The Hammond

05/10/2026

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who attended The Hammond Open Day! 💙

It was wonderful to welcome so many prospective students and families through our doors, experience life at The Hammond, meet our incredible staff and students, and discover everything our training has to offer.

Feeling inspired? Now is the time to take your next step. 🌟

🎭 APPLY NOW for 2027 entry
🏫 BOOK A TOUR and come and see us
🎓 SECURE YOUR AUDITION — dates are filling fast!

📅 2nd November — FULL
📅 5th January 2027 — LIMITED AVAILABILITY
📅 22nd February 2027 — LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Don’t miss your opportunity to train, grow and perform at The Hammond.

Learn. Perform. Aspire.

https://www.thehammond.co.uk/apply

05/10/2026

✨ ALL OF OUR HAMMOND DOES STRICTLY JUDGES HAVE NOW BEEN REVEALED! ✨

Take a look at our Star-Studded Judges Panel!

The countdown is officially on… and it’s shaping up to be an AMAZING night! 💃🕺

We can’t wait to bring you an evening of dancing, fun, and a little bit of friendly competition, all while raising much-needed funds for Unbeatable Eva Charity and The Hammond Bursary Fund. ❤️

But that’s not all… 👀

Keep your eyes peeled as we start introducing our fabulous contestants and who knows, we might even share some cheeky rehearsal footage along the way! 🤭💃🕺

Who’s ready for Hammond Does Strictly? 🌟

Quickstep to our website and get your tickets NOW so you don’t miss a dazzling night at The Hammond Does Strictly! 🕺 🎟️⁠

https://tickets.thehammond.co.uk

An Ofsted Outstanding provider of specialist performing arts training to students across school, college and degree courses.

05/10/2026

Introducing The Hammond Does Strictly’s final judge…⁠ ⁠
⁠ ⁠
Leila Stewart✨⁠ ⁠

As a competitive dancer Leila was successful in both International and National Championships. Winning the Prestigious Latin American British National Championships at the Blackpool Winter Gardens at the age of 19. Later that year Leila became a World finalist in various International Championships. Various other results followed such as, The British National Latin American Showdance championships and becoming a finalist with the famous Beetlejuice concept and attaining 4th place within the Professional Latin American section in 2018.
Leila has been fortunate enough to have toured the UK alongside Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev in two of his National UK theatre tours. As well as being cast as the principal Ballroom Dancer in eight National UK theatre tours over the last 10 years; Crazy for Gershwin, Simply Gershwin, and Frank Sinatra. Separately from dancing Leila has worked within the film industry from the tender age of 9 becoming Hermione Granger's body/stunt double in the first and second Harry Potter films and teaching Nick Frost for the blockbuster film ‘Cuban Fury’
Leila also ran a successful Latin and Ballroom dance school in Epsom, Surrey teaching children and adults from taking their first steps, social dancing or competing all over the country. Leila has also co created and choreographed ‘Ballroom Fever’ which is touring autumn 2026.

Cha-Cha to our website and get your tickets NOW so you don’t miss a dazzling night at The Hammond Does Strictly! 🕺 🎟️⁠
https://tickets.thehammond.co.uk

01/10/2026

🎭 AUDITION DATES ARE HERE! 🎭

Ready to take your next step in your performing arts journey? ✨ We’re excited to announce the upcoming audition dates for Hammond School & College!

📅 2nd November 2026 — Fully Booked
📅 5th January 2027 — Limited Availability
📅 22nd February 2027 — Limited Availability

🎟️ Apply online now — scan the QR code on the post to secure your audition!

Don’t miss your chance to audition and take the next step towards your future at Hammond. 💫

30/09/2026

OPEN DAY THIS SATURDAY — 3RD OCTOBER! ✨

Why should you choose The Hammond? Hear it from the people who know it best! 💙

Our Hammond Student Parliament share their favourite things about being a Hammond student - from the friendships and supportive community to the incredible training, opportunities and experiences that make Hammond life so special.

Now it’s your turn to experience it for yourself!

Join us this Saturday 3rd October for our Open Day. Explore The Hammond, meet our students and staff, see what life here is really like and discover where your training could take you. 🎭💃✨

Come and see yourself at The Hammond.

📲 There’s still time to book your place — apply and register now!
www.thehammond.co.uk/admissions-open-days

29/09/2026

Celebrating Courage

On September 24th, Ellis delivered a remarkable performance in the Oasis over lunchtime, moving both staff and students to tears with his exceptional talent. Sam Stephens, a Year 9 student, was the first to rise from his seat to offer Ellis a congratulatory hug, encouraging his peers to follow suit and acknowledge his courage and achievement. This heartwarming display of camaraderie is a testament to the unique spirit of Hammond School, it is truly a very special institution.

29/09/2026

Introducing The Hammond Does Strictly’s third judge…⁠ ⁠
⁠ ⁠
Flavia Cacace✨⁠ ⁠

Originally from Naples, Italy, Flavia moved to the UK with her family and first attended Hurley's Dance School in Guildford.
Progressing in Ballroom & Latin, Flavia was partnered with Vincent Simone in 1995 and that was the beginning of a successful 30 year dance partnership, which saw them winning various UK and International championships including: UK Professional Ten Dance Champions, Show Dance Champions, Argentine Tango Champions, and World Argentine Tango Show Champions.
Vincent and Flavia had their big TV break on BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing," where Flavia was a professional for 8 years. During her time on the show, she won 3 glitterball trophies and wowed audiences with her & Vincent's signature Argentine Tango. The pair then moved to the stage and starred in 4 of their own theatre shows touring the UK, with several West End runs and a host of award nominations along the way.

Cha-Cha to our website and get your tickets NOW so you don’t miss a dazzling night at The Hammond Does Strictly! 🕺 🎟️⁠

tickets.thehammond.co.uk/strictly26

29/09/2026

✨ Celebrating Alumni Success!

A huge congratulations to Hammond alumn Theo Rose, who is joining the cast of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical on the West End! 👠✨

We’re incredibly proud to see Theo continuing to build such an exciting career and represent The Hammond within the industry. ❤️

Congratulations, Theo! 👏✨

MusicalTheatre WestEnd

28/09/2026

Welcome to life at The Hammond.⭐️

Our new flagship film captures the energy, creativity and ambition that runs through our school — a place where young people are encouraged to discover their potential, develop their craft and dream big.

📚 LEARN through outstanding academic and vocational training.
🎭 PERFORM with confidence, creativity and passion.
⭐ ASPIRE to a future without limits.

From the classroom to the studio, from rehearsals to the stage, every experience at The Hammond is part of the journey.

This is more than training. This is life at The Hammond.

Want to experience it for yourself?

📍 SCHOOL OPEN DAY
📅 Saturday 3rd October
🏫 The Hammond, Chester

Come and explore our school, meet our community and discover where your journey could begin.

LEARN. PERFORM. ASPIRE.
Your journey starts here.

28/09/2026

HAMMOND STORIES | CHESHIRE FASHION WEEK ✨

We are delighted to celebrate the continued professional work of Hammond teacher Dina Robinson, whose choreography was recently showcased at Cheshire Fashion Week.

The performance also featured former Hammond student Kaitlyn Nicholson alongside current graduate Izzy Oliver, bringing together Hammond talent from across our training community.

It is always a pleasure to see the professional expertise of our teaching faculty represented within the industry, while also providing opportunities for our students and graduates to gain valuable professional experience.

Congratulations to Dina, Kaitlyn and Izzy on a fantastic performance.

Learn. Perform. Aspire.


Photo credit: Konrad Marciak