Let's dance

A packed hall stomped and swayed to the music during the Dance College Studios' recent annual show, aptly called Move It.

From toddlers to mature students, the performers danced modern, hip hop, ballroom, Latin and flamenco styles to an intricate, graceful yet vibrant choreography by college principal Kim Spiteri (picture left).

"On the night each and every one of the dancers was a star," Ms Spiteri said when she addressed the audience at the end of the show held at Sir Temi Zammit Hall at the university in Tal-Qroqq.

Ms Spiteri attended a series of dance workshops in Estonia and Finland last year where she was introduced to a new lively style called Bailatino. This year she obtained the teachers' qualification for Bailatino from the Finnish Dance Sport Association.

Meanwhile, she did her dance teacher exam with the National Association of Teachers of Dance (NATD), UK and was presented with the licentiate diploma.

Bailatino, which will be introduced at the Dance College Studios next month, can be enjoyed without a partner. It incorporates Latin American rhythms and dances including salsa, cha cha, jive, reggaetone, samba, mambo and rumba.

A couple of months ago, the college was christened anew from the Msida Dance Centre to Dance College Studios.

The college took part in international festivals in Cyprus and in China last year and this year will head for another festival, this time in Europe.