Here are some recent evaluations
Back to School 2024 to enjoy 25 Multicultural dance, RE & well-being workshops for schools. #edutwitter
Recent Testimonial: Jan 2024
‘ Huge thank you for the wonderful day the children had. You make it so special for them with the dance, costumes, scarves and fun ! They loved learning about dance in Hinduism, and linking it with what they had learned in class. We had lovely feedback from parents saying how the children were brimming with telling them everything, and showing their dance moves ! Thank you, I will of course be spreading the word about your workshops !‘
Mrs Becky Layfield : Robert Arkenstall School Haddenham Cambs
Wholeheartedly endorse Lorraine at MultiDance. The way she weaves her magic of culture, history, literature & art through the power of dance & music is amazing ‘
Jane Ryder FCCT Associate Arts Lead – Active Learning Trust – Arts & Culture Lead Sidegate Primary School Suffolk Summer 2023
2 return residential dance days at Springfield Primary Essex ‘ Everyone loves your visits to us ‘ Jackie Pick Headteacher
Jane Ryder Sidegate Primary School Ipswich Suffolk. April 2022
Indian Dance reflections:
‘It was simply amazing – such positive comments from staff & pupils- highly recommend schools invite Lorraine to share faith & cultures through dance. An incredible workshop delivered with clarity, peace and gentleness ‘
Becky Layfield Robert Arkenstall Primary School Cambs
Indian Dance reflections March 2022
‘ We loved welcoming you to school. The children and staff all loved the sessions…you were so good with the children, it was lovely to see them sharing their knowledge about Hinduism, & enjoying being so creative. I’ve already spread the word about how great your sessions are !
Sarah McDade St Francis of Assisi School Norwich Feb 2023
New workshop : Ibn Battuta Moroccan Explorer, travelled to Middle East, Asia, Africa, China & India workshop includes Moroccan Berber dance, costumes & musical instruments.
‘Super creative morning’
Clare Filby Ashill Primary School Norfolk March 2022
Ancient Egyptian dance, music & history
‘Thank you Lorraine, the children really enjoyed the session, we had a very tranquil maths lesson afterwards, as they were still feeling the vibes. We look forward to seeing you in June for Ancient Greeks.’
Hayley Barnes Swanton Morley school Norfolk March 2022
Chinese New Year is the year of the Tiger
‘Wasn’t it great, thank you for a lovely morning. I’ll be in touch about next year”
Hannah O’ Donnell Taverham Junior school Feb 2022
Ancient Greek dance, music & myths #Theseus #Labyrinth #Ariadne‘ Thank you so much for today. The children & teachers all loved it’
Clare Hart Nightingale Infant & Nursery School Norwich Feb 22
Jolly Morris handkerchief dance celebrating #Englishfolkdance #QueensPlatinumJubilee
‘Thank you for today, the staff & children absolutely loved it.
They can back buzzing, chatting about how good it was. Please can we do something like this again for Sports week’
Janet Marshall previous Head of Schools & Family Learning Norwich Cathedral
‘We have worked with Lorraine for several years now. Her workshops are always engaging, fun, professional planned & delivered, feedback from the teachers is always excellent. She can adapt to all ages/key stages and SEND requirements. She is able to link in with other curriculum areas, especially RE.’
North Featherstone Junior & Infant school West Yorkshire Indian dance reflections.
‘ The children & staff thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. It has definitely inspired them & the teachers who learned a lot. Thank you Miss Jagger
Chantry Primary Academy Luton Beds Australian Aboriginal dance & culture. ‘ it was fantastic as always, Lorraine you are amazing with the children, we would love you to stay longer. See you next year ‘ Mrs Bianchi.
Yorkswood Primary School Solihull ‘ Brilliant ! As ever. Lorraine has been coming here for several years for our ‘Ola Mexio ‘ day, which includes Mayan dance & culture, which they explored in a creative & kinesthetic way. This day starts off the topic leading to a show for the parents ‘ Mrs Webb & Mr Hales
Westover Green Primary School Somerset ‘ A massive thank you for our Maori Haka dance workshop, which was greatly enjoyed by all. The morning was informative & eye- opening to the Maori culture. The dancing was superb and gave the children opportunity to express themselves thoughtfully & creatively, I hope we get to work with you in the future’ Mr Boucher Somerset
Aldeburgh Primary School Suffolk Indian dance reflections ‘ An outstanding dance workshop that engaged even the most sceptical, in a magical way, it exceeded my expectations Thank you Mrs Giddings
Tacolneston & Morley Primary School Samba Carnival dances & Native American dances ‘ Thank you so much for your input. The children really loved it & came out buzzing. The high pace if your input meant that they acheived a lot in a short space of time, and were really proud of their work. The children loved the story telling aspect. I hope we get to work with you again. Mrs O’Dell
Great Dunmow Primary School Essex. The children & staff all had a wonderful time ! Helen Andrews Drama
Many thanks for your wonderful workshops – again! The children really enjoyed the session, ‘that was soooo much fun’, they said as we headed back to the classroom. They really embraced the spiritual side of the nature of Indian Dancing, and your visual story telling really helped them understand this side of things
Wonderful to see the pupils absolutely shine in a lesson we rarely experience. Lorraine was excellent at keeping the children engaged. One of the best dance lessons I’ve seen taught.’ Philippa Lidstone-Scott, Nth Cockerington Sch Lincs
Mile Cross Primary Norwich School Dances of Australian Aboriginals, super work by talented creative pupils Thank you so much for today. We all had a brilliant time and the children loved it!’ Cathy Loebig
Feb 2018 Ancient Egyptian dance & History workshop Year 3 had a brilliant time, thank you for coming! Colman Junior School
Feb 2018 Taverham Hall Norwich As part of their Ancient Egypt topic, Year 3 welcomed Lorraine Theobald from Multicultural Dance to show them how the Ancient Egyptians used to dance.
