SPONSORS
Can You Dance? Is the UK’s biggest touring and industry leading dance convention company. CYD? Are at the forefront of the industry hosting Regional Conventions, Teacher Conventions, their flagship event, the CYD? Super Convention and an amazing dance company of 52 dancers in the CYD? Dance Star Company.
We are proud to have Can You Dance? as a sponsor as we share the same company values which is to create a positive, professional environment that dancers can excel in. We both strive to offer lots of amazing opportunities that will help further develop a dancers ability, career and experience.
At MEPA they take pride in their open and friendly approach to teaching by nurturing a “can do” attitude. They are determined to bring out the best in every performer, by understanding that each individual has their own unique way of learning. This enables them to acknowledge and support each student’s specific needs.
Through the implementation of effective teaching methods, they can create an environment of trust, confidence and achievement where each and every student can thrive.
By receiving their bespoke and tailored training, they aim for their students to gain the skills and knowledge to uphold a long, healthy and successful career in the performing arts.
MOVE IT is a celebration of all things dance – with 270+ classes to choose from covering a variety of styles from Contemporary, Tap, Heels, Commercial, Jazz, Musical Theatre and more! Not to mention the iconic Main Stage where you can see some of the biggest artists and schools performing across the 3 days!
This year the MOVE IT Headliner line-up features the likes of Tasha Ghouri, Ricky Jinks, Jessica Jones Tap Attack, IMD Legion, and more! With some of its legacy artists also making a comeback from Layton Williams, Dane Bates, Flawless, Neil Jones Joshua Base Pilmore and more!
We are thrilled that MOVEIT are a sponsor for another Season.
Premiere Scholars is an exciting Dance and Musical Theatre Associate programme designed to advance talented students located in the south of England. This course is designed to run alongside students’ existing training, complimenting this with the opportunity to work with leading professionals in the dance and theatre industry.
The Premiere Scholars directors, Alan Burkitt and Claire Brazier, are dedicated to nurturing unique performers and encourage a perfect balance of technique, artistry, discipline and passion. Premiere Scholars graduates have been successful in gaining entry to many top Theatre colleges including Bird, Laine Theatre Arts , Performers, London Studio Centre and Wilkes.
Sam Stanley Creative Associates - One of the most elite training programmes in the UK. This training programme includes professional standard training focusing on jazz, commercial and contemporary choreography, jazz technique, audition technique and positive mindfulness. This carefully designed course will help guide each student to success with personal mentoring, target setting and achievement reports. Sam Stanley holds close connections to the UK's leading vocational training institutes and agents and is able to help transition students onto further professional education or agent representation with expert guidance and advice. This programme is designed for students 12+ and at Advanced level who want a future in the performing arts.