CENTRAL TECHNOLOGY AND SPORTS COLLEGE, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Citizenship"

Our performance is based on "Citizenship". The first section shows a kind citizen taking individual responsibility for helping someone. Our second section then looks at how we can help to be good citizens at the local level by recycling and the third section looks at the national issue of transport. Finally, we consider our global responsibility to use renewable energy.

KESTEVEN AND GRANTHAM GIRLS' SCHOOL, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"ZOMBIE NATION"

When a whole group of people are totally dominated, individuality becomes a thing of the past. They become the blind following the blind - a zombie nation. This is the story of the one who resists. When one person refuses to submit to the domination of the professor and his madness, his power over the people soon begins to fail.

ST. MARY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Michael Jackson"

Our performance is a tribute to one of the greatest dancers of all time - Michael Jackson.
His moves have mesmerised audiences around the world, as well as inspired a generation of dancers. Through his dance steps we think he will continue to inspire generation after generation.

ST, PAUL'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, Leicester, Leicestershire
"Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber"

Was Sweeney Todd a real person or was he an invented bogeyman? The notorious Demon Barber has been called "the greatest mass murderer in English history". With his cut-throat razor, he is said to have robbed and butchered over 160 victims in his Fleet Street barber shop and then, with his accomplice Margery Lovett, cooked their flesh for meat pies.

THE KING'S SCHOOL, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Don't Get Caught In The Web"

The internet, some say, is a fountain of information
Created for all, regardless of location.
Children adults, the young and the old
A vast community, a sight to behold
Too much for some, they become addicted
Ignoring the dangers, no longer restricted
A teen and a man
No sign of threat
Who's about to become a victim of the net?

ANDREW MARVELL BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE COLLEGE, Kingston upon Hull
"Question Perception?"

Our performance investigates the way people perceive things differently and we ain to question what is normal, what is beautiful, what is madness? we want to encourage people to start embracing differences instead of fearing them and don't stop believing that to question perception broadens our horizons and opens our minds to all sorts of possibilities.

ARCHBISHOP SENTAMU ACADEMY, Kingston upon Hull
"Equilibrium"

A typical day in the city - the rats ready for the race. Enter Bill - ambitious and ruthless. What transpires is a realisation that Bill's casting aside his family in search of financial gain. In the wings, someone's ready to take his place. Can he address the balance between life and work in order to achieve a state of equilibrium?

KINGSWOOD COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, Kingston upon Hull
"Switch"

Our leading characters are frustrated at the day-to-day grind of being teenagers and argue over who has it worse: Boys, or Girls? In a bid to settle the dispute, they build a machine that switches their brains into each other's bodies. From PE locker rooms to biology lessons, the school prom ... who knows what the day will bring!

MALET LAMBERT SCHOOL LANGUAGE COLLEGE, Kingston upon Hull
"Let the LEGENDS live on"

Throughout our lifetimes so many musical artists have entered our world, performed their magic and then were taken from us so young. Jam Master Jay, Eva Cassidy, Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, to name just a few. Was it ill health, media pressure, a crazed fan that caused these deaths? Let's celebrate their lives: let the legends live on!!

NORTHCOTT SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"Cyborg-Bullying: A Robot's Reality"

A group of crazed scientists join forces to achieve their only ambition: to create a fleet of dancing robots. But when one robot malfunctions, it is cast out from the group and its creator is driven to despair. Only through working together can robot and creator succeed in winning back the respect of the robot community.

ST. MARY'S COLLEGE, Kingston upon Hull
"Slip Through The Net"

St. Mary's draws awareness to children in schools who silently suffer from dyslexia, dyscalculia and other needs that affect learning. A frustrated pupil battles the school - life circus, struggles to make friends and cope with the ring-leader teacher who churns out a whirlwind of challenging acts for her to face. Will she slip through the net?

WINIFRED HOLTBY SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, Kingston upon Hull
"Come into our World"

Wendy is under pressure in school. Tinkerbell and Peter Pan take her to an opposite world where the rule is to have fun and party. This reminds Wendy of her childhood. However, a world with no responsibilities becomes too chaotic. They all return to Wendy's world showing that balance of work and play is needed to create the perfect equilibrium.

