Katie Cox Dance Studio

EVENTS

KCDS EVENTS

ANNUAL DANCE SHOW

There are lots of exciting opportunities for our pupils to perform - at local fairs, competitions and biennial shows. It is an important component of what we offer and as well as being great fun it builds confidence and creates wonderful memories for students and families to share and look back on for years to come.

Parents are also invited to watch their child’s class three times a year (at the end of the Autumn, Spring and Summer term) and there is a short performance at the end of all our holiday workshops and summer schools.

KCDS past performances include Disneyland Paris, The O2, Theatre Royal Drury Lane and Her Majesty's plus Warlingham Fair and many School Fetes, Harvest Festivals and Charity Events.

Our pupils have successfully auditioned and performed with the English Youth Ballet, National Youth Theatre and London Children's Ballet and won roles in The Lion King (both for the UK Tour and in London's West End), School of Rock, Tina the Musical and performed in pantomime at Croydon's Fairfield Halls.

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annual prize-giving

This annual event rounds up our dance season. It is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate individuals who have excelled, gone above and beyond, found success over something difficult, not only proving something to themselves but also inspiring their friends to achieve and succeed.

Each and every one of our pupils excel throughout the year - the entire team at KCDS are always extremely proud of all of our students and this we must celebrate.

Our awards are there to boost morale and improve motivation across the school. Regardless of being a recipient of an award all of our students are winners and this event will celebrate what each and everyone of them has achieved and also inspire them to improve on something next year.

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choreo competition

Our KCDS Choreographic Competition is an annual event held in September.

Pupils are encouraged to develop their creative ability by choreographing their own routines and entering the competition. Every student is welcome to enter.

Trophies are awarded.

What a wonderful way to channel creativity and give students a platform to discover the world of choreography.

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Spirit days, Trips & Parties

At KCDS we love getting together outside of the studio too! We really do feel that this is an important part of our dance community, bringing our dance family together.

We regularly organise theatre trips to shows, activities such as Flipout, Oxygen, water sports or picnic park days which gives the students the chance to make unforgettable memories with their dance friends.

Each term we will nominate a chosen charity or fund-raising event and host fun classes to raise money for good causes - these might be Fancy Dress weeks, 'Bring a Buddy' weeks or even 'Dance with Dad' classes.

When possible, students and their families are rewarded for their hard work with a Christmas or Summer party.

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MASTERCLASSES

KCDS offers additional opportunities and promotes an active "Masterclass" programme with students regularly offered the chance to attend workshops with well-respected dance practitioners and choreographers.

These sessions are an invaluable way of broadening their dance knowledge and learning new and exciting methods to hone and perfect their dance technique.

Recent workshops include Rosina Andrews' Pirouette Surgery® and Rebecca Davies' Radar Technique as well as many visits from West End professionals and renowned choreographers.

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AUDITIONS & Alumni

For the young students who are showing dedication, enthusiasm and ability, there are opportunities to audition for the various Associate Classes, Pantomimes and Summer Schools.

Associate Pogrammes:

Vincent Wang - Tring - Classical Ballet Associates

Charlie Cox - Tring - Classical Ballet Associates

Poppy Toogood - The Royal Ballet School - Junior Associate

Evie Golding - Tap Attack Associate

Since we opened in April 2010, we are delighted to have trained students who have gone onto Professional Schools and Shows :

Amie Preece - The Brit School

Anya Matthews - London Studio Centre, Royal Caribbean Cruises

Billy Wilson - The Royal Ballet School
Mia Priest - The Brit School

Grace Grogan - The Brit School

Gabriella Holvey - The Brit School

Isabelle Burnham - The Brit School

Abbie Oseman - The Wilkes Academy
Charlie Cox - London Children's Ballet - Touring Company

Daisy Mason - British Theatre Academy

Harry Lavine - British Theatre Academy

Charlie Cox - British Theatre Academy

Charlie Cox - Matilda the Musical, Cambridge Theatre, West End

Kyla Robinson - School of Rock UK Tour

We are so proud of each and everyone and we love being kept up to date with what they are all doing.

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"We love Katie Cox Dance Studio. Katie runs a fabulous dance school with so many opportunities to learn all types of dance disciplines at all levels. "

MRS VALDISERRI - Parent

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"Katie Cox Dance Studio has been a life line for my daughter, the transition from pre to post lock down was seamless... All of the teachers are a credit to KCDS, always professional with a fun human side which the kids respond really well to."

MRS GILL - Parent

MashIt
"I just wanted to say how fabulous the show was. I was amazed at how professional and talented everybody was. Congratulations and well done to all. You should all be very proud. Can't wait for the next show!"

MRS BANCE - Grandmother

FabuFit
"Can I please just pass on my thanks to all the teachers at KCDS. Watching Mollie enjoy her lessons gives me so much pleasure."

MRS SMITH - Parent

YesSuits
"Thank you to all the teachers at KCDS. We are so proud to be a part of such an innovative, adaptable and caring school. Thank you."

MRS CONNERY - Parent
"There is a good mix of fun, discipline and movement with Katie remaining very hands on with the youngest; whilst also bringing in other excellent teachers."

MR AYERS - Parent
"There is an excellent choice of classes, the teachers are very professional and experienced, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming."

MRS CLOETE - Parent
"Fabulous dance school. My daughter has been going since she was 5 and her confidence has grown massively. The teachers are very attentive and so welcoming. Highly recommended!"

MRS THWAITES - Parent
"Our daughter started at the Katie Cox Dance Studio last year. When looking for a dance school I discovered there are lots of options but KCDS stood out from the rest! Ballet is the highlight of Heidi's week. The time is well structured and each child gets attention, encouragement and feedback...we would recommend KCDS to anyone looking to find their child a regular class."

MRS WARD - Parent

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KCDS EVENTS

ANNUAL DANCE SHOW

annual prize-giving

choreo competition

Spirit days, Trips & Parties

MASTERCLASSES

AUDITIONS & Alumni

"We love Katie Cox Dance Studio. Katie runs a fabulous dance school with so many opportunities to learn all types of dance disciplines at all levels. "

"Katie Cox Dance Studio has been a life line for my daughter, the transition from pre to post lock down was seamless... All of the teachers are a credit to KCDS, always professional with a fun human side which the kids respond really well to."

"I just wanted to say how fabulous the show was. I was amazed at how professional and talented everybody was. Congratulations and well done to all. You should all be very proud. Can't wait for the next show!"

"Can I please just pass on my thanks to all the teachers at KCDS. Watching Mollie enjoy her lessons gives me so much pleasure."

"Thank you to all the teachers at KCDS. We are so proud to be a part of such an innovative, adaptable and caring school. Thank you."

"There is a good mix of fun, discipline and movement with Katie remaining very hands on with the youngest; whilst also bringing in other excellent teachers."

"There is an excellent choice of classes, the teachers are very professional and experienced, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming."

"Fabulous dance school. My daughter has been going since she was 5 and her confidence has grown massively. The teachers are very attentive and so welcoming. Highly recommended!"