Retford Stage Festival

24/02/2026

After 8 fabulous years, we are sad to say that the Retford Stage Festival has come to an end.

We would like to thank all the amazing dancers, dance schools, parents, volunteers and our adjudicators for all of their support, passion and performances through the years! 🌟🩰👯‍♀️👯

Thank you again and keep dancing!

Retford Stage Festival team x

30/07/2025

🏆FINAL CALL FOR TROPHIES🏆

Please return any festival trophies tomorrow so that all awards can be given out to our talented competitors this year.

Thank you for your support 😊

30/07/2025

🎉Bursary - tomorrow at 1:30pm 🎉

Dancers selected for this year’s bursaries are:

Junior section:

Lottie Middlebrooke - ballet
Minnie Jeavons - choreographic
Edith Williamson - song and dance
Ivy Williamson - character
I Chan, I Williamson, E Douglas - classical trio
Eva Wilburn - ballet
Nellie Bone - song and dance

Senior section:
Lyla Wheeler - acro
C Smith and I Jeavons - cabaret duet
Millie Lawton - lyrical
Evie Fletcher - ballet
Iris Jeavons - tap
Amy Conlin - lyrical
Lucy Smith - contemporary
Chloe Smith - song and dance

We’re really excited for our final day of competition. Please note, Bursary section will begin at 1:30 pm.

29/07/2025

Thank you for an amazing start to the week! 🌟 We’ve loved every moment seeing you all up there on the stage!
🌟Please remember you’re responsible for keeping your belongings safe and also be respectful to others things and the building at all times!
🌟Any lost property, please ask at reception!
🌟 Any queries, please see a staff member!
Happy dancing 💃🏼🎉🎊

28/07/2025

The cafe is open for business serving tasty meals, snacks, drinks and treats to keep you fuelled all week! 😋🍫 Follow signs to check out what they have to offer! 🎉

28/07/2025

This is where you’ll find us this week! Please follow sign posts once you arrive! 🎉

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27/07/2025

We’re here and so excited to welcome you all tomorrow for a week full of fun, achievements and excitement!
🥳 Weekly programmes are £4, Sessions are £4 (morning/afternoon) or all day for £7!
🥳 Please bring cash as card is not accepted except for in the café!
🥳 Competitors might bring Sliders or crocs to slip on between the gym and stage
🥳 Please welcome our wonderful adjudicator for the week- Miss Natalie Meachin
🎊🎉🎊

19/07/2025

Just a reminder, if you haven’t sent us your music you need to! Send as a digital file to [email protected]. Give the file name as follows:

Student name, category, dance for example:

Jane smith D ballet

Thanks

19/07/2025

Hello, with only a few weeks to go can we remind a of our winners from last year that you will need to return your trophies!! If you could email [email protected] to let us know what you are returning and when that would be appreciated

06/07/2025

Hello, we have just emailed out this years running order, if you have not received it (please check your junk folder) drop us an email and we will send out to you.

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22/03/2025

We are now accepting entries for this years festival. to request an information pack and entry form please email us directly on [email protected]

Entries close on the 5th May 2025