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Celebrate & Dance Presentation
09 Jul 2022 19:00
Performance to be held at The Kelvedon Institute.
Be backstage, ready by 6:15pm for performance at 7:00pm
Please check hair and make up and top up, as necessary, prior to arrival, as per guidelines below for the matinee performanceDue to limited seating capacity tickets are only available to family of the students and are limited, initially, to 3 tickets per family (tickets will be held for this allocation until 20th June 2022 and any remaining will be available, on a first come first served basis, after this date).
Tickets are available by completing an order form and submitting to the school, in an envelope, with payment by 18th June 2022 or they can be purchased from the foyer of K.D.S. on Saturday 18th June 2022 between 9:15am - 1:30pm.
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Celebrate & Dance Presentation - Matinee
09 Jul 2022 15:15
Performance to be held at The Kelvedon Institute
Be backstage ready by 2:30pm for performance at 3:15pm
Please use side door - No parents backstage - students will be taken care of by chaperones
Please ensure all costumes are on hangers and all dance wear is clearly named
Please double check that you have all required costumes / dance items
Girls Hair - secure central bun, using hair pins & fine hair net, to match hair colour (no doughnuts)<
Boys Hair - neat and tidy
Base makeup and mascara, only, to be applied at home, please.
Hair and makeup must be done prior to arrival No jewellery or nail varnish
Please wait quietly ( bring a book and leave all mobile phones etc. at home).
No food / snacks backstage - bottled plain water only permittedABOVE ALL ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE AND PERFORM WELL, DON’T FORGET TO SMILE!
Estimated finish time: 4:45pm approx
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Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebration Performance
05 Jun 2022 13:45
Please ensure pupils arrive at The United Reformed Church, for preparations, at 12:30pm.
Your child / children should be prepared with their hair done, as detailed in recent communications.
We will walk the students to the recreation ground, in readiness for their performances beginning at 1:45pm.
If rain makes performing impossible we have been given permission to perform, to the parents and family of the students, in the church.
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Kelvedon Music Festival
14 Jul 2017 10:30
Rehearsal at URC / dance studio at 10:30am.
Following rehearsal we will walk to the Kelvedon Wreck, as a group.
Performance 12:00 -
Choreographic Competition
01 Jul 2017 15:30
On The Day
To be back stage by 2:45pm for performance at 3:30pm
• Please use side door.
• Please wait quietly (bring a book to read and leave all mobile phones etc at home).
• Bottled water only, no food etc.
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, low bun
• Please come with make up done, base foundation - shade darker than normal skin tone, black mascara
• Lipstick and eye shadow will be done back stage, please advise in advance if your child has any allergies to make up.
• Please name all items
• Above all enjoy the afternoon / evening and perform well.
Air Hostesses – Showcase Number G1 Ballet
Requirements as follows:-
• Hired costume on a hanger covered with a plastic bag – Skirt, Neck tie, White socks, pillbox hat
• White Shirt – please provide & name
• Ballet shoes, white elastic
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, low bun
• Suitcase
The Maids - Showcase Number G3 / 4 Ballet
Requirements as follows:-
• Hired costume on a hanger covered with a plastic bag – Skirt, Apron, White blouse, headdress
• Ballet tights
• Ballet shoes, pink elastic
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, low bun
ABC – Showcase Number G2 Modern
Requirements as follows:-
• Black Skirt – black knickers underneath – Girls
• Black trousers - Boys
• White Shirt (short sleeve) – please supply
• Coloured tie
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, low bun
The Painters' Song - Showcase Number G3 Modern
Requirements as follows:-
• Dungarees
• Coloured T Shirt
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, ponytail
This Woman’s Work - Showcase Number G4 / G5 Modern
Requirements as follows:-
• Hired costume on a hanger covered with a plastic bag - Blue chiffon dress, blue sash
• Black leotard
• Skin colour footless tights
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, remainder ½ up, ½ down
Tap Showcase Number – In the Mood
Requirements as follows:-
• Hired costume on a hanger covered with a plastic bag – Amy skirt, Jacket & hat
