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International Dance Day 2020 – Wednesday 29th April 2020

 

What is International Dance Day?

 

International Dance Day is a worldwide event that celebrates all genres of dance.

 

It was created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) - the world's largest organisation for the performing arts.

 

It tries to encourage participation and education in dance by hosting events and festivals across the world. It celebrates those who appreciate the value of dance and acts as a wake-up call to the governments and politicians who have not yet recognised its value to the people.

 

It also celebrates bringing together people of different cultures, and respects and understands diversity.

 

When is International Dance Day celebrated?

 

International Dance Day takes place on 29th April every year. This year it is on Wednesday 29th April 2020.

 

This day is significant as it is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.

 

When did International Dance Day start?

 

The first International Dance Day was celebrated in 1982.

 

How is it celebrated?

 

There are events and festivals across the globe that take place - some organised by the ITI themselves, and some by independent organisations.

One of these events organised by the ITI is the Gala Celebration held in a selected host city. There are performances, workshops, speeches and humanitarian projects that take place.

 

Every year a difference dance personality is also selected to write a message for International Dance Day and this is also delivered at the Gala Celebration in the host city and spread across the world.

 

There are some links below for you to join in with International Dance Day 2020:

 

• International Dance CBBC’s Top Picks: International Dance Day for dance routines, games and quizzes:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/curations/cbbc-top-picks-today

• Celebrate International Dance Day and watch your favourite athlete’s lockdown moves:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/52472728

 

• Join in with International Dance Day by dancing away to some of the dance links on the school website and load your dance videos on Seesaw for your teachers to view:

https://www.becontreeprimaryschool.com/the-arts/

 

Click the link below to see our PowerPoint of your beautiful pictures which we will be sending to the NHS.

 

Thank You NHS

Please see the Newsletters page for advice from the NHS in the case of a child being unwell or injured. 

Next class: Sat 25th April, 9:30am – 10:00am

Having taught face to face over 1 million children in primary schools, Pete, our founder, has been approached by councils, schools and lots of parents to run some fun, age-appropriate fitness classes. To make it as engaging and age-appropriate as possible, the session will be broken down into 2 parts:

 

Part 1: aimed at ages 3-7 (9.30 -9.45)
then we pick up the pace

Part 2: aimed at ages 7-11 (9.45-10)

 

Children of all ages are welcome to both parts of this class or can join part way through, we have just broken it down to make it as fun and engaging as possible for everyone! Parents can join in too of course, or take a few minutes to enjoy a cup of tea while the children burn off some steam.

 

These classes are completely FREE! To join all you need to do is click the link below at the time of the session. It is as easy as that.

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Our chickens have a beautiful new home, thanks to Mr Allen.

 

https://www.becontreeprimaryschool.com/the-chickens-new-home/

Towngate Theatre is running a short story writing competition.

For more details, click on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8KY63R-w4I

 

Closing date: Wednesday 27th April

Submit entries to eando@basildon.gov.uk

 

For inspiration, check out Pobble365 under English and Reading in Home Learning Resources for some really cool images and writing prompts to get you started.