With over 250 children from primary schools involved in the wider Dancing Schools UK programme, the event highlighted just how powerful dance can be in building confidence, teamwork and joy among young people.
The morning show featured an outstanding line-up of schools:
Monksmoor Park CofE Primary, Hackleton Primary, Woodland View Primary, The Arbours Primary Academy, Moulton Primary, Maidwell Primary, Whitefriars Primary, Brixworth Primary (Sparkle & Shine Team), Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (Year 3 Team), and Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (Year 4 Team).
After a fantastic round of performances, the results were:
3rd Place: Brixworth Primary – Sparkle & Shine
2nd Place: Hackleton Primary
1st Place: Moulton Primary
Each school brought incredible enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork to the stage.
Afternoon Show Raises the Bar
The afternoon session continued the excitement with another fantastic group of schools:
Walgrave Primary, Grendon CofE Primary, Badby Primary (Year 3 Team), Caroline Chisholm School (Team Blossom), Weedon Bec Primary, Isham CofE Primary, Badby Primary (Year 4 Team), Brixworth Primary (Razzle & Dazzle Team), Caroline Chisholm School (Team Allium), and Winchester House School.
The results were:
3rd Place: Weedon Bec Primary
2nd Place: Caroline Chisholm School – Team Blossom
1st Place: Caroline Chisholm School – Team Allium
After an incredible day of dancing, the title of Overall Champions was awarded to:
Caroline Chisholm School – Team Allium
Runner-Up: Moulton Primary School
More Than Just a Competition
While trophies were awarded, the true success of the day was the participation, effort and joy shown by every single child.
From first-time performers to more experienced teams, every school played a vital role in creating an inspiring and uplifting atmosphere — proving that dance is about confidence, expression and community.
Excitement is already building for the Grand Final on 27th June at the Royal & Derngate, where schools will once again take to the stage — this time joined by a special guest from Strictly Come Dancing.