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Well Done to our BTEC Dancers! What an achievement in your first year together! 🎭👯‍♀️
24/07/2026

Well Done to our BTEC Dancers! What an achievement in your first year together! 🎭👯‍♀️

And that’s a wrap! Photo Credit Richard Tymon Burnley College Dance 🩰🪩💃🏼🕺🏻🧑‍🩰🎶 🎭
02/07/2026

And that’s a wrap!

Photo Credit Richard Tymon

Burnley College Dance



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Sit in Silence Performed by A Level Year 1 Dancers Choreographed by Sammy Allen and Dancers Set to Car Radio by Twenty ...
01/07/2026



Sit in Silence

Performed by A Level Year 1 Dancers
Choreographed by Sammy Allen and Dancers

Set to Car Radio by Twenty One Pilots, this piece delves into themes of isolation, control, and inner conflict. Drawing on the raw, grounded movement style of Hofesh Shechter, the dancers use driving rhythm, unison, and intensity to reflect the relentless nature of the mind.
Authentic British Sign Language is woven throughout, amplifying the voice of the piece and making internal struggle visible. The result is a bold and uncompromising performance that combines physical power with striking emotional clarity.

Photo Credit Richard Tymon

Back to after a very busy couple of weeks 😅12 to 12Performed by L3.1 Dance StudentsChoreographed by Jessica Foulds, Ta...
30/06/2026

Back to after a very busy couple of weeks 😅

12 to 12

Performed by L3.1 Dance Students

Choreographed by Jessica Foulds, Taylor Davenport and Students

Set to the driving intensity of 12 to 12, this acro piece blends strength and flexibility with sharp, stylised movements. Balancing power with precision, the dancers move through striking shapes, dynamic jazz lines and daring acrobatic moments



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Split State Performed and Choreographed by Ruby Gill This solo explores the contrasting temperaments of sanguine and c...
17/06/2026



Split State

Performed and Choreographed by Ruby Gill

This solo explores the contrasting temperaments of sanguine and choleric, embodied through house and street dance styles. The light, playful, and expressive nature of the sanguine is reflected in the fluidity and groove of house, while the bold, assertive, and high-energy qualities of the choleric are conveyed through the sharpness and power of street dance. Through shifts in dynamics, musicality, and interaction, the choreography reveals both the contrast and connection between these styles and temperaments, demonstrating how difference can generate both tension and cohesion within performance.

Photo Credit Richard Tymon

Performed by L3.1 BTEC Dance.Inspired by the striking movement language of Florence + The Machine’s Heaven Is Here music...
16/06/2026

Performed by L3.1 BTEC Dance.

Inspired by the striking movement language of Florence + The Machine’s Heaven Is Here music video, this contemporary work explores ritual, unity and collective energy. Powerful ensemble movement, grounded physicality and intense performance combine to create a mesmerising and atmospheric piece that celebrates connection, strength and shared experience.

📸 Richard Tymon
💡 Mark Storton

Beyond The FallPerformed and Choreographed by Spencer HodgsonDrawing inspiration from the myth of Icarus, this contemp...
15/06/2026



Beyond The Fall

Performed and Choreographed by Spencer Hodgson

Drawing inspiration from the myth of Icarus, this contemporary solo reimagines the story as one of resilience rather than downfall. Through moments of flight, fall, and recovery, the choreography reflects the determination to keep rising despite failure. It is a journey of persistence, courage, and the unwavering belief in trying again.



Photo Credit Richard Tymon

Freedom 🙏✨Performed by A Level Year 1 Dance Students Choreographed by Poppy Olah & StudentsA powerful jazz piece inspi...
12/06/2026



Freedom 🙏✨

Performed by A Level Year 1 Dance Students 

Choreographed by Poppy Olah & Students

A powerful jazz piece inspired by the pioneering legacies of Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey, whose work revolutionised dance through cultural exploration and expressive storytelling. Rooted in African and Caribbean movement traditions, the choreography also incorporates influences of modern dance.
Exploring themes of Black history, identity, and freedom, the piece blends grounded movement with emotional depth honouring a rich cultural legacy that continues to shape and inspire dance today.

Burnley College

Photo Credit Richard Tymon

Beauty vs Survival Choreographed and Performed by Year 2 BTEC Dance Students Isobel, Imogen, Betsy, Emily and Danielle...
11/06/2026



Beauty vs Survival

Choreographed and Performed by Year 2 BTEC Dance Students Isobel, Imogen, Betsy, Emily and Danielle

Inspired by Birds of Paradise and their behaviours and interactions. This dance shows how they compete and attract each other in order to survive. The dance looks at the contrast between beauty and strength in mating. It also focuses on choice and how a mate is selected.

Photo Credit Richard Tymon

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