Gifford Dance Summer Camp 2026

We are super excited to announce that we have a jam packed schedule planned for this year. We will be welcoming some amazing guest teachers as well as running a whole variety of dance classes and workshops to suit everyone. 

The Camp is for three days as follows and each day is from 10am to 3pm at Pix Brook Academy:

Tuesday 21st July Special Guest - Nicola Geddes (Showgirl Workshop)

Included in the day: Lyrical with Lauren, Conditioning with Rebecca, Guest workshop with Nicole and Tricks with Lucie

Wednesday 22nd July Special Guest - Jenny Legg  (Wonka/Musical theatre Workshops) 

Included in the day: Jazz with Maisy, Acro lifts with Rebecca, Guest workshop with Jenny and Choreography with Lucie

Thursday 23rd July Special Guest - Tee Lily (Technique Workshop)

Included in the day: Commercial guest workshop with Polly, Flexibilty with Rebecca, Guest workshop with Tee Lily and tumbling with Lucie

A Bit More About Our Summer Camp Workshop Leaders and Special Guests:  

Tee Lily

Known for having an eye for technique, Tee heads 3 dance companies including elite dancer training programme company T3. She has taught all over the UK and internationally and has judged at numerous competitions. Tee is on the faculty at CYD convention, MOVE IT and The Super Weekender leading workshops to dancers from all over the UK. 

Her passion is focussing on dancer's Tricks, Techniques and Training to ensure the very highest of standards are reached. 

Jenny Legg

Jenny has been perfroming in the West End for over 20 years as well as dancing internationally and in films. She choreographed for the hugely sucessful film 'Wonka' in 2023 and has appeared on Strictly come dancing amongst other well known TV shows. Her theatre credits include: 9 to 5 the musical, Singing in the rain, 42nd Street, My fair lady, Top hat and Elf the musical to name a few.

Nicole Geddes

Nicole spent many years as professional performer dancing internationally before brancing out within the industry. She is now runs her own entertainment company and has choregraphed for events all over the world including producing entertainment for P&O cruise lines. Nicole is a bestselling author who has her own podcast and business designed to help dancers navigate the dance world and beyond.

Nicole has a passion for helping dancers to build confidence through mindset and helping dancers to transfer their performing skills into their every day lives. Her workshops combine showgirl glamour with powerful mindset tools to help young performers understand, that just like choreography, confidence is a skill you can learn, practice, and own.

Polly Odarley

Polly graduated from Stella Mann College of Performing Arts with a Level 6 Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. She specialises in Commercial, Hip Hop/Street Dance, Commercial Heels and Heels technique amongst other styles.  

Lauren and Maisy

Currently in full time dance training at Dancebox Studios, we are excited to have our very own GDA dancers/coaches Lauren and Maisy home to teach workshops at this year's summer camp. 

Rebecca and Lucie 

GDA head coaches Rebecca and Lucie are looking forward to hosting daily workshops with all of the dancers at this year's summer camp. 

Housekeeping

You can purchase a 3 day ticket which is a cheaper way of booking all three days.

Please wear GDA clothing and bring plenty to drink as well as a lunch/snacks (no nuts please).

Tickets are first come, first served.

Tickets are non-refundable.

Everyone will be placed in groups defined by their base class on arrival. 

Please note: photos and videos will be taken during these workshops and shared on media. The minimum age for workshops is 6.