We are delighted to share some exciting news from Year 6! During our indoor PE sessions on Tuesdays, the children have been working incredibly hard to learn and rehearse a special dance as we prepare to enter the Wyre & Fylde Dance Festival 2026, which will take place in the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Tuesday 10th March 2026.
This year's festival theme is "When I Grow Up...", and our dance celebrates the wonderful message that every child can achieve their dreams. Through movement, music and performance, the children will explore the idea that they can be anything they want to be if they dream big, believe in themselves and work hard towards their goals. We feel this is a perfect theme for our Year 6 pupils as they embark on the final stages of their primary school journey and begin to look ahead to exciting new opportunities.
Taking part in this festival is a truly special experience and one that many children remember long after they leave primary school. Performing on the iconic dance floor of the Blackpool Tower Ballroom alongside schools from across the area is an exciting opportunity, and we hope every member of our class will join us in being part of something memorable in their final year together.
We are currently developing our costume ideas, and further information about costumes will be shared with parents next week once our initial plans have come together.
On the day of the festival, the children will spend the entire afternoon at the Tower rehearsing and preparing for the evening performance. School will provide transport to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Parents and carers will need to arrange collection from the venue once the show has finished. Full arrangements and further details will be sent out closer to the event.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the festival will go on sale at 12:00pm (midday) on Monday 12th October. We will share the booking link via the Year 6 blog before this date.
Please be aware that there are two separate shows taking place during the festival week. It is therefore very important that parents use the specific booking link shared by school for our performance evening- Tuesday 10th November. The ticketing website does not identify which schools are performing on each night, so parents who search for tickets independently online may accidentally purchase tickets for the wrong performance. Tickets will sell out - so you need to be on it if you want to come and watch.
We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, commitment and creativity the children have shown so far, and we cannot wait to see their confidence continue to grow as preparations progress. We are sure this will be a wonderful experience and a fantastic way for our Year 6 children to create lasting memories together during their final year at primary school