Kirkcaldy pupils join professional dancers as ballet company brings Snow White to stage
Ten children from a Kirkcaldy primary school are set to join the professional cast of an enchanting dance theatre production of classic fairytale Snow White.
The P2-P5 pupils from Valley Primary School will take to the stage at the Adam Smith Theatre on Friday, March 13 and Saturday 14th when they will perform alongside balletLORENT's own dancers, getting a real taste for the world of performing arts.
The pupils were selected for their enthusiasm and spirit following a workshop for 120 of them led by dancers Gavin Coward and Debbi Purtill at the school. The young performers, all aged between six and ten, will appear in two scenes.
The Kirkcaldy show is part of a mini tour that takes in Glasgow and Dundee, as well as a couple of dates in England. However the pupils will not be leaving their studies behind to go on the road - balletLORENT will find a new ‘young cast’ in each location.
With choreography by artistic director Liv Lorent, costumes by Lady Gaga and Madonna designer, Nasir Mazhar, and Libby El-Alfy (Game of Thrones) and music by Dr Who composer Murray Gold, the children will be part of an impressive line-up of talent.
Dan Woodcraft, deputy headteacher,, said: “We are so excited to have some of our pupils involved in this excellent opportunity. We believe in being the heart of the community, learning together to be the best we can be. Taking part in this workshop and performing at the Adam Smith Theatre is a perfect example of this."
James MacGillivray, education and projects manager, balletLORENT said: "For many children, taking part in a professional stage production is a unique and transformative experience. It not only builds their confidence and creativity but also enhances their ability to collaborate, communicate, and express themselves in new ways.
"Schools benefit immensely too from our young cast initiative, as these workshops enrich their arts provision and inspire both students and teachers alike."
Suitable for ages 5+, this dance theatre version of Snow White retains all the classic elements of the original Brothers Grimm tale, which has been familiar to story lovers for over two centuries.
The Valley pupils will join a professional cast featuring performers of all ages including 62-year old balletLORENT regular Caroline Reece plays the Queen whilst her King, Geoff Hopson, 55, who came out of dance retirement especially for the production.