Banff Academy, Banff, Aberdeenshire
"Drive fast, die young"

You've got a fast car, but is it fast enough so you can fly away. You've got to make a decision. Leave tonight or live and die this way.

Braeview Academy, Dundee
"A disaster at sea"

The sea. A beautiful, magical being mother to many wonderful living things, but also creator of many tragedies. An untameable creature sometimes providing delectable delights and a means of survival, yet sometimes the tide are turned. The unpredictable nature of the beast was never more clearly seen on the 18th August 1848. 400 boats set out, only 124 returned.

Ellon Academy, Ellon, Aberdeenshire
"The Doors to the Seven Deadly Sins "

Throughout our lives the doors to the seven deadly sins open to entice us in. We enter at our peril. Watch as our seven characters are tempted into the world of the seven deadly sins. Will each doorway seal their fate or will they unlock their own door to the future ?

Fraserburgh Academy, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
"Face your Fears"

We all have fears. Fears we all need to face every day. Rachel has many fears. At night these come alive and can be overpowering. This performance depicts how paralysing this can be and how with the help of her friends she can find the inner strength needed to overcome and conquer her fears.

Keith Grammar School, Keith, Morayshire
"Send in the Clowns"

Life is a circus where we all play our part. We juggle our time, walk a tightrope through our days and sometimes have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. No matter how hard life gets, the help you need is always there if you look hard enough. Depression CAN be conquered.

Lossiemouth High School, Lossiemouth, Morayshire
"Peter Pan Syndrome"

Ever not wanted to grow up? Then you will know what Peter Pan feels. Torn between being a boy and becoming a man. Peter must choose before time runs out. Tinkerbell, his shadow and his true love, will help him out. But watch out, Peter - there is trouble about. Only Peter can decide his fate. What decision will he make ?

Mackie Academy, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire
"DRUGS - A Fashion Accessory ?"

In today's celebrity-obsessed culture, young people are pressured into making misguided decisions, influenced by the media. Alcohol, drugs and irresponsible behaviour are glamorised instead of talent and confidence youngsters should value. Our production portrays an impressionable girl looking up to her fashion icons this admiration turns to obsession she's desperate to mimic the beauty and attitude of her idol.

Northfield Academy, Aberdeen
"Dreams and Nightmares"

"To sleep, perchance to dream ..." We all know but few can fathom the workings of our subconscious sleep. Our girl's sleeping imagination conjures zombies, weird beings and lost souls all gyrating to a funky beat ... but hey, whose doesn't ? Such is the "stuff that dreams are made of".

Oldmachar Academy, Aberdeen
"Make them your best years"

Every year over 31,000 schoolchildren call ChildLine about bullying. The effects of bullying can last a lifetime. More people are thinking about suicide as a way out. There is always a choice. There are always other ways out. We won't let the bullies win.

Peterhead Academy, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
"Once upon a time ..."

Once upon a time, in a kingdom not far away from here, there lived a King and Queen. They had everything they'd ever desired except the one thing they both wanted most, a baby !h One day the most wonderful thing happened. The Queen gave birth to a little girl. We join our story that joyful day.

St Machar Academy, Aberdeen
"Dracula"

An innocent victim escapes Dracula's clutches. No-one has time to help her. Dracula leads a battle he expects to win. In the end there is no soul that he has not damaged.

Ashfield Girls' High School, Belfast (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Rock it!"

Space - no frontier to love! What if...... the Russians were first to land on the moon? What if....... the first American to land was a woman? What if....... she found all sorts of extra-terrestrials already there happily sharing the good life? What if........ she fell in love? Join us in the Copabanana, the coolest cabaret in the Cosmos (with atmosphere!) and let’s ROCK IT!

Belfast Model School For Girls, Belfast
"TOGETHER, AS ONE"

We all sometimes find it hard to get along with people who are different from us. In our story the children hear a fairytale about the dolls of toyland who fight with their enemies. Can the harmony of the ocean teach them all how to live peacefully, together as one? Will they all live happily ever after?

Carrickfergus Grammar School, Carrickfergus
"Ladies’ Night"

Three friends have a falling out. They regain their friendship and decide to go out and celebrate. However, while they are out two friends get spiked. Our performance will also include alternate endings.

Harmony Primary School, Belfast
"Shock to the System"

Imagine a world without electricity. What would you do without your televisions, play stations, music systems and computers ? What about heating, lighting and energy ? Electricity is something that we all take for granted but if resources run out and cannot be replaced, we may find ourselves plunged into darkness forever.

Little Flower Girls' School, Belfast
"What if...?"

Cheridan has just passed her driving test. She wants to impress her friends by speeding, but this soon turns into disaster! Cheridan is taken to the future for a preview of how easiy an accident can happen. She sees the heartache it causes and wants to change her ways.
Little Flower stand firm to get their message across - SPEED KILLS!

St Louise's Specialist Arts College, Belfast (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Dansong... The Power and Passion of the Soul"

Dance moves us only with the power and passion of the soul. Power alone cannot inspire without passion. A natural passion is to be unleashed. But this twinning is only complete, only moving, and part of our soul, when one gives in to the other. They move in parallel and then together they rise to embrace to "Dansong".

The Bishop Of Winchester Comprehensive, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Urban Life Matters"

Our story explores urban teenage experiences in modern society. The performances bring to life a series of challenging issues facing modern teens. The situations are expressed through dance, and guide teenagers through their rites of passage into adulthood. Our performance will help every teen to stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic wellbeing.

Carter Community Sports College featuring Montacute School, Poole, Dorset
"The Art of Persuasion"

Will our students be tempted ? After all, temptation IS attractive !
Will they say YES or NO ? Which way will they GO ?
Temptation lurks everywhere - who will step into the LAIR ?
Once you're there - there's only one way to go and it's VERY LOW
Watch our students display their talents. It's a celebration of their talents and we hope more say NO

Corfe Hills School, Poole, Dorset (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Bus 174"

Bus 174 was hijacked in Rio on Valentines Day 2000. It was broadcast live for 4½ hours. The whole country stopped to watch the drama on TV. Our dance tells the amazing life story of the hijacker, revealing how a typical Rio street kid was transformed into a violent criminal because society systematically denied him any kind of social existence.

Highcliffe School, Christchurch, Dorset
"Shock to the System"

Imagine a world without electricity. What would you do without your televisions, play stations, music systems and computers ? What about heating, lighting and energy ? Electricity is something that we all take for granted but if resources run out and cannot be replaced, we may find ourselves plunged into darkness forever.

Kings High School, Bournemouth, Dorset
"It's Party Time !"

The World is a depressing place and no-one appreciates what we have. We take this life for granted in this world and we need to appreciate more of the good things in life. So have no fear a party is here, a celebration from around the world.

Oakmead College Of Technology, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Family Portrait"

From the moment we are born we are embraced with the powerful feeling of protection and guidance from loved ones. We learn how to love, growing under the watchful eyes of those around us. As a unit we experience achievements and disappointments together, supporting and celebrating together. United and living our Family Portrait.

Queen Elizabeth's School, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"2.4 Dreaming"

Families are like webs, with expectations which feed our fears. The pressures of routine, stereotyping and what is culturally fitting push us apart and make us run towards fantasy, a dream world where we can be what we want. But dreams can be broken and it is to our family that we turn in times of crisis.

St Edward's School, Poole, Dorset
"Putting The Boot In"

We Explore how wealth often takes precedence over citizens and the environment. We live in a world where statistics mean more than people and property more than nature. Instead of caring for what and who is vulnerable, there are many who want to destroy them. Our old lady and her shoe represent us all and the result could be devastating.

St Peter's Catholic School, Bournemouth, Dorset
"No Place to Call Home"

Our performance follows the true story of a family from the former Yugoslavia who fled their country and sought asylum elsewhere. Tragically, they were refused asylum and were forced to return to their country, where they were killed. The current mentality in many countries of "Not in my back yard" has far-reaching consequences.

Tamarside Community College, Plymouth, Devon
"Seven"

In our society today there are many choices to take which determine the direction of our lives. Our piece illustrates how a person's undesirable actions can lead them astray. We will show you snippets of one man's choices in relation to the seven deadly sins, which led him to his fate.

Sheldon Heath Community Arts College, Sheldon, Birmingham
"The Children Of Lir"

This Irish legend, "The Children Of Lir", is a story of good and evil, a father's love and affection for his children, and an evil witch who turns them into swans.
It tells of a ferocious battle and the hope that lives in all of us.
What happens to the King's cildren ? Can good beat evil ?
Watch and find out !

The Central Technology College, Grantham, Lincolnshire (New school)
"Through The Decades"

Our performance commences in the 1960s and dances its way through the decades up to the present day. We highlight particular events that happened in each decade whilst demonstrating the progression of the dance style of that era as well.

