Stagecoach, Ealing's dance troupe, make it to the Grand Finals of the Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge.

The judges panel was made up of celebrities Kerry Ellis, Brenda Ewards, BGT's Abi Carter-Simpson, Simon Lipkin, singer SuRie and West End's John Partridge. 

Students of Ealing's dance troupe amazed the audience with their set pieces from Run Boy Run and a Tina Turner Tribute, a creation by their teacher Jess McShane. 

The grand final showcases groups that have undergone 'rigorous' training sessions with seasoned industry experts, who have also triumphed in regional finals in Essex, North London and South London.

The Jack Petchey Glee Club Challenge is known as a vibrant music and dance educational initiative for the youth of London and Essex.

Entering its ninth consecutive year, it prides itself on being one of the leading youth competitions for Glee Clubs in the UK.

Valerie Weyland, Principal of Stagecoach Ealing, said: "We are all so proud of our group - Stagecoach Ealing's talent is outstanding and they all worked so hard and did so well to reach the grand final - their pieces are breathtaking and we can't wait to see them perform at the O2."

In the 36 years since launching, Stagecoach Performing Arts has seen more than one million students unlock their creative potential, which they will value for their whole lives.

Provided with the support and dedication of such an outstanding Principal network, the students learn so much more than how to sing, dance and act.

Stagecoach helps them develop into 'well-rounded individuals, ready to embrace life and all of its exciting opportunities.'

With a network of over 60,000 students and more than 3,000 extra-curricular Performing Arts Schools worldwide, Stagecoach aims to make a difference in its students' lives by teaching Creative Courage for Life and many children have gone on to study and work in Performing Arts from blockbuster films to countless roles in local theatre productions. 

Early Stages classes are available for children aged four to six and Main Stages classes for six to 18-year-olds.

For more information about Stagecoach Performing Arts, visit https://www.stagecoach.co.uk/ealing or call 07498 997 595.

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