Kingfishers (Mixed classes)
Monday – 4.15pm – 5.15pm
Saturday – 12pm – 1pm
Optional Gymnastic dance class – 11am – 11.45am (15 minutes rest)
Kites (Street Dance)
Wednesday – 4.15pm – 5pm
Class Times
Payment
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You will receive full termly invoices for all the classes that your child/children take part in and can pay them off in full or in instalments!
Payments should be made as normal, either via CASH in a labelled envelope of via BACS. Please see below for details…
NAME – HIGHAMS SCHOOL OF DANCING
ACC NO 62542610
SORT CODE 09 01 29
Uniform Requirements
The Kingfishers have a set uniform which consists of a black leotard, black leggings, ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Children can also order an assortment of black HSOD embroidered items if desired but this is optional. Street dance students have no set uniform, however HSOD embroidered items can also be ordered. Children should come to lesson in appropriate dance wear and street dance students are expected to have black dance shoes/trainers for exams and shows.
To place a uniform order with us please visit our online shop..
uniform@highamsschoolofdancing.com
Next Exam
Exam dates are as follows…
Please note that not every class will take part in every exam session but please keep them all free!
Saturday 18th January 2025- Kingfishers Grade 1 Tap
Saturday 1st February 2025- Kites Street Dance Award, Kingfishers Prelim Gym
Saturday 22nd March 2025 – Kingfishers Award
Friday 16th/Saturday 17th May 2025
Friday 18th/Saturday 19th July 2025
Extra Exam Information
Please note that all children under secondary school age will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their allocated time. Changing areas should remain female only and all students should arrive ready with hair and make up complete. Food and refreshments will be available on the day.
Saturday 18th January 2025
Please note there is No normal Kingfishers lesson on this day but there is a normal Gym lesson at the usual time on this day. Attendance to this Gym lesson is very important. The changing room for this exam will be in Rooms 1 and 2.
Kingfishers Grade 1 Tap
Please note there will be a Friday rehearsal for this exam on the 17th January 2025 at 4:15pm-5:15pm. Attendance to this rehearsal is very important.
All students should arrive ready in black leggings and leotard for this exam with black socks and tap shoes. Hair should be in a high bun and no makeup should be worn for this exam.
Attendance Times:
9am-10am: Iris, Isabella D, Lilly, Angelina
9:45am-10:45am: Rose, Mia, Nancy, Isabella K
12:15pm-1:15pm: Zara, Anaiya, Susanna, Lily H
1:45pm-2:45pm: Aiyla, Bella, Freya, Poppy
Saturday 1st February 2025
Please note there is a normal Kingfishers lesson on this day but NO gym lesson.
Kingfishers Prelim Gymnastics
There will be a Friday Rehearsal for this exam on Friday 31st January 2025 at 4:15pm- 5:15pm, attendance to this rehearsal is very important.
Children should arrive ready on the exam day in their black leggings and leotard with hair in a french plait. No makeup should be worn for this exam.
Attendance Times:
9:15am-10:15am: Susanna, Anaiya, Lily, Isabella K
9:45am-10:45am: Nancy, Poppy, Iris, Lilly B
10:30am-11:30am: Rose, Mia, Isabella D, Angelina
Kites Street Dance Award:
A costume will be provided prior to the exam. Please arrive ready in the costume with hair in a french plait and makeup complete if desired. Please take the costume home after the exam, wash it and return the following lesson. Please provide black socks, black trainers/ jazz shoes for this exam.
Attendance Times:
9:45am-10:30am: Jada, Kateryna, Mia, Dylan
10:30am-11:15am: Susanna, Anaiya, Lily, Zara
11am-11:45am: Nancy, Lilly B, Flo, Georgia
Christmas Showcase 2024
Highams Park Christmas Showcase- Saturday 14th December 2024
The annual Christmas showcase is a relaxed event and a chance for family and friends to see some of the class and exam work that is not displayed in our summer show. All students should wear their normal uniform and bring all their dance shoes with them. If applicable, all students should arrive in their tap shoes. Christmas accessories can be worn if desired. Tickets for audience members are purchased at the door on a first come first serve basis, please bring cash with you to pay for your entry. Prices of tickets are £3 for adults and £1 for children.
Please note there are NO normal lessons on this day and please only attend for your allocated showcase time. All students should arrive 15 minutes before their allocated time. All showcases will be between 45 minutes – 1 hour long. Please note that we have more than one showcase on this day and timings are tight so all showcases must start on time. We have tried to make sure siblings are in the same showcase however there may be some instances where this hasn’t been possible. Thank you again for your cooperation and support.
Refreshments will be provided in the hub so please help yourselves.
This event will take place at normal dancing.
Kingfishers and Kites Attendance times:
10:15am- Rose, Iris, Susanna, Zara, Poppy, Lilly B, Dylan
2:30pm- Mia, Lily H, Bella, Angelina, Kateryna, Jada
3:45pm- Aiyla, Anaiya, Nancy, Freya, Isabella D, Isabella K, Georgia, Flo
Additional Information
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Show Instructions
Showtime
Dress Rehearsal and Photoshoot – Saturday 21st June 2025
Show time – Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th July 2025