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The Emmerson School of Dance was established in 1935 by Rita Emmerson and is now run by principal Kate Bowers. The schools aim is to help students acheive their full potential in a fun and caring environment, offering lessons in Cecchetti Method Ballet, Tap and Jazz.
Able students are entered for the ISTD examinations.
We produce a show every 24 months, enter students for competitions and hold an annual summer school.

Recent productions students have performed in:
- National Youth Ballet
- English Youth Ballet
- London Children's Ballet
- Cecchetti Associates
- Dick Whittington (Stag Panto) 2018
- Celtic Journeys (Churchill Theatre)
- Chance To Dance
- Mardi Gras Challenge (Sadler's Wells)
- Mardi Gras Dance (Her Majesty's Theatre London)
- ISTD Star Tap Awards
- Kent Dance Challenge
- Starpower International
- World Dance Championship New York USA
- British Dance Cup
- Destination Dance
- Hotshot
- Supreme Dance Competition
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25.11.24
HOT SHOTS FINALS - 23RD & 24TH NOV 2024Where do we start! An absolutely fantastic weekend for Team Emmerson @hotshotdancecompetition
⭐️ 1st Place - Junior Technical Groups - I look to You
⭐️ 1st Place - Mini Performance Groups - Under the Sea
⭐️ 1st Place - Mini Technical Groups - New York, New York
⭐️ 1st Place - Junior Jazz Duos & Trios - Cover is not the book
⭐️ 2nd Place - Junior Performance Groups - Just Arrived
Special Awards!
⭐️ Highest overall scoring juniors of the entire day!
⭐️ Judges Choice Award for "Just Arrived" from @matteoskywalker
⭐️ Golden Buzzer Award for "Cover is not the book" from @liamswattridge
⭐️ Judges Choice Award for "Cover is not the book" from @elliebeaumont_dance
⭐️ Dance School Technique Award for the entire day, awarded by all the judges!
⭐️ Costume award for "Under the sea"
⭐️ MOST OUTSTANDING DANCE SCHOOL AWARD!!!
10.09.24
SUPREME DANCE REGIONALS - 7TH & 8TH SEPTEMBER 2024Supreme Dance Regionals @supremedancecomp
⭐️ 1st Place - Mini Team - Pure Imagination (Open)
⭐️ 1st Place - Junior Duo's & Trios - Florence Pullen, Maddy Terry & Peony Stevenson HIGHEST SCORING TRIO OF THE DAY!
⭐️ 2nd Place - Mini Team - New York, New York
⭐️ 2nd Place - Senior Team - Send in the Clowns (Open & Acro)
⭐️ 3rd Place - Senior Team - Holding On (Ballet & Lyrical)
⭐️ 3rd Place - Junior Duo - Beatrix Pullen & Peony Stevenson (Classical)
⭐️ Sam Stanley Award! - Sophie Bailey
⭐️ Judges Dance Challenge Award! - Anna Renton
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15NovExciting News! Commercial Jazz is coming to Emmerson!
We'll delighted to announce the arrival of Lizzy-Lou to Emmerson!
Lizzy is a dancer, singer and actor who is a 2023 graduate from Masters Performing Arts College. She is an amazing teacher, we can't wait for Commercial Jazz to begin at Emmerson in the new year. Please see the timetable for details!
29AugAutumn Term 2024The Emmerson Autumn Term starts on Friday 30th August, 2024
05MayReminder : We are closed on Monday 6th May due to Bank HolidayReminder : We are closed on Monday 6th May due to Bank Holiday

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