Over the 33 years Mezzoforte has been running Juliet has taught pupils of all ages and abilities, ensuring inclusive teaching. Mezzoforte is renowned for its welcoming approach to new talent, with parents, pupils and teachers alike supporting each other in classes and at competitions. Mezzoforte Dance Company continually evolves with new pupils starting and others moving forward to pursue dance at
Degree level or to become part of the Mezzo teaching team. Mezzoforte currently offer a wider range of dance styles such as Breakdancing, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and even Parent and Toddler Groups. Pupils at Mezzoforte compete in dance competitions nationally and internationally, and have made TV appearances on ‘Britain’s got Talent’ and ‘ITV News’. Mezzoforte have even performed in the West End at Saddler’s Wells Theatre and Her Majesty’s Theatre, two of the most prestigious theatres in London. Mezzoforte Dance Company’s aim is to continually develop as a dance school, through inspiring each new generation of pupils to produce outstanding talent. Mezzoforte teachers aspire to produce innovative choreography, which is constantly re-evaluated and work closely with each pupil to ensure they progress to the best of their ability. Mezzoforte Dance Company was founded by Principal Juliet Short on 21st September 1977. Juliet Short was one of the first to specialise in the style of dancing called disco. Disco is an innovative form of dance which originated in the USA in the early 1970s as an up-tempo style of music and dance. Disco was derived from mainly funk and soul music in the large US cities. The era of disco dancing was established in the UK in 1978, when Saturday Night Fever hit people’s screens. Teachers, like Juliet began to specialise in Travolta’s ‘Night Fever’ with dance classes becoming very popular, so much so that dance teachers had to carry on where the film left off. The term freestyle has largely replaced disco over recent years. Disco related to the type of steps and movements that can be performed in a Discotheque (nightclub); they are simple and require little space. Freestyle has evolved to include more travelling steps such as runs and spins, which require more space. Freestyle incorporates Rock ‘n’ Roll, Street Dance, Lyrical Dancing, and Cheerleading. The music can be fast and 'beaty' or slow and sensuous, allowing dancers of all ages to use freedom of expression to enhance their style. Performances
Palladium Theatre
Her Majesties Theatre
RSC Theatre Company
Saturday Supper Store
Themes: Grease, Bugsy Malone, Hollywood Dreams
T.V. Appearances
Britain’s Got Talent 2007-2010
Come Dancing
Sorcerer’s of Apprentice
Got to Dance 2009 - 2010
Competitions
Euro Dance
The Worlds – Blackpool
Brean – Western Super-mare
FEVA
Wales 5 Nations
D.O.T.Y - Ireland UKA, ADFD, BAGA Qualified and CRB checked
All teachers have competed at top level and are dedicated to Mezzo. We also have many professional dancers working in England and Europe and we also train young professionals. Juliet Short – UKA Qualified, Fellow Examiner
Charlotte Onslow – Dance Graduate (BA: Hons Dance and Professional Practice, 2:1)
Lisa Davey – Licentiate Qualified
Rayna Grinnell – Licentiate Qualified
Debbie Raynard – Licentiate Qualified
Kath Ibbotson – Licentiate Qualified
Sammi Pearce – Member and Trainee Licentiate
Anya Cronin – Member and Trainee Licentiate
John Short – Gymnastics Guru
Emma Balantine - Student Teacher
Sharon Mason and Jo Gould – The Admin Team
