Donovans Academy of Dance & Theatre Arts

Our girl is off to Italia Conti ✨🤩

After multiple offers our girly has decided to continue on her training at .conti to study dance at degree level!

We are so immensely proud of everything she has achieved since being at Donovan’s and so grateful we have been able to see her through her first dancing chapter having taught her from when she first started in mini movers class.

Darcy has grown into a beautiful dancer and we know it isn’t goodbye as no one ever truly leaves Donovan’s haha but we are going to be sad we won’t be seeing you weekly!!

We will be forever cheering you on and can’t wait to see you soon at a half term training session 😍❤️

Our Darcy final exam! 🥹❤️🥰

Darcy is taking her acro teachers exam today and ultimate seal medal test! I truly cannot believe the time has come where I won’t be teaching this young lady anymore, what an absolute joy it’s been to teach her! To be small part of her journey, watching her grow up and becoming the stunningly talented young dancer she is, is an absolute honour!!

We know it isn’t goodbye fully but what a milestone today is ❤️

Tiny Tots Dance Class ✨

The perfect start to their dance journey, exploring music, movement and building in confidence in a fun and encouraging way.

A special shout out to our little Mabel, who is one of our first tiny tots students and has grown so much since starting in her confidence and completed her whole dance class, participating in every exercise. We are so proud of you! (A banana was needed for all that hard work.)

A shout out to our little Primrose, who is one of our first tiny tot students who is always willing and confidently wanting to try her forward rolls!

We are so proud of you girls 🥰

🏆 Junior Musical Theatre Award Winner 2026 🏆

A huge congratulations to Ivy Mullins on receiving our Junior Musical Theatre Award 2026! 💜✨

Ivy gave a fantastic performance as part of the Big Kids Ensemble in Matilda the Musical JR, bringing boundless energy, enthusiasm and commitment to every single scene.

A true triple threat in the making, Ivy demonstrated excellent singing, dancing and acting throughout the production, while sustaining her character from beginning to end. Her infectious stage presence and dedication lit up the stage every time she performed.

This award recognises not only Ivy’s wonderful talent, but also her hard work, determination and passion for musical theatre. We are so proud of everything she has achieved and cannot wait to watch her continue to grow.

Congratulations, Ivy! 🌟👏

💜 Talent • Dedication • Passion

🏆 Senior Musical Theatre Award Winner 2026 🏆

A huge congratulations to Bells Hackett on receiving our Senior Musical Theatre Award 2026. 🌟

Bells captivated audiences with her outstanding portrayal of Mrs Wormwood in Matilda the Musical JR, bringing confidence, charisma and exceptional stage presence to every performance.

This award recognises not only her talent on stage but also her dedication, hard work and commitment throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of everything she has achieved and can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Congratulations, Bells! 💜✨

Our first summer workshop has been announced! Limited spaces so be sure to book asap!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆 3rd and 5th in the World for Adult Lyrical Jazz Solos 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Wow what a section of talent from all over and you girls shined and presented gorgeous technique and beautiful emotion. You should be so proud of this achievement!

Well done to you both, proud as always ✨❤️

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆 World Champions in Junior Lyrical Jazz Formation 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Loyal, Brave and True 🐉❤️

From Disney to worlds, I love watching you perform this routine, from our youngest to our oldest you danced with so much passion. I love you dancing this routine 🥰

Proud as always ✨

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆 3rd in the World in Youth Jazz Solo 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Lady is a Vamp!

Our girly brought all the sass, charisma, energy and technique to this jazz solo. Ivy your personality is infectious, I couldn’t take my eyes from you! I absolutely LOVED watching you perform this!

Last time performing this routine and we have gone out with a bang 💥

Proud as always ✨

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏆 Runner Up, 7th and 9th Place in Youth Lyrical Jazz Solo 🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Huge well done to our little .may.pierson for 2nd place, we set ourselves a challenge with this piece and your delivered! You should be so proud of the dancer you are becoming.

7th place goes to our lovely you have worked so incredibly hard in the build up to this event and I’m proud you got recognition for that! Be proud of yourself!

9th place goes to where you begin, the growth you have made this academic year has been huge!! I’m absolutely loving the work ethic, self-confidence and dancer you are becoming! Be proud of yourself achievement!

Proud as always ✨

All choreographed by .choreography