We were happy to welcome BBC Radio Shropshire presenter Genevieve Tudor to college yesterday to speak to dance teacher Opal and members of Derwen Dance Crew (DDC)
Genevieve interviewed Opal about her recent Dance Teacher of the Year award, and spoke to Performing Arts students about what makes Opal so special.
Opal, who also runs Shrewsbury-based Identity School of Dance, was particularly proud to have been nominated by students, parents and colleagues who all wrote compelling statements on why she should be crowned Teacher of the Year.
She said: “I couldn’t believe it when I heard I’d won, as there were hundreds of nominees. I feel extremely proud and lucky. Thank you to everyone who voted for me.”
DDC have won lots of awards of their own in competitions run by Audacity Events, and have qualified to compete in the Championship Finals in Bristol on 1-2 February. Students have qualified in individual and group categories and have been busy rehearsing for the finals.
DDC is just one of the work experience opportunities available to Performing Arts students who are able explore a range of core skills including dance, music, drama, musical theatre, prop and scenery making. Student can also join our sign, song and dance group Derwen On Tour and theatre in education group DC Theatre.
Fingers crossed that, with their combined talents, our Performing Arts team will be bringing home yet more trophies. We really will need a new shelf to display all their awards!
Listen out for Opal and DDC’s interview with Genevieve on BBC Radio Shropshire soon.