East Grinstead
Rosie Thomas (Perry)
I danced at Redhurst for 15 years, leaving in 2007. After 2 years studying Musical Theatre at The BRIT school, I went on to train for 3 years in Musical Theatre at The Urdang Academy, playing lead roles in shows, including my favourite – Maureen in RENT.
We apologise for the late notice, we hoped to get a notice out last week but other circumstances got in the way.
This week we are having a Non-Uniform/Fancy Dress week at Redhurst where we invite all children to bring in £1 and in return, they can wear either their own clothes or be outrageous and wear fancy dress for classes!
Please make sure they can move comfortably and safely in their clothes.
We will also be having an Easter Raffle! For a chance to win one of three delicious Easter Eggs you can buy a ticket for 50p, three prizes means three chances.
ALL money raised from these two incentives will go straight into our SHOW FUND!
As you know, next term is show term and to put on a show costs thousands of pounds for the theatre, lighting, costumes etc, only some of which is covered by the show fee and ticket sales which we want to keep affordable.
Due to popular demand, and contrary to our original announcement we would like to put on THREE shows, (evening Tuesday 25th plus Matinee/Evening Wednesday 26th July) but to do so we need to raise a considerable sum. Every little helps, so please support us.
To summarise
Non-Uniform week (tomorrow Mon 13 to Sat 18 March) £1
Raffle tickets 50p (of course you can buy more than one if you wish 😀
Once again we apologise for the missed classes due to illness last week. Thankfully now we are back on track.
Please be aware that the makeup classes will take place as follows.
All Tuesday classes that were cancelled will be made up on Tuesday 28th March
All Wednesday classes that were cancelled will be made up on Wednesday 29th March.
Venues and times remain the same as usual.
We hope this is convenient.
I started dancing at Redhurst when I was three, and I haven’t stopped since.
I took regular classes at Redhurst Schools of Dancing for 3 years, ending when I started at the BRIT School aged 16 studying BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dance Theatre.
Please note that all classes will NOT take place tonight due to illness.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Starting at age 3, I danced with Redhurst for 16 years, catching the performance bug which led me down the theatrical path I now take!
‘After dancing at Redhurst for 15 years, I knew I had to continue dancing when I went to university.
I started studying English Language at Cardiff University in September 2014. Shortly after I joined Cardiff’s contemporary dance society, Expression.
Thanks to those who are already coming forward to offer their services as chaprones, we need a lot more! It is not scary and you will get a lot of help.
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions.
If you CAN offer your services, please email admin@redhurstschoolsofdancing.co.uk and we shall HAPPILY send you over details about the course.
If you have a licence already please let us know.
A A chaperone licence is issued by the Local Authority dependent on your home address, we only issue licences therefore to West Sussex residents according to which authority you pay your council tax. We hope to process all applications within 6 weeks.
[We are running a course for chaperones to help with festivals and the show on 1st March. If you live outside West Sussex or cannot make that date, please get in touch and we shall try and get you onto another course]
A Yes they do need to be licensed. Only the natural Parents or Legal Guardian can act as a chaperone unlicensed for their OWN child.
a) Yes you will need to attend the Chaperone training to ensure you are up to date with all the Performance legislation.
b) Please bring all requested items of identification which will be entered online to the Disclosure and Barring Service. A decision by the Bureau will determine whether a new check is to be made.
A Volunteer Chaperones will be charged £15.
Professional Chaperones will be charged a fee of £65.
A Essentially this is a Child Protection role, a Chaperone has the care and control of the child/children in their care, with a view to securing his/her health comfort and well being, you will act in loco parentis whilst the child/children are in your care. No other duties should be placed upon the Chaperone by the producers.
A Yes men can Chaperone
A There is no actual age limit, this is at the discretion of the Local Education Authority. (WSCC age limited to a minimum of 18yrs and no maximum age limit)