EDA NEWS
4th Year
2024
Look out, it's Year 4!
Welcoming all students back to class from September 9th 2024.
Head to the Term Dates page for all dates throughout the academic year.
Summer Exams
RAD & Rambert Grades
Royal Academy of Dance Exams:
Primary, Grade 1, Grade 3 & Grade 4 Ballet
Congratulations to all the wonderful ballet dancers who took examinations in June. EDA achieved another 100% pass rate with impressive results. The hard work paid off with a mixture of distinctions, high merits and merits.
We could not be prouder of the effort and energy each dancer put into achieving their very best in their exams. Well done!
Rambert Grades Exams:
Grade 2 Contemporary
Huge celebrations are in order for the first cohort of Rambert Grade students. We are extremely proud of the Contemporary students' fantastic success, 100% pass rate with distinctions achieved across the board. I would like to give Miss Louise huge credit on these results, it was her first exam set with the Rambert Grades, the dancers did brilliantly under her excellent guidance. Congratulations!
Contemporary Classes
Level 1: Monday | 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Level 2: Wednesday | 8:30pm - 9:15pm
Associate Success
Championing students associate training
Rambert Pre[pare] Programme.
EDA Members:
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Jasmine B
Rambert Pre[pare] course is a programme of ballet, conditioning, contemporary and creative classes, plus workshops in other dance styles. Dancers build a foundation of skill, knowledge and creativity to springboard onto pre-vocational training. Classes take place on Saturdays at Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance, Twickenham.
Website: https://www.rambertschool.org.uk/courses/young-peoples-courses/prepare/
Ballet Boosts Associates.
EDA Members:
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Lily-Rose G
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Darcey T
Ballet Boosts Associates (BBA) is a vocational training programme for aspiring ballet dancers. Classes take place on Sundays in Exeter and train aspirational young dancers who wish to progress to full-time training or a professional dance career. Miss Caroline is a BBA tutor for the South West.
Website: https://www.balletboost.com/ballet-boost-associates/
Project Dance.
EDA Members:e
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Alice F
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Alex M
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Eden R
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Elouise C
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Jasmine B
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Luisa B
Project Dance is a local company bringing dance to the masses in a way that hasn't been done before. Project Dance are bridging the gap between professional training and pre-professionals. The company goes on tour each year, providing professional opportunities for artists at the beginning of their career.
The latest tour: All That Matters.
Website: https://projectdance.org.uk
Onward Training
Proud of our members
The Big Act, Bristol.
Former EDA students:
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Emily Farnham (2023)
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Ewan Cassell (2024)
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Joshua Beaumount (2024)
Full-time vocational drama school, based in the heart of Bristol. The Big Act offers a range of training opportunities for students aged 16+ and 18+ wishing to pursue a career in the performing arts. Offering full-time courses at a pre-vocational / foundation level and professional vocational training.
Website: http://www.thebigact.com
Shockout, Manchester.
Former EDA students:
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Vita Basta (2024)
Shockout is a vocational dance training centre and an Accredited Centre of Excellence. Shockout offers Degrees in Professional and Commercial Dance, Street and Hip Hop Vernacular Dance, Musical Theatre & PGCE (14+) Dance.
Website: https://weareshockout.com
Bath Spa Uni, Bath. (BA Dance)
Former EDA students:
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Courtney Moreton (2024)
A university degree programme with a strong focus on practical studio work. The course suits creative individuals who are looking for a degree that is both physically and intellectually stimulating. The majority of the BA Dance course focuses on contemporary techniques (Cunningham, release, somatic practices, contact improvisation) but the course also provides opportunities for to explore other styles and genres.
WINTER SHOWCASE
Sunday 10th December 2023
RAD Exams 2022
Each year EDA produces an annual showcase where all dancers are able to present their class work to a live audience in an intermit setting with family and friends attending. This year, we had 3 year olds to over 60's all taking part. We were beaming with pride at the performance the dancers gave in a 6 week turn around.
The feedback said it all. Thank you to all the supporters both in the build up, during and after.
