Black ballet company Classically British & Co recently celebrated its 21st anniversary with a special gala performance.
As part of Black History Month, a group of schoolchildren went to a dress rehearsal as part of an afternoon of education and performance.
Pupils also heard from dancers including Julie Felix and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Layton Williams.
Story by Anna O’Neill
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