Harlequin Stage School

04/08/2026

Open for all x

All FREE for 11yrs - 17 year olds, 1 day to go ………

04/08/2026

Lyrical Workshop with Lucy Banfield

Ever wondered what it feels like to move the way the professionals do? Join Lucy for an hour of lyrical dance that will challenge your technique and open up your artistry.

Her classes create a nurturing, inclusive environment where dancers can flourish, blending a dynamic warm-up, focused technical work, and captivating original choreography.

Her credits span the West End to the screen, but in the room, it's her warmth and the way she draws artistry out of every dancer that people remember most.

Get ready to be pushed, inspired, and reminded why you fell in love with dance.

Venue: MAC held in the theatre, not a studio!
Date: Tuesday 25 August
Session length: 60 minutes (time TBC)
Age Groups:
• 12 & Under
• 13 & Over

Price: £17 per session, includes one spectator ticket. No more craning over shoulders in a studio doorway, sit back in a comfy theatre seat and watch your dancer learn, grow, and shine.

Entries via Festival Connect

Whether you're competing that day or joining just for the workshop, this is your chance to train with someone who lives and breathes lyrical dance.

Spaces are limited — book now!

01/08/2026

Oh how very very proud we are of you ######x Winner 🥇 8 Years Ballet winner 🏅 8 Years Narrative Winner 🏅 8 years Modern x At finals and then last night being awarded Outstanding Modern Solo in the Junior Category 🏆🏆🏆 x Not only is this young lady talented but I must say she is the most polite x hard working x humble little girl who just wants to dance x Yes she works incredibly hard but what I love about her is what a joy she is to teach - she soaks everything in - she has an eye for details and works incredibly hard to achieve not just the hard things but the small details that make such a difference x What an incredible journey we have had Candice and I just can’t wait to see what the future brings x Thank you for your trust x dedication x and love ❤️ Keep doing you little one #########xx x

24/07/2026

Sending so much love and good luck to everyone competing at All England Dance (AED) the next 9 days #########x You have all worked so hard ######

24/07/2026

Harlequin have arrived in Eastbourne !!!! !!!!!! x

20/07/2026

Today we say goodbye to our beautiful Lily.
I’m sure Lily won’t mind me saying she has never been the loudest person in the room, but she has always been one of the strongest. She has this quiet determination that has carried her through every challenge, and I have admired it from the very beginning.
One thing that has always made me smile is your love of ballet. It has never just been a dance class to you ###xx it has been your happy place. A place where you could escape, lose yourself in the music and simply dance. I honestly hope that wherever life takes you, ballet will always be part of who you are ######
One of my favourite memories will always be the day you received your very first pair of pointe shoes. Every young ballerina dreams of that moment, but seeing your face that day was something so special. It meant absolutely everything to you, and I’ll never forget it. ###
Over the years you have achieved so much x You have earned every achievement through quiet dedication and determination.
Now it’s time for your next adventure… a gap year travelling and hopefully medical volunteering before heading to the University of Bristol to study Neuroscience. Somehow, that feels so perfectly you ### always wanting to learn, always wanting to help others and always striving to be the very best version of yourself ###
Although we are going to miss your calm, kind presence at Harlequin so much, we are lucky that we’ll still have your wonderful mum Karen and your beautiful sister Evie with us. Their love and support for Harlequin over so many years has meant more than they will ever know.
Lily, thank you for fourteen wonderful years. Thank you for your kindness, your loyalty and for reminding us that you don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to leave the biggest mark on people’s hearts.
We are all so incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see where life takes you next.
Keep dancing, keep dreaming and keep being the beautiful person you are ###x
You’ll always have a home at Harlequin ######xx

19/07/2026

Oh just look at these wonderful poppets x Harlequin medal test is one of our favourite highlights of the year and I’m sure you can see why when you look at these fabulous photos by David Felton Photography who just captures the spirit and atmosphere in every photo x It is so lovely to sit back and see the magic these little dancers bring x it makes me feel so lucky that they are all supported and nurtured by the most wonderful team of teachers x The future is bright !!!!! The future is Harlequin #########xx Lotte Hunting Poppy Lewis Simone Pascolutti-Werrett Emma Smith Rebekah Bott

19/07/2026

I have just come out after watching such a fantastic show x It really was quite outstanding and I was so proud to sit in the audience and take in the talent of these wonderful young people x
The Theatre Factory .zy9887 Poppy banks Maisie Forrester
Sending so much love for tonight have the best last show x