TWO Warrington dance students have been offered the opportunity of a lifetime after being accepted at the prestigious dance school, Laban, in London.
Jodie Standish, 18, from Glazebury and Anthony Lomas, 17, from Newton-le-Willows, are both students at Priestley College.
They will take up their places on the BA Honours programme after being among a group of 80 to make the cut from some 1,000 applicants worldwide.
The achievement is all the more remarkable for the pair because they hadn’t had any formal dance training until enrolling at Priestley.
Both have gone on to excel in A-Level Dance and on the BTEC National Performing Arts programme as well as taking leading roles in a string of hit college productions.
Jodie said: “It is great news. Priestley have really backed me and helped me develop as a performer.”
Anthony added: “Since coming to Priestley, I’ve been able to experience all things dance and really hone my skills as a performer. I was delighted to be accepted by Laban because they obviously enjoy a really strong reputation for excellence.”
Pictured Jodie and Anthony in performance.
Dance students' delight!
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