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Continuing our popular Q and A series we speak to the founders of Dynamite Dance Competition. Claire and Stacey from KC Creations give us the lowdown on their “innovative competition that provides a fun and professional experience….. “

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Who are the people behind Dynamite Dance Competition and what has been their experience in the events/ dance industry?

“Claire and Stacey run an events company called KC Creations. One of their organisations under this umbrella is Dynamite Dance.

Claire is an Events Manager, a Dance Mum and loves compering the Dynamite Dance Competitions.

Stacey has her own Dance School, is an experienced choreographer and loves running the front of house at Dynamite Dance.”

 

When did Dynamite Dance start – and has it lived up to your expectations?

“Our first competition was in April 2018.  We have learnt loads, LOVED EVERY MINUTE and it has grown beyond our expectations!!!”

What aspects did you consider as particularly important when you started out – what did you want to achieve?

“Seamless organisation, Competitions to run on time, Consistent Judging, Decent standard of competition.Generosity of trophies and medals and other prizes, Written feedback from judges for dancers to take away. Fun throughout the day for dancers even when not dancing”

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We love reading about the background of judges when we’re at a competition – who are your favourite go to judges?

“We have 5 resident judges that travel the country with us. There will always be 3 judges at each competition with all 5 of them at our Grand Final. Our sponsor is Bird College so we always have either Luis or Andrew to represent them.

Our judges are:

Luis de Abreu – Deputy Principal & Deputy CEO of Bird College

Andrew Wilson – Head of Ballet and Contemporary at Bird College

Amy Field – Bird College Graduate & West End Performer

Ellie Beaumont – West End Performer & Choreographer

Matt Walker – Urdang Graduate, Performer & Teacher”

 

Tell us about anything else that makes your events special, what can we really look forward to?

“Aside from the high level of admin organisation that ensures a smooth competition day, there is plenty to look forward to!

  • Summer Scholarships to Bird College award
  • Title Awards
  • Dance Challenges
  • Generous amount of trophies and medals awarded
  • Written feedback from all 3 judges
  • Face of Dynamite Dance Competition where you can win all photographs taken of you that day.
  • Fun award ceremonies
  • Audience participation encouraged.
  • Fabulous back stage team

and as well as all this… COMPETITIONS ALWAYS RUN TO TIME!!!”

 

Next Up For Dynamite Dance….

Dynamite Dance – Essex

November 9

Dynamite Dance – London

January 11, 2020

To see a full list of comps check out our DynamiteDance page or head to dynamitedance.org.uk