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Welcome to our Ambassador's yearly review! What did our Ambassadors get up to this year?
From pen to pointe shoes, Georgia’s year was filled with incredible moments. She kicked off summer by getting her short story published! She also learnt aerial silk, hoop, and trapeze, taking her dance skills to new heights. As she strutted her stuff modelling solo costumes on world cultural day, she showcased both talent and heritage, topping the year off by celebrating her end of year 7 party!
Here’s to you, Georgia – writer, dancer, aerialist, and all-around superstar.
Our adorable Ambassador Monroe won the ‘Achievement in Ballet’ award at her dance school! Talent, hard work, and a dash of magic, paid off in Monroe’s performance. We can’t wait to see what she’ll conquer next year!
Tori had a whirlwind of a year. She:
– Rocked the Hippodrome stage with Ailey II 💃
– Sang at MBCC Awards with APAA choir 🎤
– Scouted for Laine Theatre Arts audition 👀
– Joined Hippodrome’s ‘Young Advocates’ 🎭
– Spoke at Hippodrome’s fundraising gala 🗣️
– Taught dance at BOA’s Super Saturday School 👩🏫
– Starred in ‘Saints and Sinners’ at Old Rep 🎬
– Landed paid gig as Community Assistant at Birmingham Weekender 💖
You were on fire, and your impact reached beyond the stage, massive congrats!
From stage to studio, Jaxon dazzled everyone! He wowed the nation on Britain’s Got Talent with Phoenix Boys, snagging Bruno’s golden buzzer and dancing all the way to the semi-finals. Boys dance too, and Jaxon proved it with style! He also aced his ISTD exams, scoring distinctions in both modern and Ballet. No wonder he was chosen to model ISTD’s brand new uniform launch! The festive season then saw Jaxon spreading joy by dancing at John Lewis, and with his exciting start as a Junior Associate at Royal Ballet Associates in September 2023 – what a first year it’s been!
Arielle has been busy perfecting her pliés and pirouettes. She recently took on her IDTA Grade 1 Preliminary Ballet exam, showing off her growing skills and passion for dance. We’re cheering her on all the way!
Quinn’s Curtain Call Countdown!
Excitement is building as Quinn dives into the final stretch of his Ballet rehearsals
All those hours at the Ballet barre, perfecting every arabesque and grand jeté, are about to pay off. We can’t wait to see the magic unfold. Your Shades family is cheering you on. 👏🏾🙏🏾
Parys has a big year ahead as she enters her final year of Musical Theatre at LMA London. Over summer, she’s been working hard by taking classes, attending industry auditions, and gaining all-important dance world experience. As she steps into this crucial year, we’re sending her a huge standing ovation of good luck.
Angel’s year has been nothing short of sensational, soaring to new heights in dance, performance, and personal growth:
– First year as Shades Ambassador, starring in our biggest shoot yet! 📸
– Distinction in Grade 6 Tap Exam 🏆
– Competed in dance school challenges 💃
– Performed solo and duet in annual dance show 🌟
– 1st place in Tap Duet at dance competition 🥇
– 2nd place in Tap Solo at same competition 🥈
– Debut performance at Move It for Shades Fashion Show 🎭
– Completed week-long musical theatre course at ArtsEd 🎵
– Became a Tap Attack Associate after successful audition 👟
– Competed in 15 routines at IDF dance competition in Croatia 🇭🇷
– 3rd place in Tap Solo at IDF 🥉
– 1st place in Tap Duet at IDF 🥇
– 2nd place at London Youth Games with dance piece 🏅
– Awarded scholarship for ArtsEd Musical Theatre Summer School 🎓
– Took Grade 5 Ballet Exam 🩰
– Attended multiple tap and musical theatre classes 🎩
What a year, Angel!
Ana-Lucia has been reaching new heights this year on her incredible journey:
– Ana-Lucia started a brand new class in Aerial Hoop
– Dazzled in dance festivals throughout the year 💃
– CLIMBED the O2 in London 🏙️
– Aced all her IDTA dance exams with flying colours 👏🏼
– Receiving a Distinction in Tap👟
– Passed contemporary jazz with another Distinction 🎭
– Awarded a high merit in Ballet.
– Stepped up her game by starting pre-pointe classes!
– Graduated primary school with flying colours, passing her SAT exams 🎓
– Blew us away with a distinction in Grade 3 Trumpet 🎺
– Started her secondary school adventure (Year 7) 🏫
Well done Ana-Lucia!
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