for a smart, ‘Downton’ themed evening in aid of the Mayor’s charities. We were delighted to be invited to perform at the event and very proud of the small group of Floriannettes who performed the Charleston with all the energy and personality that it requires. As always it was a joy to work with such professional and warm human beings. |
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July 2016. I was delighted to join two former students, Molly Shaw-Downie and Kyle Alexander, recently for an afternoon of celebrations at White Lodge, Royal Ballet School. Both students have just completed their final year at the Lower School and are moving on. Molly, who has been a popular head girl, will be joining Central School of Ballet in September whilst Kyle is keeping his options open regarding a career in dance/drama, for the time being anyway. Well done to both young dancers, we continue to be extremely proud of you of you both. |
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Congratulations to the following Florian students who have been offered places on Royal Ballet School Associate Programmes from September.
Anne-Marie Buckett has gone through Junior, Mid and Senior Associates and will be continuing with new Advanced Associate Programme in London.
Annabelle Parker will be joining Junior Associates & Zeth Franco will be going into his second year with JAs. |
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Another young Florian student, Digger Carrick-Buchanan has just enjoyed a week at the Royal Ballet School Summer School, White Lodge, Richmond Park. Digger has only be dancing for a year so well done to him and all these students. We look forward to following your progress in 2016/17. |
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Congratulations to Felicity Bray who has been offered a place on the degree course at London Studio Centre starting in September. Felicity will be joining another former Florian student Hannah Halsey who will be going into her second year at LSC. |
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We were delighted to be invited to take part again in the annual St Paul's Community Day. The weather was perfect for the event last Saturday 7th May and a group of our young dancers performed with great enthusiasm. Thank you and we'll done to everyone. We hope you spotted the ice cream van on your way home! |
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On the 13th March dancers from Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures Company were invited to join us for a day of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ workshops. A huge amount of fun was had by all and with so many former Florian students returning for the adult session at the end of the day, it really did feel like Florian family reunion! |
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Former Florian student, Molly Shaw-Downie winner of 2015 Kenneth MacMillan Choreographic Competition. Molly, who is now in Year 11 and the Lower Royal Ballet School, is pictured here with the distinguished panel of judges Kevin O’Hare, Director of the Royal Ballet and former principal dancers Darcey Bussell and Marguerite Porter. |
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Tilly Wightman winner of the 2015 RAD SE Region Award receiving her Award from the adjudicator, Wayne Sleep. Tilly is now in her first year at Elmhurst School of Dance, Birmingham. |
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Two Florian students who achieved 1st & 2nd places in the 2013 RAD SE Region Bursary Awards. Anne-Marie Buckett (far left) and Molly Shaw-Downie (centre) are pictured with Penny Parks, Chairman of RAD SE Region, Lynne Wallis, Artistic Director RAD and Gary Avis, Principal Character Artist with Royal Ballet Company. |
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