Remember two years ago, early one March morning we all set off to Kirkby in Ashfield to our Dancesteps competition with no more to think about than whether we had our dance clothes and shoes, would we remember our steps, would we be coming back delighted with our performances or thinking should I have smiled more? Who knew what a pandemic was and “social distancing” was something you did at a party when you wanted to avoid someone. Barely three weeks later and we were all in lockdown not knowing when we might be dancing again!
It has been a long haul but finally we were able to step out onto the floor once more and also meet up with friends we haven’t seen, in some cases, for two years. We have lost a few people along the way but the vast majority of you have been steadfastly loyal to dancing and the school, returning to lessons when able and ploughing on regardless of whatever barriers were thrown across our path. We applaud your dedication and were delighted with an almost full turnout in celebration of a return to near normality.
Our mystery blogger will return with their report of the day shortly and there is a prize of course for the first person to guess their identity correctly.
For some today it was their very first outing and for others the first time at a dance event for two years so it was all about getting back into it and enjoying the day. We had seven other schools joining us, with some experienced competitors so the competition was by no means easy, particularly in some events. Everyone was a winner and of course we had many finalists but in the role of honour by taking first places today were Tabatha, Grace S, Emma, Peter, Craig, Neil, Grace P, Karen, Josh & Grace, Paul & Karen, Paul, Grace P & Tabatha, Paul & Chloe, Kaitlyn, Brooke, Allison, Josh and Chloe & Brooke
A huge thank you to all our partners today for coming along to practice at lessons and also for their hard work on the day: Ruth, Liam, Grace, Josh, Craig, Emily, Karen, Emma and Stuart. Also a big thank you to everyone else who helped make the day a success: Auntie Joan, Julie, Andrew, Jean, Rob and Debbie, we couldn’t do it without your assistance.
Boris said you were all amazing and he was so excited to be back and see so many of his chums again. He can’t wait for the next outing.