Thornton Grammar School, Bradford, West Yorkshire (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Life Eternal"

Does evil have a heart ?
Not until Dracula saw Mina did he see such beauty, and it was Mina's fate to find the good within him.
A match made in heaven or hell !
He loves her too much to kill her; she loves him too much to live.
Her last breath will be their first in life eternal

Haycliffe School, Bradford, West Yorkshire
"The Monsters' Ball"

Our schoolperformance takes you on an unexpected journey, where you get more than you bargained for. With a juggernaut of jokes, jolts and jives ... you will shriek and gasp at the world of the grotesque.
Our aim is to thrill you, making you jump out of your skin and scream ... with laughter.

Airedale High School The Arts College, Castleford, West Yorkshire (New school)
"Building a Future"

Imagine a world full of deprivation, loss of vision and no hope for the future. What was once a mining town develops a community spirit to rebuild what was lost. New jobs, a national sport and top of the range leaisure facilities have now given the town of Castleford something to get up for in the morning.

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College, Buttershaw, West Yorkshire
"Insomnia"

As our eyes close for a night of peaceful slumber, little do we know of the spine-chilling roller-coaster ride ahead of us. Will we ever dare to close our eyes again ?

Royds Specialist Language College, Leeds, West Yorkshire
"Tainted Innocence"

We can neither compensate nor rectify the mistakes of that fateful April. Tonight we tell the story of a special group of children suffering the aftermath of events that happened long before they were born. They have inspired us through their courage, pride and zest for life. Any hope we bring, however small, is invaluable. Help Us Make A Difference

Tong Specialist Sports College with The Yorkshire Martyrs 6th Form College, Bradford, West Yorkshire
"Emulous"

Glimmering night, mortals take flight,
Oberon leads his fairy bride, immortal powers side by side
Fate can deal a wicked hand; a young boy joins the fairy band.
A jewel that both leaders crave becomes the cause of wrath and rage.
The spring, the summer, the chiding autumn, angry winter change,
Powers of the natural world enlist as they engage.

Boroughbridge High School, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, Hull
"Fear of the Dark"

Everyone is afraid of something. As the sun goes down and shadows lengthen, fear tends to increase. How many of us have risked switching off the light, making a run for the bed to avoid something that lurks in our imagination ? Boroughbridge High School is admitting "Fear of the Dark" !

Cottingham High School, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
"Criminalisation of Youth"

The piece explores how sometimes young people are labelled and treated with suspicion because of the actions of a minority. The story begins down a typical street in a typical town, when a crime takes place. The usual suspects are wrongly accused but who will help to catch the culprit ?

Driffield School, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire
"Pandora's Box"

Driffield School presents their interpretation of the Greek myth Pandora's Box. The God Zeus gave Pandora a box and forbade her to open it. Giving in to temptation, Pandora opens it and unleashes the sins of lust, greed, envy and anger into the world. Yet, in the face of all adversity, hope shines through and provides a beacon for all mankind.

Howden School & Technology College, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
"Emotions in Motion"

When a knife is lost the world will cry. When a baby is born the world will smile. Emotions have no boundaries, no rules ... sometimes no explanation. Follow our journey back through time. Feel Sadness, Show Anger, Express Love, Be Happy ! Release and explore your emotions !!

South Holderness Technology College, Preston, East Riding of Yorkshire
Tho we liv in a hi tec society we still av a stone age body

It's easily forgotten ... we have Stone-Age bodies trying to live in a highly technological society. Our dance shows bold physical free movements with the Haka laying down the challenge of life, triggering the lunge into city life today. Illustrating how we've become slaves to the office and technology, people like machines, a mad world longing for a brighter future.

Withernsea High School, Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire
"Persephone and the Seasons"

Goddess of Harvest gives life to the land.
With her daughter Persephone they play hand in hand.
A rumble of earth brings Hades to play.
He captures Persephone and takes her away.
The earth grows barren, full of decay.
Zeus is called to save the day.
Zeus takes charge, bold and brave,
with one mission in mind - Earth to save !

Beacon Hill Community School, Aspatria, Cumbria
"Let The Music Play"

I like this music, you like that. But which one is best ? With each generation comes a new style beat, struggling to persuade those listening of its superiority. What better place than a school to hear this battle ? Teachers trying to tell you that Elvis was king, the Beatles rocked and the charts are rubbish. We'll have our day, you'll see. Let the music play - may the best beat win !

Beckstone Primary School, Harrington, Cumbria
"Cinderella"

Cinderella was unloved and ridiculed by some people, which left her feeling unhappy and miserable. This kind of treatment is bullying and it is emotionally upsetting. Despite all this - and with some help from her friends - she found love and happiness. Life offers everyone opportunities and it's how we make the most of them that matters.

Cockermouth School, Cockermouth, Cumbria
"The Good, the Bad and the Rocking!"

We all know the pressured of alcohol and conforming to others expectations, but how far back does it go? Set against a western background, our hero is lured into a seedy and tempting world. Can he stand up against the pressure or will the villain triumph? Sit back and buckle up for Cockermouth's wild ride!

Firpark School, Motherwell, Scotland
"A Highland Fling"

The fair Princess Fiona's village has been cursed by the evil wizard. American hunters chance upon this mysterious place. One hunter, Tommy, falls for the princess. Woe, alas ! Already engaged to another maiden, he leaves for America to break her heart and return to Scotland to find his true love, Fiona. Welcome to Firpark's tale of magic, mystery and love ...

Mayfield School, Whitehaven, Cumbria
"Around the World in Eighty Days"

We join Phineas Fogg on his trip around the world in 80 days. We start our journey in England and visit Austria, Africa, China and South America. Within school we have looked at different cultures focusing on their dress, music and dance. We hope you have brought your passports and don't find the travelling too tiring.

St Aidans County High School, Carlisle, Cumbria
"A Life on the Ocean Wave"

A group of happy-go-lucky surfers arrive at the beach for another day of sun, sand and surfing fun, when the beach bully arrives to claim his favourite spot. Will our victim win the day as he and his nemesis are thrown together to experience a series of adventures at sea ? Observe, as our hopeless hero tries to win the day.

St Joseph's Catholic High School, Workington, Cumbria
"Beauty Within"

We often look at people and comment on their looks, but beauty is only skin deep, and through our Rock Challenge performance we hope to show that it is what is inside a person that portrays their true beauty, not what we initially see. We all need to open our eyes and see the wider picture.

Seaton C of E Junior School, Seaton, Cumbria
"Abolition of Slavery"

200 years ago, slavery was abolished. Prior to that, thousands of men, women and children were stolen away from their African homes and transported in appalling conditions across the Atlantic to work on the plantations. Life was harsh, yet despite terrible conditions slaves never gave up hope and 200 years ago they won their battle against oppression, and slavery was abolished.

Stainburn School & Science College, Workington, Cumbria
"IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME"

Athens. Youths are taken to Crete to be sacrificed to the Minotaur. Theseus, son of Ageus, is one of them. If he kills the creature, the ritual is ended.
He must hoist white sails as a sign of victory. Helped by Ariadne, the Minotaur is destroyed but while celebrating his success will our "hero" remember those people important to him ?

The Lakes School - A Specialist Sports College, Windermere, Cumbria
"Amazing Journey"

Ours is a story of acceptance and catharsis. Our central character, Tommy, witnesses a terrible scene which dominates his mind for years until finally, finding an outlet in a game and being given the love and support of close friends, he eventually comes back to reality and lives a normal life, leaving the past behind.

Derwent Vale Primary School, Workington, Cumbria
"School's Out For Summer"

Although we all love school, we look forward to the summer holidays so we can go to the beach and do lots of exciting things ! Look out for the beach activities included in our dance. Perhaps it will give you an incentive to get healthy down at the beach yourselves this summer !

Lowton Community Sports College, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire
"Don't Trust Your Eyes"

Based on Beauty and the Beast, our journey leads us through the forest of entrapment and the magical palace of the beast. The dishonesty of the merchant results in Beauty having to live with the Beast. As the story unfolds we learn not to trust our eyes. Eventually fear turns into love and they all live happily ever after.

Nelson Thomlinson School, Wigton, Cumbri
"Peter Pan"

Imagine a world where childhood and all of its excitement and adventure contunes forever. Imagine a land where imagination rules: mermaids swim, fairies fly and pirates plunder. Imagine a place where Peter and his Lost Boys swashbuckle their way through time. Forget your responsible edultness ... find your inner child, breathe in the fairy dust and come with us to Neverland.

Netherhall School Specialist Sports College, Maryport, Cumbria
"Tribal Echoes"

In our production we look at how tribal dance has impacted dancing through the ages. The tribal leaders are taken in a time machine to visit dancers throughout history. They observe the evolution of dance and finally recognise the echoes of their own dancing in the modern urban dance scene. We close with all ages celebrating dance together.

Southfield Technology College, Workington, Cumbria
"Sacrificial Love"

Naomi, having become a parent while still a child, is overwhelmed by powerful and conflicting emotions. With no support from her parents she is exhausted and in despair, fearing for her sanity and the life of her child. Naomi's inner turmoil is represented as a journey through emotional states corresponding to Earth, Air, Fire and Water. The journey ends in a redemptive peace.

