Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News

Students dance away the years with Brindley showcase

- BY JOHN MCDOUGALL @JMacD1988 john.mcdougall@trinitymir­ror.comj o@

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FIVE years of outstandin­g dance performanc­es by students at a Widnes college have been celebrated with a spectacula­r show at a Runcorn theatre.

Stundents attending Cronton S Sixth Form College’s Profession­al D Dance Programme (PDP) marked th the anniversar­y with a performanc­e ti titled Memories at The Brindley.

The production recreated and s showcased the most memorable d dances and performanc­es from the last five years of the PDP’s creations.

The sell out audience was dazzled by fantastic group and solo performanc­es from the highly talented dance students.

Dances chosen from past performanc­es included The Evil Queen, Coven, The Immortal Swan and The Daughters Of Nyx, featuring a wide variety of styles and complexity.

PDP course leader and artistic director Benjamin Musa said: “The show was an amazing trip down memory lane of all the performanc­es from past and present students.

“It is a huge privilege to be part of the Performing Arts Centre Of Excellence and to play a part in bringing these performanc­es to the stage.

“It makes me immensely proud to witness the talent of our students and to help them develop, grow and succeed. “Here’s to the next five years!” At the end of the show, students treated the audience to a sneak preview of their next big performanc­e, Red, which will take place at The Brindley on Tuesday, June 20.

Rave reviews followed the performanc­e as one audience member said: “I could not believe this was a college performanc­e.

“The dancers and variety of dances they performed were absolutely amazing.

“I can’t wait until the next dance production!”

The PDP will also be performing a choreograp­hy show on Monday, March 13, at The Brindley. ●

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 ??  ?? The Centre Of Excellence For Performing Arts at Cronton Sixth Form celebrated five years of outstandin­g dance performanc­es recently, with a spectacula­r show at The Brindley Theatre in Runcorn
The Centre Of Excellence For Performing Arts at Cronton Sixth Form celebrated five years of outstandin­g dance performanc­es recently, with a spectacula­r show at The Brindley Theatre in Runcorn

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