I cannot believe we have reached the Christmas holidays already, this term has flown by! We have had so much fun and have loved watching pupils get stuck into their grades and classes! Children have been full of energy and everyone has worked so hard and made fantastic improvement!

We would like to thank you for your continued support and for taking a little bit of time to read through this newsletter ahead of next term!

Term Dates

Saturday 6th January – Wednesday 27th March

11 week term

NO classes w/c 12th February due to half term

Invoices

As always your space in class is rolled over each term unless we are told otherwise and our 4 week notice period applies. Invoices for next term are being prepared and will be sent out in the next few days.

Over the last two years we have been able to absorb increased running costs keeping class fees consistent, however as a result of increased hall hire and general running costs over the past 12 months we have made the decision to increase class fees by 50p per class from January. We pride ourselves on providing high quality classes and thank you for your co-operation and understanding in us having to make this small increase for the first time in a couple of years.

2024 Summer Show

As we enter the New Year plans and preparations will be full steam ahead for our 2024 show!!

Don’t forget to save the dates in your diary as this is the highlight of the school calendar and an event your children won’t want to miss out on!

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2024 @ The New Bury Theatre, Hurstpierpoint College

More information and sign up forms will be sent out in January so keep an eye on your inboxes!

Does your child fancy trying a new style?

Ahead of our 2024 show we will be inviting all pupils to try a new class in January if they wish. If your child would like to participate in more dances in the show then January is the perfect time to start them off with a new style ahead of show rehearsals starting in the spring.

Don’t forget we have Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Lyrical for all ages/abilities. All current pupils are invited to a free taster session in a new class of their choice! Just drop us a message to discuss suitable options!

Exams

We would like to congratulate the following pupils who all took ISTD ballet exams this term! We had a 100% pass rate with lots of brilliant Merits and Distinctions! We are so proud of your hard work and commitment in the run up to these exams!

Primary Ballet- Beth, Laila and Holly

Grade 4 Modern- Amelia, Anouk, Ava, Camille, Emily & Mariette

We have more exam sessions planned next term and will be in touch in the new year if this will involve your son/daughter.

Recommendations

I would just like to say thank you for all your wonderful recommendations this year it is greatly appreciated! A huge number of our new pupils come from word of mouth so please help us spread the word about our classes in January by sharing our timetable with friends who may be interested in getting their child involved in dance!

Finally, myself and all the SLH team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year! We hope you all have a wonderful time celebrating with your loved ones and we look forward to seeing everyone again in the New Year!

Best Wishes,

Sophie and all the SLH team! xxx