• Black Tap shoes
• Skin colour tights – full foot
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, low bun
From 9-5 - Jazz showcase Number
Requirements as follows:-
• Own costume as discussed
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, remainder your choice
• Black Jazz shoes
Lollipop - Jazz showcase Number
Requirements as follows:-
• School clothes
• Black Jazz shoes
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, remainder your choice
Chim Chim Cher-ee
Requirements as follows:-
• Hired costume on a hanger covered with a plastic bag
• Black Tap trousers if applicable
• Black socks
• Jazz Shoes
• Hair – front of hair line French plaited as depicted on the notice board, low bun / ponytail
Finale (only for students not dancing Chim Chim Cher-rr)
• Black Leggings
• Red KDS T-shirt or red T shirt same design
• Red hair scrunchy
It is estimated to finish the matinee performance at approximately 5:00 / 5:15 pm
Evening Performance
• Be back stage ready by 6:45pm for performance at 7:30pm
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2017 Theme: WORK I.e. jobs, careers, employment Please do NOT base your numbers on the following jobs:- Army Related
- Chimney Sweep
- Lollipop Personnel
- Builder / Decorator
Also, please do not use the following music: "From 9 - 5" by Dolly Parton
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Matinee Performance - Celebration In Honour Of Skip
25 Jun 2017 13:45
Students must be at the Kelvedon Institute by 1:45pm to prepare for the performance which will start at 3pm -
Performance - Celebration In Honour Of Skip - Kelvedon Institute
24 Jun 2017 17:45
Students must be at the Kelvedon Institute by 5:45pm to prepare for the performance which will start at 7pm -
Dress Rehearsal - Celebration In Honour Of Skip
18 Jun 2017 15:00
Rehearsals will run 3:00 - 7:00pm
Please arrive by 2:15pm -
Technical Rehearsal - Celebration In Honour Of Skip
11 Jun 2017 15:00
Rehearsal at The Kelvedon Institute 3pm - 3:45pm
Please arrive by 2:50pm -
Essex All Stars Competition
30 Mar 2017 09:00
Competition running across three days: 30th May - 1st June 2017 -
MOVE IT Dance Event
10 Mar 2017 09:00
Dance event held at the Excel Centre, London - running 10th - 12th March 2017
See the following link for further information www.moveitdance.co.uk -
TAPATHON
20 Nov 2016 12:15
Fundraising Event for Children In Need. Rehearsal 12:15. Tapathon Start: 1pm. -
Kelvedon Free Music Festival
16 Jul 2016 11:00
KDS will be performing at this event at 12:15pm
Rehearsal 11:00am at Kelvedon United Reformed Church
APPROPRIATE COSTUMES FOR SHOW NUMBERS:
Girls
Red T-shirts
Red Hair Scrunchy
Black Hotpants
Hair - French plait across forehead and high pony tail / bun
Boys
Red T-shirts
Black Cyclling Shorts -
Kelvedon Parish St. Mary's Church Fete
02 Jul 2016 14:30
KDS has been invited to perform at this event. We will be dancing at 3:30pm
Rehearsal 2:30pm at Kelvedon United Reformed Church
APPROPRIATE COSTUMES FOR SHOW NUMBERS:
Girls
Red T-shirts
Red Hair Scrunchy
Black Hotpants
Hair - French plait across forehead and high pony tail / bun
Boys
Red T-shirts
Black Cyclling Shorts -
KDS BALLET EXAMINATIONS
24 Jun 2016 09:00
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Kelvedon Scouts' Carnival
11 Jun 2016 15:00
KDS once again invited to perform at this event -
North East Essex Dance Festival
03 Jun 2016 09:30
KDS entering 7 students into this dance competition which is an all-day event with final presentations at 4:15pm -
Layer Marney Towers - Music & Dance Festival
29 May 2016 11:00
Once again KDS has been invited to perform at this event. We will be performing a wide selection of work between 1pm - 2pm - entire event runs 11am - 5pm -
KDS MODERN EXAMINATIONS
27 May 2016 09:00
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Colchester Institute - Students' Show
11 May 2016 19:30
4 KDS students who attend Colchester Institute will be performing in the end of term show. -
Sleeping Beauty
16 Mar 2016 19:30
Showing at Chelmsford Civic Theatre. Produced by Chelmsford Ballet Company.
***KDS student Katherine Hayhoe performing*** -
FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN SHOW
05 Feb 2016 19:30
KDS SHOW NIGHT 5th & 6th February 2016
Students must arrive at 6pm
Performance Start: 7:30pm -
FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN Full Dress Rehearsal
30 Jan 2016 13:00
KDS Show full dress rehearsal -
Tap Examinations - ADVANCED 1
30 Nov 2015 09:00
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FROM DUSK 'TIL DAWN Rehearsal
28 Nov 2015 13:00
KDS show rehearsal -
KDS Performers
18 Jul 2015 12:00
***Time To Be Confirmed***
Display at Kelvedon Music Festival.