St Benedicts and Whitehaven School, Whitehaven, Cumbria
"Elmina"

In all time and places, innocent faces, set sail to be bought and sold.
Chains of debt and children at war, the slave story that needs to be told.
Blood diamonds for sale, freedom impaled, in lands not so out of sight.
History made changes, but still far to go ... through our performance we join their fight.

Westfield Primary School, Workington, Cumbria
"Little Red Riding Hood"

A modern version of a classic fairy tale. As Little Red Riding Hood innocently sets off on her short journey to visit her sick Grandma, she comes across a gand of "hoodie" wolves. Can they influence her to follow the crowd, or will Little Red Riding Hood be strong enough to make the right choice ?

Bognor Regis Community College Youth Wing, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
"JUST FOLLOWING ORDERS"

Holocaust - definition - a burnt sacrifice - but to millions worldwide, Holocaust depicts the systematic extermination of approximately 6,000,000 Jews. In 1942, Hitler's "Final Solution" became an official policy and major obsession of the Nazi regime, and from that point on, camps were constructed for the express purpose of mass extermination, principally of Jews but of other groups as well.

Boundstone Community College, Lancing, West Sussex
"Do Not Enter - Renovation in Prgress"

Inspired by Kandinsky and the way he used to create art whilst listenin to music, this piece explores how the different art forms influence each other. What comes first - the music, the art, or the dance ?

Davison High School for Girls, Worthing, West Sussex
"Change my Mind, Change my World, Watch me Fall"

FACT: each year, 5000 more people will experiment with cocaine. Up to 75% of people who try it will become addicted. Our dance depicts the constant struggle between a person and their addiction. The dependence upon it, their fear yet need of it and their battle to not be all-consumed by it, eventually destroying their mind ... and their world.

Durrington High School, Worthing, West Sussex
"To Be A Dancer"

Millais School, Horsham, West Sussex
"Land of Contrast"

Japan, a society where tardition meets modern technology. Inside the great city, isolated groups are fusing together. They connect and build bonds, living each day with harmony in this land of contrast.

Oriel High School, Crawley, West Sussex
"Motion in Waves"

Exploring the diversity of movement above and below the sea.

Queen Elizabeth II School, Horsham, West Sussex
"Monster Rock"

Do you believe in Monsters and Aliens ? We do at QEII School, and you are about to find out why !!!

The Angmering School, Angmering, West Sussex
"Congestion Charge"

That extra five minutes in bed means you're running late. Frantically you jump in the car and begin your journey. Unfortunately, there are majot road works on your route, you're stuck behind alearner driver and traffic is at a complete standstill. You have to arrive on time - maybe it wouldn't hurt to put your foot down just this once ... ?

Brighton and Hove High School, Brighton, East Sussex
"Scanned for Life"

In March 2007 the Government's new legislation on UK Citizen ID cards comes into effect. Like any technology, the cards will be susceptible to corruption and cloning, and conspiracy theories are already rife concerning the Government's real reasons for wanting ID Cards in place. Is it a need for national intelligence, or simply a breach of human rights ?

Cavendish School, Eastbourne, East Sussex
"Choose Life"

We worked with the Lifeskills abd RE departments to research our topic. We used influences from the story of Adam and Eve - how temptation and bad influences can encourage us to do things we shouldn't. For some people temptation seems to be too strong, therefore thepath they take only leads one way. Which path will you take ? Choose Life.

Filsham Valley School, Hastings, East Sussex
"Then they came ...."

From the Second World War and the Holocaust to Bosnia, to Iraq, to Africa, Genocide has been described by world leaders as the "iggest Crime to Humanity". While we all carry on our everyday lives, we should ask ourselves "Why don't we learn from History ?"

Hillcrest School, Hastings, East Sussex
"Dangerous minds"

With the ever-increasing availability of drugs on our streets, more and more young people are under pressure frm peers to experiment with them. Our Dance explores the effect of drugs and the devastating consequences that saying "Yes" just once can have.

Peacehaven Community School, Peacehaven, East Sussex
"A clash of cultures ?"

Our piece uses two different styles of dance to explore the concept of people from different walks of life working together. Is there always a clash of cultures ?

Sutton Valence School, Sutton Valence, Kent
"DIG DEEP AND GROW"

Using ideas inspired by "Holes" we try to show how, through friendship, trsu, self-belief and co-operation, tow youths from a yound offenders' camp rectify the wrongdoing of their ancestors. Good triumphs over eveil when the vicious Warden is exposed as a fraud. Inspired by their success, their peers cast aside conformity and become themselves.

The Bradbourne School Team One, Sevenoaks, Kent
"WASTED"

Pollution, Aerosols, Rubbish,
We've seen it on the News,
Sunscreen, Recycling and Cleaning,
A battle we can't afford to lose.
Is our future of doom ?
Will our lives be full of gloom ?
What's in store ? We do not know ?
Please help us ?
Pick up your rubbish,
Recycle your litter,
Remember our message,
And our lives will be better.

Willingdon Community School, Eastbourne, East Sussex
"Fixed Image"

Society today sways people towards certain stereotype groups and fixed images. The media plays a huge role in defining stereotypical groups within modern society. As children progress towards adulthood, they move closer to finding their own individual style.

Ambergate School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"The Wild West"

When worlds collide ... how do people come together and live in peace ? Our performance is based on uniting two different cultures and how we can all live together and work as one. We invite you to come back in time with us to the Wild West

Belmont Community Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Step Together"

A group of girls, down with life, bored after school, having nothing better to do than to vandalise parks and graffiti buildings. Their latest victim is an innocent group of same-aged girls who are rehearsing for a dance show. The two groups clash and cultures collide, but in the end one thing brings them together - dance.

Colsterworth CE Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Loneliness"

A two-part dance that welds into one. Lost ... lonely ... alone. That feeling of not fitting in, of being different, of being the odd one out. Shunned by everyone. Trapped, tormented, terrified. Manipulated minds playing games. A tangled web of darkening thoughts. A tormented soul eventually takes courage and transcends the barriers of fear.

Gonerby Hill Foot School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Rising from the Sea"

What would your first thoughts be if you saw a robot ? Our story explores feelings and emotions as a robot destroys itself and is then rebuilt by the concerned creatures of the sea. Our theme was influenced by the story of The Iron Man by Ted Hughes.

Kesteven and Grantham Girls High School, Grantham, Lincolnshire (Showcase performance)
"Re-Generation, an Earth story"

We are the generation reaping the results of the abuse of the planet. We are the generation who will see the global climate change, the eternal ice-caps melting, species disappearing at an ever-increasing rate. We are the generation who will bear the bear the environmental brunt of the actions of our forefathers. What we want now is re-spect, re-growth and re-generation.

National C Of E Junior School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"EXTREME"

City fumes, pollution blooms - Planet Earth begins to burn.
Electric wizardry grows and bloats - consuming power energy.
Ice-caps melt - few men felt the rising tides turn.
When will we listen to voices that care ?
When will we stop - give time to stare ?
When will we consider it's the fault of human culture
That may cause the destruction of our own future ?

Spitalgate Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Out of This World !"

There is trouble in space ! The aliens from different planets are constantly fighting. The only thing that might stop this war is a lesson in co-operation from a team of daring astronauts. Will the aliens ever learn to live together in peace ?

St Mary's RC Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Stars and Stripes Forever"

Our theme is "Stars and Stripes Forever". The colours of red, white and blue as seen on the Star-Spangled Banner symbolise the vibrant, modern USA - a nation of diverse cultures and traditions.

The Grantham Preparatory School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Keep Our Countryside !"

At school we learn about and debate current affairs. We chose our theme to highlight the problems that occur when natural habitats and conservation areas are disturbed. by man for our own purposes. We must protect these areas if we and our children are to grow up on an environmentally friendly planet.

Baysgarth School, Barton-Upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire
"The Air That I Breathe"

For Commander Tanner of Starship Baysgarth, his mission to explore a new world leads into dangerous territories. A surprise alien encounter quickly changes the direction of their exploration, as love strikes the intergalactic heartstrings of those in hyperspace. But can he overcome celestial divides and battle with nature to save his alien sweetheart from the peril of Earth's atmosphere ?

De Aston School, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
"Electricity - you've got the power"

Electricity has changed the world and taken us into a new technological age. A true analogy of electricity, young people too can change the future so use your energy, light up the lives of others, make the right connections, get switched on, don't blow a fuse and get positively charged - you've got the power to make a difference.

Healing School - A Specialist Science and Foundation College, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
"Global Shock: Their lives Are in Our Hands ..."

The year is 2107: our world, as widely predicted, is anarchic. Five blameless children escape diseased and desperate pursuers in their leader's time machine. They travel back to 2007 where they find us, known to them historically as "The Planer Killers". They accelerate us, their ancestors, through 100 years. Our children's lives are in our hands ...

