Cambridge dancers dazzle ministers
Gravity-defying Dance Offensive wowed government ministers with a surprise performance at the prestigious Justice Awards.
The Cambridge dance group’s high-energy show at Westminster’s Banqueting House on October 20 was kept top secret until the last minute.
Guests at the Justice Awards included Attorney General Baroness Scotland, Home Secretary Alan Johnson and David Hanson, Minister for Policing and Security.
Dance Offensive were the surprise star act at the awards, hosted by Crimewatch UK presenter Matthew Amroliwala.
Eight young Cambridge performers, ranging in age from 13 to 21, gave a stunning performance, combining breakdancing with hip hop moves.
Afterwards artistic director Paul Sadot was invited on stage to talk about the work Dance Offensive does in engaging young people and preventing youth crime.
The company, whose members include referrals from the Cambridgeshire Youth Offending Service, engages with hundreds of young people each year and delivers 15 hours of free classes each week.
The Justice Awards, held during Inside Justice Week, recognise staff who go above and beyond the call of duty.
Dance Offensive will perform at the Mumford Theatre in Cambridge on December 7.
The Pressure Drop 2 show will feature some of the country’s top dance professionals, including extreme martial arts champion Chloe Bruce.
For more details see Dance Offensive's website.