TWO young dancers are celebrating after earning places at a specialist theatre school.
Amy White and Gracie Littler, both 16 and from Runcorn, have secured spots on a professional training programme at Liverpool Theatre School, where they will study for a Level 5 Diploma in Professional Dance.
The pair, who attended The Heath School and trained at The Next Step Dance Academy, were selected following a competitive audition process open to applicants from across the UK.
Amy said: "I’ve always loved to entertain people, and I’ve been performing since I was four years old, so having the chance to train at Liverpool Theatre School is just incredible.
"I was so happy when I found out I’d been offered a place, I was jumping up and down with excitement.
"My dream is to travel the world as a performer.
"I’ve also recently started teaching and I love it, so I hope to inspire younger dancers while I continue my training."
Gracie said: "I also started dancing when I was four, and I always knew it was something I wanted to do as a career.
"My ambition is to one day open my own dance school where I can share my passion for dance and help young performers achieve their dreams.
"I’m so grateful to have this opportunity to train at Liverpool Theatre School and I’m looking forward to being in an environment where I can challenge myself and grow as a performer."
Liverpool Theatre School has a strong reputation for launching the careers of professional performers, with alumni appearing in West End shows and touring productions including Mamma Mia!, Starlight Express, Six, Oliver!, Blood Brothers and Frozen the Musical.
Maxine Ellis, principal at Liverpool Theatre School, said: "We’re really pleased to welcome Amy and Gracie to Liverpool Theatre School as they take these important next steps towards becoming professional dancers.
"Their passion for dance clearly shone through during the auditions, and we look forward to working with them to develop their technique and performance skills further as they both prepare for a future career in this exciting industry."
The school offers specialist training for talented performers, with courses validated by Trinity College London including Level 5 and Level 6 Diplomas in Professional Dance and a Level 6 Diploma in Musical Theatre.
Undergraduate courses include BA (Hons) degrees in Musical Theatre and Dance, as well as a CertHE in Musical Theatre.
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