Happy New Year!
We hope you have all had a lovely Christmas break.
We look forward to seeing you back in the studio from Monday 5th. In the meantime, a few notices including dates for your diaries….
Term Dates – A link to our calendar and timetable can be found on our website here.
Spring Half Term 1 – Monday 5th January – Sunday 15th February 2026
Spring Half Term 2 – Monday 23rd February – Sunday 29th March 2026
(Provisional)
Summer Half Term 1 – Monday 13th April – Sunday 24th May 2026
Summer Half Term 2 – Monday 1st June – Sunday 5th July 2026
Autumn Half Term 1 – Monday 7th September – Sunday 25th October 2026
Autumn Half Term 2 – Monday 2nd November – Sunday 13th December 2026
Facebook Page
Although we don’t use it a lot, I sometimes post on Facebook before sending out newsletters. A link to our private Facebook group for current members of the school can be found here. Please answer the required questions to gain access to the group.
Show dates
Monday 30th November- Saturday 12th December 2026
Please pencil in the dates above for our big show this winter.
The school will be split in half, each getting a week in the theatre. Monday – Thursday rehearsals will take place (after school) and Friday and Saturday will be performances.
As you can imagine, splitting the school is a big task! The sooner you can let us know of any clashes, the easier it will be to accommodate. Thank you to those who have already let us know!
Chaperones
For us to be able to give children the opportunity of performing on a real stage in front of a live audience we rely on the help of registered chaperones to meet criteria for a BOPA licence. A chaperone helps keep the children safe backstage, getting them to and from the stage throughout the show.
We are so grateful to those who have been through the process of getting a license since our last show. As it stands, we will need a handful more chaperones as the parents our wonderful graduates have moved on.
If anyone could give up the time to complete the process that would be amazing. Here is the link to start the process. (Please note this is for a volunteer chaperone license so there is no cost!) The process takes weeks and involves a trip to Bradford so please don’t leave it until too late!
Thank you
Fundraising Ideas
Over the years the Kings Hall has significantly increased their hire costs. We are determined to keep offering performing opportunities to our dancers. To be as inclusive as possible we are looking at ways to raise funds without having to charge dancers a participation fee/rehearsal fees/costume hire etc.
We will be looking at different ways to fundraise to help contribute. A few ideas include a movie night in the studio, dance school disco, dance photo shoots and bring your parent to ballet. More info on these throughout the year.
Pantomime: SNOW WHITE – Kings Hall, Ilkley
The Dance School Trip is taking place on Saturday 24th January at 6.30pm.
I can now also get tickets for all other performances. The dates for these are here.
Tickets are at the discounted rate of £16. This is open to all friends and family of the dance school. Drop me an email laura@mwsd.info to reserve your seats.
The Williams Family wish you all the best for 2026
See you all very soon!
The Williams Family