Hinchingbrooke Sports College, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
"Los Niños Olvidados: The Forgotten Children"

At some point in their lives, Mexican families have to accept that their children may be kidnapped for ransom and unfortunately become nothing more than a statistic in crime. Sometimes they are returned, often not at all. Join us in our contemporary interpretation of the kidnappings in Mexico and help us to remember the forgotten victims of this terrible crime.

Hornsea School Language College, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Forbidden !"

The legend of the "Willow Pattern" focuses on the timeless theme of forbidden love. A Chinese Emperor banishes his servant after he falls in love with his daughter. Despite attempts to keep them apart, the couple find each other again. Love conquers all, even in death, as the lovers are reunited by the gods to fly away to eternal happiness.

Longcroft School And Performing Arts College, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire (Premier school - showcase performance)
"White Space"

In modern-day society are "we" responsible for producing a young community of clones rather than allowing young people to feel free to explore, express and become creative individuals? Does this lack of individuality and expression lead to a lack of self-control which impels frantic action, leading to a sudden overwhelming fear that produces hysterical or irrational behaviours spreading "PANIC"

Matthew Humberstone School, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Memoirs of a Geisha"

Based on the novel of the same name, our piece tells the story of Chiyo, a Japanese girl sold to a Geisha house as a servant, who goes on to become the most famous Geisha in Japan. Her heart is constantly torn between her duties as a Geisha and her love for the man who has been her benefactor.

The Gartree Community School, Tattershall, Lincolnshire
"SYMBOLISM RECYCLED"

A local charity shop's bins were always overflowing with unsold but recyclable gizmos, gadgets, photos, baubles and beads. Just think - in these bins were symbols of people's lives. By reusing them we were recycling their symbols. "Wheelie Bins" arrived ! So we combined the two. Our aim, for "Green" reasons - and lack of funding - was only to use recycled materials.

The Lindsey School And Community Arts College, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
"Powered by Politics"

Our piece looks at the destructive nature of power and how when placed in one individual's hands it can be used to trigger off a catastrophic chain of events. How can one man who you have never met change everything that is familiar and dear to you ?

Andrew Marvell Business and Enterprise College, Hull
"The Future is in Our Hands"

We show the horrendous way humans have treated other humans, through slavery, child soldiers, violent acts and orphaned war children. We aim to show that there is still hope and it is up to us to decide the future and to start treating each other with love and kindness for a better future because the future is in our hands.

Kelvin Hall School Specialist Science College, Hull
"Rainbow of Chaos"

The artist Paul Cezanne said "We live in a rainbow of chaos". Our performance takes inspiration from this rainbow to reflect our many differences - from passionate red to tranquil blue. We chose this theme to recognise and celebrate our differences and diversity. We wanted to show that out of this "rainbow of chaos" together we could find harmony.

Kingswood College Of Arts, Kingston-Upon-Hull
"Go Green"

In a world with ignorance, some might call it bliss
Earth's slowly dying, one day we might miss
We should have been more careful, have thought it through
But who's to blame ? What will become ? Can we look to you ?
Beautiful Earth's in your hands, it's time for us to clean
Reduce, re-use, recycle. Everyone, Go Green !

Malet Lambert School Language College, Kingston-Upon-Hull
"Make that Change"

Extinction is to be gone forever. Cruelty can't be excused. Since the invention of firearms, mass destruction of species has occurred. Animals have been slaughtered for clothing, trophies, souvenirs and amusement. Our performance looks at the capturing of Gorillas, Hump-Backed Whales, highlights the extinction of the Great Auk and looks at the unbelievable cruelty towards Swans. This has to stop !

St Mary's College, Hull
"Best Foot Forward"

Two best friends both share a talent for football. Both were selected to join St Mary's FC Academy where they would start their training to fulfil their dream of becoming professional footballers. One worked hard, the other got lazy. Only one succeeded to achieve his dream. He put his best foot forward.

St Michael's Youth Project, Hull (Showcase performance)
"A Summer's Day"

Follow our story of a group of friends waking up on a beautiful summer's morning and how their day is transformed by receiving an invitation to a party. See the friends prepare and share the news, getting excited in anticipation for the upcoming party. Watch how the music and dance bring people together celebrating life and friendship.

Wilberforce College, Hull
"One Man, One Goal"

Until 200 years ago, people were still being sold into slavery; one man had the courage to speak out. Hull-born William Wilberforce was that man and in 1807 he saw the abolition of the slave trade law passed - unfortunately he never got to see the people freed. We can all thank William Wilberforce for achieving his ... one vision.

Winifred Holtby Technology College, Hull
"Communication"

Take a journey looking at how people have used communication through time. From Africa's tribal dances, progressing to Ancient Egypt, the people who gave us the written word using hieroglyphics. Moving on to Shakespearean times with his ability to communicate through plays and sonnets. Then imagine the future where we are all "wired to the world".

Archbishop Thurstan School (Pre-Australia Trip showcase of their 2006 performance)
"Pair O' Dice Lost"

Maisy is alone, left homeless and tainted with the memories of Jack, her long-lost soulmate. Fate intervenes and showcases Maisy's past through key possessions from the scrap heap of her life that is now her home. Is this really paradise lost, or will Maisy and Jack meet and love again ?

Burlington Danes Academy, London
"Fear of What's Different"

In every aspect of our lives we stumble upon many things that are different. Different from us and different from what we are used to. Do we accept the differences in people as we do other things in our everyday lives? Do we only fear what is different because we are scared to enter the unknown ?

Chestnut Grove School, Balham, London
"Five Beats in a Bar"

Five Beats in a Bar takes the audience on a journey through the eyes of two cleaners working in The Streetwise Bar. As they listen to the radio they are reminded of the many dance styles they have seen over the years. From Lindy Hopping right through to Breakin' and Street Dance, each style expresses the sheer enjoyment and exhilaration of dancing.

Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College, London
"Who We Really Are"

It's just another working day in London Town, and everybody is going about their own business. The ffice workers' gossip break is a little escape from the monotony of city life. The adults recoil from the teenagers as they rush past on the street, confusing their dynamism for trouble brewing. Will they ever recognise who we really are

Ravens Wood School, Bromley, Kent (Premier school - showcase performance)
"My Chains are Gone"

2007 marks the bi-centenary of the abolition of slavery. William Wilberforce was inflenced by Minister John Newton, the former owner of a slave ship. During a sea storm, John faced his conscience and prayed for God's grace to save all the lives on board. From that day he gave up his trade, preached for freedom, and wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace"

Stroud Green Primary School,
"The Game"

Most children enjoy sports and playing games. Our performance reflects a basketball game between two rival teams, both of whom think "I'm better than you !". An argument starts ... a fight breaks out ... who will win ?

The Rickstones School and College,
"Peer Pressure and Substance Abuse"

This piece explores a variety of issues affecting young people including Bullying, Peer Pressure, Drug and Alcohol Abuse. The piece follows a loose narrative and incorporates a variety of dance styles that the young people involved enjoy. The costumes show clear peer groups, whilst the set relays strong messages to the audience to take the place of the spoken word.

Woodside School Sports Partnership, Belvedere, Kent
"Growing Up"

The schools perform themes or issues within the growing stages of adolesence. Trinity School display "Nursery School Play", Woodside Special School focus on "Friendships", Townley Grammar explore "Girl Fights!", St Columbus Boys target gang culture through "Krumping", and St Mary's and St Joseph's Catholic School display a celebratory street dance that declares adulthood, reflecting a traditional African Culture ritual.

New College Nottingham Team One, Nottingham
"Aliens"

The Aliens have crash-landed on earth. We see their excitement and anxiety as they explore our planet, creating crop circles as they go.

Rawlett Community Sports College, Tamworth, Staffordshire
"Shadows in the Dark"

Tsunami, an ocean wave produced by earthquakes, a volcanic eruption or underwater landslides. It will savagely attack coastlines causing devastating property damage and loss of lives. It knows no fear and has no boundaries. Early on 26th December 2005, as a result of an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale, a tsunami crashed onto the shores of Sri Lanka, drowning thousands and swamping a civilisation. The world witnessed chaos and destruction, as Mother Nature looked on.

St Hugh's C of E Maths And Computing College, Grantham, Lincolnshire
"Dreams"

This is the story of a dreamer ... an outcast who is hungry, cold and lost. In despair she is rejected by society and alone in the world. She collapses from exhaustion and she dreams of better things but is always prevented from achieving them by evil forces. Her dreams turn into nightmares. Is there anybody who can help ?

The Gleed Girls' Technology College, Spalding, Lincolnshire
"The Generation inspired by 2012"

The performance tracks the progress of a team of school-age gymnasts who have set their sights on the London Olympics. Believing absolutely in the old adage "practice makes perfect", we see snapshots of the improvements made thanks to the team's commitment to each other and determination to be their best in the build-up to 2012.

