Graham School of Dance & Theatre Arts

So, so proud to be leaving All England Dance (AED) National Finals this year with the following… (We do love a statistic!!)
💜 63 National Finalists from GSDTA
💜 40 students taking part in their first EVER National Finals
🏆 2 Overall Highest Marks
🥇 6 National Champions
🥈 3 National Runners Up
🥉 1 National Second Runners Up
🌟 11 EXCEPTIONAL marks 28+
🌟 33 marks 27+
🌟 All 49 Finals performances receiving incredible marks and accolades to finish their cycle: a true testament to every student’s growth over the last 2 years 🥺

GSDTA performed an exceptionally versatile week across solos, duets, trios, quartets, small & large groups in Ballet, Modern Ballet, Contemporary, Character Classical Greek, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre & Acro, from ages 7-18… WOW 🤩

We have had so much joy rehearsing and creating these unique and wonderful pieces with all our fabulous students. Seeing the inspiring commitment, graft, creativity and determination you have put in to your performances has been nothing short of epic. You have all grown SO much and seeing it all come together at the National Finals was so special ✨ The support and love you show each other on & off stage is what makes our community extra special 🫶🏼

A massive thank you to the army of parents & carers who have been drivers, rhinestoners, prop managers, cheerleaders, makeup artists, hairstylists, quick changers, organisation queens and kings, and so much more, what beautiful memories you have created for our young performers that will never be forgotten!! 🙏🏻

Congratulations to our dedicated and passionate teaching faculty who have poured their hearts into these pieces. There was so much magic up on stage this cycle, which isn’t possible without that pure love of Dance & Theatre 💖

Thank you AED for a beautiful week which was so well organised, in an incredible venue, we are so lucky to have such a fantastic team continuing the prestigious legacy of AED. Thank you to Eastbourne & the sun for coming out and giving everyone some well deserved time to soak up rays on the beach!! ☀️

A restful summer for us all is now in order whilst we celebrate this cycle and get excited for the future 🥰💜

🏆 2026 ALL ENGLAND AWARDS CEREMONY 🏆
🤎 JAIMEE OBENG 🤎
🌟 HIGHEST SCORING 🌟
🚌 SENIOR CHARACTER SOLOIST 🚌

What a beautiful end to this incredibly emotive piece - Jaimee has been awarded the highest scoring Senior Character Soloist across the entire country at the AED National Finals ❤️ Jaimee, you could not be more deserving of the recognition you have received for your stunning work this cycle. The hugest congratulations ✨ All England Dance (AED)

🏆 2026 ALL ENGLAND AWARDS CEREMONY 🏆
💛 OLIVIA BARNES 💛
🌟 HIGHEST SCORING 🌟
🩰 SENIOR CLASSICAL BALLET SOLOIST 🩰

WOW!!! After winning her section earlier this week, Olivia has received the highest Classical Ballet solo mark across ALL senior sections at the prestigious All England Dance (AED) NATIONAL FINALS 2026 😱🤩
An absolutely incredible and well deserved accolade Olivia! What an amazing moment for you and your teachers!! Congratulations! 🎉

🤎 JAIMEE OBENG 🤎
🥇 NATIONAL CHAMPION 🥇
🚌 15 YEARS CHARACTER SOLO 🚌

Our incredible Jaimee: undefeated National Champion for her unforgettable portrayal of Rosa Parks. We are so proud of you, and will carry this piece in our hearts always ❤️ All England Dance (AED)

🧜🏻‍♀️ ALEVIA BERG 🧜🏻‍♀️
🥈 NATIONAL FINALS RUNNER UP 🥈
🎶 9 YEARS MUSICAL THEATRE SOLO 🎶

O M G!!! 😭 In the most wonderfully talented musical theatre section Alevia has been awarded the NATIONAL FINALS RUNNER UP POSITION 🥺 Our little mermaid completely blew our socks off today and had us all in tears!! We are so hugely proud of you Alevia this is just the most incredible start of your epic journey as a singer 🥺💜🐠 All England Dance

🎪 COME ALONG 🎪
🥉 SECOND RUNNERS UP 🥉
🎡 SMALL INTERMEDIATE JAZZ GROUP 🎡

AHHH!!! 🤩 A most incredible Jazz section and our fabulous quirky seven have received the coveted third place!! So proud of you all!!! What a fantastic and fun group this has been 🥰 What a day to end this lovely journey for this group 🌟 All England Dance (AED)

🎻 OLIVIA & ISABEL 🎻
🥇 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS🥇
🖤 SENIOR MODERN BALLET DUET 🖤

WOW 🤩 An amazing senior modern ballet section this morning and Olivia & Isabel have been crowned NATIONAL CHAMPIONS with this beautiful piece 😍 An outstanding achievement, especially with Isabel still being an Inter!! 😱 Over the moon to see this gorgeous piece recognised on such an incredible scale 🥰 All England Dance (AED)

🎇 FIREWORKS: ISABEL, LUCIA, JESSICA, VIVIEN 🎇
🥈 NATIONAL FINALS RUNNERS UP🥈
💥 INTERMEDIATE BALLET QUARTET 💥

Our four fabulous fireworks are NATIONAL FINALS runners up!!!! ❤️🧡💛❤️‍🔥 An incredible section of 14 trios & quartets and these four superstars absolutely smashed it out the park 🎉 We are thrilled to bits for you all, a huge congratulations to you and your teachers for such an outstanding achievement 🤩🤩 All England Dance (AED)

💚 JESSICA PIPE 💚
🥇 NATIONAL CHAMPION 🥇
🩰 11 YEARS BALLET SOLO 🩰

JESS!!! You did that!!! 🤩 In an incredible section Jessica has received the outstanding accolade of NATIONAL CHAMPION 🥺 All your consistent hard work and commitment has led you to this moment and you are so very deserving ✨ Thrilled to bits for you and your lovely teachers 🎉 All England Dance

🌊 SERENDIPITY 🌊
🥈 NATIONAL FINALS FIRST RUNNERS UP🥈
🩵 INTERMEDIATE SMALL BALLET GROUP 🩵

WOW 😭🤩 They did it!!! A completely beautiful Inter Ballet group section and these gorgeous nine girls have been awarded first runners up for this stunning group ✨ So, so rightfully deserved for your artistry, technique and commitment, we are thrilled!! 💜🫶🏼🌟 All England Dance (AED)