2005 Hertfordshire Schools' County Dance Festival
The
Hertfordshire Schools' County Dance Festival presented two completely
different programmes over two days, with a record 39 Primary, Secondary
and Special schools participating
at the Alban Arena, St.Albans, on 8th and 9th March 2005.
More than 650 pupils from all over Hertfordshire stepped into the
spotlight to celebrate their achievements in dance at this major County
event.
‘Our Heroes and Heroines’ proved to be a magnificent celebration
of dance achievement in our Hertfordshire schools, with inspiration
for the choreography derived from fictional super heroes like Spiderman
to real life stories of bravery and courage.
The standard of the performances was outstanding and is testimony
to the power of dance as an art form and to its value within education.
This biennial festival is an entirely non-competitive event which
is the result of collaboration between Hertfordshire’s County
Dance Teachers’ Association and Clare Mellish, County Adviser
for Dance.
A special feature of the evening was a performance given by ‘InPulse’ – Hertfordshire’s
Youth Dance Company (14-19). They presented ‘Adventure Calling’ a
zany piece choreographed by Hayley Arthur (Artistic Director) which
illustrated the enormous talent nurtured within the company.
Participating Schools
8th March
Aycliffe Drive Primary School, Beaumont School, Gravely Primary
School, The Grove Infant & Nursery
School, Haberdasher's Aske's School for Girls, Haresfoot Preparatory
School, Hertswood School, The Highfield School, Loreto College, Manor
Lodge School, Our Lady RC Primary School, Roselands Primary School,
St Joseph's RC JMI School, Southfield Primary School, Stanborough School,
Watling View School, Westfield Community Technology College, Wilbury
Junior School, Wormley Primary School.
9th March
Amwell View School, Camp Primary School, Flamstead School, Hitchin
Girls' School, The Lea Primary School, Little Heath Primary School,
Marlborough School, Marriotts School, Monks Walk School,
Oakmere Primary School, St Albans Girls' School, St Thomas More RC
Primary School, St Vincent de Paul RC Primary School, Sele School,
Sheredes Secondary School, Simon Balle School, The Thomas Alleyne School,
The William Ransom Primary School.
And on both days the Hertfordshire County Youth Dance Company - InPulse
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