Exmouth Community College Students Shine in Annual Dance Production “The Blend 2026”
Exmouth Community College (ECC) recently celebrated its annual dance production, The Blend 2026, featuring over 80 talented students. The performance this month was a sell-out, highlighting the excitement and community support surrounding the show.
The event showcased a wide variety of performances, including GCSE and A-level choreography, pieces from all exam classes, dance club routines, and a special restaging of Step in Time from the college’s previous production of Mary Poppins. Each piece demonstrated the students’ creativity, skill, and dedication, with many dancers performing original choreography that they have rehearsed intensively over several weeks.
Exmouth Community College has a strong track record in dance, with student attainment far exceeding the national average. Many graduates go on to professional dance training or use their dance qualifications to support diverse career and higher education pathways, reflecting the breadth of opportunities the subject provides.
The dance curriculum at ECC, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, is designed to inspire creativity, expression, and cultural awareness. Students explore performance, choreography, and critical appreciation of a wide range of dance styles, from contemporary UK companies like Rambert and Boy Blue to world dance forms such as Samba, Kathak, Capoeira, and African dance.
Taught by specialist staff in fully equipped studios and theatre spaces, lessons challenge students to develop their technique, express their ideas, and engage with choreographic tasks, while also building transferable skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Tom Inman, Headteacher at Exmouth Community College, said:
"We have high expectations for The Blend each year, and our students continually exceed them. This production is incredibly special because so much of it is their own work. Watching the students grow, not just in their dance ability, but also in confidence, is wonderful. Well done to every dancer and our brilliant tech crew who made the show a success. We are very proud of you all."
Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, said:
"It’s wonderful to see the creativity, dedication, and teamwork our students bring to The Blend each year. This production not only showcases their incredible talent, but also the confidence, collaboration, and passion that dance helps nurture. Congratulations to all the performers, choreographers, and staff who made this such a memorable and inspiring show."
