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KAZDANZ YOUTH DANCE COMPANY is affiliated to the King Alfred
School Community School through a special Partnership
Agreement. It was started nineteen years ago as an
extension of the School's Dance Department. The company
reflects the aims and standards of the School and has a close
and friendly relationship with it. Most of our young dancers
attend or have attended the School itself. It is in effect the
School dance company.

Throughout its twenty years Kazdanz has received grants
and support from South West Arts, Sedgemoor District
Council, Lions International, from the National Lottery
through the Arts Council of England and from the European
Union. Its Artistic Director and Management Committee are
all unpaid volunteers.

Many of the girls who join Kazdanz have had previous
dance or gym experience. Others have had no previous
training. After a year or two of steady attendance and tuition
most are competent enough to be part of the performance
team. All that is required is commitment, a love of music, an
ability to get on with others, and a good sense of humour.
But perhaps also equally important is parental support. We
encourage parents to become involved in the organisation of
the group, and to assist at performances.

The girls learn elements of the main serious forms of dance,
but always the emphasis is on dance as an art form. They
learn to dance, to create dance, and to appreciate dance.
Above all they gain confidence in themselves, and above all
have lots of fun and make good friends.