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When the staff at Holgate first heard about the Essentially Dance course, we knew it would be an opportunity not to be missed.

Read the full evaluation report of our pilot scheme by Reohampton University online here.

Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova, stars from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing show, today (June 22) launched Essentially Dance

Monday 22nd June 2009 will see the launch of the new Essentially Dance Ltd company, and the roll out of the resource to schools across the country. Concluding the pilot phase, funded by The Aldridge Foundation, the Foundation will release results of the evaluation research it commissioned from Roehampton University into the effectiveness of the pilot scheme.

The sports hall at St Pius X Catholic High School in Rotherham is packed with kids dancing the jive. Instructed by Strictly Come Dancing professionals Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova the children are focused, enthusiastic and attentive.

PACK up the PlayStation, say bye-bye to burgers and shun the sofa. Children of today, your grandparents are suddenly trendy, because ballroom dancing is back and it’s the new way to get fit.