• TAP DANCE: 1.15pm Bedford Performers Tapathon record attempt raising money for Children in Need. Photos HERE on our VIP charitable peeps page 

Sparkle belly dancing class

This class will bring in elements of bellydance and tribal fusion, expect sensual movements with an emphasis on fluidity throughout the body

Come and join us to enter the beautiful world of bellydance and learn some beautiful arms, undulations and hips in this two hour affordable workshop.

You bring the energy and we will bring the moves and music to help you to get your hips moving!

No experience needed, we will start with a warm up, learn some moves and put together cute combos, finish with a cool down and mindfulness to send you on your way feeling energised and refreshed!

Bring yourself and wear some leggings and a comfy top and if you wish you can layer up with coin belts! I will bring a selection of coin belts. Also bring a drink/refreshments and your yoga mat.

Limited tickets in advance via Eventbrite so book early to avoid disappointment here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sparkle-bellydance-nov-2021-class-tickets-168283896665.

Starts on Saturday, November 20, 10am-noon at Abbots Leigh village hall

Strictly Salsa

Are there any ladies or gents looking to learn some Latin dance moves? Salsa Vida has started dance lessons on Wednesday evenings at Backwell Parish Hall.

Doors open at 7pm.

Classes normally start 7.30pm with an hour of salsa, and then an hour of another Latin dance such as Bachata, Cha cha cha or a Rueda circle dance.

£8 for the whole evening, pay as you go - bargain!

Everyone welcome, you can wear heels or trainers, it's all very informal, come on your own or with friends, and don't worry if you've never done it before.

Book your space by emailing info@salsavida.co.uk or via FB Salsa Vida

DANCE, DANCE: On Sunday afternoon, November 7, there is a Lights Camera Action dance show from Tillies School of Performing Art at Nailsea School theatre.Tickets £8 plus booking fee for the 3pm performance from HERE

Fame school

TheatreSphere Inclusive Arts has a new Autumn 2021 series of performing arts classes.

TheatreSphere runs three groups:

• YOUTH 7-11 years on Thursdays from 4.30-6pm at 1st Nailsea Scouts HQ, Clevedon Road, Nailsea BS48 1EH;

• SENIORS 12-19 years on Wednesdays 6-7.30pm at  Grove Junior School, Whiteoak Way, Nailsea BS48 4YZ; and

• ADULTS | 19+ years on Wednesdays 7.45-9.15pm also at Grove Junior School, Whiteoak Way, Nailsea BS48 4YZ.

In these weekly sessions you will

• develop your skills in acting, dance and singing;

• devise and create new musical theatre work; and

• prepare and rehearse productions for public performance.

Cost is £35 per term (pre-paid) or £6 per session (during an optional initial tryout term).

To book your place, or for more information, contact Andrew at info@theatresphere.org.uk.

And … we’re an inclusive arts company, so everyone is welcome.

Student sings with West End stars

Backwell School student Lacey Sell was chosen to sing with a Welsh choir and West End stars at Cardiff Castle this summer.
A Night Under The Stars was on a weekiend in August at the iconic venue across the bridge.
Mum Kate Francomb said: "She had to audition and beats hundreds and hundreds of other kids to get through so as you can imagine I’m super proud."
It is one year on since live performance was stopped due to the Covid19 pandemic a plethora of musical stars were in the line-up including Sophie Evans (Wizard of Oz, Wicked), Lucie Jones (Les Miserables, Legally Blonde, Waitress), Caroline Sheen (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins), David Thaxton (Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables) and Gruffydd Wyn (Britains Got Talent, Can I Gymru) for a one-off concert of songs and music from the West End within the iconic walls of Cardiff Castle.
Critic Andy Howells praised the production and all the performers.
He said: "The production curated and conducted by Cardiff born Matt Brind, featured musical accompaniment from The Welsh Pops Orchestra and the vibrant Bring Them Home Youth Choir, made up of youngsters from across Wales brought together for the event."
Someone needed to tell him Lacey from Nailsea was singing too!
Andy said: "The concert opened with an incredible ensemble performance of From Now On, displaying that the on-stage performers were going to deliver with energy and charisma despite the weather. 
"In fact, after a short while, the weather relented as those of us sporting cagoules literally took the spirit of Caroline Sheen’s rendition of Don’t Rain on My Parade to our hearts."
Lacey, aged 15, who is a pupil at Tillies School of Performing Arts and has won many accolades for her trampolining skills applied after mum mum spotted an article about auditioning to be part of a 24-strong youth choir.
Kate added: "Lacey was sent lots of songs to learn and then spent two intense days rehearsing in Cardiff learning songs amd dance routines and then performed Saturday and Sunday at Cardiff Castle to sold out audiences and it was just amazing we are so proud of her as she had to work super hard.
"Lacey was the only child that wasn’t from Wales to make it into the choir."