Selsey student selected by Moscow City Ballet

A SELSEY student has taken the next step in what could be an exceptional career in dance by performing with the Moscow City Ballet.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Feb 2016, 09:14 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2016, 09:20 BST

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Sophie with other young performers chosen in a stringent audition processSophie with other young performers chosen in a stringent audition process
Sophie with other young performers chosen in a stringent audition process

Sophie Reid, who attends The Academy in Selsey, performed in The Nutcracker at The Kings Theatre in Portsmouth, having passed a stringent audition process.

Sophie said it had been hard work and she thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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“The opportunity to work with professional dancers and see them up close was amazing.”

Sophie attends The Academy in Selsey and the school is supporting her passion for danceSophie attends The Academy in Selsey and the school is supporting her passion for dance
Sophie attends The Academy in Selsey and the school is supporting her passion for dance

Tom Garfield, head of school, said: “As a school community, we are extremely proud of Sophie’s achievement and look forward to being able to celebrate her future successes.

“We are fully aware of the commitment it takes to perform at this level and will continue to support Sophie as she balances her studies with her passion for dance.”

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Sophie Reid performing in The Nutcracker with the Moscow City BalletSophie Reid performing in The Nutcracker with the Moscow City Ballet
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