Bringing dance and theatre to local schools and colleges
29 May 2025
News Story
We love getting out and about to schools and colleges bringing dance sessions and performances to the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) area. This last half term we’ve worked with a number of our Learning Associate schools and colleges, bringing workshops, interactive sessions and performances to hundreds of children across the region.
We’ve taken Plastic Paradiso performance workshops to Victoria School.
THANK YOU!! This afternoon was an absolute hit with the whole school – so many staff members have been raving about it! Thank you for your patience, time and your energy.
The students absolutely loved the performance and being able to interact with all the different props.
Our Associate Artists Linden Dance Company held Afro Fusion and contemporary dance workshops with Bournemouth and Poole College and Cornerstone Academy students.
I’m feeling energised and alive
I loved the duets and the Afro fusion footwork. I am buzzing! I’m ready to go again
Talbot Primary school enjoyed traditional tales workshops with dance artist Jazz Gritt, whilst Mudeford Infants danced like dinosaurs with Millie Wortley.
Winton Academy boys worked with Northern Rascals on contemporary movement and dance from their new show Sunny Side coming to our theatre on Friday 6th June.
We’ve held LEAP dance toolkit demo sessions at 3 schools including Winton Primary, Malmesbury Park and Christchurch Juniors with the support of the BCP Cultural Hub.
Milton Abbey school have been enjoying Street and Contemporary Dance tasters with Charlotte Fernandes this half term and we look forward to working together to create more dance opportunities for their students in the coming term.
We’ve also been to Leaf Studios for a Commercial dance workshop with choreographer Stevie Sherlock. Taken physical theatre workshops with dance artist and performer, Jenna Hubbard to Glenmoor & Winton Academies as well as training sessions with staff. Ran workshops at Bourne Academy to create dance projects for their Arts evenings and held contemporary workshops at Bournemouth and Poole College.
Playground Tour coming up in July!
We're really excited to be going on a Playground tour of CAGED with our Associate Artists Linden Dance Company in July. More details to follow on that soon!
Our Learning Associates programme aims to establish creative, strong, sustainable & exciting relationships with local education settings who are committed to providing and growing their capacity for high-quality dance education. We work closely across the academic year to deliver fulfilling educational experiences for pupils and their teachers.
Additionally we also run one off workshops and tasters sessions with schools in BCP and beyond.
Contact Children & Young People Producer, Amy Reynolds to discuss the Learning Associates programme or activities in schools: amy.reynolds@pdsw.org.uk