History of Protègèm

History of ProtègèmMilestones and Celebrations

Throughout our journey, Protègèm has marked several key milestones that have shaped our legacy:

1. 1. Watch this space - an exciting year of performances, exams, competitions

   2. 5th return performing at Disneyland Paris

2. 1. Dance Vision – A Eurovision Spectacle Like No Other!

   2. Enhancing Our Classes with Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)

3. 1. Our 21st Year!

   2. Dance in the Park performance
   3. Performed at 2 Dance competitions

   4. Protègèm Festive Recital

   5. 3 exam sessions
4. 1. 20th Anniversary show
   2. Rotary Club performance at Epsom Playhouse
   3. 3 exam sessions

   4. Performed for the launch of the new Bourne Hall cafè

   5. Entered dance festivals in Claygate, Crawley and Sussex for the first time
   6. Xmas Recital performed at Downsend school Theatre
   7. Performed for the Bourne Hall Xmas Lights
5. 1. 4th return performing at Disneyland Paris
   2. Rotary Club performance, Epsom Playhouse
   3. 3 exam sessions
   4. Selection of pupils entered and achieved their Trinity Bronze Arts Award
   5. Epsom Christmas lights performance
6. 1. Performance at Alton Towers
   2. Performed a mass movement piece for the Grand Prix @ Silverstone
   3. Filmed exam sessions
   4. Epsom Christmas lights performance
7. 1. First filmed exam session (Due to Covid)
   2. Protègèm went online to deliver dance during the global pandemic
8. 1. Huge 02 performance in London
   2. Halloween show @ Epsom College
   3. Epsom Christmas lights performance
9. 1. 15th Anniversary "Best of British" @ Epsom Playhouse
10. 1. Performance at Disneyland Paris!
    2. June Dance Exams
    3. March Dance Exams
    4. Charity Performance for the Children's Trust Tadworth
11. 1. 5 exam sessions!
    2. Her Majesty's Theatre Performance
    3. Halloween Charity Ball Performance
    4. Christmas Performance
12. 1. Britains Got Talent
    2. Alton Towers performance
    3. (December) Christmas Show
13. 1. Dance 2014 Show
14. 1. Our 10th Anniversary Year!
15. 1. (July) Protègèm Dance Company return to perform at Disneyland Paris
    2. 5 dancers performed as worms for tv commercial with Miss Gemma as wormographer!
    3. Raised money for Children in Need by Dancing in Pyjamas
16. 1. (December) 'Just Dance' school show
    2. Kswiss Promo
    3. Exam presentation performance
17. 1. Dancers performed at the Principal's Wedding
    2. The Royal Albert Hall
18. 1. Britains Got Talent
    2. A Christmas Medley school show @ the Adrian Mann Theatre
    3. Street classes presented The History of Streetdance at Secombe Theatre
    4. Sadlers Wells
19. 1. Sadlers Wells, Mardi Gras Challenge
    2. Shaftesbury Theatre, London
    3. School presented Showreel at Epsom Playhouse
20. 1. Royal Albert Hall
21. 1. Performed at Disneyland Paris
    2. 1st Full School Dance Show, Leatherhead Theatre
22. 1. Moved to our own studio within Dragons (now LA Fitness) Ewell
    2. 1st Exam session for whole school
23. 1. Launched The Phantom of the Opera at Epsom Odeon
    2. Her Majesty's Theatre, London
24. 1. Protègèm launched!

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Protègèm has always been about more than just dance—it’s about building a supportive community, providing life-changing opportunities, and ensuring that every dancer feels encouraged to reach their full potential. Our journey is only just beginning, and we look forward to continuing to inspire, educate, and perform for many more years to come.