A celebration of dance in the Prospect Theatre, rounded off the summer half term. The show starred talented students from A level dance, BTEC Performing Arts and the Dance Leaders' Award.
The evening began with a medley of different dance styles, featuring Dance Leaders and Dance Company dancers performing Jive, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Tap dancing.
Next on the programme, the students displayed the high standard of practical exam work achieved this year with a range of group and solo dances.
Highlights of this selection featured, a sensitive portrayal of American choreographer, Alvin Ailey, performed eloquently by second year dancers, Jordan Richards portrayal of Revelations 1960 extract, Sinner Man, Freddie Conway’s interpretation of ‘I get a good feeling’ by Christina Aguilera and Catriona Wood’s display of Ailey’s style, performed to Nina Simone’s ‘Here comes the Sun’.
Other dances took inspiration from a wide and varied source of stimuli, such as Maya Angelou's 'Caged Birds' as well as The Car Man by Matthew Bourne and musicals from Sweet Charity to Cats.
The quality and level of skill demonstrated was exceptional and the depth of creative talent clear, as all pieces were choreographed by the students themselves.
Isabelle Espana-O'Kelly, graduating A level student said, “I really enjoyed being creative and working in the style of greats such as Alvin Ailey. It's been an amazing experience."
The evening closed with a poignant piece by all the dancers, set to music called 'Amazing'.
Matt Sheppard, Director of Faculty remarked, “The students have such imaginative and creative flair and wowed and entertained us with a thoughtful and eclectic evening of dance.”
Sally Reed, Curriculum Manager of Dance commented “This evening’s performance has celebrated the high level of talent and commitment involved in dance. I am proud of the students’ achievements this year and I hope that they will continue to research, learn, analyse and perform in the enriching and hardworking discipline of dance, in their futures beyond College.”
