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A true triple threat… Jaimee was awarded an outstanding 98% for her LAMDA Grade 6 Musical Theatre exam in July 🤩 What a ...
19/09/2026

A true triple threat… Jaimee was awarded an outstanding 98% for her LAMDA Grade 6 Musical Theatre exam in July 🤩 What a fabulous programme of songs Jaimee had, taking to the challenge of each piece with such commitment, heart, and a different pair of shoes for each character 😂❤️ A huge congratulations to you and your teachers on this epic achievement… 98%!!!! 🌟🌟🌟

Kicking off our summer LAMDA results… once again we have received 100% DISTINCTIONS from Introductory Stage 2 to Grade 8...
18/09/2026

Kicking off our summer LAMDA results… once again we have received 100% DISTINCTIONS from Introductory Stage 2 to Grade 8!!! 🤩🫶🏼✨
Our first special mention, she’s only gone and done it again…
🌟MATILDA B - 100%🌟
🎶ENTRY MUSICAL THEATRE🎶
A thoroughly deserved achievement for such a passionate and hard working little girl. We are so proud of you Matilda - congratulations to you and your teachers for such an outstanding result ❤️😍🌟

Can you believe the year has come that we are celebrating the incredible Delilah’s graduation! Delilah has been with us ...
16/09/2026

Can you believe the year has come that we are celebrating the incredible Delilah’s graduation! Delilah has been with us since she was just 18 months old - that’s over 16 years at GSDTA 🥹💜 What an incredible journey her years have been.

Delilah graduates with a Distinction in EVERY exam from Primary to Grade 8, receiving 90+ marks for the majority of her exams, along with an epic list of other outstanding achievements:
✨ x2 AED Musical Theatre Champion
✨ DWC Song & Dance Champion
✨ Beth Harmon in GSDTA’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, AED Centenary Gala at The London Coliseum
✨ YAGP 2017 & 2018, awarded summer school scholarship
✨ Janet Cram Finalist 2023
✨ Dansez Champion
✨ RAD Grade 6 Syllabus Filming
💜 Advanced Foundation Ballet
💜 Grade 8 Ballet
💜 Advanced 1 Modern
💜 Grade 6 Tap
💜 9 in GCSE Dance
💜 Countless LAMDA exams over the years!

Professionally, to name a few, Delilah…
🌟 Originated the role of Judy Brown in Paddington The Musical
🌟 Beth in The Magic Faraway Tree film
🌟 RSC Macbeth, The Barbican
🌟 Summer in School of Rock, West End
🌟 Blousey Brown in UK Tour of Bugsy Malone
🌟 A Christmas Carol, Dominion Theatre
🌟 ITV Tom Jones Series

Some words from Delilah on her time at GSDTA:
“Since I started l at GSDTA at only eighteen months, I have felt so supported and have learnt so much. I have made some lifelong friends at this school and memories that I will cherish forever. The incredible training that all the teachers provide has been a foundation for all I have achieved so far and will carry me through into any future work.
I will forever remember my time at Graham as the catalyst for so many life changing opportunities, having built at this school the confidence to enter the professional world without inhibitions.
GSDTA has always been there for me and I am forever grateful. 💜”

Delilah - what a true triple threat you are. An absolute inspiration to all of our younger students. Your work ethic, artistry, creativity and tenacity is outstanding - you will be so missed here at the studios but we can’t wait to follow the next steps in your incredible career 🫶🏼

Our next 2026 graduate is Zoe, who has been with us since she was was 8!! 🫶🏼Despite very bravely battling a knee injury ...
15/09/2026

Our next 2026 graduate is Zoe, who has been with us since she was was 8!! 🫶🏼

Despite very bravely battling a knee injury in her final year, Zoe has made the incredible achievement of securing her dream job at just 18!! 🤩 Zoe is currently living in Paris, being friends with Princess Ariel, Cinderella & Anna at Disneyland 👑🇫🇷

Zoe graduates with her:
💜 Intermediate Ballet
💜 Intermediate Modern
💜 Grade 7 Ballet
💜 Grade 7 Acting
💜 Grade 5 Musical Theatre
💜 Level 3 Acrobatic Arts

