Kathryn Downs Academy of Dance

Calling all Dance Teaching Assistants - boost your skills and spark your inspiration this year.

👉Apply by August 30th - https://www.bbo.dance/bboteach

This course introduces dance teaching as a profession but also equips you with more knowledge about your role as an assistant. It is designed for students who are currently assisting, or who would like to start, and wish to gain formal recognition for their role.

Our flexible approach to training makes the course possible for you to complete alongside school, exams and existing dance commitments.

This course carries UCAS Tariff Points which can be crucial in UK university or college applications. For many students, it’s the perfect age to complete this course as they begin thinking about studying at university or college, beyond GCSEs/A-Levels.

Then & Now ✨🖤

Years apart, same place, same passion. Looking back at these two photos outside the iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool fills me with so much pride.

The first photo was taken when Alfie was just a young dancer with big dreams. Fast forward a few years, and here he is again in the very same spot—older, stronger, more determined, and following those dreams all the way to IDTA Master Dance 2026.

As Alfie Smith’s dance teacher, watching his journey has been a privilege. His dedication, hard work, resilience, and love for dance have never wavered, and seeing him compete at the Winter Gardens is a reminder that dreams really can become reality when you keep believing and working for them.

Keep shining, Alfie, we are all incredibly proud of you and everything you have achieved. 🌟

KDA BLACKPOOL ROAD TRIP! ALFIE SMITH WE ARE HERE! DREAM BIG😘

Good luck, Alfie Smith, as you compete at IDTA Master Dance 2026! Wishing you the very best on stage today. Trust in all your hard work, enjoy every moment, and shine as brightly as we know you can. We are all so proud of you-go and smash it!🤩⭐️🌟💫✨🍀🕺

A huge congratulations to Madelaine Durrans on being awarded Senior Associate Student of the Term at Project Resurgence! 🌟

This achievement is a true reflection of her dedication, commitment, hard work and incredible progress. We are all so proud of everything she has achieved and the determination she continues to show. 💫

As Madelaine prepares to begin her exciting journey at The Hammond School this September, we would love to help support her next chapter. If anyone would like to contribute towards her training and future opportunities, please consider donating via her GoFundMe page linked below. Every share and donation means so much ❤️

https://www.gofundme.com/f/ballet-school-for-madelaine?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_GB&fbclid=IwdGRjcASCRTFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEerz2b2YilOurRTYXwm0oNYCOKVp9xO-nUrACWt_bNqk5IWQFer4RcNki-P0k_aem_1YQxErGuv_n46zWF2Llcpg&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e227_tv2_tp1_a1demonkswfijb

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