Julie Payne School of Dance

Future Events & Dates for Diary
Julie Payne School of Dance has lots of exciting events planned throughout the year from our annual show to exams and competitions. Keep track of them below.
2026 Events & Dates
Easter Holiday
The dance school is closed for Easter from 2nd April - 12th April. All lessons on as normal from Monday 13th April.
IDTA Exam Session
Our annual IDTA exam session will take place from 1pm Saturday 25th April.
May Bank Holidays
For the May bank holidays we are closed Monday 4th May, Saturday 23rd May, Monday 25th May and Tuesday 26th May.
9th, 10th, 16th & 17th May
Aurora Festival of Dance. Our second competition of the season held at Martin High School, Anstey.
5th July
Aurora Festival of Dance Solo Day. Our third competition of the season held at Bosworth Academy, Desford.
Summer & August Bank Holiday
The school will remain open for the whole of the summer holidays. We will close for the August bank holiday we are closed Saturday 29th August - Monday 31st August. All lessons on as normal from Tuesday 1st September.
October Half Term
The school will remain open as normal for the October half term as we prepare for our annual show.
November
Dates TBC
Our annual show held at Countesthorpe College. Date and theme to be confirmed
Christmas Holidays
The school will close for Christmas on Tuesday 15th December