TESTIMONIALS
Primary Arts Workshop
“Excellent! Best workshop I’ve ever been to.”
“This was an awesome workshop.”
Pupils
“… when we did our dance at the end of the day I felt all the effort inside me”
Daniel Clark, age 9 St Lukes Primary School
“I didn’t find it difficult, I found it challenging…I really enjoyed learning something I have never done before.”
Emma, age 11 Haymoor Middle School
“Thanks Pure Funk for helping me to become more confident in dancing”
Jimi Crawford, age 12 Haymoor Middle School
“My favourite part of the day was the feeling of completing something without screwing up”
Sarah Stone, 15 Glenmoor School
“ …it was a great day, it was like a test but funner”
William, age 7 Wimborne First School
Audience Members
“Universal appeal. High Octane. Pace, energy, life!”
Marion Cox, Dorset Echo
“Energy and vitality, crowd pleaser…”
Alistair Wilkinson, Chief Executive at Lighthouse Poole
“Absolutely amazing! Loads of energy – what a way to end a great showcase! FANTASTIC.” Review panel member at ‘Homegrown’ Bridport Arts Centre
School & College Teachers
“Professional, fun, great role models. Thankyou - a fab day was had by EVERY child.” Anna Van Den Ende, Class teacher at Hillbourne Middle
'...a strong commitment to inspiring young people through dance, to developing their physical and creative skills and to building their confidence.' Gill Roberts, Dance Development Co-ordinator (Activate) Feb 2007
'Pure Funk have contributed most positively to our Physical Education programme at Parkstone Grammar School in a variety of ways.' Claire Bird, Head of P.E, Parkstone Grammar School, Feb 2007
'One of Dorset's best known dance companies' Bournemouth Extended Learning Services
Dance Crew Members
'Immense experience, boosted confidence'
'I've learnt so much more than I expected to learn'
'The experiences from being in the crew and the events we have done has improved my dance in all areas' Vicki Pagett, June 2007
'Discipline levels are very good'
'I've learnt to be committed and reliable as part of a team'
'I was ecstatic when I found out I made it into the crews and I love Pure Funk to bits, the people, routines, shows and competitions...all the moves & routines I've learnt all add to my dictionary of dance.' Helen Oxley, June 2007