Year 9 and 10 Dance students from Cockburn John Charles Academy and Cockburn School recently took centre stage at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), delivering their powerful and moving performances at the renowned Riley Theatre.
The visit was more than just a trip—it was a full performance experience. Students had the unique opportunity to work alongside third-year NSCD students, learning an advanced piece of repertoire in a professional environment.
The culmination of the day saw the students perform a piece they had been developing over the past six weeks, to a packed and enthusiastic audience. The CJCA student performance was themed around human connection.
The performances were described as “absolutely incredible,” and received high praise from both staff and attendees. For many of the students, it was a chance to glimpse what dance could look like beyond the walls of their secondary school.
“This was an unforgettable experience for our students,” said Headteacher at Cockburn John Charles Academy, Mrs Roberts.
“To perform on a professional stage, under the guidance of such talented dancers, has been incredibly inspiring. We are so proud of how our students rose to the occasion and represented the school with such passion and professionalism.”
The leader of Dance at Cockburn John Charles Academy, Mrs Davison, echoed the sentiment:
“Watching our students perform at NSCD was a proud moment. The piece they’ve been working on explores deep, emotional themes, and they conveyed that beautifully on stage.
“Collaborating with NSCD has been a brilliant experience, and we’re so grateful for their support and encouragement.”
A huge thank you goes to the Northern School of Contemporary Dance for their warm welcome and expert guidance and a massive well done to the young dancers who proved themselves ready for any stage.
This post is based on a press release issued by Cockburn Multi-academy Trust
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