LIFT OFF DANCE FESTIVAL returns for its 24th year, showcasing a wide range of dance styles, ages, and abilities reaching far beyond Berkshire. Dance professionals, students of dance and audience members come together for this annual extravaganza of Dance masterclasses, Dance on Screen cinema events, and stunning, cutting-edge performances.
Groups from Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, London, and surrounding areas, apply to take part in these hugely popular galas – showcasing the passion that dancers aged 6yrs to 80+yrs have for different styles of dance.
Youth groups, community groups, schools and special guest professional dancers come together to present these two evenings of dance and entertainment for families and dance enthusiasts alike.
Sat Gala
Groups performing include: Contemporary Dance Method, Drishti Dance, Indigo Movement Company, OFLAC, ORB Youth Dance Co, Platform YP, Ranelagh School, RS Dance Company, St Andrew’s, Berkshire – Elibah School of Dance, St Mary’s Ascot Dance Company, Silver Swans & Low Impact Tappers with Sonia Brown, Stage Troupe, The Laura Henderson Dance Company and West Berkshire Youth Dance Company.
Sun Gala
Groups performing include: Artemis College, Brakenhale School, Chance to Dance Stars, Dance Collide, Dance Inspired, EBOS, Elibah School of Dance, Hampshire Youth Dance Company, Jawahir Bellydance, Maggie Monk School of Dancing, Moving Pictures Dance Company, SOTA, Starlet Dance School, StopGap Guildford Dance Company, Thrive Youth Dance Company and Wildridings Primary School.
Photo: Rob Blackham with ORB Youth Dance Co, Luke Brown Dance & Felix Clements
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