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That's a Wrap
Sat 13 Jun · 18:30

The first ever WSG Dance grand show has come to an end. What better way to finish the day than a massive group photo?

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved — including the students, teachers, judges, host and the many supporters watching live and online.

For our schools their WSG experience continues tomorrow with visits to West End Workshops and sightseeing.

Your WSG Dance Live page finishes here, but keep an eye on social media, as we drop full photo galleries, video highlights and dropping in July, the official WSG Dance Documentary.

Thanks for joining us!

Group photo
DIA's Dance Off Delight
Sat 13 Jun · 17:55

To round off today's performances, the top three scoring schools from throughout the event took part in the WSG Dance Off! After three stunning performances by the duos put forward by GD Goenka, New Hall School and Dubai International Academy, it went to an audience vote.

First to take to the stage, DIA stormed to victory. Here is how the voting finished up...

🏆 1st Place 51%
Dubai International Academy
2nd Place 30%
New Hall School
3rd Place 19%
GD Goenka
Roll of Honour
Sat 13 Jun · 17:36

The judges' scorecards have been tallied up and the champions have been crowned. Here's a roundup of all of our winners...

CategoryWinner
Senior ContemporaryWilliamwood HS
Senior Hip HopParklands HS
Senior JazzNew Hall School
Senior OpenGD Goenka
Junior ContemporaryNew Hall School
Junior Hip HopHackney New PS
Junior JazzNew Hall School
Junior OpenNew Hall School
Best CostumeWilliamwood HS (Hip Hop)
Team SpiritDubai International Academy
Judges' ChoiceGD Goenka (Open)
🏆 Overall ChampionsNew Hall School
Open Is Officially Over
Sat 13 Jun · 17:05

Our final category is complete. Here's a recap of the amazing acts competing for the Open title...

Williamwood HS
Desire
Hackney New Primary School
Timber
Brixworth Primary School
Wonderland
New Hall School
La La Land
Parklands HS
Cinema Italiano
GD Goenka Public School
Rangla Punjab
New Hall School
Hoe Down
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Dhoom Again
New Hall School
Here I Am
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Backstage Romance
Williamwood HS
Devotion

That brings to an end our categories, but the show isn't over yet. Stay tuned for the awards ceremony and our first ever WSG Dance Battle!

Jazz Jumped Onto Stage
Sat 13 Jun · 16:10

The jazz category produced a fantastic variety of performances, with the top spots really too close to call. Here's a reminder of who took to the stage:

Gosfield School
A Little Party
New Hall School
River Deep Mountain High
GD Goenka Public School
Unleashed Rhapsody
New Hall School
Saturday
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Call Me
Hackney New Primary School
Take Five
New Hall School
Where is Betty

Our final category, up next, is Open. It's our largest category so brace yourself for some big performances.

Hip Hop Happened
Sat 13 Jun · 15:05

Our second category, Hip Hop, saw some incredible feedback from our judges. Here's a recap of the performances...

Williamwood HS
Dynasty
Kingsdale Foundation School
One Up
GD Goenka
Urban Groove Symphony
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Zouki
Hackney New Primary School
Salute
Williamwood HS
Dynamic
Parklands HS
Make it Funky

Next up, our penultimate category is Jazz.

Contemporary Is Complete
Sat 13 Jun · 14:00

The first category is complete, with nine fantastic acts taking to the stage for Contemporary. Here's a quick recap of who they were:

GD Goenka Public School
Unlocking Shadows
Craigmount High School
Listen
New Hall School
Florence Nightingale
Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills
Waving Through a Window
New Hall School
A War of Waves
Hackney New Primary School
Zoo
Williamwood HS
Destiny
Parklands HS
The Devil in Me
New Hall School
Control

We'll be right back with the next category, Hip Hop.

A Spectacular Opening
Sat 13 Jun · 13:10

Ellie Fergusson raises the roof with a stunning opening performance! The BBC's The Greatest Dancer champion spoke about her journey to stardom, providing inspiration for the young dancers.

It's Nearly Time
Sat 13 Jun · 12:24

The performers are arriving, the theatre is full and we are minutes away from getting underway. Stay tuned!

The Stage Is Set
Sat 13 Jun · 10:45

The calm before the storm. The Shaw Theatre is quiet as the WSG team put the finishing touches on the branding display. In a couple of hours, we will have a packed house.

Your Show Openers
Sat 13 Jun · 09:34

We are very excited to reveal our opening performances. The 2019 winner of BBC's The Greatest Dancer, Ellie Fergusson, will open the show to be followed by Summit Dance Company.

Ellie Fergusson
It's West End Time
Fri 12 Jun · 19:24

This evening there was a bit of downtime for the schools before tomorrow's grand show. A trip to a West End Show capped a memorable day, with each school picking from a range of the top theatres. Pictured is DIA Emirates Hills, who watched Oliver.

DIA Emirates Hills watching Oliver
Lights Camera Action
Fri 12 Jun · 17:14

Not only can you follow live updates from WSG Dance on this page and on social media, but post-event you can look forward to our documentary. Filming has begun...

Final Preparations
Fri 12 Jun · 15:45

It has been a busy afternoon of rehearsals. Each school has been practicing their grand show performance with some expert feedback from Sam Fleet.

The Countdown Begins
Fri 12 Jun · 10:23

Welcome to our live updates from the inaugural edition of WSG Dance. The schools have arrived in London and a busy day of rehearsing awaits.

Before their travels, we asked the participating schools to give us their thoughts. Here's what they had to say.