Donovans Academy of Dance & Theatre Arts

08/09/2026

03/09/2026

Our 2026 Graduate, Darcy Evans ✨👏

A joy to teach and see grow up into the kind and talented young lady she is today.

Thank you for being such a wonderful student to teach it has been such a pleasure to see you grow into the talented and beautiful young lady you are. We are so excited for this next chapter to you and so proud your going to be a conti girl like me 🥰

We are blown away by your words.

As always, this is not goodbye but see you soon ❤️🥰

01/09/2026

Our 2026 Graduate, Eleesha Amgbah ✨👏

A joy to teach and see grow up into the kind and talented young lady she is today.

Thank you for being such a wonderful student to teach, always came ready to learn, always gave your all and recently being my muse for our “The Chain” and lead dancer in this contemporary routine!

We are blown away by your words.

As always, this is not goodbye but see you soon ❤️🥰

01/09/2026

Our 2026/2027 term times 📆

22/08/2026

Our girl is off to Italia Conti ✨🤩

After multiple offers our girly has decided to continue on her training at .conti to study dance at degree level!

We are so immensely proud of everything she has achieved since being at Donovan’s and so grateful we have been able to see her through her first dancing chapter having taught her from when she first started in mini movers class.

Darcy has grown into a beautiful dancer and we know it isn’t goodbye as no one ever truly leaves Donovan’s haha but we are going to be sad we won’t be seeing you weekly!!

We will be forever cheering you on and can’t wait to see you soon at a half term training session 😍❤️

12/07/2026

Our Darcy final exam! 🥹❤️🥰

Darcy is taking her acro teachers exam today and ultimate seal medal test! I truly cannot believe the time has come where I won’t be teaching this young lady anymore, what an absolute joy it’s been to teach her! To be small part of her journey, watching her grow up and becoming the stunningly talented young dancer she is, is an absolute honour!!

We know it isn’t goodbye fully but what a milestone today is ❤️

12/07/2026

Tiny Tots Dance Class ✨

The perfect start to their dance journey, exploring music, movement and building in confidence in a fun and encouraging way.

A special shout out to our little Mabel, who is one of our first tiny tots students and has grown so much since starting in her confidence and completed her whole dance class, participating in every exercise. We are so proud of you! (A banana was needed for all that hard work.)

A shout out to our little Primrose, who is one of our first tiny tot students who is always willing and confidently wanting to try her forward rolls!

We are so proud of you girls 🥰

06/07/2026

🏆 Junior Musical Theatre Award Winner 2026 🏆

A huge congratulations to Ivy Mullins on receiving our Junior Musical Theatre Award 2026! 💜✨

Ivy gave a fantastic performance as part of the Big Kids Ensemble in Matilda the Musical JR, bringing boundless energy, enthusiasm and commitment to every single scene.

A true triple threat in the making, Ivy demonstrated excellent singing, dancing and acting throughout the production, while sustaining her character from beginning to end. Her infectious stage presence and dedication lit up the stage every time she performed.

This award recognises not only Ivy’s wonderful talent, but also her hard work, determination and passion for musical theatre. We are so proud of everything she has achieved and cannot wait to watch her continue to grow.

Congratulations, Ivy! 🌟👏

💜 Talent • Dedication • Passion

06/07/2026

🏆 Senior Musical Theatre Award Winner 2026 🏆

A huge congratulations to Bells Hackett on receiving our Senior Musical Theatre Award 2026. 🌟

Bells captivated audiences with her outstanding portrayal of Mrs Wormwood in Matilda the Musical JR, bringing confidence, charisma and exceptional stage presence to every performance.

This award recognises not only her talent on stage but also her dedication, hard work and commitment throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of everything she has achieved and can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Congratulations, Bells! 💜✨

20/06/2026

Our first summer workshop has been announced! Limited spaces so be sure to book asap!