BUDE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"The Midnight Garden"

Two young children are going to bed. They look out of the window into their garden and cannot believe their eyes ... they see animals creeping into their garden and beginning to dance and to party! They are sure they must be dreaming, but are they?

CLEEVE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"Same Difference"

We live in a society of people from different cultures, social backgrounds and appearances. As a society we should be cohesive, allowing for all people to live and work together acknowledging, understanding and celebrating the beliefs and experiences of others. Through dance we can show that no matter what your background we are all the same, we are all different.

GILSHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"One World One Chance"

Our school community is passionate about raising awareness of the damage being done to our planet. Every minute the equivalent of five football pitches of rainforests are being destroyed yet here in the developed world we live in a throwaway society. we invite you and everyone here to join us in our dance journey of "One World One Chance!"

LONGHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"Diversity"

Longhill Primary has chosen to look at Diversity. We looked at many different cultures, researching their foods, clothing, religions, art and traditions. In particular we looked at music and dance and realised that every culture expresses themselves through movement even though their styles are unique. We learnt about respect, teamwork and trust which has made our school even better.

MAYBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"Hull's Heroine"

Eighty years ago one young woman from Hull had a dream - to travel the world. Alone in her aeroplane, Amy Johnson navigated the globe in an attempt to achieve what no woman had done before: fly to Australia. Eighty years on some forget exactly what she accomplished but we say don't just let her memory become just another History lesson.

NEWLAND ST. JOHN CE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"Together We Are One"

We are all different and sometimes it's hard to get along. Our differences can separate us and cause conflict. We explore how differences are something to be celebrated as they make us special. To get on with others we do not have to conform and be the same. We are all unique, but together we can be one.

OLDFLEET PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"Uniting the World through Football"

In our world there seems to be many differences that try to divide us. Language, race and religion can sometimes prevent us from communicating. However, something simple such as a game of football can unite the world the world and bring a sense of joy, harmony and togetherness. We can all enjoy a game of football.

STOCKWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"The Lonely Giant"

Stockwell encourages its pupils to treat others as they would be treated themselves. Our piece reflects this ethos of kindness and consideration by others. The Giant is a lonely, angry, cold character whose heart is melted by a single act of kindness and affection resulting in his inhospitable winter feelings being replaced by the loving warmth of Summer.

THE GREEN WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"The Rise and Fall of Mankind"

When God created the world, it was sinless. Over the years, mankind has continued to find ways of spoiling our world. Much of this comes from discrimination or war. Our piece is going to show how mankind started the downward spiral but fortunately for us there are many people who try and succeed in making a difference for the better.

VICTORIA DOCK PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kingston upon Hull
"World Cup Party!"

With the World Cup heading to South Africa in June, people from all over the world will be listening to the sound of cheers and chants as their country's team takes to the pitch. It is a chance to celebrate our National sport with a fevered party atmosphere and enjoy the best and worst parts of this beautiful game!

FOSSE WAY PRIMARY SCHOOL, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire
"Sticks and Stones"

Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me...But they do! We follow a child through an emotional journey, which explores the feelings of isolation, inclusion and pain. Portrayed through the music of Michael Jackson, we see the full cycle of how bullying can be defeated by having the courage to tell someone.

JOHN SPENDLUFFE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, Alford, Lincolnshire
"The Fear of The Unknown"

The fear of the unknown. Are they sent to challenge our apprehensions and fears? A girl's sleep is disturbed. She sees painted faces: she feels them mocking, laughing, poking, pulling. Fighting against the faces, they are too strong. She is pulled into a world where people are watching, waiting to be entertained. This is her worst nightmare ... or is it?

KING EDWARD VI HUMANITIES COLLEGE, Spilsby, Lincolnshire
"Anti-social behaviour ?"

In our grey, bleak times we look in tear-stained despair at the daily increase of prejudice-driven violent crime. It is like we are living in a machine-driven war zone, where the common currency is death. A social sickness is quickly spreading like the plague through our communities - but is it really all that new?

LINCOLN ST. CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
"Dreams"

St Christopher's dance club presents 'Dreams'. We begin with a bedtime story about a castle in a far away land. The castle used to be filled with fun and laughter, but there have been no visitors for a long time. We are then whisked away to this magical place where dreams come true!