Zoe also represented GSDTA at multiple festivals and Regional Finals as a soloist and group member, along with reaching the Top 100 for the UK Young Theatre Dancer in 2025 👯‍♀️

Some lovely words from Zoe on her time at Graham:
“From the moment I joined the Graham family 10 years ago, I felt right at home, every teacher has helped me be the performer I am today and I owe my success of receiving a contract at my dream job to them!” 🥰

Zoe, we are so proud of your resilience and growth into the wonderful young lady you are. We are going to miss your bubbly personality and Princess presence at the studios but are so excited to follow your journey making magic 🥹✨👑

Our next graduate is Zoe, who has only been with us three years but has achieved an outstanding amount in her time with ...
14/09/2026

Our next graduate is Zoe, who has only been with us three years but has achieved an outstanding amount in her time with us!!
Zoe was offered places at the following colleges:
🌟 Emil Dale with SCHOLARSHIP
🌟 Performers College (on the day!)
🌟 Laine Theatre Arts
🌟 Bird College
Zoe has decided to continue her training at 🌟 URDANG ACADEMY 🌟 after being offered a place directly from her self tapes 🤩

Zoe has achieved an exceptional amount, and in her final year at GSDTA received the following, all with Distinction…
💜 Advanced 2 Modern
💜 Advanced 2 Tap
💜 Advanced 1 Ballet
💜 Grade 8 Acting
💜 Grade 8 Musical Theatre
💜 Grade 8 Ballet
💜 & DDE Teacher Training in Modern Theatre
Also…
✨ West End Calling Semi Finalist 2026
✨ Janet Cram Finalist 2026 & Heats Commendation 2025
✨ AED National Finals Solo/Trio/Groups
✨ UKYD Theatre Top 100 2025/2026

Some words from Zoe 💞 “My 3 years at GSDTA have been the most amazing & fulfilling years, I am so grateful to have been welcomed into GSDTA so openly. I can proudly say it is now, and will forever be, my second home.
Every teacher has inspired me in a different way, and to those teachers who I grew particularly close to and who dedicated their time & support to me, I cannot thank you enough. I have grown so much as a performer, which is all down to my incredible teachers pushing me and believing in me.
The countless opportunities I have been offered in all genres, have allowed me to grow and helped prepare me for the industry. The knowledge & immense support I was given during auditions was incredibly helpful and has allowed me to continue my training at Urdang.
Something I will truly cherish from my time is the relationships I have built with our younger students, and everyone throughout the school. GSDTA feels like family and I will miss seeing everyone so much. I have made memories to last a lifetime and cannot be more grateful for the best (jam-packed) 3 years!”

Zoe, we are so proud of the incredibly versatile young woman and performer you have become. We will miss your beautiful singing voice at the studios and your gorgeous storytelling on stage, but can’t wait to follow your journey at Urdang 💜

Our first graduate this year is Martha, who started with us at the age of three 🥹🫶🏼 Martha received places at all of the...
13/09/2026

Our first graduate this year is Martha, who started with us at the age of three 🥹🫶🏼 Martha received places at all of the colleges she auditioned for, including:
🌟 Wilkes Academy
🌟 Bird College
🌟 Laine Theatre Arts
🌟 London Studio Centre

Martha has chosen to continue her training at 🌟 URDANG ACADEMY 🌟 on the BA (Hons) Professional Dance & Musical Theatre course ❤️

Martha received a Distinction in every exam she has taken at Graham and leaves the school with a wealth of accolades including:
💜 Grade 8 Ballet
💜 Advanced 1 Ballet
💜 Advanced 1 Modern
💜 Gold & Silver Medals - AED Finals
💜 UKYD Top 20 Theatre Dancer 2025
💜 Janet Cram Finalist 2026
💜 Many more commendations and recognitions across her years on a Regional and National level 🤩

Some words from Martha about her years with us:
“From the age of 3 I have loved every minute as a student at GSDTA. I really have had the best years of my life training and working with amazing tutors, who have always kept me focused. I shall be forever grateful for the support & care throughout my recent college auditions, and Graham provided me with all the support I needed to achieve everything that I have up to this point.

