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Congratulations to Moira who has been awarded a bem in the Kings Honours List

Things to look forward to

LDF ACADEMY FOR SENIOR SPECIAL NEEDS

I have completed the prospectus and will be offering this out to various colleges and group, as well as our own senior SN students. To begin with this will run every Thursday from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

I am also looking into transport for these students, which is not as easy as it sounds. I have developed a couple of partnerships with arts organisations and we will be able to offer a number of exciting classes for these students to attend. I will be putting the prospectus out very soon, keep an eye out for it and take a look and if I could ask you to pass the word on, that would be wonderful.

THE CHARITY

As you all know LDF is a registered Charity and as such we have to run and comply with Charity rules and regulations. I personally feel blessed that over the years we have had such lovely hard working and compassionate people who have stepped up to the plate and helped make LDF what it is today.

I am constantly reminded that as the Founder and Principal it is me who takes the flak, but also it is me, who when we get recognised, but be of no doubt that without these people who are and have supported and worked so hard in the background none of this would have been possible. As all committees we have to have new blood and new people come in and are voted into various jobs and positions. This has recently been the case with LDF.

The Trustees have been refreshed and we now have a couple of new Trustees. Before I welcome these people into the fold. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our past trustees and of course our past Chairman Richard Smith, for all the hard work and commitment they and he has given to LDF and the students. Your presence will be missed but we all want to wish you all the very best for the future, hopefully you will enjoy the rest.

WELCOME to Heather Anne, some of you will already know Heather, she has been supporting the school for a number of years. She is a retired Teacher and has been a Trustee of a Missionary Charity for a very long time, and has a wealth of experience in raising funds. You will be seeing much more of Heather as she is very hands on and wants to be involved with the students.

Strictly has arrived at LDF

Ballroom classes run on a Thursday evening. Children from the age of 7 years-15 years
Start time 6.30pm. Adults from 7.30pm.
PLEASE CALL TO BOOK YOUR PLACE.
£8.00 per person.

For more details of these new classes, please contact Chris: information@ladansefantastique.uk.com
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Moira Brock BCA(a)

INCLUSIVE DANCE GROUP FOUNDER HONOURED AT THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER IN THE PEOPLES HONOURS

Moira Brock from Essex has been recognised at the Palace of Westminster with the prestigious British Citizen Award BCA(a) in recognition of her extraordinary endeavours.

The British Citizen Award in partnership with One Stop, is now in its eighth year and recognises exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities throughout the country.

The January 2022 Presentation had been postponed due to Government Guidelines, but Moira received her honour on 24th March, 2022 with The British Citizen Award for Services to the Arts and will receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour and invited to use the post-nominals BCAa as a legacy of her achievements. Moira was presented with her Medal of Honour from Lisa Collins, Founder of long-term Sponsors, Objective HR.

Moria founded La Danse Fantastique in 1990. It is a school for the arts, mixing children with special needs and able bodies, through music, dance and a variety of shows, they all get to express themselves. Along with her talented team of teachers, for the last 30 years Moira has taught Ballet, Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre, Drama, Singing and Commercial Street to children and toddlers of all ages and abilities. This is a truly inclusive setting where those with special needs are genuinely integrated, which serves both sets of children equally enabling able-bodied children to accept and understand those with differences. At the same time, helping those with difference express themselves in an understanding environment.

Melody Movement and Early Learning introduces children to dance and movement using the national actions of the body such as running, walking, jumping, hopping, skipping and galloping. It is a structured syllabus to aid children’s physical development, coordination, spatial awareness, creativity and self-expression. All drama classes are taught and examined in line with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Moira’s vision was to open up the world of music and dance to all young people, including those with physical problems, sensory impairments or learning difficulties.

“This year’s medalists have reminded us of how many amazing people are supporting our communities, especially during such a challenging time. At One Stop we serve many communities across the country, and we know how important voluntary work is to support those in need. We're proud to be partnering with the BCA again and to play a small part in helping each medallist to be recognised. Our congratulations go to all honourees”, said Jonny McQuarrie, from BCA partner One Stop.

The Medal presentation was hosted by TV presenter Tim Vincent, and attended by BCA Patron Dame Mary Perkins, Founder of Specsavers, and Baroness Caroline Cox. The British Citizen Award (BCA) was established in 2015 to recognise exceptional individuals who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a positive impact on their communities and society. The BCA recognises true community heroes who would otherwise likely be overlooked. Dubbed ‘The People’s Honours’, many recipients have subsequently been selected to receive a Queen’s Honour after their endeavours have been recognised with a BCA(a).

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