Dance Academy

Dance Academy

Eisteddfod Wrap-Up

We wrapped up the Eisteddfod season at the weekend at Carnival Dance Challenge.

Congratulations to our Senior Contemporary Performers and our Senior Lyrical Performers, who did us proud against full-time dance schools, with tastefully crafted and beautifully danced pieces. And huge congratulations to our Senior Ballet Performers 2 who debuted at Carnival, taking first place!

Senior Ballet Performers 2
Senior Ballet Performers 2
Senior Contemporary Performers
Senior Contemporary Performers
Senior Lyrical Performers
Senior Lyrical Performers

Dancing at the Spring Fair

All RDA Performance Groups will be performing at the Spring Fair, so please pop along to the stage at the Fahl Garden to support our amazing dancers.

Performance Time: 10.30am-11.15am

Information for Students Taking Part

Meet: Lang Gym @ 9.45am

Please arrive with neat, tidy hair; no makeup required.

For run-order please check our RDA Pulse page.

Spring Fair – RDA Dance Classes

All RDA dance classes and private lessons will be cancelled apart from the RAD Ballet Classes. Student dance schedules have been updated.

September Dance Events

We have a very busy September at the Academy, starting with our Dance Awards Dinner.

Friday 11 September 

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the achievements, commitment and growth of our students.

The Dance Awards are for not just those performing on the evening. Whether your child dances in a Performance Group, participates in examinations, attends curriculum dance classes or simply enjoys being part of the Academy, this evening is for you.

We are excited to host the event at the newly renovated Club Willoughby, with the evening hosted by our 2025 Leadership Award recipients. Guests will enjoy performances from our Performance Groups, including our very special Junior Performance Groups, while coming together as a community to celebrate another wonderful year of dance.

We are also thrilled to welcome two distinguished Redlands alumni guests:

Ariane Beeston, author of Don’t Forget to Smile, who will share a reading from her book and reflect on her journey beyond Redlands.

Emma Sandall, former ballerina with Béjart Ballet and The Royal Ballet, now an acclaimed dance critic and choreographer, who will speak about life after a professional dance career.

More Opportunities for Students to be Recognised

This year we are excited to expand our awards program, creating more opportunities than ever before for students to be celebrated. Alongside our traditional awards, we will introduce a number of new award categories designed to recognise excellence across different dance styles, as well as students whose commitment, effort and growth have been evident throughout the year.

We encourage all students and families to attend and celebrate the achievements of our entire dance community. You do not need to be performing or receiving an award to enjoy this inspiring and memorable event.

DANCE AWARDS TICKETS

For the most up-to-date information on this event please visit our Dance Awards page on Pulse.

Sunday 13 September | The Littlest Land of Oz

The Littlest Land of Oz follows our youngest Redlands Dance Academy students as they take to the stage in a charming performance inspired by The Wizard of Oz. This special production gives many dancers their first opportunity to experience the excitement of performing on stage, creating a delightful experience for both performers and audiences.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend.

THE LITTLEST LAND OF OZ TICKETS

Rehearsal | Thursday 10 September

If your child is in Redlands House and is enrolled in an RDA dance class (ballet or mini-movers) they will be taking part in a full rehearsal for The Littlest Land of Oz so please complete THIS FORM

For the most up-to-date information on this event, including rehearsal information, please visit our Dance Events page on Pulse.

Sunday 13 September | Junior RAD & Rambert Grades Presentation

For the first time, our Rambert Grades students will join our RAD ballet students in this relaxed and supportive presentation. Students in Years 2–6 will share the solos and performance work they have been preparing in class, gaining valuable performance experience and confidence while celebrating their progress throughout the year. Family and friends are welcome to attend.