I.D.T.A Global Lockdown Festival
As 2020, took a turn for the worst in March and we were forced to close our doors for up to 6 months, the IDTA gave our students and school a chance to be productive and motivated by offering a global lockdown festival in all genres of dance, across the world. With all sessions turning to online ZOOM sessions, we asked some of our students if they would be interested in participating in the street and freestyle sections. 2 students Danell Purdue and Emily Diggens, entered into the slow freestyle category. 9 students took part in the street category. All of whom made it to the semi-finals. Rachel Karlsson and Emily Mcguinnity were entered in the under 12s; Chloe Cooles, Danell Purdue, Jinny Leybourne, Libby Godber, were entered in the 13-16 years; Freya Lee and Gina Ralph were entered in the adult section. When results for the final were published we were pleased to announce that over all genres, where there were 1700 applicants from 9 different countries, Fusion Dance Academies walked away with Freya Lee placing 5th in the Adults and Chloe Cooles becoming Global lockdown champion of the 13-16years and Gina Ralph becoming Global lockdown champion in the adult category. A massive achievement from a great opportunity provided by the IDTA, to allow our students something to work towards with outstanding results. We as always are very proud of all the entries and the creativity behind the task. Fusion dance academies students rock!!