I have very special memories and have made some amazing friends along the way. I will cherish these moments in my life forever.
Thank you for everything – the amazing (and fun) opportunities and the guidance I have been given (especially over these last couple of years) I will never forget. The standard of training at GSDTA has prepared me for my next steps at the Urdang Academy, and I will always appreciate this.
Thank you for everything and for always believing in me 🫶🫶💜💜”

We can’t wait to watch your journey Martha, and are so proud of you. We will miss your lovely personality and epic leaps across the studio but are so excited for what the future holds! ❤️🌟

How incredibly exciting to say that both Jessica and Vivien have been cast as Ballet Girls in the upcoming revival of Bi...
12/09/2026

How incredibly exciting to say that both Jessica and Vivien have been cast as Ballet Girls in the upcoming revival of Billy Elliot the Musical UK Tour & West End!! 🤩 The girls have already had such a fantastic time rehearsing and we all can’t wait to watch you on stage 😍 Congratulations, a credit to you both for your hard work and talent!! ✨🎶🩰

What a successful and busy Sunday for our fabulous Jaimee!!! 🤩 Three outstanding accolades in one day, after being invit...
08/09/2026

What a successful and busy Sunday for our fabulous Jaimee!!! 🤩 Three outstanding accolades in one day, after being invited to both the UKYD Final & Dance School Awards on the same day! 🫶🏼😍
🌟 Dance School Awards TIRED Movement Winner for her stunning portrayal of Rosa Parks
🌟 Dance School Awards Most Outstanding Character Soloist for her stunning portrayal of Rosa Parks
🌟 UK Young Theatre Dancer Top 20 Finalist receiving a Special Award from Pineapple Studios, chosen by an esteemed panel of judges

So proud of all your continued artistry, determination and hard work Jaimee ❤️ TIRED Connect UK Young Dancer (UKYD) The Dance School Awards

Soooo excited to be back in classes with you all!! It’s been so lovely seeing you all along with some brand new faces 🤩💜
07/09/2026

Soooo excited to be back in classes with you all!! It’s been so lovely seeing you all along with some brand new faces 🤩💜

So, so proud to be leaving All England Dance (AED) National Finals this year with the following… (We do love a statistic...
05/08/2026

So, so proud to be leaving All England Dance (AED) National Finals this year with the following… (We do love a statistic!!)
💜 63 National Finalists from GSDTA
💜 40 students taking part in their first EVER National Finals
🏆 2 Overall Highest Marks
🥇 6 National Champions
🥈 3 National Runners Up
🥉 1 National Second Runners Up
🌟 11 EXCEPTIONAL marks 28+
🌟 33 marks 27+
🌟 All 49 Finals performances receiving incredible marks and accolades to finish their cycle: a true testament to every student’s growth over the last 2 years 🥺

GSDTA performed an exceptionally versatile week across solos, duets, trios, quartets, small & large groups in Ballet, Modern Ballet, Contemporary, Character Classical Greek, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Musical Theatre & Acro, from ages 7-18… WOW 🤩

We have had so much joy rehearsing and creating these unique and wonderful pieces with all our fabulous students. Seeing the inspiring commitment, graft, creativity and determination you have put in to your performances has been nothing short of epic. You have all grown SO much and seeing it all come together at the National Finals was so special ✨ The support and love you show each other on & off stage is what makes our community extra special 🫶🏼

A massive thank you to the army of parents & carers who have been drivers, rhinestoners, prop managers, cheerleaders, makeup artists, hairstylists, quick changers, organisation queens and kings, and so much more, what beautiful memories you have created for our young performers that will never be forgotten!! 🙏🏻

Congratulations to our dedicated and passionate teaching faculty who have poured their hearts into these pieces. There was so much magic up on stage this cycle, which isn’t possible without that pure love of Dance & Theatre 💖

Thank you AED for a beautiful week which was so well organised, in an incredible venue, we are so lucky to have such a fantastic team continuing the prestigious legacy of AED. Thank you to Eastbourne & the sun for coming out and giving everyone some well deserved time to soak up rays on the beach!! ☀️

A restful summer for us all is now in order whilst we celebrate this cycle and get excited for the future 🥰💜

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