Well, it is still hot, inside and out. The heating in the hall is very effective as a weight-loss measure but does nothing for the comfort of the dancers. Still, they are putting on great performances.
We are working our way through the 9, 10 & 11 Years and there are fewer in these age groups than in the younger ones. We are still around 45 minutes late, but everyone is smiling and the canteen is still doing a roaring trade :)