Dance Fest 2025 kicked off the school dance calendar in style last week, bringing together Primary students from Bangkok Patana and St. Andrews (Ekkamai) for a day of movement, creativity and performance. With three outstanding professional guest artists leading workshops, the event offered something for everyone that left buzzing with excitement for their new dance experiences.

Akarapon (Ton) Saiwan brought his energy with electrifying Zumba sessions. His high-energy moves had students of all ages breaking a sweat, laughing, and discovering just how fun fitness through dance can be. The atmosphere was electric as students fed off his enthusiasm and rhythm.

Tim Fournier transported dancers to the Broadway stage with Musical Theatre Jazz. Working on a number from the hit musical Newsies, students not only learned choreography but also explored the art of performance. With newspapers as props, they discovered how staging, character, and storytelling are central to theatre jazz — and rose brilliantly to the challenge.

Ryan Licudan, widely recognised as Bangkok’s top popper and locker, introduced students to funky new grooves. Even the youngest dancers tried their hand at popping and locking, experiencing the playful side of hip-hop culture. His dynamic teaching style and innovative movement combinations kept the energy high and the smiles wide.

The afternoon concluded with a vibrant showcase, where students demonstrated their learning through on-stage rehearsal and of course showed off their new-found performance skills!

As a spectacular surprise finale, our Academy coaches took to the stage, performing as the professional artists they are. Showcasing their expertise in Ballet, Theatre Jazz, Latin, and Hip Hop, they delivered a near eight-minute, high-energy spectacle that had the audience on their feet. Their performance was both breathtaking and inspiring, leaving students with a vision of what they can one day become.