Wilnecote High School, Tamworth, Staffordshire
"1984"

Eternally present as he is, all-powerful and forever watching, although never seen, we're dominated by Big Brother standing for all dictators and religious faiths. We reate a totalitarian world in which Big Brother controls everything, including thought and emotion until love develops. Love is a crime and all are brutally punished until we are finally made to love Big Brother.

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Reading, Berkshire
"From Negativity To Positivity"

She only wanted to belong, to be 'normal', but regardless of where she was - at home or at school, she was renounced and rejected. From within came an inner strength to succeed which she used to transform herself, making her stronger, resilient and, more importantly, respected.

Chichester College, Chichester, West Sussex
"Unsaid...unspoken"

Originally inspired by the transcripts taken from flight 93 on 11th September 2001, this work explores the notion of those innermost thoughts, memories and feelings that we carry with us but never find the opportunity to share with those we love, those things that can sometimes go unsaid - unspoken.

Mark Rutherford Upper School, Bedford, Bedfordshire
"Behind The Mask"

The Media manipulates an image of how the human body should aspire to look. This Dance/Theatre performance explores individuality, desire and obsession with the 'ideal body' that our society has created.

Medina High School, Newport, Isle of Wight
"Save us from our sins"

This piece shows how one of the 7 deadly sins can completely absorb you, mind, body and spirit. Is shows the strengths and weaknesses of the soul, of how we are all easily tempted and times but can overcome these vices with strength within.

Meopham School, Meopham, Kent
"Triumph or Terror?"

It's London 2012. The Olympics' opening ceremony is beginning. A triumphant start to a spectacular event - or is it? Tightened security, armed guards, warnings of terrorist attacks ... all point to an event trapped by terror. We go back in time to witness other Olympic events at Atlanta, Munich and the Hitler games in Berlin 1936. Was it any different then?

Sandham Middle School, Sandown, Isle of Wight
"Beauty - at what price?"

Humans
It has come to our attention that our environment is in peril.
Killing and experimentation has become the norm... WHY might I ask? FOR YOU HUMANS!
Apparently our coats are priceless, yet our skin is worthless.
Beware of the consequences of your actions OUR time will come.
Heed this warning ... allow us ALL to live equally.
The Animal Kingdom

South Downs College, Waterlooville, Hampshire (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Hillsborough"

On the 15th of April 1989, 766 innocent people were injured and 96 crushed to death while waiting for a football match. We're drawing attention to this incident by taking you on an emotional journey of the Hillsborough disaster, an event which will go down in history as a football catastrophe!

St Luke's Secondary School, Southsea, Hampshire
"Literacy For Life!"

Our piece demonstrates the value of literacy skills, in particular reading. Low levels of literacy are a challenge that faces schools on a daily basis. Through our library of books, we will show the positive effects of reading for an individual and the family, highlighting personal empowerment and the importance of literacy skills for life...Read on!

The Ridgeway School, Farnham, Surrey
"Friendship"

A group of friends enjoy playing in the playground but find their fun interrupted by a group of bullies. The friends soon show the bullies that they don’t have to fight and that they can all be friends together.

Brookfield Community School and Language College, Southampton, Hampshire
"Unity, Isolation, Emotion and Death"

A child lies victim of gang culture. This is the result of the bullies’ ignorance of the diversity in the community and their reluctance to accept insignificant differences within school life. Our piece reflects the journey of bullies, victims and bystanders showing the trauma, emotion and decision making of each group in the current social climate.

Cams Hill School, Fareham, Hampshire
"Power in Pink"

About 180,000 women will be told this year that they have breast cancer. With early diagnosis lives can be saved, helped by fundraising events. Our performance is about raising awareness and helping those in need. Here we will show an ordinary women with an ordinary job surviving breast cancer. We've run our 3 miles, have you?

Carisbrooke High School, Newport, Isle of Wight
"Intoxication to Purification"

A teenage boy becomes entangled, trapped in a manipulative world of drugs. With help from sporty peers he tries to conquer his addiction and free his life from drugs. Guided by his guardian angels, he realises he can still choose a bright future and they help him convert from 'intoxification' to 'purification'.

Manhood and Chichester Colleges, Selsey, West Sussex
"The Fight For Freedom"

Our piece depicts the severity of African slavery. Around 15 million Africans were taken from their home continent. The slave trade was a harsh and brutal reality. Freedom is something we take for granted and don't think about. Slavery still exists today and as young people we can help with the fight for freedom!

Mayfield School, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"Is the art of conversation dead?"

Is the art of conversation dead? These days we communicate in many ways, technology means we don't even have to know who we are communicating with! We don't even have to use whole words! Is it doing us any good? How do our use of words, body language, and listening skills contribute to daily life?

Mill Chase Community College, Bordon, Hampshire
"The pressures of life"

Our performance aims to give the audience an insight to the pressures that people face every day in their normal lives. Our story shows various situations from the demands of work and exams to the fear of having to follow stereotypes, and attempts to show the drastic measures some people face when the pressures become unbearable to live with.

Miltoncross School, Portsmouth, Hampshire (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Darren Fahrenheit - Travelling at the Speed of Light"

MXfm screams "change this town" they're always putting Malice down, a grudge match and a father killed, the years pass and now Darren's skills are spotted – he's "Magnifico", he sells his soul, they watch him grow. Don't stop him now, though they'll keep lying message from the grave - 'keep trying', cup final looms - and here it goes again ...

St George's School, Newport, Isle of Wight
"Hoodies to Goodies"

I was a hoody hanging about on street corners, drink in my hand, hood up, sat in a bus stop - wasting my time doing nothing. I looked at others and thought "hey - they look like they are having a good time". So I reached for the stars.

Staunton Park Community School, Havant, Hampshire
"Together We Stand"

A celebration, a lovely day
Family, some friends to stay.

Then tragedy, an awful day
Family and friends who pray.

Parents angry, friends are cross
A life has gone - a pointless loss.

Together we stand, divided we fall,
Let's work together or not at all.

What can be done to keep us safe
Just work as one and keep your faith

Baylis Court School
"The Art of Life"

Three teenagers dangle from their parents' puppet strings, unable to take control of their own lives. The dancer tied down by classical rules. The girl who can't follow her heart. The artist forced to live in black and white. However, when they express themselves through art they find true freedom and the strings are cut forever.

Cheney School, Oxford, Oxfordshire
"Our City: Outside In"

Good evening, Bonsoir, Guten Abend! Welcome to our tour of Oxford! Come with us and experience Oxford through the eyes of a tourist. Beneath the dreaming spires lies an undiscovered and extraordinary world, where people from all walks of life are united. Tonight's performance is dedicated to Kyomie Williams, a valued member of our team who tragically died last November.

Forelands Middle School, Bembridge, Isle of Wight
"Under The Hood"

In life different groups prowl about keeping themselves to themselves. What happens if we dare to get to know someone before judging them and realising that we're all the same underneath?

Lytchett Minster School, Poole, Dorset (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Honour Bound to Defend Freedom"

"I am not a terrorist!"
What if you were in the wrong place at the wrong time? Your cries of innocence unheard? Then - you are doomed to fade away , one among many waiting for trial,
Becoming the skeletal remains of what you were, no life, no hope, forever lost - in - Guantanamo Bay

Mary Rose School, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"Save our world"

We have been thinking about the ways that we are damaging our world and how we can make things better for the future.

Park Community School, Leigh Park, Hampshire
"Troubled Waters"

The city welcomed me with open arms,
Backs turned, ears open, eyes down.
Solitary.
No-one around.
The perfect conditions for an unhappy clown.
What has gone is gone,
Passed. Deceased
My fate decided.
Time to make my peace.
I stumbled through the gate like a falling man
With a faceless expression
Catch me if you can.

Priory School, Southsea, Hampshire
"Mojo Who?"

Dr Who has had his Mojo stolen by evil aliens from the planet Onyx. In a race against the clock, Dr Who has to travel back through time to locate his lost Mojo, before it is destroyed forever (evil laugh - Waa Haa Haa Haa!).

Purbrook Park School, Waterlooville, Hampshire
"Once Upon a Time................................"

Every young girl wants to grow up and meet her Prince Charming, but does this fairytale really exist. Our piece is a light-hearted look into some of the issues that Cinderella would have faced if she grew up in today's society. Will our princess live happily ever after?

Ryde High School, Ryde, Isle of Wight
"A Second-Hand Life"

Look around, what do you see? Do you dream of the perfect life? Do you envy the rich, beautiful and intelligent? What would you risk to be perfect? 2007 and everyone's different but not all happy with their lives. 50 years later and there are cloned armies of the ideal person. Are you ready to lead a second-hand life?

Bridgemary Community Sports College, Gosport, Hampshire
"When Will I Be Famous ?"

With all the commercialism of being famous, people feel under pressure to "fit the mould". The TV talent shows create opportunities for some, but Bridgemary use Rock Challenge as a platform to enable all students to be their best. Our story revolves around two girls willing to work hard to fulfil their dreams, whilst asking, "When will I be famous ?"

