Stephen Metcalfe, local MP
for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has heaped praise on La Danse
Fantastique’s recent musical performance of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s
Dream’.
Mr Metcalfe, who has
supported the local performing arts school on numerous occasions, said that:
“The performance was brilliant. Le Danse Fantastique well and truly lived up to
their name and I would like to congratulate all those involved.”
Le Danse Fantastique was
founded in 1994 and has since grown into a tremendously successful performing
arts school with over 130 students of all ages and abilities. Able bodied
students are taught alongside those with physical problems, sensory
impairments, and learning difficulties, opening up the world of music and dance
to all young people and making inclusion and integration the norm.
The performance featured a 39
strong cast of young people alongside some seasoned professionals and was
directed by Le Danse Fantastique’s founder, Moira Brock.
The local MP added: “Aside
from the brilliant performances, one of my favourite things about Le Danse
Fantastique is their commitment to inclusivity. This show demonstrates that the
highest of standards can be attained without excluding anyone and this is something
to be very proud of.”
“I look forward to supporting
the school at their future events and once again I would like to congratulate
all involved in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