As music was played, pupils were encouraged to listen carefully and imagine themselves gliding effortlessly along the river Nile on a boat, under the heat of the Egyptian sun. Pupils were given the opportunity to play instruments, dress in traditional Egyptian style and even to try to balance a walking stick on their head, all elements of Egyptian dance.
The pupils were shown a number of Ancient Egyptian dance steps including ‘hip drops’, ‘Hathor kicks’, ‘shoulder shimmys’, and a very energetic move called ‘shimmering heat’!
The staff and pupils all really enjoyed the experience and it will certainly be a memorable morning of the year.
Thank you the children really enjoyed their day, it helped show them the different cultures and traditions, and what fun they can be Lesley McDonald Hazelmere Infants Colchester
Birkwood Primary School Cudworth Barnsley Australian Aboriginal dances 3 days of delightful dancing with some very enthusiastic, creative and courteous children and helpful staff, Thanks to Alex Betts and Mrs Julie Allen MBE
Australia Aboriginal dances & History
Alex Betts Birkwood Primary School Cudworth Barnsley
Hollelsey Primary School teaching British Morris dance aka Lolly Morris
Dear Lorraine,
Many thanks,
Joanna
June 2017
Sir Thomas Mills High School Indian dance reflections with aspects of Hinduism
Thank you so much again. Kind regards, Helen Lambert
Sir Thomas Mills High School Indian dance reflections with aspects of Hinduism
Thank you so much again. Kind regards, Helen Lambert
Here are some recent evaluations
Back to School 2024 to enjoy 25 Multicultural dance, RE & well-being workshops for schools. #edutwitter
Recent Testimonial:
‘ Huge thank you for the wonderful day the children had. You make it so special for them with the dance, costumes, scarves and fun ! They loved learning about dance in Hinduism, and linking it with what they had learned in class. We had lovely feedback from parents saying how the children were brimming with telling them everything, and showing their dance moves ! Thank you, I will of course be spreading the word about your workshops !‘
Mrs Becky Layfield : Robert Arkenstall School Haddenham Cambs
Wholeheartedly endorse Lorraine at MultiDance. The way she weaves her magic of culture, history, literature & art through the power of dance & music is amazing ‘
Jane Ryder FCCT Associate Arts Lead – Active Learning Trust – Arts & Culture Lead Sidegate Primary School Suffolk Summer 2023
Jane Ryder Sidegate Primary School Ipswich Suffolk. April 2022
Indian Dance reflections:
‘It was simply amazing – such positive comments from staff & pupils- highly recommend schools invite Lorraine to share faith & cultures through dance. An incredible workshop delivered with clarity, peace and gentleness ‘
Becky Layfield Robert Arkenstall Primary School Cambs
Indian Dance reflections March 2022
‘ We loved welcoming you to school. The children and staff all loved the sessions…you were so good with the children, it was lovely to see them sharing their knowledge about Hinduism, & enjoying being so creative. I’ve already spread the word about how great your sessions are !
Sarah McDade St Francis of Assisi School Norwich Feb 2022
New workshop : Ibn Battuta Moroccan Explorer, travelled to Middle East, Asia, Africa, China & India workshop includes Moroccan Berber dance, costumes & musical instruments.
‘Super creative morning’
Clare Filby Ashill Primary School Norfolk March 2022
Ancient Egyptian dance, music & history
‘Thank you Lorraine, the children really enjoyed the session, we had a very tranquil maths lesson afterwards, as they were still feeling the vibes. We look forward to seeing you in June for Ancient Greeks.’