All money raised at this annual event goes straight back into equipment for and investments for the dancers of Eminence Dance Academy.
We are always proud to show off our versatile dancers.
Each year EDA are lucky enough to be invited to collaborate and perform in projects supporting fantastic causes. The EDA dancers love captivating audiences, performing a mixture of styles to showcase the academy throughout the academic year
Performance & Events
2024
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Spring Forward with Take Art
When: 7th & 22nd March 2024
Where: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre / McMillan Theatre
Dancers: EDA Performance Squads
Bringing Somerset's dance talent together. Take art are a charity providing access to the arts for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Collective with Project Dance
When: 28th April 2024
Where: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Dancers: EDA Performance Squad
An evening of music and dance celebrating the very best talent in the South West. A collaborative show in aid of The Octagon Theatre's redevelopment and Project Dance's Young Dancer's Bursary Fund.
SHiNE
When: 8th June 2024
Where: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Dancers: EDA Performance Squads &
A collaborative show with the Octagon Academy, celebrating the very best of talent in Yeovil.
24-Hour Dance-athon with Project Dance
When: 20th July 2024
Where: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Dancers: Luisa B (full 24 hours!), Darcey.T, Lily-Rose.G, Jasmine.B, Isla.R, Aurora.K
Teachers: Miss Emilie, Miss Sophie, Miss Louise & Miss Georgia
24 classes over 24 hours. A collaborative event in aid of raising money for The Octagon Theatre's Development Fund (the Foyer Club Charity) and Project Dance's Young Dancer's Bursary Fund.
Super Saturday with Yeovil Town Council
When: 6th July 2024
Where: Quedam Shopping Centre, Yeovil.
Dancers: EDA Dancers (ages 7-15)
A super day to celebrate Yeovil Town and all the local businesses.
Performances & Events
2023
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Spring Forward with Take Art
When: 8th & 17th March 2023
Where: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre / Octagon Theatre
Dancers: EDA Performance Squads
Bringing Somerset's dance talent together. Take art are a charity providing access to the arts for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
SHiNE
When: 29th April 2023
Where: Octagon Theatre
Dancers: EDA Performance Squads & The Silver Swans &
A collaborative show with the Octagon Academy, celebrating the very best of talent in Yeovil. The final curtain call for the Octagon Theatre before the huge multi-million pound transformation.
TYCA Festival
When: 10th June 2023
Where: The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton
Dancers: EDA Performance Squads
Taunton Youth Culture and Arts Festival celebrates the creativity of young people aged 5-25. It is an annual Festival organised by local charity, Arts Taunton, alongside a huge range of partners and supported by Arts Council England.
Performances & Events
Spring Forward with Take Art
When: 18th & 22nd March 2022
Where: Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre / Octagon Theatre
Dancers: Senior Lyrical & Acro
Bringing Somerset's dance talent together. Take art are a charity providing access to the arts for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
A Concert for Ukraine
When: 1st April 2022
Where: Octagon Theatre
Dancers: Grade 3 Ballet / Lyrical
A show created to help raising money for the Ukraine crisis. Fundraising a total of £8,684.86 for School in a Bag's Ukraine Crisis Appeal and Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)'s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
Collective with Project Dance
When: 24th July 2022
Where: Octagon Theatre
Dancers: Soloist: Luisa Buse / Small Lyrical Group
An evening of music and dance celebrating the very best talent in the South West. A collaborative show in aid of The Octagon Theatre's redevelopment and Project Dance's Young Dancer's Bursary Fund.
2022
Images: Len Copland
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TEACHER TRAINING
The Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies (CBTS) course takes 2 years of academic study and practical work to complete due to the amount of content and in-depth learning. Covering topics in anatomy, child mental & physical development, safeguarding & safe dance practice, personal professional development, classical ballet education, practical dance exams and 6 months of assessed teaching. Miss Emilie is a registered mentor for this course, if you are interested in Miss Emilie's support on this course please contact:
RAD CBTS Training
info@eminencedanceacademy.co.uk | +447927 950 640
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