We are excited to share more about our Year 7 student, Millie who shined in her BTDA Exams recently.

Millie, who has been dancing at Unit 17 since she was just two and a half years old, has been impressing family and friends with her talent and dedication. The dance school, known for its bi-annual performances, has witnessed Millie’s remarkable journey over the years, as she has steadily worked towards perfecting her technique.

In recent years, Millie has been focusing on her BTDA (British Theatre Dance Association) exams in Ballet, Tap, and Modern Jazz, earning accolades for her hard work. She successfully passed her Preparatory and Primary exams with merit and distinction, a testament to her growing skill set and commitment to dance.

Even during the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic, when lessons were conducted via Zoom, Millie’s enthusiasm never waned. Her perseverance paid off this summer as she excelled in her Level 1 BTDA exams, receiving the prestigious Honours Star—the highest possible achievement—in Classical Ballet. Additionally, she was awarded Honours in both Modern Jazz and Tap, cementing her status as a rising star in the world of dance.

But Millie isn’t stopping there. She is already hard at work preparing for her Grade 1 exams in Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz, and Tap, continuing her journey of growth and excellence.

Her story is a shining example of passion and dedication, inspiring young dancers in the community. Millie’s future in dance looks brighter than ever as she continues to push the boundaries of her talent.

We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible achievement by Lilia, our talented Year 8 student, who competed in the Manchester Globe competition held on 14th April. Lilia's dedication and hard work shone brightly as she excelled in multiple categories across various age groups and dance styles.

Lilia achieved fantastic results, including:

- 1st place in Under 14s Cha Cha and Jive
- 1st place in Under 16s Cha Cha and Jive
- 3rd place in Teacher-Student 12-13 Foxtrot and Waltz
- 3rd place in Under 16s Waltz and Tango
- 4th place in Under 16s Waltz and Quickstep
- 4th place in Under 14s Waltz and Tango
- 5th place in Under 14s Waltz and Quickstep
- 4th place in Teacher-Student Cha Cha and Rumba
- 5th place in Under 14s Cha Cha and Rumba
- 5th place in Under 16s Cha Cha and Rumba

Lilia’s journey in competitive dance began just over two years ago, with her first competition taking place at the end of February 2022. Her rapid progression and numerous accolades are a testament to her passion, perseverance, and talent.

Well done, Lilia! We look forward to supporting all your future success in dance.

We are honoured to share the success of Year 7 student, Emily Buckley, who has been representing CCS in equestrian sports this year.  She rides her own pony, which she has taught everything to herself. 

The Visual Art department is delighted to announce that we have just been informed by the Royal Academy that Thomas Atkinson (Year 13) has had his work accepted into both the online exhibition and also the in-house summer exhibition at the Royal Academy itself. 31 students from CCS sent in artworks to the competition (which is the largest number to date) and we would like to thank them all for producing such lovely work and participating in this event. Over 21,500 young people nationally submitted work for the Youth Summer Show this year.

This is a huge achievement for Thomas, and we are incredibly proud of him. This is the second time that Thomas has managed to be accepted by the Royal Academy; the first time was to participate in the “attRAct” one-year online program of study, which he completed last year.

The youth exhibition at the Royal Academy will run from 16^th July – 11^th August and Thomas’ work will be viewed by thousands of people worldwide online and also in person.

Well done Thomas!