Hayley Barnes Swanton Morley school Norfolk March 2022
Chinese New Year is the year of the Tiger
‘Wasn’t it great, thank you for a lovely morning. I’ll be in touch about next year”
Hannah O’ Donnell Taverham Junior school Feb 2022
Ancient Greek dance, music & myths #Theseus #Labyrinth #Ariadne‘ Thank you so much for today. The children & teachers all loved it’
Clare Hart Nightingale Infant & Nursery School Norwich Feb 22
Jolly Morris handkerchief dance celebrating #Englishfolkdance #QueensPlatinumJubilee
‘Thank you for today, the staff & children absolutely loved it.
They can back buzzing, chatting about how good it was. Please can we do something like this again for Sports week’
Janet Marshall previous Head of Schools & Family Learning Norwich Cathedral
‘We have worked with Lorraine for several years now. Her workshops are always engaging, fun, professional planned & delivered, feedback from the teachers is always excellent. She can adapt to all ages/key stages and SEND requirements. She is able to link in with other curriculum areas, especially RE.’
North Featherstone Junior & Infant school West Yorkshire Indian dance reflections.
‘ The children & staff thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. It has definitely inspired them & the teachers who learned a lot. Thank you Miss Jagger
Chantry Primary Academy Luton Beds Australian Aboriginal dance & culture. ‘ it was fantastic as always, Lorraine you are amazing with the children, we would love you to stay longer. See you next year ‘ Mrs Bianchi.
Yorkswood Primary School Solihull ‘ Brilliant ! As ever. Lorraine has been coming here for several years for our ‘Ola Mexio ‘ day, which includes Mayan dance & culture, which they explored in a creative & kinesthetic way. This day starts off the topic leading to a show for the parents ‘ Mrs Webb & Mr Hales
Westover Green Primary School Somerset ‘ A massive thank you for our Maori Haka dance workshop, which was greatly enjoyed by all. The morning was informative & eye- opening to the Maori culture. The dancing was superb and gave the children opportunity to express themselves thoughtfully & creatively, I hope we get to work with you in the future’ Mr Boucher Somerset
Aldeburgh Primary School Suffolk Indian dance reflections ‘ An outstanding dance workshop that engaged even the most sceptical, in a magical way, it exceeded my expectations Thank you Mrs Giddings
Tacolneston & Morley Primary School Samba Carnival dances & Native American dances ‘ Thank you so much for your input. The children really loved it & came out buzzing. The high pace if your input meant that they acheived a lot in a short space of time, and were really proud of their work. The children loved the story telling aspect. I hope we get to work with you again. Mrs O’Dell
Great Dunmow Primary School Essex. The children & staff all had a wonderful time ! Helen Andrews Drama
Many thanks for your wonderful workshops – again! The children really enjoyed the session, ‘that was soooo much fun’, they said as we headed back to the classroom. They really embraced the spiritual side of the nature of Indian Dancing, and your visual story telling really helped them understand this side of things
Wonderful to see the pupils absolutely shine in a lesson we rarely experience. Lorraine was excellent at keeping the children engaged. One of the best dance lessons I’ve seen taught.’ Philippa Lidstone-Scott, Nth Cockerington Sch Lincs
Mile Cross Primary Norwich School Dances of Australian Aboriginals, super work by talented creative pupils Thank you so much for today. We all had a brilliant time and the children loved it!’ Cathy Loebig
Feb 2018 Ancient Egyptian dance & History workshop Year 3 had a brilliant time, thank you for coming! Colman Junior School
Feb 2018 Taverham Hall Norwich As part of their Ancient Egypt topic, Year 3 welcomed Lorraine Theobald from Multicultural Dance to show them how the Ancient Egyptians used to dance.
As music was played, pupils were encouraged to listen carefully and imagine themselves gliding effortlessly along the river Nile on a boat, under the heat of the Egyptian sun. Pupils were given the opportunity to play instruments, dress in traditional Egyptian style and even to try to balance a walking stick on their head, all elements of Egyptian dance.
The pupils were shown a number of Ancient Egyptian dance steps including ‘hip drops’, ‘Hathor kicks’, ‘shoulder shimmys’, and a very energetic move called ‘shimmering heat’!
The staff and pupils all really enjoyed the experience and it will certainly be a memorable morning of the year.
Thank you the children really enjoyed their day, it helped show them the different cultures and traditions, and what fun they can be Lesley McDonald Hazelmere Infants Colchester
Birkwood Primary School Cudworth Barnsley Australian Aboriginal dances 3 days of delightful dancing with some very enthusiastic, creative and courteous children and helpful staff, Thanks to Alex Betts and Mrs Julie Allen MBE
Australia Aboriginal dances & History
Alex Betts Birkwood Primary School Cudworth Barnsley
Hollelsey Primary School teaching British Morris dance aka Lolly Morris
Dear Lorraine,
Many thanks,
Joanna
June 2017
Sir Thomas Mills High School Indian dance reflections with aspects of Hinduism
Thank you so much again. Kind regards, Helen Lambert
Sir Thomas Mills High School Indian dance reflections with aspects of Hinduism
Thank you so much again. Kind regards, Helen Lambert