A series of Summer Dance Workshops were recently held in Malta and Gozo from 19 August to 23 August.  Alison White the representative of the British Theatre Dance Association in Malta, and also president of the Dance Council Malta, initiated a-collaboration with the British Theatre Dance Association, so together members, non- members and individuals who care for new forms of expression, joined these exciting workshops.  The Dance Council Malta is continually looking for new bonds with other dance associations and institutions over-seas to further the development of all forms of dance locally.  The course was designed to cover a vast range of ages from juniors, Intermediate, seniors and adults.  The Genres offered were commercial jazz/ hip hop, and musical theatre. Students worked alongside professional artists who have a tremendous experience.  They were exposed to the latest techniques of modern jazz and commercial jazz, genres which are continually developing and transforming rapidly.   The guests choreographers were James Robinson, and Chantelle Carey, both having received training at Leicester Performing Arts as well as Craig Turbyfield. James Robinson trained for six years at the Leicester youth Ballet Company and three years at the Leicester performing Arts.  James Robinson TV credits Olympic Closing  UK, So You Think You Can Dance, Royal Variety performance, Eurovision 2010, Video’s and Artists he has worked with  Jessie J, Spice Girls, Annie Lennox, Pixie Lott, Danni Minogue, Dame Shirley Bassey to mention a few. Chantelle Carey trained at the Melody Urquhart in Sligo Ireland and completed her training at the Leicester performing arts college. Her Theatre credits include: Chicago, Annie, Swing, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Joseph Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Craig Turbyfield trained at the Royal Ballet School and London Studio Centre on the Musical Theatre Course. His credits range from The Nutcracker ,playing Fritz in the Birmingham Royal Ballet production, Hello Dolly, The King and I, Mr. Mistoffelees in Cats, Fame, Singing In The Rain, On Your Toes, West Side Story. The president and founder of BTDA, Ann Olivier, is delighted that such collaboration with the Dance Council Malta had been made possible. Through such collaborations opportunities are given to local students, teachers, directors and choreographers.  Ms Olivier has kindly given four one-week dance tuition scholarships for participating students aged 16+ to attend the Leicester Performing Arts College and two three-year scholarships.  This distinctive action not only exemplifies the B.T.D. A.’s motto ‘if you have a love for the profession, let us help you achieve your ultimate goal’ but also can be considered as the starting point of a great career in dance.  Next year 2015 Ms Olivier has suggested another summer school both in Malta and Gozo due to the success this year, and the great enthusiasm shown by all the students attending, something definitely not to be missed. The courses are opened to everyone who loves to dance and are willing to work hard.