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It's that time of year once again and rows are brewing up and down the country.  With millions of people all facing the same problem.  Which one do we watch ... X Factor or Strictly Come Dancing ?  So which show gets your vote ?

Fed up with open classes where you pay your money and get no feedback or development from the choreographer ?  Bored of classes that promise so much but fail to deliver ?  Want to improve your dance skills and really improve your chances of success in 2010 ?  If the answers to these questions and many like them are "yes" then the Taitt Academy six-month street dance course is for you. 

The new course launches in January 2010 and trains dancers from beginners to advanced in the art of Hip-Hop and urban street dance.  There is going to be an assessment day for individuals wishing to join the course on Monday 7th December.  If you are interested in enrolling for the course, then come along to our assessment classes.  The first class starts at 7pm but the registration desk will be open on the day from 630pm. 

This is a popular course so don't miss your chance to be taught the essence of street dance, by some of the UK's finest choreographers.  If you have any questions about the course, then give the academy a call on: 07966 217 059. We'd love to see you there !!! Taitt Academy .... So much more than just a dance school !!!

The spectacular smash written and directed by academy director Hilary Taitt makes a eagerly awaited return to the stage in 2010.  The show takes an insightful look into why so many of our youth are being killed in gang related acts of violence.  The show which is choreographed by academy heads Minnz and Gamez, keeps it real on all levels by exploring the ever-growing myths surrounding this spiralling epidemic.

This show takes you on a journey of nostalgia as it looks back at how our parent's generation seemed to get it so right.  Then it takes a dark step into the reality of where we are today.  Asking the inevitable question "Where did we the current generation get it so wrong ?". 

Through dance, hip-hop, music and motion-graphics the show depicts the contributing reasons as to why our nation is falling prey to the perils pf youth on youth violence.  Bloodbabies challenges the debt that society has and will continue to pay, until we as individuals decide to instigate the change that is needed within our families, our homes, our schools and our communties.  As it leaves the question which echoes in the audience's ears .... "How many more lives ?".

A diverse and creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life, are given the chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame.... The kind that comes only from talent, dedication and hardwork.  In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion s will be put to the test.

In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that comes along with high school.  A tumlultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romances, and self-discovery.  As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who amongst them has the innate talent and necessary talent to succeed.  With the love and support of their fellow artists and friends they'll find out who among them really will achieve ... Fame.