Community and Sponsors

Loving Parents · Local Enterprises · Financial Sponsors

Thank You

We couldn't do it without you

On Behalf of the Students and Staff of Curtain Upp, we extent our sincere appreciation to each of our sponsors, without whom our growth and facility improvements would not be possible. We also thank Parents for volunteering and contributing their valuable time throughout the year, because your commitment has rally made a difference to our Students dance experience. The Students, Staff and parents at Curtain Upp enjoy a warm, Caring community that foster the highest standards of schooling, social and emotional growth. The efforts and participation of everyone is a vital element for the success of our dance community.

Helen Becque – Curtain Upp Principal

Windmill House Trust

Each year, kindly sponsors the provision of complimentary dance classes at selected local nurseries and pre-schools, and generously paid for “Christmas Spectacle” costumes.

Uppingham Town Council

Paid for two of our portable dance mirrors and awarded the school generous funding.

Arts for Rutland

Generously sponsored our performances of “Alice” (in Wonderland) in 2017.

Neptune Instrumentation

John Bowen and “Neptune Insrumentation Services” offer a generous annual donation which helps to improve our dance facilities and equipment.

CTA First Aid

A huge thank you to Darren Hayward and “CTA First Aid” for delivering First Aid and Care Training to the Curtain Upp Dance Teachers and the generous donation gifted toward the Blackpool Tower Ballroom project.

Heidelberg Materials

Kindly sponsored many of our dancers for the performance at His Majesty’s Theatre in 2025.

The Falcon Hotel

Our “Feast Day” and “Christmas in Uppingham” venue is provided courtesy of Robert Wills.

Spotlight Dance

We thank “Spotlight Dance” for uniting Dancers across Rutland with their festival.

Muddy Stilettos

A huge thank you to “Muddy Stilettos” for recognising Curtain Upp as a “Best Children’s Business” in Rutland and Leicestershire.

Rutland Merchandise

Curtain Upp uniform is designed, created, customised and managed by “Rutland Merchandise”.

Uppingham Theatre

and their Crew, for their professional support during our Summer Productions and annual Achievements Day.

Belton Pre-school

We are honoured to work alongside this small and friendly pre-school which offers an exciting activities programme, including cooking, gardening, painting and dance.

Little Angels

“Little Angels” kindly hosts some of our “Windmill Trust” dance classes for pre-school children.

Stepping Stones

Thanks to “Stepping Stones” for participating in our “Windmill Trust” dance programme.

Leighfield Primary School

Lots of fun for everyone during “Creativity Week” and our first ever mob flash!

Uppingham C of E Primary

Our dance programmes have enjoyed a wider reach through participation at local schools.

Briggs Equipment

For their generosity in kindly supporting our dancers on their adventure to perform at the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

The Rutland Blogger

Thanks and appreciation to Charlie for sharing our news, updates and programmes on

Rutland Marquee Company

have generously sponsored events and provided financial support which was used for emergency and medical training.

Engage with Success

For supporting us through the mental and financial challenges of Covid-19 and the lockdowns.

Oakham Gymnastic Academy

We thank “Oakham Artistic Gymnastic Academy” for their partnership and coaching our “Elites Tumbling Team”.

Uppingham Sports Centre

Thanks and appreciation for supporting our fundraising event.

Residents Association

Many thanks for donating funds after our performances at the annual Summer Féte and Halloween event.

Stocken Prison

A generous supply of gifts were donated by the local team at

Ashdale Pharmacy

Many thanks for the gifts donated which helped towards our fundraising event.

Gina Fernandes Photography

We thank Gina for her wonderful photography and lifetime memories.

Good Hair Days

Many thanks to the “Good Hair Days” team for donating their services to assist with our fundraising event.

Pearce’s Jewellers

Thanks and appreciation to the Oakham jewellers for supporting our fundraising event.

Uppingham Community College

providing Students with a well rounded, holistic and happy environment in which they prosper and thrive.

Curtain Upp Awards

A huge thank you

The Students and Staff of “Curtain Upp Stage School” extend a huge thanks to all of our dedicated Parents, supportive Community and generous Sponsors.

“I see dance as glue for a community.”

– Twyla Tharp, American Dancer and Choreographer