Cowes High School, Cowes, Isle of Wight (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Through The Looking Glass"

Schizophrenia: a psychotic disorder usually characterised by withdrawal from reality, illogical thought patterns, delusions and hallucinations, commonly diagnosed amongst those with a history of drug use. One in a hundred people develop schizophrenia and here, that one is Lewis Carroll's "ALICE". We follow here development as she begins to perceive the schizophrenia-induced distorted reality that is, "Through the Looking Glass".

King Edmund Community School and Culverhill Special School, Yate, South Gloucestershire
"Before It's Too Late"

The world around us is changing - faster cars, bigger houses and more people than ever before. All of this is having a huge effect on the environment and its inhabitants. In a hundred years animals such as Polar Bears may no longer exist. It's time we took responsibility for our actions and our lifestyle before it's too late.

Matthew Arnold School, Oxford, Oxfordshire
"Welcome To Our Planet"

A contemporary piece to portray what visitors from another planet would see if they visited Earth, portraying conflicting images of war and peace.

Portsmouth College, Portsmouth, Hampshire (New school)
"Spare Change ?"

Every night approximately two thousand people sleep rough in towns and cities across the UK. For some it is a temporary situation and for others it becomes a permanent way of life. This is Lucy's story. She was just like any other teenage girl until she left home aged 16.

Ryde School, Ryde, Isle of Wight with Upper Chine, Ryde, Isle of Wight
"Creation"

Our theme is Creation, examining it more from a Biblical than a Big Bang approach. The miracle of creation is explored and our concerns about the treatment of this fragile product are voiced. As to the future, we will have to ensure that there is something to pass down to the younger generations to care for.

Sir William Ramsay School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
"Freedom From Fear"

Few are prepared to make the personal sacrifices of Aung San Suu Kyi. Arrested after the violent end of a peaceful protest, she celebrated her 61st birthday and 4000 days' house arrest in 2006. Subsequently, she became the pro-democracy leader of Burma and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, making her an international symbol of "the power of the powerless".

The City Of Portsmouth Girls' School, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"If You Want The Rainbow, You've Got To Put Up With The Rain"

In a healthy nation there is need for a kind of dramatic balance between the will of the people and that of the government, which prevents the degeneration into tyranny. How to strike this balance between free speech and mutual respect in this mixed up world is both a blessing and a curse requiring tolerance from everyone.

The Petersfield School, Petersfield, Hampshire
"Stay Safe in Virtual Space"

16% of the world population travel along the super information highway - the Internet. As well as being a portal for knowledge and entertainment, where we can access different cultures, music and games, it can also be a black hole, into a world of increasing violence, deceit and danger, witnessed through war, gang culture and domestic abuse within the home.

Alameda Middle School, Ampthill, Bedford
"The Tragedy of the Sisters Rose"

This is the tragic story of devoted sisters Megan and Evelyn Rose. It's 1634 and Megan leaves on a ship to the New World ... America. A storm hits the ship and all those aboard are drowned. In England, Evelyn is stricken with grief and throws herself into the sea where, in death, the Rose sisters are finally reunited.

Beechwood School, Slough, Berkshire
"Material Girl"

In today's word we run up debt and buy everyting on credit. Why ? This is a tory about how materialistic some peole in today's world have become. As celebrity status increases, so does our need to own all of the things they have. A record number of people are going bankrupt or having homes and belongings repossessed. Is it all worth it just to keep up with the Jones ?

Cox Green School Open Team, Maidenhead, Berkshire, Maidenhead, Berkshire
"The Butterfly Effect"

It is thought that if a butterfly flaps its wings on one side of the world, it could cause a hurricane on the other. The Chaos Theory (more commonly known as the "butterfly effect") is unpredictable, indecomposable, yet contains regularity. It finds order in random chaotic events. It is organised chaos.

Cox Green School Premier Team, Maidenhead, Berkshire (Premier school - showcase performance)
"Flowers in the Blood"

In a war-torn country, the Opium Poppy blooms. Harvesting the flowers offers a chance at survival for an impoverished people, but growing poppies offers little to the impoverished farmer, who faces agonising choices at every turn. As debt tears his family apart, he turns to the only escape he knows ... heroin itself.

Downside Middle School, Newport, Isle of Wight
"Mechanisal Movers"

This performance has been inspired by iconic car television commercials, where not only the image has played its part but the soundtrack too.

Winton School
"Celebrity Insania"

Pressure, pressure everywhere and not a soul to bear. A world full ofwannabees, the lengths we go to, always striving for perfection. Size 0, Botox, nip and tuck, liposuction, spray tans, false nails, hair extensions. Has this insane and ugly celebrity culture swallowed us all up ? Is anybody real ? Whatever happened to natural beauty ?

Rachel Madocks and Park Community Schools, Waterlooville, Hampshire
"Chinese Revolutions"

Cina has seen different revolutions.
From ancient to techno.
From the radical changes of the Communist Revolution to the more open Westernised China we see today.
This year, China will host the largest disability sporting event in the world.
Where 7000 athletes (all with learning disabiolites) from around the globe will compete in the 12th Special Olympics world summer games.

Sandown High School, Sandown, Isle of Wight
"Curioser and Curioser as the Dark Path Got Darker"

In life, many follow a white rabbit and take a dark path to a dark world. Alice takes such a path into "Wonderland" and risks turning into one of its sinister characters for ever. Can Alice and new friend The Lost Boy escape the clutches of the Queen of Broken Hearts, or will they remain forever two of Wonderland's lost children ?

Bognor Regis Community College Feeder Schools, Bognor Regis, West Sussex
"The Forgotten Children"

No Christmas celebrations for them.
They sleep in abandoned buildings, under bridges, in doorways or in public parks.
They are the one hundred million children worldwide who live on the streets - one hundred thousand of those in England alone!
Abandoned - these children face a future of begging, stealing, exploitation, chronic illness and early and often violent death!

Clanfield County Junior School, Waterlooville, Hampshire
"What people do to people?"

Global plunder (disguised as trade) is happening in the rainforest. Urban societies need resources from the forest. In exchange for money and promises, rainforest people hand over their land. The cities grow, as species and knowledge are lost. Will urban life be sustained? We ask you - should we all end the destruction and listen to our hearts ?

Dover Park Primary School, Ryde, Isle of Wight
"We are the future"

We would like to tell the true story of John Valentine Grey, a 10 year old boy apprenticed on October 21st, 1821 to a man called Benjamin Davies, a chimney sweep on the Isle of Wight. Less than 3 months later he was dead. His short life and tragic death changed society forever, and now we are the future.

East Cowes Cluster, East Cowes, Isle of Wight
"Journey of Discovery"

In a far-off land two villagers leave the countryside in search of their fortune. They leave their traditional way of life and set off on a journey of discovery. Are the streets of the city paved with gold? Or will they find that happiness can be found from within?

Mayfield C Of E Middle School, Ryde, Isle of Wight
"Kaleidoscope of Emotions"

We believe that everyone is made up of a kaleidoscope of colours and emotions. Sometimes we feel blue, or green with envy. We see red for love which can so easily turn to rage and put us in a black mood. Happiness can be restored with a little ray of sunshine. How do you feel today?

Paulsgrove Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire
"Headline News!"

Since the beginning of the human race, people have been inventing and discovering new things that help our world to advance. With vision, determination and hard work, anyone could be a "World's First Person". Our dance celebrates some of the most famous 'first' achievements in the fields of: Money, Dreams and Ambitions, Entertainment and Medicine.

Portsdown Primary School, Wymering, Hampshire
"Oliver's Twist"

Come on a journey with Jamie Oliver and discover how food has changed over the past century. Jamie Oliver becomes the intrepid time traveller destined to change the way children eat for the good of their health.

St Luke's Combined Feeder Schools, Portsmouth and Southsea, Hampshire
"Tick Tock, Earth Rocks!"

A journey back through time to see how our planet has evolved. Join us in exploring the new world, the stone age, the ice age and the big bang! We track the progression of humanity from the ameoba to fish, mammal to monkey, to the civilisation of man. Let us show you how the earth rocks!

St Winifred's School, Southampton
"The Ugling"

The Ugly Duckling wasn't the only strange bird born that day to Mother Hen. In the farmyard, macho roosters fall foul of "girl power". The Ugling (aka Ugly Duckling) travels from despair and rejection to joy and glory in St Winifred's production.

Sharps Copse
"Reduce, re-use, recycle!"

As we continue to pollute our planet, the effects of global warming are becoming more apparent in the polar regions of the world. The lives of the animals and people of these regions are being threatened, as temperatures rise, and the ice begins to melt. The big question is: if we changed our ways, could we save the world today?

Wicor Primary School, Portchester, Hampshire
"When The Sun, Moon and Wind Went To Dinner"

Have you ever wondered why the moon is so calming and beautiful and the sun and wind so disagreeable? Thinking of others is something we believe is right. Sadly, this doesn't occur to everyone. Join us through our journey of a traditional Indian Tale that will remind you selfishness and greed obey no boundaries and consequences can be severe.

