Singing – Berry Academy of Dance

Matthew Croke

We’re thrilled to say that former pupil Matthew Croke has landed the lead role in Disney Theatrical Production‘s Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End!

Matt will join the current cast and star as Aladdin himself opposite former Sugababe Jade Ewan as Jasmine and Trevor Dion Thomas playing the Genie. This immensely popular magical musical opened last June 2016 and Matthew will take on the role on 5th June.

2017.03.28 Aladdin

In addition to his professional musical theatre career, Matt has been a part-time teacher at the Berry Academy of Dance, bringing new skills, choreography, and his experience to benefit our pupils. We couldn’t be prouder of his achievements and we cannot wait to see him taking up his harem trousers and magic carpet very soon!

If you’d like to find out more about Matt, please click here.

To read more about the cast changes afoot at Aladdin, please click here.

March 28, 2017 by Berry Academy of Dance Categories: Former Pupils, NewsTags: Aladdin, Berry Academy of Dance, Dance, Dancing, Disney, Disney Theatrical Productions, Jade Ewan, London, Matt Croke, Matthew Croke, Musical Theatre, News, Performance, Prince Edward Theatre, Sharon Berry School, Sheffield, Singing, Teaching, West End Leave a comment

I went to Mrs Berry’s for 13 years and my favourite classes were Gymnastics and Modern Jazz. Before I left I reached the final of the very prestigious Miss Dance competition. It was a brilliant experience in which I performed my favourite dance of all time. I did all the competitions!

I left Mrs Berry’s age 18 to go to Phil Winston’s Dance College in Blackpool where I completed a three-year course. After leaving there I came to Tenerife to dance in various shows touring hotels. I’m still here 10 years later! I’m now performing in a show called The Sound of Musicals. My own daughter Kaci has started dancing.

I had the best years at this dancing school and without Mrs Berry I would not be where I am today.

April 29, 2015April 30, 2015 by Berry Academy of Dance Categories: Former PupilsTags: Alumna, Alumnae, Blackpool, Dance, IDTA, Miss Dance, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Phil Winston, Sharon Berry School, Singer, Singing, Sound of Musicals, Tenerife Leave a comment

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