PRIORY ACADEMY LSST, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
"The Power of Water"

The power of water is amazing. It has the power to sustain life and yet it harnesses the power to destroy communities. Our dance looks at how we use water everyday from drinking to playing and how at a moment’s notice the power of water can ruin lives through the destructive force of flooding.

ST BEDE'S CATHOLIC SCIENCE COLLEGE, Boston, Lincolnshire
"Perfection is Deception"

In a child's dream, a toy sho[p is brought magically to life. It sounds like a perfect world. Is it? We soon discover not everything is as it seems in the toy shop. Behind the oerfect image of a doll lies a mean, ruthless heart. Image is not everything: those flawedon the outside are on the inside often flawless!

THE NATIONAL CHURCH OF ENGLAND JUNIOR SCHOOL, Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"A Step in Time"

Our school is now 150 years old. It was founded by the church way back in 1859. Many many pupils have stepped through its doors and gone on to achieve great things (just like we are hoping to do) so sit back and let us take you through the pages of history as we Step in Time through the decades!

THE PRIORY CITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
"Tam O'Shanter"

Tam O'Shanter is a poem written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1790. It tells the tale of a man's journey after a night out - against his wife's wishes - and portrays a good example of why not to drink! Ghosts and ghouls are the leasyt of Tam's worries - he has his wife to face after his inebriated night out!

THE PRIORY WITHAM ACADEMY, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
"We're Going On A Bear Hunt..."

"We're going on a bear hunt!
We're going to catch a big one!
We're not scared!"
The children go on an adventure and have to overcome obstacles on their quest to find a bear: they discover that by working together they have the courage to achieve their goals and face up to their fears ... with a few surprises along the way!

ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL and REDBOURNE UPPER SCHOOL, Ampthill, Bedfordshire
"DALI"

Enter the surrealist world of Spanish painter and sculptor Salvador Dali, a world of hand-painted dream photographs full of eggs, floating roses and watches bent as if made from melting wax. A man who reproduced himself a thousand times through the squeeze of a paint tube to create some of the most important art in history. This is Dali!

CHENEY SCHOOL, Headington, Oxfordshire
"No Dance? No Chance!"

Our story tonight begins at the celebrations for the newly elected leader, Ivana Bann-Danse. However, during the festivities, Ivana reveals a new policy: to ban all dance. Our piece explores a life without dance and the negative impacts on everyone. But also that it only takes a few people, standing up for what they believe in, to make a difference.

CHICHESTER COLLEGE, Chichester, West Sussex
"Glutton for Punishment"

'Glutton For Punishment' brings to life Roahl Dahl's enduring story that follows one young boy's adventure into the weird and wonderful world of Willy Wonka. Charlie's enchanting and astonishing journey around a very special chocolate factory teaches him the consequences of greed, conceit, boorishness and gluttony as he discovers that only those with virtue and a good heart prosper.

EXTENDED SERVICES COWES AREA, Cowes, Isle of Wight (Showcase Performance)
"Make War: A Reversed Tale"

Our story shows war from a man's eyes to a child's. Nowadays children are brought up knowing about war, and the life-long consequences it entails. Whether it be in the playground or the battlefield, sibling or friend, war will always be a part of you. We follow our dedicated soldiers on a reversed tale from man to child.

MAYFIELD SCHOOL, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"Game Over!"

To some, war still symbolises Patriotism, Bravery, Grief and Fear. However, war has become a big business, entering the homes of young people through games consoles which reproduce and glamorise the horror of global conflict, games which can be paused for dinner or sleep. War is relentless. You can't put war on standby. Who wins?

RACHEL MADOCKS AND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, Waterlooville, Hampshire
"TV Generation"

Is TV turning us into a nation of couch potatoes? Or can TV inspire us to be more active and try new things?

RYDE HIGH SCHOOL, Ryde, Isle of Wight
"The Darkness Binds Them"

The desire for the Ring of Power, that Frodo must destroy, is turning Gollum against himself and changing him into a monster. Gollum tempts Frodo into the spider's lair and leads him through the Valley of the Orcs in hope of retrieving what once was his. Although they are battling for opposing causes the Ring of 'The Darkness Binds Them'.

SANDHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL, Sandown, Isle of Wight
"A wolf in sheep's clothing"

In today's society of lonely hearts where chat rooms, social-networking and dating sites are the norm, do you really know who's on the other end of cyber space? Youngsters often use these sites irresponsibly, without their parents knowing. This can end in tragedy. Occasionally people using these sites are not who you think they are! Who can you trust?

SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE, Waterlooville, Hampshire
"Feeding the addiction"

In our dance Dracula is seen as a threat to society who turns the pure into voracious predators. To represent drug addiction we have used vampirism as a metaphor. Our piece illustrates the agony of those suffering the effects of drug addiction. We have depicted drug use as the predator Dracula who feeds on the vitality of others.

THE WEYDON RIDGEWAY COMMUNITY SCHOOL, Farnham, Surrey
"Alien Invasion"

People are living happily on Earth until aliens invade and the scientists do experiments on them. The scientists realise that the aliens are actually friendly and so decide upon friendship. They come together to dance before the aliens leave our world to spread love through the galaxy.

CHARTER ACADEMY, Southsea, Hampshire
"Hope comes as light in to darkness"

Today, state-run institutions are home for more than 1.3 million children in Eastern Europe. These children, orphaned or abandoned at birth are hidden away in facilities that rarely meet their most basic needs. With the help of charities like ARK and the Shoebox Appeal, these children can get the love, stability and education they need to become happy, self-reliant adults.

CHRIST THE KING, Newport, Isle of Wight
"The Poisoned Portrait"

A teenager is propelled to the height of popularity through the unveiling of his portrait. After making a secret vow, his hedonistic desires tempt him to leave his old way, including his beautiful girlfriend. As he is seduced by drugs, violence and lust, his appearance mysteriously remains the picture of perfection- but his portrait begins to tell another story....

GEORGE ABBOT SCHOOL, Guildford, Surrey
"Welcome To the Mad House"

As gaming culture continues to grow, we look at the negative effect that violent video game media has on young minds. In a virtual world where fantasy and reality are blurred, the scariest, most frightening figures of your nightmares come to life. As the number of children addicted to gaming rises, we ask "When will the nightmares end?"

MARY ROSE SCHOOL, Southsea, Portsmouth
"Out of the Darkness and into the Light"

From the day we are born we struggle with the forces of good and evil. We can be pushed and pulled along with others without really knowing where we are going. The path we follow and the choices we make could bring harm and pain or offer support and friendship. It's your choice: be strong and follow your beliefs.

MAYFIELD C OF E MIDDLE SCHOOL, Ryde, Isle of Wight
"Don't let your childhood fly by!"

Growing up is a process, not an event, and should be enjoyed, yet enormous pressure is put on children to grow up too quickly. After a row at home Peter takes Wendy to Neverland to see how good and bad influences determine the adults we become. Also how much trouble the 'lost boys' are when they refuse to grow up.

MAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, Southsea, Hampshire
"THE TEST OF TIME"

ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE AND MEN AND WOMEN MERELY PLAYERS. Famous words written by a famous playwright, 'SHAKESPEARE'. His work is in constant use and review all over the world, versatile and timeless. We seek to bring to you a taster of his diversity, history, comedy and tragedy. If music be the food of love, PLAY ON........

MILL CHASE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, Bordon, Hampshire
"You Inspire Us!"

Our piece portrays two issues close to our hearts. Steph Keats, an ex-student who performed in every Rock Challenge, tragically lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis last year. Being a school in an army town, many families are directly affected by the war in Afghanistan. The courage and determination shown by both ...

ST. EDWARD'S RC CE VA SCHOOL, Poole, Dorset
"Doctor Who?"

Can one man save the world and all who live upon it? If one man can try, then just think what life would be like if we all made an effort? If we take responsibility for who we are, what we are then just maybe the world would be a better place to live in for ourselves and the future.

ST. GEORGE'S SCHOOL, Newport, Isle of Wight
"Hope for Haiti"

We heard and saw the terrible earthquake in Haiti. We saw the sad scenes on TV of people crying, looking confused and lost. It was horrible. Our presentation shows everyone that although it was an awful thing to happen, with world help, Haiti can begin to rebuild their Island making it a better and safer place to live.

YATE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, Yate, South Gloucestershire
"Imagine it, achieve it, dream it, become it."

