FIVE STARS
LAST year a group of
youngsters raised the roof at the Southbank Centre with their show
Groove On Down The Road.
Now this talented bunch
from award-winning choreographer Kate Prince's acclaimed ZooNation
Dance Company are back with an updated version of this fabulous
production.
It is essentially a
re-telling of The Wizard Of Oz and has as its themes, love,
friendship and overcoming adversity - a perfect fit for the Southbank
Centre's Festival of Love.
Set to a toe-tapping
soundtrack that includes Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, José
González, Janelle Monáe and Miguel the youngsters, who are all aged
between 10 and 19, groove, body pop, hip hop and street dance their
way down the yellow brick road towards a better, happier and
friendlier life.
It is quite simply the
most joyous show, with an unbelievable amount of energy and fabulous
characterisation not to mention an infectious enthusiasm from all
those on the stage who were clearly having the time of their lives.
The dancers are
incredible and some of the tricks are awe-inspiring thanks to the
amazing choreography - which allows everyone to have their moment in
the spotlight.
The entire cast shines
but it is 12-year-old Arizona Snow as Dorothy, 17-year-old Mike
McNeish as Toto, 18-year-old Mikey Ureta as Tinman, 16-year-old Jaih
Betote Dipito Akwa as Scarecrow and 17-year-old Dylan Mayoral as Lion
who deserve special praise.
On their feet and
grooving for the entire 80 minutes, their energy, tricks, flips and
twists are phenomenal.
Heart warming and
utterly uplifting, this is a show that will appeal to all the family
and get you on your feet dancing and clapping along. An absolute
belter!
Groove On Down The Road
is on at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, from now until
Tuesday, August 26.
Tickets from £11.
Visit www.southbankcentre.co.uk or call the box office on 0844 847
9910.
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