The Gateway Academy's Community Dance Event 2023
On Tuesday 9th May and Wednesday 10th May 2023, the Gateway Academy’s community dance event was held in the Gateway Academy’s Ellis Theatre. The Gateway Learning Community students from primary school through to Year 11, were given the opportunity to perform and showcase their talent and passion for dance to their friends and families in the audience.
The Gateway Academy’s Year 11 dance students performed their examination choreographies, they also had the opportunity to audition to perform their solos. Many styles of dance were showcased, including contemporary, commercial, musical theatre, jazz and tap.
Local dance academies, Elite Dance Academy and BB's Dance Academy performed in the show, along with dance students from South Essex College. This gave The Gateway Learning Community students the opportunity to see dance beyond the set curriculum, encouraging them to aspire to attend dance colleges for a post 16 route.
‘The students gave up their weekends and evenings to rehearse for the performance and their dedication to dance was truly reflected in their performances’
– Rhiannon Thomas, Head of Dance at the Gateway Academy.
It was a wonderful performance, it was fantastic to see so many of our students getting involved. Students were eager to thank the Dance staff at the end of the evening which sums up so much!
– Grainne McLaughlin, Head of School at the Gateway Academy
All dancers demonstrated The Gateway Learning Community’s core values beautifully, showing great responsibility, resilience, compassion and aspiration. Some of the dance performances will be showcased again at The GLC’s Summer Arts Festival next half-term.
