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Delving into black history at Peatmoor

Peatmoor Primary School celebrated Black History Month during Oc- The Sullivan
tober by listening to and reading stories by black authors, and books School of Dance
that feature characters from a range of cultures.
During assem- 01793 532250
bly the children More than just a
learnt about the dancewear shop
life of civil rights
leader Martin 3 Day Christmas Sale
Luther King and 21st, 22nd, 23rd December
his influence on Pointe Shoe fitting by appointment WeST SWinDonS’
changing the way eSTabliSheD Dance School
black people were We will be closed from balleT TaP JaZZ
regarded in the 24th December. Re-opening ‘Serving the West Swindon
USA and around on 4th January Community for over 25 Years’
the world, whilst www.spotlightdancewear.co.uk
older children 186 Victoria Road, Swindon Registered Teachers:
learnt how African Jenny Sullivan
American woman L.R.A.D. A.I.S.T.D.
Rosa Parks was Shelene Lester
prosecuted for not R.A.D. RTS A.I.S.T.D C.D.E.
giving up her bus Parana Colturato demonstating a spectacular element
seat to a white man of Brazilian capoeira with Peatmoor youngsters Wednesdays at
in 1955, sparking the civil rights dangerous because it had martial Millbrook School, Freshbrook
movement to achieve equality arts in it. Now capoeira is a huge Pre-School Dance 3.00 - 3.30
many years later. tourist attraction for Brazil and is Pre-Primary Ballet 3.45 - 4.30
Part of Peatmoor's month in- just as important as football.” Primary Tap 4.30 - 5.00
cluded an Afro-Brazilian Day The children also enjoyed try- Primary Ballet 5.00 - 5.45
where the whole school took part ing out typical Brazilian dishes for Classes also at Covingham,
in workshops on capoeira, a Brazil- lunch and Indian samosas from the Liden & Gorse Hill
ian dance form which combines Bombay Lounge restaurant.
music, games and martial art. Dance Sarah Adams, one of the organis- FOR FURTHER
teacher Parana Colturato said until ing teachers, said the month was an INFORMATION AND/OR
1932 anybody caught doing capoeira important experience. “Peatmoor TO ENROL PLEASE
in Brazil could find themselves in aims high to teach the children about PHONE: 872682
prison for six months. “It was cre- black history and the determination
ated by slaves and was considered of people to fight for equality.”

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STREET, HIP HOP & ADULT TAP
Classes from two and half years upwards
Lessons held at Haydonleigh School,
Abbey Meads Community School, Blunsdon Village
and also Stratton Community Centre

Official Dance Centre
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offering FDI & CDE Units

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Contact Sarah Watson
on 01793 524112
or 07825 543529
before 8pm

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