‘I felt amazing performing – everyone was screaming, I want to feel that again and would like to carry on dancing. One of the main things I learnt was from Paul – treat others and yourself with respect. Dancing is hard work, it’s a lot more difficult than you think and it is tiring and keeps you fit.’

Luke interviews PJ and Leon just after the performance to ask them what they got out of the project and we get a sneak peak of ‘Elite’ in action -

If you liked that go check out the full ‘Elite’ performance filmed especially at the DPA Summer Festival here.

His inspirations include The Boogaloo Crew, The Rock Steady Crew, Popin John, Project Korea, Pokeman Crew from France and too many more to mention.

He used to teach at the Custard Factory in Birmingham and has also taught in several Birmingham schools and worked with local community groups.

It’s a few days before the first performance and Luke asks Paul and Stacey how the boys are getting on -

The boys were a group who weren’t used to working together, it was amazing to watch the relationships grow; they supported and encouraged each other in a very special way. Their dancing improved significantly the school was amazed when they saw them perform for the first time!
The boys achieved so very much, more than we could have imagined. They gathered a real fan base and went from not wanting to perform to ‘when can perform next miss’! They want to carry on dancing and we are trying to explore ways in which we can nurture their new skills and enthusiasm. On behalf of Deansfield a huge thank you for those people who helped make this wonderful project happen for us.’

See the complete ‘Elite’ performance filmed especially at the DPA Summer Festival  - 

When I heard about this project I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn something new. I have always been interested in filming and learning about technical equipment. It has made me think about different jobs that I could consider when I leave school. I learnt about how you have to be organised and communicate well with people.’ - Adam

I have always been interested in filmmaking and this seemed like an opportunity that I couldn’t afford to miss out on! Working alongside professionals was good and I leant an awful lot from them. It has made me think about how I can use these new skills in other projects in school.’ – Luke

We put Luke and Adam in front of the camera to talk to them about the project after the ‘Elite’ performance at Deansfield High School -

Luke interviews Stacey and Paul about why they’re involved in this dance project -

‘I really like playing with my Xbox, my favourite game is Gears of War I also love Kentucky Fried Chicken! I was keen to try the dancing as I have tried doing it by myself, I enjoy free styling. I learnt loads of new moves and it was brill doing it with the other lads, I made a lot of new friends. Performing feels great I really would recommend dancing to anyone and I plan to carry on dancing!’

Luke interviews Leon to find out a little more about him and why he got involved in the project - 

There are only a few days to go before the Leon performs for the first time so Luke catches up with him to see how things are going - 

Catch Luke interviewing PJ and Leon at the end of the project and see excerpts from first performance of Leon and rest of ‘Elite’ in front of the whole school here.

‘In my spare time I like hanging out with my friends and listening to Tight Eyez. I have always been interested in dance although I have never had any proper lessons. I was keen to be part of the project as I wondered what it would be like to do it properly.’

Luke interviews PJ at the start of the project to find out a little more about him and why he got involved -

It’s a few days later and the final performance is looming so Luke catches up with PJ to see how things are going -

Catch Luke interviewing PJ and Leon at the end of the project and see excerpts from first performance of PJ and rest of ‘Elite’ in front of the whole school here.