A DECADE of dance and creativity was celebrated with a show by pupils of Drybrook Primary School.

Every year for the last 10 years, the entire school has choreographed routines showing off their flair and creativity with a show for the school and one for parents at Drybrook Memorial Hall.

Nine-year-old Chloe Robinson spoke for the whole school when she said: “This year’s dance festival is the best yet.”

Each class came up with their own ideas for dances with the youngest children, in Willow class, inspired by water transport.

Children in Holly, the reception class, used their topic on the seasons to create a dance called Sunshine after the Rain.

There was a change of tempo for Chestnut class as they started dancing to the music of Iggy Pop but switched to Let’s Go Fly a Kite from the musical Mary Poppins after being given kites and Pine class went Inside the Human Body.

Oak class transformed themselves from robots to cars and Beech class also used transport as a theme.

Philip Pullman’s novel Clockwork was the basis of a spooky dance created by Hazel class.

The children and staff have been reflecting on the last 10 years and declared themselves in awe of the creativity and diversity that have been showcased over the decade.

Event organiser Brid­-

get Handley said: “Ten years of hosting this wonderful dance festival has helped to inspire a sincere love of music and dance throughout Drybrook School.

“It is wonderful to see the children stepping confidently onto the dance floor and we particularly enjoy seeing the parents swell with pride as they watch their children with awe.”

Headteacher, Ms Sara Albon added: “I would like to thank all of our dedicated staff and pupils for creating such a special event.

“We would also like to thank the parents for their tremendous support of their children.”