YOUNGSTERS from ten feeder primary schools put on their dancing shoes and came to Okehampton College recently for a dance festival. Primary school children from Hatherleigh, Boasley Cross, Bridestowe, Lydford, Lewtrenchard, Northlew and Ashbury, North Tawton, South Tawton, Okehampton and Chagford took part in the initiative, which is part of the Ivybridge School Sports Partnership. The aim of the workshops was to give children the opportunity to enjoy a day of dance and to help develop confidence and understanding of performance and choreography. The day culminated with performances and the presentation of certificates. The festival was co-ordinated by Bernie Hachipuka, school sports leader at Okehampton College, and was made possible with the help of gym/dance consultant Sharon Kee; Alison Sprake, Helen Sergeant and Liz Goodfellow.