An ordinary tube, an ordinary journey, four extraordinary dreams. Fast forward to the future and watch as their aspirations become reality.

CHURCHILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE, Churchill, North Somerset
"I Don't Like Mondays"

The dance is inspired by the Boom Town Rats hit "I Don't Like Mondays" which itself was based on a true story. Brenda Spencer shot and killed students and teachers at her school one Monday Morning. When asked why she did it she simply replied "I Don't Like Mondays!" We explore what could have made her snap that day.

CLEEVE SCHOOL, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
"Romio to Jurietto"

Two households, both alike in dignity,
In far Tokyo, where we lay our scene,
When ancient style clashes with modernity,
Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.
The fearful passage of our lovers' death-marked love,
And the continuance of their parents' rage,
Which, but their children's end, nought could remove,
Is now the eight minutes' traffic of our stage.

COX GREEN SCHOOL (OPEN TEAM), Maidenhead, Berkshire
"The Red Room"

Have you ever been alone? Left with nothing but anticipation? Our piece follows the story of a fearless scholar who dares to stay overnight in the room of a house which is known to enhance its spiritual terrors. Will she be able to reveal what haunts the dreaded Red Room? I'll ask you again - Have you ever been alone?

COX GREEN SCHOOL (PREMIER TEAM) Maidenhead, Berkshire
"The Hiding"

What hides in a child's drawing? A child's escape from reality...A mother's excuses...A father who drinks away his sorrows...why? In the battleground of domestic violence, we explore the ways in which a child learns to cope with the truth. One in three of us will experience violence in the home. It is time to stop hiding.

PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"Stand By"

Television is the curse of the nation feeding ignorance from station to station killing the art of conversation and consuming the brains of today's generation.

RYDE SCHOOL, Ryde, Isle of Wight
"Dorothy's Trip through Oz"

Dorothy has succumbed to temptation. Try as she might to resist the dangerous pleasures of Oz, her curiosity gets the better of her and just like Eve before her, she samples the forbidden fruit. With her curiosity firmly in control, will her common sense see her safely through to the end? Will she survive this trip ?

SANDOWN HIGH SCHOOL (OPEN TEAM) Sandown, Isle of Wight
"The Year 1605"

Remember remember the 5th of November
But what was the letter and who was the sender
So much sorrow could have been caused
If only your plan had had less flaws
Don't look back, the deed is done
Your so-called friends are on the run
The townspeople talk
While the death creature's stalk
Death won't pass you by

SANDOWN HIGH SCHOOL (PREMIER TEAM), Sandown, Isle of Wight
"Dark Hour of Reason"

Bruno: an inquisitive boy, adventurer lost, bored! His power hungry father's no suitable idol for Bruno and his intrigue gets the better of him. Although warned by his mother, he's determined to discover life beyond the fence. As his mind wonders, so does he. Face-to-face with innocence, friendship and inhumanity, will his naivety lead to devastation? Or will justice prevail?

SIR WILLIAM RAMSAY SCHOOL, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
"Out of Mind"

Imagine........the human brain capable of creating art and music which inspires generations able to solve complicated equations and discover inventions that heal and change lives. Now imagine........a mind so full of potential but tormented by the pressures of 21st Century living descends into the black net of emotional turmoil, to chaos and depression.

THE WAVELL SCHOOL, Farnborough, Hampshire
"Beautiful Blue"

Half the Earth is covered by unexplored ocean even the parts we know about still have their secrets. Scientists have identified 1.4 million species on earth, believing 10-30 million remain unidentified in the oceans! We need to fish, but excessive fishing methods need to be curbed and pollution must stop so the oceans can remain vibrant, beautiful places.

YATELEY SCHOOL A PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE (OPEN TEAM), Yateley, Hampshire
"The Magic and Mischief of Shakespeare"

The impish puck lies sleeping contentedly on a midsummer's night, exhausted after using his magic powers to determine the course of true love. Oberon, King of the fairies is furious when he discovers that Puck can't be trusted, once again he has caused mayhem. Puck flees, Oberon seeks revenge. He is not going to get away with it this time!

