The last time we were able to hold a presentation dance was in 2020 and so much seems to have happened since then. It was great therefore, to see so many people once again enjoying a social afternoon with others we may not have seen for ages. It’s an event where all ages can join in whether that be for the social dancing, watch the displays, receive awards or just enjoy the tea and cake.
Proceedings began with a spell of social dancing to get everyone involved and then the children gave a display of their dancing partnered by some of our young adults (most of whom have been coming since they were small children themselves) and teachers. We were treated to a waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, cha cha cha, jive and samba. Next, it was the turn of the younger adults themselves starting with Charlotte and Emily who demonstrated a fiery paso doble routine contrasted by Grace P, Josh, Emma and Craig who performed a beautifully elegant classical waltz. After a short interlude Emma and Craig returned to give us a rendition of the tango in conjunction with Grace P and Josh who danced the quickstep both to music from the film “Burlesque”.
Next it was time for the professional demonstration and this year we decided to try something different and danced a foxtrot number together with Luke to the song “Me and my Shadow”. If you think you have trouble dancing with one partner try dancing with two!! All of the demonstrations were enthusiastically received by the audience and thank you to everyone who took part.
Then of course it wouldn’t be a presentation dance without the Lancers and those who might have known it before had probably forgotten it by now. After all the excitement it was time to enjoy some lovely tea and cake provided by members of the church with proceeds going towards the upkeep of the church. We also had a raffle with many of the prizes generously donated, including a giant bear (who fortunately found a good home!) and the selected charity this year being the Skin Cancer Foundation. You raised a fantastic £143 thank you for all your contributions
The awards ceremony followed including the first presentation of the school award in three years. This time we selected Charlotte Skinner who started as a very young child and through many life changes, has remained dedicated and loyal to both her dancing and the dance school. Congratulations.
Finally we just had time to pull in a quick Virginia Reel before it was time to say goodbye. Boris was of course in attendance to oversee proceedings and told us how delighted he was to see everyone back once again enjoying their dancing.
Our next event will follow in just two weeks when we have our competition at the new Kirkby in Ashfield leisure centre. Once again our dancers will be in action so why not come along and support the team.
