Hp Swallows and Condors

Class Times

Swallows (Mixed classes)

Monday –  Swallows class – 5.15pm – 6.30pm

Saturday – Swallows class – 1.45pm – 3pm

Saturday – Optional Gymnastic dance class – 1pm – 1.45pm

Saturday – Optional pointe class – 3pm – 3.30pm

 

Condors (Street Dance)

Wednesday – Memorial – 5pm – 6pm

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 Swallows have a set uniform which consists of a black leotard, black leggings, jazz shoes, ballet shoes and black  teletone 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..

ONLINE SHOP

 uniform@highamsschoolofdancing.com

Exam dates

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 16th November 2024- Swallows Grade 3 Modern

Saturday 18th January 2025- Swallows 3 Dance Award

Saturday 22nd March 2025

Friday 16th/Saturday 17th May 2025

Friday 18th/ Saturday 19th July 2025

Exam Groups and Extra 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. All costumes should be left at the venue after the exam.

Saturday 16th November 2024

Please note there will be NO cakes and refreshments sold on this exam day so please bring refreshments with you, the changing room and exam rehearsal room will be up in Room 5.

There is Gym and Pointe lessons on this day held at the usual times. There is NO normal Swallows lessons on this day.

Swallows Grade 3 Modern

Please note there will be a Friday rehearsal for this exam on Friday 15th November 2024 at 5pm-6:30pm. Attendance to this rehearsal is important.

Students should arrive ready in black leggings, leotard, black socks and jazz shoes for this exam. Natural makeup can be worn if desired and hair should be in a French Plait.

Attendance Times:

1:45pm-3pm: Jenisha, Kayla, Sidney, Indie, Isla

3:30pm-4:45pm: Mabel, Sofia, Ruby, Ava

4:45pm-6pm: Evie, Amelia, Freya, Ellie

Saturday 18th January 2025

Please note there are No normal Swallows, Gym or Pointe Lesson on this day. The changing room for this exam will be in Rooms 1 and 2.

Swallows 3 Dance Annual Award

Please note there will not be a Friday rehearsal on this day.

All students should arrive ready in their first costume with hair in a low neat side bun with makeup complete. Costumes will be given out before the exam. They will need to be washed and returned the following Saturday. Please note tutus should not be washed. Please provide Tap shoes, Jazz shoes and Ballet shoes.

Attendance Times:

9:30am-11:45am: Mabel, Sofia

9:30am-11:45am: Jenisha, Ruby, Ava

12:10pm-2:30pm: Evie, Isla, Sidney

12:10pm-2:30pm: Kayla, Indie

1:30pm-3:30pm: Freya, Amelia, Ellie

Additional Information

Please see Student resource page for all theory questions.

Each year a themed dancing show is staged for family and friends of the pupil.

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.

Swallows and Condors Attendance times:

9am- Ruby, Evie, Ellie, Ava, Amelia, Freya

1:15pm- Mabel, Sofia, Indie, Jenisha, Isla, Sidney, Kayla

3:45pm- Sylvia, Matilda

Show Instructions

Dress Rehearsal and Photoshoot – Saturday 21st June 2025

Show time – Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th July 2025

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