YATELEY SCHOOL A PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE (PREMIER TEAM), Yateley, Hampshire
"Wonka's World"

Five golden ticket winners enter Wonka's World. Due to their greed and selfishness, one by one they disappear in the Chocolate, Inventing, Quality Control, and TV rooms. Only one ticket winner remains. He begins to restore the magic of the chocolate factory, leaving Grandpa Jo to watch in amazement!

BRIDGEMARY COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE, Gosport, Hampshire
"Memoirs of a Geisha"

Based on the novel and film of the same name, our piece tells the story of Sayuri, a young Japanese girl who is kidnapped and sold to a Geisha house as a servant. She then goes on to fulfil her dream of becoming the most famous Geisha in Japan. Hatsumomo, her evil step sister and rival seeks to destroy her whilst her heart is constantly being torn between her duties as a Geisha and her love for the man she always adored.

CRICKHOWELL HIGH SCHOOL, Powys, Wales
"Stop - think - who made it?"

Our theme tonight is child labour. In years gone by many young children in Britain worked hard for a living. Today in areas of Africa, India and South America 375 million still do, ruining their eyesight for the sake of our fashion! Before you buy - stop - think who made it?

DOWNSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL, Newport, Isle of Wight
"The Wardrobe"

An age-old battle between good and evil, a struggle for power or money. Some people want these effects so badly they will capture what isn't theirs. It's hard not to get caught up in the quest for material things and control but it's important to realize that there is more to life. Who is there left to tip the balance?

GLENMOOR SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Stereotypes"

How often have we heard comments like "He must belong to a gang: just look how he dresses"? How often have we said something similar? Stereotypes seem harmless at first, but they can cause serious damage to our society. Stereotyping a person or a group can be easier than it is to get to know them. Look beyond the surface.

LIPSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Plymouth, Devon
"Around the world in 8 minutes"

Dance is a universal language. No matter what your background, religion, colour, sexuality, gender or belief, you can take part in and enjoy this amazing art form. This piece celebrates dance from around the world and highlights that it doesn't matter who you are or where you're from, you can be whoever you want to be.

MILTONCROSS SCHOOL, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"Justin Time"

Justin Time spends every Sunday afternoon on Southsea beach with his family. They are so engrossed in their own hectic lifestyles that they fail to notice when Justin's kite is swept away by a sudden gust of wind. As he follows his kite along the coast, he unknowingly spirals into a portal through time, where he encounters many familiar faces.

PETER SYMONDS COLLEGE, Winchester, Hampshire
"Breaking the Divide"

In today's society, the extremes of rich and poor highlight lifestyle inequality. Will the selfish rich always be caught up in the hedonistic world of business? We follow one businessman who looks beyond the money and sees suffering. Can he save them from poverty with the help of protestors, or will his money and greedy colleagues cloud his good nature?

RAVENS WOOD SCHOOL, Bromley, Kent
"The Master of Disaster!"

With widespread fanaticism, ignorance and denial regarding climate change, we pose the question: "has mankind put the Earth on a path to ultimate extinction?". The movie screen forces us to face our demons with films such as 2012, but what is the reality? At the 11th hour will we all wish we had a remote control with a rewind button?

STAUNTON COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE, Havant, Hampshire
"A Vampire Weekend"

For them alcohol isn't addictive,
What they'll do isn't predictive,
Humans blood, their dying thirst,
Do not meet them at their worst,
An uncontrollable rage dwells within them,
Undercover, a party is where we'll meet them.
An old wives' tale is what's believed now, explain this to me.
People are killed due to revenge, it goes un-noticed...until the end.

ST GREGORY THE GREAT RC SCHOOL, Oxford, Oxfordshire
"Olympic Dreams 2012"

The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. Our story follows one man's dream to become a champion. Our performance takes you on his journey: his struggle to find the sport in which he is finally triumphant!

WALTON HIGH SCHOOL, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
"Do you want to come and play?"

Do you crave fame?
"Things aren't always what they seem"
Even your greatest fantasies
You won't believe your eyes
Won't even recognise
The wonderment that lies
Behind the shimmer and the lights
Is it true what they say?
Is it all just fun and games?
Or is there more behind the makeup,
Do you want to come and play?

WORLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
"War at Home"

Our dance portrays the effect that family members leaving for war has on modern families. Use of colour is particularly important within our theme, not only helping to define families, but also linking characters emotions. Death in war in inevitable, but to those that continue to fight for our country its part of the risk they and their families take.

