TWO talented young dancers from Warrington are one step closer to achieving their dream of becoming professional performers after dancing their way onto an elite training programme at Liverpool Theatre School.
Max Hayes (17) a former pupil at Penketh High School, and Hannah Loeb (16) who attended Great Sankey High School, both secured a place at the prestigious stage school after impressing the audition panel with a series of exceptional performances, each designed to showcase the breadth of their skill and technical ability.
Max trained at Kandy Productions before landing a place at Liverpool Theatre School, whose patrons include dance legend, Wayne Sleep OBE, and West End theatre producer, Bill Kenwright CBE.
Max said: “My dream is to dance professionally and become a choreographer so I was overjoyed to find out I had a place at Liverpool Theatre School. I’ve been performing since I was 10 years old and I’m really excited about having the opportunity to do what I love best every day.”
Fellow Kandy Productions dancer, Hannah added: “My ambition is to travel the world as a dancer and to one day perform on the West End so training at Liverpool Theatre School is like a dream come true. Dance has always been a massive part of my life and I feel so lucky to have the chance to train professionally.”
Liverpool Theatre School, which accepts only the most talented students on its professional training programmes in dance, musical theatre and acting, boasts a long list of success stories including Birchwood’s Oliver Ormson who is currently starring as Prince Hans in the West End adaptation of Frozen. Alumni can also be seen in hit shows such as SIX the Musical, Wicked and Blood Brothers.
Liverpool Theatre School, Principal, Maxine Ellis, said: “Max and Hannah have heaps of natural talent and a real passion for dance. I’m sure they will enjoy having the opportunity to perfect their technique and hone their skills as we encourage them to reach their full potential.
“They are both extremely talented dancers who are well deserving of a place on the professional dance programme at Liverpool Theatre School. We were blown away by their exceptional performances during the auditions and we’re looking forward to helping them prepare for an exciting career in the industry.”
Liverpool Theatre School’s elite training programmes are designed to give young people the skills they need to pursue professional careers in the performing arts industry. The specialist stage school, which is rated outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, is the only place in the country to be validated by Trinity College London across all three disciplines of dance, musical theatre and acting.
Liverpool Theatre School also provides a number of fully-funded places and bursaries including the DaDAs (Dance and Drama Awards), designed to improve professional training opportunities for talented performers without financial support. Find out more about Liverpool Theatre School at liverpoolcentralstudios.com