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KDS Performers
17 Jul 2015 17:00
Performance at Messing School Fete. -
KDS Performers
11 Jul 2015 15:30
Performing at the Feering and Kelvedon Scout Carnival. -
KDS Performers
04 Jul 2015 15:00
Performing at St. Dominic's Residential Home, Kelvedon. -
KDS Performers
27 Jun 2015 12:15
Performing at Kelvedon Catholic Church Fete. -
Layer Marney Towers Performance
24 May 2015 13:00
We have been invited to do a demonstration at Layer Marney Towers. Students who have recently taken their examinations will be performing between 1pm - 2pm. -
Feering May Fayre
04 May 2015 10:00
Once again KDS will be hosting a stall. Please come along and say hello! -
Music Night
18 Apr 2015 19:00
Organised by Kelvedon URC to raise funds for the KDS studio improvements. -
Music Night
18 Oct 2014 18:30
Organised by Kelvedon URC to raise funds for the KDS studio improvements – see poster for further details. -
Pop Quiz
14 Sep 2014 19:00
Organised by Kelvedon URC to raise funds for the KDS studio improvements – see poster for further details. -
Summer Day of Dance / Workshop @ Kelvedon URC
20 Aug 2014 08:00
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CHOREOGRAPHIC PERFORMANCE & SHOW CASE, including Prize Giving
05 Jul 2014 18:30
Evening performance of Choreographic numbers combined with show case.
 Includes yearly prize giving.
DOORS OPEN: 7:00pm
Tickets available from 2nd June 2014 - contact Andrea Pridham at K.D.S. -
CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION & SHOW CASE - MATINEE
05 Jul 2014 14:30
Adjudication of Choreographic Competition -
Adjudicator: Jacqueline Everett F.I.S.T.D.
DOORS OPEN: 3:00pm
Tickets available from 2nd June 2014 - contact Andrea Pridham at K.D.S. -
***CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION & SHOW CASE - FULL STAGE REHEARSAL***
28 Jun 2014 12:30
A full technical rehearsal will be held at the Kelvedon Institute between 13:30 - 17:30.
Rehearsal of ALL show case numbers and finale.
Rehearsal Fee: £10.00 to be paid in a named envelope by Saturday 21st June 2014, please. -
FINALE REHEARSAL
21 Jun 2014 12:00
***FINALE REHEARSAL*** -
FINALE REHEARSAL
14 Jun 2014 12:00
***FINALE REHEARSAL*** -
FINALE REHEARSAL
07 Jun 2014 12:00
***FINALE REHEARSAL*** -
EXAMS - Ballet, Tap & Jazz
23 May 2014 08:00
Examiner: Miss Gibson -
CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION PERMISSION SLIPS
15 Mar 2014 14:45
Permission slips for participation in the Choreographic Competition Show must be handed in no later than this day. -
Chrismas Fair
14 Dec 2013 14:00
To be held at the United Reformed Church, Kelvedon (next to the co-op), 2pm - 4:30pm
CHRISTMAS FAIR, in aid of fund raising for the refurbishment of the upper dance studio floor.
To include:
- Body Shop Party
- Home Gifts
- Violet Sweets
- Face Painting
- Glitter Tatoos
- Nail Art
- Raffle
- Games & CompetitionsALL WELCOME FOR AN AFTERNOON OF FAMILY FUN
COFFEE, TEA & MINCE PIES, also available.
We look forward to seeing you all on the day.
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Modern, Tap & Jazz Examinations
06 Dec 2013 09:00
Date of the Winter term modern, tap and jazz examinations
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Kelvedon Community Association Christmas Event
30 Nov 2013 19:00
Kelvedon Dance Studio will be performing 3 numbers, which have been choreographed especially for this event. -
Miss Hannah's Assessment
17 Nov 2013 09:30
Invited students will be participating in Miss Hannah’s final assessment class at The Dance College in Royston, run by Penny Meekings. -
Head Charity Gatsby Ball - Fiennes Braintree
15 Nov 2013 19:00
Silver Jazz & Intermediate Modern dance classes will be performing at this fund raising event -
50th Anniversary Celebrations
14 Sep 2013 17:00
KDS will be celebrating the school's 50th anniversary, at The Kelvedon United Reformed Church.
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Day of Dance / Workshop
09 Aug 2013 08:00
We will be holding 'A Day Of Dance' Workshop.