WhenDanceHappens

A new and exciting dance initiative delivered by Castleford Academy and funded by Wakefield District Housing and IVE follow @WDHupdate @IVEsupportive

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

@CastlefordPE pupils will take part in a @northernballet workshop today where they will explore the companies current production of Victoria.

This will be a fantastic experience ahead of our theatre trip next week to see the performance!

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

What an AMAZING workshop our Bronze @ArtsAward pupils had today with @ladyvenusdance thank you for sharing your expertise ! @WDHupdate @CastlefordPE @IveSupportive @Freedom2_Dance

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

Thank you to Kim! What a credit to the company she is! We can’t wait to work with you in the future!

[Balbir Singh Dance Co @balbirdance]

Inspiring day with @WDHappens introducing their young dancers to Kathak and Contemporary dance. All involved were incredibly hard working and a pleasure to work alongside.
@WDHupdate @CastlefordPE @Freedom2_Dance @IveSupportive

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

Thank you for taking part in our workshop today

[Vico Homes @Vico_Homes]

Today we visited the @WDHappens students who are working towards their Bronze Art Award and with the Balbir Singh Dance Company.

The students are learning contemporary dance and Kathak dance.

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

🥉BRONZE ARTS AWARD🥉

31 year 8-10 pupils made a great start today on their Bronze Arts Award! Taking part in commercial hip hop workshop with Dance artist/choreographer Talisha Thomas Lindsay @CastlefordPE @WDHupdate @IveSupportive

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

What a moving performance and a wonderful experience for pupils to engage with a Q&A with the company

[Cas Academy PE Department @CastlefordPE]

We are excited to be attending a performance of Windrush at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre as part of our @WDHappens programme @WDHupdate @IveSupportive @PDTeducation @northernballet #inspiringfutureperformers #artsaward #creatingconfidentcommunities

[Cas Academy PE Department @CastlefordPE]

A massive well done to our 3 finalists in Dance 1 - Keira - 1st Place, Rosie - 6th place & Sophie 7th. We are all very proud of you. #topofthepodium #casgirlscan @WDHappens @Freedom2_Dance @WDHupdate @IveSupportive

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

We took 20 year 7 cheerleaders to compete against dance schools from across the country in two solo events

We had 24 recalls, 4 quarter finalists, 3 semi finalists and 3 finalists who came 7th, 6th and 1st!!

A huge well done to everyone that competed!

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

A few pics from our @ArtsAward camp this week! @WDHupdate @IveSupportive @CastlefordPE

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

What a week! Our @ArtsAward participants have been working towards achieving their EXPLORE award! Today is our final day ! @WDHupdate @IveSupportive

[Cas Academy PE Department @CastlefordPE]

Fantastic feedback from @SmawthorneHMP about our @WDHappens project. We are delighted that your students have enjoyed taking part in the sessions. It has been a pleasure working with you. @IveSupportive @WDHupdate @Freedom2_Dance

[Cas Academy PE Department @CastlefordPE]

Miss Belle and Miss Laura had a great day yesterday running the first day of year 6 Arts Award camp. Well done to all the students involved. Lots more exciting things are planned for day 2. @WDHappens @WDHupdate @IveSupportive @Freedom2_Dance

[Vico Homes @Vico_Homes]

Visited @WDHappens today to see the young people in full swing and working towards their @ArtsAward well done to all the participants so far!

[Vico Homes @Vico_Homes]

The staff at @WDHupdate learning a few steps and twirls today at @WDHappens the class working towards their @ArtsAward were incredible! 👏🏻

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

Well done to year 6 pupils from @ParkJAcad who have been part of our dance initiative! Over the last six weeks they have enjoyed learning a range of dance styles! #creatingconfidentcommunities

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

Pupils from @AcktonPastures have completed our 6 week menu of dance! Selected pupils will now join us at half term to start their @ArtsAward journey! #creatingconfidentcommunities

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

Some of our pupils represented the When Dance Happens initiative and @Freedom2_Dance today at the Re-Launch of Three Lane Ends Academy!

Thank you girls you did an amazing job! 💚💜

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

Year 7 Boys have been working extremely hard with the When Dance Happens Team this week getting ready for the inter form games!

Hip Hop routines are almost perfected!

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

It will be a very busy day for our initiative!

Today we will be working with both @ParkJAcad and @SmawthorneHMP . Over the next 6 weeks the year 6 pupils will experience 5 dance styles!

#whendancehappens
#creatingconfidentcommunities

[WhenDanceHappens @WDHappens]

Our first group of year 7 boys nailed their HIP HOP class! WDH
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#boysdance #whendancehappens