OUR NEXT EVENT...

1066 Autumn Festival of Performing Arts

Dates
26th October - 2nd NovemberVenue
Robertsbridge Community College, Knelle Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5EA

Message from our Patron

We are honoured to introduce our Patron Miss Sophie-Louise Dann

Multi Olivier award nominee Sophie-Louise Dann trained at Arts Educational Schools London and her extensive career has encompassed the worlds of musical theatre, opera, radio and film.Her favourite credits include: Celia in The Girls (Best Actress in a musical Olivier nomination; Phoenix) Paula Paxton in Bend it Like Beckham (Phoenix); Barbara Castle MP in Made in Dagenham (Adelphi); Diana Divane in Lend Me a Tenor! (Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Role in a musical; Gielgud) Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Mercury Theatre, Colchester ); Widow Corney (Grange Park Opera), Forbidden Broadway! (Menier Chocolate Factory); Velma von Tussle in Hairspray (Leicester Curve); Dot in Sunday in the Park with George (Chatelet du Paris) and Madame Thenadier in Les Miserables.She is a regular guest artiste on Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night and as a soloist on all the major  concert platforms.

Practice like you’ve never won, Perform like you’ve never lost

1066 is committed to providing opportunities for dancers to perform in a fun and friendly environment.

Associates

We are honoured to be working in conjunction with the IDTA and TDCI. 1066 Festival of Performing Arts are proud to host prestigious heats for IDTA Miss Dance and Dance Master and TDCI World Performer.We are members of the British Federation of Festivals and an All England Dance nominated Festival holding qualifying events biannually in our Autumn Festivals.We are delighted to announce that 1066 Festival of Performing Arts is now a collaborative partner with Emil Dale Arts Academy. This exciting partnership will provide further enrichment and opportunities for our performers to gain experiences outside of the Festival environment.

Past Events

1066 Spring Dance Festival 2021

At our inaugural dance festival, we were overwhelmed with the standard of dancers from across the country. With over 28 different schools entered, it was a chance to marvel at the amazing commitment and dedication shown by dancers and teachers alike at one of the first live festivals of 2021.

Photo Competition

Congratulations to our Lockdown Photo competition winner – Fearne Mudie. Fearne’s photo will be appearing in our 1066 Autumn Dance Festival Programme

Online Champs

In lockdown 1066 Dance organised two online dance competitions. This gave the opportunity for dancers from across the UK to perform during these unprecedented times. 1066 Dance received an overwhelming response with over 550 entries from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, proving once again what outstanding talent there is from our mini dancers right up to our seniors.