A TALENTED dancer from Worcester had reason to be star-struck when graduating from the Liverpool Theatre School.
Eighteen-year-old Lexi Lewis graduated with a level 5 diploma in professional dance and was awarded her certificate by television and stage star, Kevin Clifton.
The professional dancer, who is best known for Strictly Come Dancing and his acclaimed performances in Rock of Ages and Burn the Floor, congratulated Lexi on her achievement.
He also inspired graduating students with a keynote address where he gave the next generation of dance and musical theatre stars valuable advice on preparing for their careers as professional performers.
He said: “Supporting young performers at the start of their journey is something I feel very passionate about, and I’m honoured to be part of the graduation celebrations at Liverpool Theatre School. It’s a pleasure to share such a special day with these talented graduates and their families – huge congratulations to them all.”
Maxine Ellis, principal at Liverpool Theatre School, continued: “We’re thrilled to welcome Kevin Clifton to our graduation ceremony. His journey from ballroom champion to West End star is a real inspiration, and we know his presence will leave a lasting impression on our students as they get ready to embark on their professional careers.”
Lexi added: “It was such an amazing afternoon and having Kevin Clifton present us with our certificates made graduation day even more special.”
Liverpool Theatre School, which has been nurturing young talent for over 85 years, has helped shape the careers of many of the region’s professional dancers, performers and musical theatre stars. Former students have gone on to appear in shows such as Mamma Mia!, SIX, Frozen, Starlight Express, Blood Brothers and Wicked.
