Love Island star Savanna Darnell is planning a return to her old dance school in Carlton later this month to present one of her popular workshops.
Darnell trained at the Nottingham’s Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama, which is based on Carlton Hill, between 2012 to 2015
She will now return to MADD – as it’s affectionately known – on Sunday, September 30, 2018 to presents one of her ‘Savvy Workshops’ in the studios.
During the workshop between 1-4pm, Savanna will draw on her dancing skills and teach a short dance routine and answer questions about her Love Island 2018 experience and career to date.
There will be a photo-signing and selfie opportunity with Savanna, and energy-boosting food and drink is provided by Fresh Prep Nutrition.
Sheffield-born Savanna said she still had huge affection for the Carlton dance school.
She said “Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama, WOW – the most incredible three years of my life. I achieved skills that I thought I would never accomplish, such as learning a time-step in tap and discovering a relevé in fifth in ballet.
From playing the Cat in Honk to singing classic Tina Turner tunes in the Nottingham Playhouse end of year show, MADD offered it all. But the most important thing I learnt, is who I am. MADD prepared me for the big, scary and wild world of entertainment and taught me about perseverance and hard work.
I was a shy teenager before joining MADD sixteen but the college helped me to overcome that and taught me to value and believe in myself, and here I am…I was on the biggest reality show of 2018 so I can’t be that shy now!”
She added: “MADD taught me how to hold myself in an audition and how to show the panel how much I wanted the job. I auditioned for the musical Thriller Live in my last year at college. It was my first ever audition and I was TERRIFIED! However, I got the job and it was the BEST feeling EVER!
“Now I can’t wait to return to Nottingham and share my experiences during one of my Savvy Workshops. It promises to be a very special day and dancing in the MADD studios again will bring back a lot of wonderful memories!”
Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama was founded in 1967 by its Principal Frances Clayton and celebrated its 50th anniversary with a string of celebratory events last year. MADD prides itself on being a ‘College of Excellence’ and provides one of the leading musical theatre courses in the UK. In addition to the full-time members of staff, MADD is proud to welcome guest practitioners from across the sector including leading directors, choreographers, casting directors and agents.
For more information about Savanna Darnell, the Savvy Workshop and to book you place please go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/savanna-darnell-17626353789 or email ks.photography@hotmail.co.uk
