Kingsbury Green Academy hosted a sell-out multi-school dance show, bringing together pupils from across the Ascend Learning Trust and local primary schools for an evening of music, movement and fundraising.
The two-hour show took place in the main hall at the Calne school, with dance students performing to songs and tunes they had chosen and rehearsed themselves. The programme included numbers inspired by major West End shows including The Greatest Showman and Hamilton, as well as a country and line dancing mash-up.
Visiting primary schools included Cherhill C of E Primary, Marden Vale CE Academy, Priestly Primary, Fynamore Primary and Holy Trinity Church of England Academy.
Alice Mitchell, Head of Expressive Arts at Kingsbury Green Academy, who organised the show, said, “It was such a great evening, showcasing the best dancing talents across the schools in our trust. Everyone worked so hard weeks before the event, planning their choreography, rehearsing and perfecting their routines.”
Nicola Bull, Head Teacher of Kingsbury Green Academy, said, “It was also so lovely to welcome several visiting primary schools from our area who also performed so well.
“It is important for us to work together with local schools to share ideas and showcase collectively our pupils’ talents and abilities. The fact that it was a sell-out is testament to the quality of the dances and students’ professionalism.”
Proceeds from the show will go to Springboard, the special needs school in Chippenham.
Jane Coley, CEO of Ascend Learning Trust, said, “Ascend Learning Trust is about inclusivity and belonging and this show reflected that. Everyone coming together under one roof, giving their all to produce what was a very special, sparkly and joyous show.
“I want to thank everyone – parents, family members, friends and carers – who came along to support us, the whole dance show and Springboard – a well deserving cause. Without an audience we wouldn’t have had a show.”
