Gillian Quinn School of Theatre Dance

Our last rehearsal is well underway!

Only 3 hours till our first take off show, and 20 hours till we leave 🌟

Still a few free tickets remaining for our take off shows at 2pm and 4pm today. If anytime would like to come please pop a message to the page.

For the next five days, we’re off to Disney for dancing, playing and an amazing workshop. A full week of magic, movement and excitement — let’s go, dancers. Shine bright and enjoy every moment.

Only 4 more sleeps and we are off to perform at Disneyland Paris. Weyhay!!! 😃

Don’t forget our take off shows are 2 & 4pm on Sunday 19th July Gillian Quinn School of Theatre Dance.
Come and see what we have been working on ☺️

Wishing Catherine and Hannah all the very best as they leave us to study Geography and Music.
Go forward with confidence — we know you’ll shine.

🌟 Strengthening Feet for Ballet 🌟Strong, supple feet are essential for clean lines, secure balances, and confident allegro. Here are simple ways dancers can build strength and control:

Theraband Work — Slow, controlled point‑and‑flex with resistance builds power through the arch and toes.

Doming — Lifting the arch without curling the toes improves stability for rises and turns.

Articulated Tendus — Working through the foot in every tendu strengthens the intrinsic muscles and improves clarity.

Relevés — High‑quality rises with correct weight placement build calf and foot strength essential for pointe work.

Toe Lengthening — Keeping toes long rather than gripping helps prevent tension and supports clean lines.

Consistency is key — small daily exercises make a big difference in exam preparation and overall technique.

Holiday Ballet Fitness Reminder

Even though it’s holiday time, keep your body moving and ready for ballet. A little consistency makes a big difference.

Stay active, stretch often, and keep those muscles switched on so you return to class feeling strong and confident.

Try short daily habits: gentle cardio, core work, leg strengthening, and a few ballet‑based stretches. Your future self will thank you when term begins again.

Enjoy the break, stay fit, and keep dancing. 💫

Line & Poise in Ballet

Beautiful ballet begins with clear, elegant line and poised upper body.

Line is the shape you create from head to toe — long legs, lifted torso, stretched arms and a calm, lengthened neck.

Poise is the quiet control in how you hold yourself: shoulders relaxed, chin gently lifted, and movement that feels effortless.

Together, they create that classical, timeless look dancers strive for.

Keep refining your line, keep nurturing your poise, and let your dancing speak with grace. ✨

Can someone let Pam know that her phone is at the studio