Slough gets down to the beat
People were getting down to a funky groove at the West Wing last weekend as dance students from Slough displayed their talents alongside other performers and DJs.
The hip hop and street dancing event included a number of different groups performing routines and holding skills workshops.
Slough Creative Academy’s foundation degree student Kevin Condliffe led his own dance company Muddy Icon. Another highlight was a performance from Brazilian influenced group, Capoeria UK.
The music theme ran through the entire day with people who came along having the chance to enter into a competition to win an Ipod.
George Kirkham, director of Slough Creative Academy, feels the event was a perfect way to celebrate the achievements of Slough’s dance students. He said: “I am really proud of all of our performance students, the event was an ideal platform for them to highlight their talents.
“I hope that some of the people who came along will be inspired, and see that dance is something that they can get involved with too.”
Cllr Julia Long, commissioner for leisure, cultural and community services, said: “This event was a good reflection of the creative ability our young people have.
“It’s great that we can stage events like this giving people the chance to see something a little different.”
The day was organised by the Britwell Youth Project and the Slough Young People’s Centre.
Slough Borough Council