Top tapping talent in the spotlight
CITY DANCERS OUT TO IMPRESS STAR-STUDDED PANEL
Talented tappers are dancing their way to the capital to take part in one of the UK’s biggest dance shows.
Five girls, aged 11 to 16, from the Caroline Oliver School of Dance, will be performing for a star-studded panel at the Move It dance exhibition at The Excel, which takes place from March 10-12.
They’ll be out to impress the panel, which includes Arlene Phillips CBE, Jennifer Ellison, Marlon ‘Swoosh’ Wallen, of Flawless fame, and Jonny Labey, who most recently won the ITV primetime show, Dance, Dance, Dance.
Caroline Oliver, who has been teaching dance for more than 20 years in Sunderland, said: “All the team are ecstatic at this fabulous opportunity. They have worked very hard on the routine we are taking with us and everyone has pulled together to organise props, costumes and rehearsals to make this happen. I’m extremely proud of all the team”.
Laura Binyon, who assists Caroline and who was once taught by her too, added: “It’s fantastic for a local dance school to have this opportunity. This alone means the world to myself and Caroline, as well as to all of the students and parents.
“The continuous support and encouragement from everyone has really helped develop the girls’ confidence to not only perfect the tap routine, but to enjoy the experience and opportunity they have been given.”
The Move It exhibition features more than 24,500 dancers over three days with a multitude of workshops, classes, performances, career advice and celebrities.
The 30-strong group from the school will be attending several workshops in different dance genres over the two days.