GLEED GIRLS' TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, Spalding, Lincolnshire
"One Man's Rubbish is Another Man's Gold"

Some people see rubbish as waste or recycling but other people see the same objects as being valuable to them, which can be used in their daily routine and therefore demonstrating how One Man's Rubbish could be Another Man's Gold. For instance, our graffiti wall is art to some people but is seen as a human disgrace by other people.

JOHN SPENDLUFFE TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, Alford, Lincolnshire
"The Fear of The Unknown"

The fear of the unknown. Are they sent to challenge our apprehensions and fears? A girl's sleep is disturbed. She sees painted faces: she feels them mocking, laughing, poking, pulling. Fighting against the faces, they are too strong. She is pulled into a world where people are watching, waiting to be entertained. This is her worst nightmare ... or is it?

KING EDWARD VI HUMANITIES COLLEGE, Spilsby, Lincolnshire
"Anti-social behaviour ?"

In our grey, bleak times we look in tear-stained despair at the daily increase of prejudice-driven violent crime. It is like we are living in a machine-driven war zone, where the common currency is death. A social sickness is quickly spreading like the plague through our communities - but is it really all that new?

ST. BEDE'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Boston, Leicestershire
"Perfection is Deception"

In a child's dream, a toy shop is brought magically to life. It sounds like a perfect world: is it? we soon discover not everything is as it seems in the toy shop. Behind the perfect image of a doll lies a mean, ruthless heart. Image is not everything: those flawed on the outside are on the inside often faultless!

THE SKEGNESS GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Skegness, Lincolnshire
"The Real Toy Box"

Have you ever thought about how children's toys reflect the evils of the adult world? Should Barbie portray as much sexual prowess? Would your son enjoy playing with his toy gun if he knew the reality of war? How much do the rules of play and our early learning experiences affect the decisions we make in the future ?

HAREFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL, Southampton, Hampshire
"Dancing Dinosaurs"

We based our performance on the book "Dinosaurs and all that rubbish". It is about one man's greedy needs which end up destroying the Earth. Thankfully, dinosaurs come back to life and rebuild it. The selfish man soon realises the error of his ways and the people can once again live in a wonderful world.

HIGHFIELD C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL, Southampton, Hampshire
"It Takes All Sorts"

Cities: large, bustling, noisy, bursting with life and energy. We hope to transport you to a Saturday in Southampton's city centre, when the divers groups of people that live in or visit the city mingle as they go about their business and, through different dance styles, present an exciting and dynamic interpretation of social cohesion.

REGENTS PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
"Page to Stage"

World Book Day is the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK. Like some of the world's most treasured stories, Regents Park hope to spark imagination and bring the enchantment and joy of books to life. From Hogwarts to a secret garden, through Narnia to Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, Regents Park make the transition from page to stage.

SPRINGWELL SCHOOL, Southampton, Hampshire
"The Special Olympics - our interpretation of the Games"

The first Special Olympics were held in Chicago in 1968. The "Flame of Hope" is lit during a ceremony in Greece and then relayed to the chosen venue by Special Olympiads and police officers. Our interpretation of the Special Olympics symbolizes the philosophy of the Be Your Best Foundation: that of inclusion and doing your best.

THORNHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, Southampton, Hampshire
"One World ... One ball !"

Thornhill Primary School's motto is "Working Together To be The Best we Can Be". This year sees the World Cup taking place in South Africa and our presentation is a celebration of the diversity, spirit and teamwork of nations competing together. Reflecting this, we have blended South African "Disky", Street, Salsa and more contemporary dance motives to a familiar sporting soundtrack.

TOWNHILL JUNIOR SCHOOL, Southampton, Hampshire
"There Never was a Story of More Woe"

You may have seen the entire works of Shakespeare in fifteen minutes but we would like to present Romeo and Juliet in eight, with a cast spanning all year groups, a sensational soundtrack and cracking choreography. Visually stimulating, exploring the themes of gangs, racism, love and hope, this is not just any performance, this is a Townhill Junior performance. Enjoy :)

BRIDGEMARY COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE, Gosport, Hampshire
"Memoirs of a Geisha"