‘DANCE IS THE WORD’ – this is the winner of our name the show competition – well done Alice Webb from Epping Swans. 2nd place was ‘Now Thats What I call Dance’ from Alice Summerville HP Robins and ‘Quiffs, Flicks and High Kicks’ from Alicia and Talia Alvarez, and 3rd place was ‘Hopelessly Devoted To Dance’ also from Alice Webb and ‘……….And The Beat Goes On’ from Jasmine Anderson HP Robins. Well done everyone !!

SHOW TICKETS - these go on sale Tuesday 8th May 2012 – you can follow the link opposite or phone the playhouse on 01279 431945.Please note that the Playhouse have now introduced a £1 booking fee per ticket. If however more than 10 are booked at a time this fee is waived, so you may want to join forces with another family to book tickets and therefore reduce costs.

PROGRAMME MESSAGES - don’t forget to submit your message for the programme – £7.50 per child and £10 for families.

NEXT EXAM DAY -SAT 19 May 2012 -details and timetable now on the examinations page. , Lessons as normal on this day for Blackbirds 9am Chicks 10am and Ducklings 9.30am – 10.45am who will be in Stage Hall.

CHANGE OF LESSON TIMES FOR SHOW REHEARSALS – Sat 16th and 30th June – 9am-11am for Blackbird and Sparrows -………….9.30am-11am for Chicks Robins and Ducklings.

DRESS REHARSAL AND PHOTO SHOOT - HP Sat 23rd June and EPP Tues 26th June – full details on Showtime page.

RACE FOR LIFE – Team “Highams School of Dancing” will be entering this 5K race at North Weald on Wednesday 11th July 2012. If you would like to sponsor us for this very worthy cause please go to to www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/highams-school-of-da – your support is much appreciated.