Aldworth Science College, Basingstoke, Hampshire
"SOS - Endangered"

Our planet is dying! We pollute our environment, we clear and burn our forests, we kill our animals. In a hundred years will your child knows what an Wlephant looks like, where a tiger lives, how a monkey plays ? Or will it just be stuff in a book ? To survive we need to learn to live together.

Brune Park Community College, Gosport, Hampshire
"The "United" States"

During the curse of our childhood we saw America encountering the biggest struggle it has ever had to face, as the whole world watched the destruction of the Twin Towers. This is our view as children of the time of how this disaster developed and how all the states of America united as a result.

Crickhowell High School, Crickhowell, Powys, Wales
"I AM EARTH"

I am earth with running water
But I am not safe
In the rush to manufacture, travel
And spread chemicals
Will I be crushed ?
When I am gone, I will not return.
It's not too late.
I am earth.
Save me.

Kings School Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire
"Camp Conscience"

This notorious centre of discipline becomes home to four unruly teenagers; each brat is played by two actors. Their idea of a holiday is deatroyed when kidnapped by the Bratnappers, who aim to take this bunch of aggressive, promiscuous, spoilt disrespectful youths and strip themof their defences. See how teir past led them to this life-changing journey.

Mountbatten School Team One, Romsey, Hampshire
"Night Night Sleep Tight ..."

This is the story of Alex ... and the world of his dreams. Whilst sleeping, Alex has some crazy, strange dreams, a beautiful, peaceful dream and some scary nightmares !!!!! One thing is for sure - when Alex is asleep, his imagination is not taking any rest time !!!!

Trinity School and Performing Arts College, Newbury, Berkshire
"Hidden"

"Hidden" is a dance which explores the theme of domestic abuse. The dancers' movement shows the story of the victims of domestic violence; it represents the emotional journey the characters, experience, from ininsignificance to oppression and vulnerability.

Crookhorn College of Technology, Waterlooville, Hampshire
"Make Them Real !"

Everyday life, full of repition and routine. Tasks must be completed, jobs have to be done. In our dreams we can be whatever we choose. We are free to explore ambitions for which we may not have the courage in real life. We have it within us to make dreams reality; we just need the confidence to make them real.

St Annes Catholic School, Southampton, Hampshire
"The Tooth Fairy"

A child's bedroom late at night. The Tooth Fairy arrives but the pirates have decided to hide the tooth from her. She awakens each set of toys to help her find it, but all the toys play games with her by also hiding the tooth. Will good triumph over bad, or will the naughty pirates possess the tooth forever ?

Trafalgar School, Downton, Wiltshiree
"Just Another Star ?"

Using a variety of dance genres, mime and movement, we exoplore the effect of celebrity from a variety of viewpoints - the public, the press and, finally, the clebrity. How destructive can it be ? What does one have to sacrifice to maintain celebrity status ?

Ventnor Middle School, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
"The Last Post"

I history lessons and in the news, we hear about the causes and effects of war, but it is the personal stories that bring home the harsh realities. Our performance tells the story of one young woman's heartache.

Wildern School, Southampton, Hampshire
"The Truth About Teenagers"

We all want to fit in. We all want to be part of a gang. We want to feel like we belong. We will go to the extreme... Through this piece we explore the issues surrounding young people today: relationships, peer pressure and identity. We present to you the truth about Teenagers !

Wyvern Technology College, Eastleigh, Hampshire
"Walk a mile in my shoes"

Our inspiration came from photographs brought back from Kenya showing new shoes donated to our link school. Our dance looks at different cultural values towards waste. Shoes are used to symbolise our wealth. We seem to need designer things but developing countries are just glad to receive our donations. Shouldn't we all question the difference between need and want ?

Chamberlayne Park School, Southampton, Hampshire
"SNATCH"

The men came out of nowhere, disrupting the annual celebration that was taking place. Chaos erupted as women and children were separated from their families and taken to an inhabitable location. Forced to work machinery, having to live by the rules of the mean, their fears and emotions explode with pain.

Hampshire Collegiate School, Romsey, Hampshire
"POISONING PARADISE"

A high-speed boat chase ends when the forces of lawlessness and authority collide. The seeping black oil coats and and dims the brilliance of the undersea world and its very existence is threatened just as the evil pedalled by the ruthless jeopardises the survival of a civilised society. Yet the environment fights back and begins to triumph, as must we.

Prospect College, Reading, Berkshire
"ASBO"

ANTI - against, opposite or opposed to
SOCIAL - relating to life within a society
BEHAVIOUR - any actions in relation to what is accepted or expected
ORDER - a command given officially or with authority
Is the youth of today out of control ? Have we lost touch with the past ? Will an ASBO make our streets a safer place to be ?

Red Lodge School and Annexe, Bitterne, Southampton
"Journey into Space"

Our performance is about facing up to our own personal fears and anxieties.
We have set our performance in space but it represents any personal journey.
Our imagined fears can appear like monsters, but in facing them it makes them less scary.

St Vincent College, Gosport, Hampshire
"Game Over"

Video games have become integral to iur entertainment but games can spill into reality; some people now mimic what they see in video games ... gun crime and killing the enemy, performing grand theft, or even raiding other people's property. Are we seduced by the games into believeing theseactions are acceptable ?
Just another media panic ? Or "Game Over" for humanity ?

Woodlands Community College, Southampton, Hampshire
"It's Our World"

The piece looks at the causes and effects of Global Warming from the pollution in the city causing heat waves and acid rain. The use of CFCs ruining the ozone layer and causing water levels to rise, ending with the eventual destruction of the rainforests and the extinction of the animals.

Barton Peveril College, Eastleigh, Hampshire
"Japanese Whispers"

Unravelling the oppressions and exploitation of geishas in Japan and the apparent power, control and manipulation men have over womes in the Japanese culture.

Cantell Maths and Computing College, Southampton, Hampshire
"Alter Egos"

Set in a pop world where the everyday and ordinary transform into "Supoer Beings", Cantell explores the themes of "Alter Egos". We all have a hidden or second self. Cantell encourages everyone tonight to be their best and so reveal their true "Alter Ego".

Mountbatten School Team Two, Romsey, Hampshire
"All About Love"

This is the story of four couples at different stages of their relationship. It shows the innocence of young love, the total adoration of a beautiful girl by a boy, the sorrow of a relationship ending, and the excitement of a marriage proposal. All about love is, simply ... all about love.

Priestlands School, Lymington, Hampshire
"What Can It Mean ?"

The rules of reality donot apply when entering the mysterious world of dreams. It has been said that every dream or nightmare is connected with experiences from your own "reality". This performance demonstrates the pressures of a teenage life through a journey of sleep.

Regents Park Community College, Southampton, Hampshire
"Performing Art"

From canvas to stage, Regents Park bring famous works of art to life. From Picasso's highly political "Guernica" to Warhol's pop images, we present an incarnation of contrasting images, styles and themes created by iconic artists of the 20th century such as Degas, Munch and Lowry.

Solent Middle School, Cowes, Isle of Wight
"Discovering a New World"

Seeking land and a future in the New World, immigrants eagerly enlist for the Great Trek West. Survivors of the dangerous journey are eager to start a new life and set down roots. The Great Plains are a challenging place: settlers and Indians must learn to live and work together.

Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch, Hampshire
"The Fabulous Fifties"

James Dean, Marilyn Monros, Audrey Hepbirn and, of course, the legend that is Elvis Presley ! We have been looking at Hollywood in the fifties and have chosen to do this through these four iconic people who we feel perfectly show how the fifties were cool and glamorous yet fun all at the same time

Archbishop King Middle School, Newport, Isle of Wight
"Take me in your arm"

The inspiration for our dance is the story of heroin abuse narrated by the drug itself in an unattributed poem called "Take me in your arm". The poem and our dance tells the story of how heroin victims are seduced, addicted, corrupted and finally face oblivion at the hands of poppy seed waste.

Hamble Community Sports College, Hamble, Hampshire
"Football: it's a war of two halves"

Football is one of our most popular sports - in fact, it is quite commonly seen as our national game. A game of two halves, two teams but with one common goal ... to win. On the pitch with the players and on the terraces with the supporters, tension mounts as the battle commences.
We are going to take take you on a journey - from 1914 and the Christmas Truce to the battlefields of Flanders; to the pitches of 1966; through the battles on the terraces throughout the years to the present day and the World Cup. Is it a war or just a game ?

Headington School, Headington, Oxfordshire
"Rio De Janeiro"

Set in a sub-tropical climate, Rio De Janeiro has been named "The Marvellous City" - and one of the word's most beautiful. But beyond the exterior, on the hillsides, are the slums. This is where our story begins. Children roam the streets, the trade of prostitiutes and narcotics thieves, and gang warfare is rife. 6.5 million inhabitants live in poverty.

