A Sunday afternoon spent at Dance Attic with 75 Dancers in rehearsals all doing what they love to do DANCE !
Kicking back time and reforming for one night only for the Dame Vera Lynn 100th Birthday Celebration at the London Palladium on March 18th 2017
With host of stars from the world of Entertainment, It will be a night to remember !
Directed by Dougie Squires MVO OBE Who is bringing together a tribute to the nations wartime Sweet heart and Singing Sensation Star Dame Vera
The Generation of dancers come from Dougie's dancers of the 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's .
All have been involved in Shows starring Dame Vera from the Young Generation for the BBC television series to dancing on the VE celebration at Hyde Park
Dancers have flown in from Singapore,Canada,Holland France and the length and breath of the UK. Not only for the show but for the rehearsals as well !
The Dancers all have worked with Dougie and the respect and love for him is unfold
Dougie always brought the best out of you said Sophie Treadwell Great times, amazing travels fabulous shows and life long friends ... Sophie's Career went from being one of Dougie's Dancers inTV shows in the UK and all over the world , The Second generation show in Hong Kong ,Cape Town , and Palm Beach Casino Cannes . she was spotted and became a hostess on Sale of the Century and was one the UK's top photographic commercial models, She then went to live in Paris and performed as a leading lady in Revue, before turning her creative talents to a successful catering company, In the UK. Then back to France to create interiorsDesign for bespoke Chalets ,Where she divides her time between France and Singapore and Thailand creating events for The international Yacht shows .
A joy to see Rosemarie Ford TV presenter Singer Actress , West End leading ladies Danielle Carson and Sue Wright, Top choreographer Leigh Miles, from" Big Brother' Jackie Travers Guys and Dolls Singing group Martine Howard, Theatre and television actress Tayrn Kay
just to name a few and the careers of others as diverse as Executive in Tourism in France ,
Dance Theatre Training Schools throughout the UK, Theatrical Agents, Hospitality Events,Photographic stylists, Estate Agent. Pr and Management,Radio Presenter, Fitness tTrainers Yoga and pilates teachers,Gym Owner Jewellery designer. Wine importer, account manger at La Maitre,Dog groomer, Head of TV Production company and a Funeral Director
The atmosphere was electric in the studio and working all together brought the energy alive .
Wayne Sleep arrived and was knocked out at the 75 dancers ! 'LETS TAKE THIS ON TOUR!"
Wayne is one of the guest stars appearing in the Dame Vera Lynn Gala
With Dougie at the helm and his assistant Antony Johns choreographing it was like a family being reunited ....