TURNING POINTE'S WORKSHOP PROGRAMME HAS FLYING START!

In the first term of this academic year, Turning Pointe students were treated to two exciting and diverse workshops. The first one in September was hosted by Zu Aerial, one of the founders of which is Naomi Giffen, a former Turning Pointe pupil and teacher. Our students were lucky to have the unique opportunity to learn to fly using Silks and Trapeze, and expertly guided by Naomi and Hazel Maddocks, were amazed at what they could achieve within a couple of hours, as were the parents who themselves seemed keen to have a go. Maybe next time!

The second workshop was a 'Grease' Musical Theatre workshop run by Daniella Crockford who appeared in the West End Revival Production of Grease, as well as several other West End shows including Singin' in the Rain. On the cold Sunday morning in November it was great to see how Daniella's infectious energy soon warmed up our dancers who learnt routines to 'Born to Hand Jive' and 'Grease Lightning.' A particular highlight was seeing some of our more balletic students let themselves go and rock out their air guitar moves!

This term Turning Pointe students can look forward to a Ballet Repertoire workshop and a Salsa Workshop from Island Dance Wizards (and Turning Pointe Royalty) Amanda Fyles and Basil Barrett. Our workshops are open to everyone, whether you are an existing Turning Pointe pupil or are interested in seeing what we do. For more information please use the contact form on this website.