Dance

Promoting creativity through physical expression in dance is central to our ethos of providing a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on offering a diverse range of creative performance opportunities for all pupils to explore and enjoy, both individually and collectively.


Dance is a popular activity for all pupils, featuring a junior and senior dance show each year, alongside other performance opportunities including competing in National competitions (our Senior Dance Company have reached the national final of the Great British Dance Off for three years in succession). In addition to curriculum lessons, dance is a popular games option and attracts many pupils to weekly rehearsals in multiple dance groups. There is strong emphasis on encouraging and promoting pupil-lead choreography to further enhance artistic expression, whilst pupils can also make the most of dance workshops and trips that happen during the year, helping them to learn from dance professionals in various genres.


Opportunities

Every term, pupils have opportunities in music, dance, drama, creative writing, art, and design. Our creative and performing arts offerings are extensive. In drama, pupils can participate in up to three productions per year. Recent opportunities included Musicals such as School of Rock, Grease, Annie, Little Shop of Horrors, and Guys & Dolls, as well as dramatic and comedic plays like The 39 Steps, One Man Two Guvnors, All My Sons, and The Great Gatsby.


Dance is a popular activity, featuring a junior and senior dance show each year, along with other performance opportunities, including senior and junior dance companies competing at a national level. Weekly rehearsals take place for up to 8 different dance groups in preparation for shows and performances.

Past Productions...

Gala Night 2025

School of Rock

Senior Dance Festival 2025

Pupil Choreography Competition

Gala Night 2024

Little Shop of Horrors

Annie

Senior Dance Festival 2024

Guys and Dolls

Dream Catchers

Gala Night 2023

Wizard of OZ

Senior Dance Festival 2023

Junior Dance Programme 2022

Gala Night 2025

School of Rock

Dance and Drama News

Dazzling Dancers at the Start of Lent 2026

By Eleanor Lewis • February 13, 2026
Dance have had a triumphant term, filled with energy, commitment and outstanding achievement. Our Performance Team attended their very first dance competition with an incredible 29 pupils taking part. Sixteen groups performed a wide range of dynamic and creative routines, showcasing not only technical skill but also teamwork and confidence. We are delighted to celebrate three groups winning their categories and two groups earning second place. Even more excitingly, three of our teams have qualified for the finals in London at the end of the 2026 season, an exceptional accomplishment in their debut year.  Our Junior Dance Company, alongside the top three Junior and Inters winners from our internal choreography competition, also represented the school at Ormiston Victory Academy, where NSSP hosted a fantastic school's dance competition. Pupils also took part in an inspiring workshop delivered by East Theatre Arts. Every one of our entries placed top three in their respective categories. It was an excellent day that highlighted the talent, dedication and passion within our dance department.

Norwich School Shines at Prestige Dance Competition

By Eleanor Lewis • January 31, 2026
Twenty-nine pupils from the Dance Performance Team spent an exciting weekend competing at the Prestige Dance Competition in Clacton‑on‑Sea on 31 January, marking Norwich School’s first dance competition of the academic year. Sixteen groups performed throughout the day, featuring solos, duets, trios, and small ensembles. The standard throughout the competition was exceptionally high, with an impressive level of talent on display. The day was a huge success, and we would like to say a massive well done to all 29 pupils for their exceptional performances! We are also delighted to announce that five of our groups placed in the top three, with three groups qualifying for the finals in November at the end of the 2026 season. Competition Results Holly Hart and Lotte Lachlan-Woods – 1st place, Junior Novice Classical Duet/Trio Charlotte Speed-Andrews – 1st place, Senior Ballet Solo and qualified for nationals. Coco Barton and Isla Childs-Cazier – 2nd place, Teen Novice Duet/Trio and qualified for Nationals Amelia Nundy & Nola Woodeson – 1st place, Teen Novice Duet/Trio and qualified for Nationals Imogen Dawson, Edie Hopkins, Florence Humphrey and Sarah Lashmore-Davies – 2nd place, Senior Novice Group Congratulations to all dancers for their outstanding performances!

A Musical Theatre Masterclass with Francis Goodhand

By Eleanor Lewis • January 29, 2026
On Thursday 29 January, as part of the Making Musicians programme, Francis Goodhand visited Norwich School to work with music and drama pupils. Each pupil brought a song to the workshop, which Mr Goodhand explored in detail with them. The session focused on stagecraft, storytelling, and the meaning behind the lyrics, highlighting how vital words are in shaping a song’s impact on an audience. Pupils were given the opportunity to perform and receive individual feedback, encouraging them to think more deeply about character, expression, and musical interpretation. Lana Kiddell U6 said: “The workshop was a great way to learn from an industry professional and to delve into the musical and lyrical language of the song I chose.” Annabelle Hitchings L4 commented: “I really enjoyed the musical theatre workshop with Francis Goodhand. I loved having the chance to perform ‘The Wizard and I’, and the feedback I received was so helpful. Francis suggested that I put more emphasis on the spoken parts of the song, which made a big difference to how I told the story. His advice about when to use vibrato towards the end was also useful, and he was very positive about my performance.” Caroline Speca, Head of Making Musicians, commented: “I was delighted by how readily the pupils were able to implement the tips Francis offered them; their adaptability was very impressive. The variety of songs was incredibly wide-ranging, and I very much look forward to welcoming Francis again in April to work with another cohort of talented pupils.”
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