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The Lancing College Dance Show made a triumphant return this year, bringing together pupils across year groups and styles in a vibrant celebration of movement, storytelling, and self-expression. For many pupils, this was their first time performing as dancers on the Lancing stage - and if these performances are anything to go by, we can’t wait to see what they do next!
Held in the College Theatre, the show featured an impressive array of styles, from ballet and jazz to contemporary and lyrical, highlighting the depth of talent and the collaborative spirit within the Lancing Dance community. Each piece was choreographed with care, some by pupils themselves, and all performed with extraordinary commitment.
Being in my first Dance Show at Lancing College was an enchanting and exciting experience and it’s definitely one to remember. Preparation for this show started back in September, when I joined the Jazz class and we started learning, choreographing and rehearsing moves that would be incorporated into our final dance. My favourite part of the Dance Show was the atmosphere it brought. I met so many wonderful, captivating people that I wouldn’t have met otherwise. Being under the blinding lights and in the presence of the audience was intimidating but it was exhilarating. Everyone’s dance styles are so unique and intriguing that I was in awe watching them from backstage. I greatly valued this opportunity, and I am excited to see what happens next year.
Skye L, Lower Sixth
My experience taking part in the Dance Show was memorable and I had so much fun. I was involved in three dances; each one was so different from the other. Jazz was to the ‘Friends’ theme ‘I’ll Be There for You’ and it was such a fun and lively piece (although it gave us a good workout). Another one was ‘Stargazing’ which we choreographed as a class. I loved this piece because it was so different and had such a mixture of different styles. My favourite of the three was contemporary. My duet with Bella was about women’s rights and I felt Connie had done so brilliantly with the choreography. My favourite dance was Piper’s solo as she told such a story with her physicality and acting skills. I have loved dance classes this term and seeing such an impressive show made me even more grateful to be involved in Dance at Lancing. Whether it was the grace of the ballerinas, the power of ‘Take an Angel by the Wings’ or the liveliness of the prep school’s dances, it truly was a special show.
Stella C, Fourth Form
The show was not only a testament to the hard work and creativity of the pupils, but also to the thriving culture of the Performing Arts at Lancing. As the curtain falls on another successful production, the College community is already looking forward to what the next year in dance will bring.