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Archive for May, 2008

I was collaborating on a new musical a few years ago with a fantastically funny and charismatic larger than life actor who was appearing in the West End with a very famous and fabulous older actor. This famous star was well known in inner circles for being a bit of a ‘diva’. I am good [...]

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During a particularly ill fated and low budget theatre production the crew and cast alike were hit by a particularly aggressive stomach bug. The budget for this show left no funding for understudies and so we had to go on. Throughout the matinee performances we would chant ‘Doctor Footlights cures all’, we slept when and [...]

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Rehearsal call during a particular pantomine. ‘Which of you dancers has the longest legs?’ asked the Director. ‘Strange we thought to ourselves’. Then true to dancer form Alison and Joe stepped forward with bpride. ‘ It’s us’ they said. ‘Off you go girls…’ replied the Director with a twinkle in his eye, ‘there’s a cow [...]

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Hello all….. just a quick reminder that classes are closed for two weeks and will re open on the 7th June at the usual time and place. Enjoy your half term.

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Altough many professional performers use our services to further their skills, The Academy offers adult courses for much wider application.
Reason number 1. Dance is proven to be on eof the quickest ways to get fit, tone up, increase stamina, flexibility and control of the body. BUT… did you know that [...]

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