The Sir John Colfox School, Bridport, Dorset
"Wave Goodbye"

Boxing Day 2004 - celebrations around the world. Blissfully unaware, a village go about their daily lives. But something is stirring deep in the ocean, pushing and building until suddenly released it reaches out and touches us all ........... Our dance portrays the events that unfolded that day and the ways in which lives were changed.

Somerton Middle School, Cowes, Isle of Wight
"Addicted"

We are all addicted to something in life. Some addictions are pleasurable, whilst others lead us into a world of torment and misery. The intricate web of addiction can cover all of us, drags us to places we find hard to resist and makes it hard to return from them.

Braishfield Primary School, Romsey, Hampshire
""Cycling" towards our future !"

Did you know that many products we use today are made from oil! Products such as plastic bags, ottles and synthetic fabrics are all made this way. This oil comes from beneath the ground in the rainforests and is one of the main causes of rainforest destruction worldwide. How can we make a diference ?

Cowes Primary School, Cowes, Isle of Wight
"Chocolate Box"

Magical moments experienced through life reveal many emotions. It's the unexpected ones that taste sweeter and last longer. As the layers are unwrapped, we all hope for our favourite centre unable to predict what life has in store for us. In the words of Forest Gump, "Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're goin to get".

Downside Middle School, Newport, Isle of Wight
"Continents Snapshot"

Intrepid explorers hike through the Valley of the Kings,meditate along the Ganges, waltz with crocodiles, shiver with icebergs and tango the night away. Take a voyage of discovery around the world, a snapshot of our continents.

Love Lane Primary School, Cowes, Isle of Wight
"The Carnival Spirit Of The Island"

Living on an island we often have to rely on each other for help, friendship and happiness. To do this we need a strong community spirit. We felt the island spirit was strongly in our year round carnival celebrations encouraging all members and all ages to enjoy the spirit, so come join in the party, see how we play !

Oakfield Primary School with Bishop Lovett Middle School, Ryde, Isle of Wight
"Music is our first love"

Our school curriculum has inspired us to invite you on a journey where we will marbel at the splendour and terror of the Roman battle, reflect on the elegance and beauty of the Roman court, jive along with wartime Glenn Miller and rock with the iPod generation. Time may separate us but we know "Music is our first love"

St Mark's CE Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire
"We'll Meet Again"

A brief insight into the highs and lows of World War 2. Set in Britain, it explores the journey of British people trying to live their evryday lives, coping with evacuation, loss of loved ones and the elation of victory.

Upham C Of E Primary School, Southampton
"Friends United"

Two groups occupy the playground. No-one from either group will communicate with someone from the other, thinking they are too different to become friends. One girls is rejected from her friendship circle for beong "uncool" but is befriended by someone from the other gang. Together, they try to make both groups see that they can all be united as friends.

Francis Bacon Maths And Computing College, St Albans, Hertfordshire
"Danger.com"

With recent events in the news of young people going missing due to meeting people over the internet, we wanted our students to learn about the risks they are taking and that sometimes it's not all fun. Our story is of a young girl that decided to trust the person she has met over the internet, but it is a Danger.com

Kings Langley School, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
"Own Two Feet"

This is the story of how individuality should be embraced and nurtured. About how you should use your imagination to create, regardless of how society dictates you should think. Learn to stand on your own two feet, as you never know what you will be capable of in the future.

Monks Walk School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
"Inside Out"

"Inside Out" explores the issue of self-harm and what occurs within someone's life to make them arrive at that point. Bullying, insecurities and unstable family life has a detrimental effect on the protagonist. Within the piece, the protagonist's insecurities are embodied within five shadows that symbolise the "Super ego" as fore grounded by Freud - that part of you that surfaces self-doubt.

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School and Specialist Sports College, St Albans, Hertfordshire (New school)
"Free your Mind"

Due to heightened research and publicity, we now know that over 1/3 of all school children will experience some sort of bullying throughout their school life. Our dance aims to show the effect that verbal and mental bullying can have on an individual, the choices they face when deciding how to deal with the problem and a possible outcome.

Rickmansworth School, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
"In Too Deep ?"

Do you feel that ? Do you hear it talking to you in your deepest thoughts ? Spreading all over you like a rash. Talk about addicted. This thing controls you. It's in your blood. Right about now this is your game and you're in deep.

Tring School, Tring, Hertfordshire
"Broken"

Broken shows the heartbreak of relationships. The excitement of getting ready to go out for a fun evening ends in a broken heart as a boyfriend is stiolen, resulting in despair. The dream scene shows how relationships are questioned and then how friends try to support a beark up, but to no avail as Courtney is left alone and broken.

Hertswood School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
"@risk"

We follow the story of a girl who met with someone from an internet chat room. The person claimed to be a 14 year old boy, but when the girl arrived at the rendezvous and called her new friend, a man in his forties answered his mobile behind her ! We hope to highlight the dangers of meeting strangers through the web.

Barnhill Community High School, Hayes, Middlesex
"Tube Culture"

The jealous minds of the everyday people who walk these streets voted for superheroes to be banned from using their powers, forced to live like everyone else. Our story shows the Power family about to experience the joys of taking the Underground. How long will it take bafore their true identities are revealed ?

Caroline Chisholm School, Northampton
"Eve"

The downfall of Eve in the Garden of Eden has echoed through the ages as a warning to women against succumbing to the temptations in life. Even nowadays there are snakes that are ready to bring down our happiness and to tempt us. Despite this with friendship, support and kindness we can all return to a modern day paradise.

Chesham Park Community College, Chesham, Buckinghamshire
"Second Chance"

A lad becomes involved with the wrong crowd. Under pressure he makes some bad decisions. Facing rejection from those he loves, he steals from them and ends up destitute. Just when he reachers rock bottom he finds an inner strength. He forces the evil influences out of his life and turns his back on the grim reaper.

Denbigh School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
"Boys Can Dance Too"

Women have fought for years to be valued in society. So why is it that in some situations men are undervalued ? What do you think of when you think of dance ? Girls prancing about ? Wrong ! It takes stamina, skill, athleticism amd most of all hard work. Forget all your preconceptions and stereotypes and open your eyes - Boys Can Dance Too!

Quarrendon School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
"Toys, how it used to be"

Our theme is centred around toys from the last 40 years and how thay have changed. We are also showing the audience the political changes that have takeb place over the past four decades. The changing face of society is reflected in the toys that have kept children entertained and events that have at times shaken the world.

Sandringham School, St Albans, Hertfordshire
"Aftermath"

Society views alcohol as an acceptable drug. However if it is not used responsibly or used to excess the consequences can be devastating.

The Wye Valley School, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
"The Seven Deadly Sins"

Wrath, Sloth, Lust, Pride, Envy, Gluttony and Greed.
These sins are sent to test and try us.
Nobody forces you into anything and all decisions are yours to make. So it's up to you, and you alone, to believe these sins can lead us not into temptation but can deliver us from evil.

Vandyke Upper School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
"Game Over"

Not long ago, children would play outside, go off on long bike rides, climb trees and be happy. Now children of all ages spend hours alone, playing the latest video games. Joe's addiction cost him his friends, his family and isolated him from the real world ... he became lost in the cyber world, lost in the computer, unable to escape ...

Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
"ELECTRIC-HEROIC-ICONIC !"

Desert Orchid, affectionately known as Dessie, was an English racehorse. The Gallant Grey achieved iconic status within National Hunt racing, where he was much loved by his supporters for his front-running attacking style, iron will and extreme versatility. As a tribute to one of the best-loved racehorses we have re-created Dessie's most famous victories at the 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Martindale Primary School and Nursery, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
"Friendship"

A new girls starts at school. The children don't want to let her in. She is left on her own. One boy has the courage to make friends. He brings the others in to get to know her, but then they forget the boy. The girl realises and brings everyone together. They learn the importance of all being friends together.

Micklem Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
"Recycling"

Recycle, recyle ... why must you recycle ?
The performance aims to address both the reasons for recycling as well asthe consequences of not recycling. Through our performance, we aim to paint an honest picture of what our planet will look like if we fail to take recycling seriously. It will also demonstrate some of the positive outcomes of recycling responsibly.

St Paul's C of E Primary School, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire
"A Period of Consequences"

Our theme is based on a poem written by a Year 6 pupil. Mother Earth is coughing and choking in the ring of smoke we've caused. The fumes engulf and overcome here and her inhabitants, until a gang of eco-warriors from around the world realise that we can solve our mistakes if we all work in unison.

Tudor Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
"Talk"

We need to talk. Our happiness and survival rely on clear communication. If we don't communicate with each other we become lonely and isolated, leading to an uncaring, unthinking, unfeeling society. Feel, think, care. Talk to each other.

Woodside and Goldington Middle Schools, Bedford, Bedfordshire
"City of Angels"

Every day, people wake up, oprepare for their busy lives and walk the city streets with blind eyes. Millions look right through the bodies around them and ignore the injustices of homelessness, violence and loneliness. Every so often, however, someone stops and opens their eyes - they are angels and if you look carefully enough, the sity is full of them.