On Wednesday 5 June, New Hall School’s Dance Department presented their annual Prep Divisions’ dance show at Chelmsford Theatre, with this year’s theme ‘Centre Stage’.

Led by Head of Dance, Mrs Sarah Molina, who is now her fourteenth year in this role, pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 performed dance styles from ballet to tap, lyrical to jazz, and even musical theatre! Despite this being the first time for many pupils performing on a stage as large as this, they remained poised and professional throughout.

Audience members were enchanted by the young talent of New Hall pupils, and their ability to dazzle the audience with their tricks and turns. From toe-tapping tunes, such as ‘Boogie Shoes’ and ‘Friend Like Me’, to reflective numbers such as ‘Go the Distance’ and ‘Footprints in the Sand’, dancers brought energy and sophistication to every performance. An unexpected performance was from the Years 5 and 6 Musical Theatre group, who brought early festive cheer through their performance of ‘There is a Santa Claus’ from Elf The Musical.

New Hall’s dancers have gained success and recognition through multiple competitions and have represented Team England at the 2022 and 2023 Dance World Cups, as well as performed in professional West End productions. 

Congratulations to all our young dancers and to all those who supported, choreographed, directed, and produced the show, especially Mrs Molina, Head of Dance, for yet another successful dance show.