“The show was spectacular. You could tell the whole cast thoroughly enjoyed themselves and performed confidently and happily. All the hard work paid off and the audience loved every minute. Well done Dancewise!” Suzanne Trunley

“An excellent show! We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and it was evident that the performers felt the same. It is lovely to see how the dancers improve year on year” Tracey Putt

“This was my daughters first time taking part in a show and our first time watching a Dancewise show – it was a wonderful show and the dancing was fantastic. The Irish dancers were amazing. We really enjoyed the show and can’t wait for next years one. My daughter is very lucky to be part of such a lovely dance team.” Anna-Marie Oakley

“Folks, I’ve just heard my eldest son say that that was one of his favourite of the 7 Dancewise shows so far. We all enjoyed it and look forward to next year, thanks for a great night!” Alan and Caitlin McElevey

“Thank you so much for a wonderful evening. You should be really proud of the overwhelming positive feedback from the audience” Fiona Western

But sometimes we’re asked why we don’t enter the traditional Irish dance comps – here’s a link to the traditional world of competitive Irish Dance so you can get an insight into what they can be like!

 http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2012/0407/1224314481968.html

This one’s for the Dancewise Tap Dancers!  Here is the break down of a single timestep:

Shuffle on L

Hop on R

Spring onto L

Tap step forward on R

Step Back on L

Repeat starting with a shuffle on R

Hope this helps!

The Dress Rehearsal on Saturday is at Manor School with times as before. Those only in Act 1 to get there at 12 to start at 1 and finish at 4pm. Those only in Act to get there at 2 to start at 3pm to finish at 6pm. Those in both Acts 12 – 6.

The technical rehearsal at the theatre on Sunday. Please come in the Stage Door (where students were coll…ected from last year – NOT the scenery dock door that we came in through). All students are to drop their lunch/tea off at the Green Room and then go straight to the auditorium where they can sit down and watch whats going on until dressing rooms are clear. Timings for the rehearsal are as follows – those only in Act 1 to get there at 9:15 to start at 10, lunch break approx 12 – 1 and then the finale 1 – 2pm approx. Those only in Act to get there at 12:15pm to start at 1pm to finish at 4pm approx for a tea break.

For the show itself, all dancers need to be checked in backstage no later than 5pm ready for the show – if your student is only in Act 1 and you’d like to collect them between the rehearsal and the show they must be back again by 5pm.

We’d love to sell out for the show and have the students peform to a full house so have try and think of one more person you know who would love to see this amazing production!

We also still have some roses and programmes available for pre-order – let Jan know if you’d like one/both as stocks are limited.

Look forward to seeing you at the weekend if not before!

Oh and why not make the show poster your profile pic – let’s see if we can cover Facebook with So You Think You Can Dancewise!!