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Gwilym Simcock is one of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers on the European scene. He moves effortlessly between jazz and classical music, with a 'harmonic sophistication and subtle dovetailing of musical traditions'. Gwilym has been hailed as a pianist of 'exceptional', 'brilliant' and 'dazzling' ability, and his music has been widely acclaimed as 'engaging, exciting, often unexpected, melodically enthralling, complex yet hugely accessible', and above all 'wonderfully optimistic'. Gwilym's influences are wide ranging, from jazz legends including Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius and Pat Metheny, to classical composers including Maurice Ravel, Henri Dutilleux, Béla Bartók and Mark-Anthony Turnage. Although principally a jazz artist, Gwilym has composed numerous works for larger Classical ensemble that combine through-composed elements with improvisation, creating a sound that is distinctive and very much his own. In the last few years, Gwilym has become renowned for his solo performances, releasing a critically acclaimed album 'Good Days at Schloss Elmau' in 2011 and touring throughout Europe and to places as far afield as Australia, the USA, Canada, Korea and China to name but a few. Gwilym has toured extensively with the cream of British and international jazz artists including Dave Holland, Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Bill Bruford's Earthworks, Bob Mintzer and Bobby McFerrin. He co-leads the Anglo-American Supergroup 'The Impossible Gentlemen' with British Guitar legend Mike Walker, Steve Rodby and Adam Nussbaum. He also tours with Classical virtuoso Nigel Kennedy, with whom he is writing a programme of new music in the near future. Gwilym's career is unique in spanning a huge range of musical settings. Testament to this is the fact that he was the first BBC New Generation Artist from a Jazz background, and that his album "Good Days at Schloss Elmau" was an album of the year in 2011 at the prestigious British music award the 'Barclaycard Mercury Prize'. He has performed with ...

The Reigate School of Ballet and Commercial Dance provides children with a safe and nurturing environment to grow, not just as dancers, but also confident individuals for life. Our primary ethos is giving everyone opportunities to perform and learn, and ensuring all children learn to love dance, and have the confidence to say "I CAN DO IT". For parents, we are extremely approachable and friendly and this continues through into our classes. We give everyone the opportunity to sample classes before a commitment is made with 3 Free Trials as standard to all new pupils AND pupils who wish to try another dance discipline. With the widest choice of ballet classes for children and adults in the area, we offer complete all-round dance and performing arts training for children from 18 months to adult. The school has been established for over 50 years, and has a strong reputation for teaching excellence. With classes in ballet, tap, commercial street, modern, tap, musical theatre, contemporay, toddler dance, acro and adult dance and fitness, our extensive programme caters for children of all abilities, with further classes for those wishing to take their dance training further. Ballet influences most western and commercial dance forms, and we recommend pupils try to continue their ballet for as long as possible. We also have an extensive community programme , of which we provide for free, and a premium scholarhip programme for children showing exceptional talent and dedication to dance. With highly experienced and qualified staff , ranging from Royal ballet trained teachers, past and current West End performers, TV / international experience, educational-based teachers and musicians (all of whom are D.B.S. certified), our teachers want to pass on their knowledge and experience to all children. HANNAH EVERITT - Arts Educational, Tring