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The Julie Stevens School of Dance presents

Boogie Shoes

at the Embassy Theatre Skegness

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An exquisite evening of entertainment was put on at the Embassy Theatre by singers and dancers from the Skegness based Julie Stevens School of Dance.
There was something for everyone including ballet, urban dance, 1920s Charleston, Spanish Flamenco, singing and even scenes from the Wizard of Oz.
The audience was delighted by performances from the juniors some of which were as young as five years old, and mesmorised by the polished routines of the senior members of the dance school.
If you’re holidaying in Skegness, watch out for the next Julie Stevens presentation, it’s one of the best shows in town - certainly not to be missed!

Video 1 - The show opened with a medley excellently delivered by the junior dancers.
The audience was delighted when the youngest members of the Julie Stevens Dance School gave a performance of Michael Jackson’s Rockin’ Robin. The dancers in this sequence were as young as five years old.

Video 2 - ‘Stairway to Paradise’ beautifully sung by one of the senior girls at the Julie Stevens School of Music and Dance.

Video 3 - The ballet performance by the senior students to the music ‘Let the Children’ was breathtaking.
The soft, flowing movement was very polished.

Video 4 - Sensual dancing by the senior girls to the music ‘Fever’, which was a hit for Elvis Presley.

Video 5 - Miss Stevens demonstrated her experience by this arrangement Charleston dancing to the song ‘Girls Girls Girls’. The stances, the arm movements echoed the 1920s style.

Video 6 - A Spanish flavour dance to the March of the Toreadors, with flamenco and castanettes.

Video 7 - A beautiful arrangement of the song Power of Love sang by one of the senior girls at Miss Stevens’ school.

Singer celeb and songwriter Jane McDonald is to switch on the Skegness Illuminations 2008.

The event will take place at the Skegness Clock Tower on Saturday evening, 26th July.

Miss McDonald will also be appearing at the Skegness Embassy Theatre on 27th July, 2008. Follow the link to book online.

Don’t forget that we will be bringing you press pictures and video coverage of the event, as usual, so subscribe to our RSS feed or bookmark us NOW!

Can’t wait for the Skegness Illuminations Switch On? Then take a peek at Jane singing ‘You’re My World’ on the video below…

SUNDAY, April 27, 2008, will be a Funday at East Lindsey District Council’s leisure facilities, with free family activities between 10am and 4pm.

Friends and families can enjoy a day out on the Council and try their hands at a variety of traditional sports such as tennis and netball, but also modern relaxation exercises like yoga and martial arts. Swimming will also be free, with fitness suite advisors giving introductory sessions to those who would like to experience what the fitness and exercise is all about.

Councillor Adam Grist, who is responsible for leisure, said the idea behind the open day is to get more people active: “There is a real need for people in East Lindsey to take part in more leisure activities and by opening our doors free of charge for this day, we will show people the quality and range of leisure facilities on their doorstep.  Families can bring a picnic with them and make the most of the activities on offer.  It will be a fun packed day out for the whole family to enjoy,” he said.

Those attending the Funday can also sign up for a free KeyCard that will save  them up to 35% off leisure activities whenever they go to a Council leisure facility.

By signing up for a KeyCard, and for those already registered and have a Keycard there will be an opportunity to win prizes including Nintendo Wii computers, Muddy Fox Mountain Bike, 250 free swims and a fitness suite membership.

* Jubilee Park (01526 352347) - will host free Tennis, Bowls and Croquet in the beautiful gardens of Jubilee Park.        Horncastle Pool and Fitness Suite (01507 522489), Coronation Walk, Horncastle Pool sessions and activities and outdoor fun.
* Station Sports Centre & Lifestyle Fitness Suite, Mablethorpe (01507 472129) - A wide range of sports hall activities for all ages, Rookie Lifeguard course, football on the Astroturf and even Nintendo Wii sessions!
* Louth Pool (01507 604738) - Extensive pool programme with inflatables, swimming and exercise plus scenic walks and circuit training
* Skegness Sports Centre (01754 610352) - Netball and tennis coaching programme, karate, yoga, tai chi and gymnastics – fun for all ages.
* Embassy Pool and Fitness Suite (01754 610675) - Pool programmes with inflatables, aquacise and splashing around – plus a Food for Life demonstration and Rookie Lifeguard courses.

For further information, contact your nearest Council run leisure centre or visit www.e-lindsey.gov.uk

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The “Parade,” Skegness’s new super cinema was officially open on Monday, December 18th, 1933 by Councillor Walter Hudson, J.P., Chairman of the Skegness Urban District Council who was supported by fellow Councillors and other well-known citizens.

Built to accommodate 1,400 persons, and accommodate them in comfort, the “Parade” represents the last word in modernity and luxury as a Palace of entertainment and it also notable addition to the architecture of the resort.

It occupies a site on the Grand Parade which for many years constituted an eyesore at such a central and important location, and other factors apart, Skegness may congratulate itself that private enterprise has brought into being such a splendid and imposing building to grace the chief promenade posing and add to the entertainment amenities of the resort.
This enterprise is due to a private combine of Nottingham gentlemen the Managing Director being Mr . R. L. Kemp whose associates in the venture Mr. F. Allcock Mr W. B. Charles, M, William Firth, Mr. H. F, Palmer. B. N. Wilkinson, and Mr. Fred A. Prior.

Have your say on plans for former arcade site in Skegness
SKEGNESS residents and interested parties are invited to a special consultation event to look at proposals put forward by Bells Leisure for the redevelopment of the amusement arcade on Grand Parade that was destroyed by fire last summer.

The event will take place in the Embassy Theatre on Monday, April 7, 2008, between 2pm and 6pm when Planning Officers from East Lindsey District Council will be on hand to answer questions and record feedback from those attending.

The plans can also be viewed on-line in due course but in any event will be on display for at least three weeks from April 7 at 2pm in the Embassy Theatre.