A "TOUCHING" dance show brought "delight" after students performed a number of dances for those suffering from dementia.
Over 50 students from Droitwich Spa High School performed to people living with dementia and their families at Age UK at the King George Playing Fields.
The teenagers, from years eight to twelve, had even invited the older adults to dance alongside them.
Steve Arkell, head of creative arts at the school, said the event unlocked memories for the adults, with some being dancers when they were younger.
"It was a fantastic opportunity for students at the high school to give something back to the community of Droitwich.
"Our students, as well as performing brilliantly, really were demonstrating the school's values of kindness and respect.
"You could see the delight in some of our audience members who remembered actively dancing when they were younger and it was touching to see everyone dancing together at the end.
"Overall, this was a hugely uplifting event which showed how powerful the arts can be in bringing people together."
The students performed ten dances which ranged from contemporary, ballet, tap, modern, lyrical and street dance.
Simon Scarratt, a representative from Age UK, said: "The members of Age UK Droitwich Spa Meeting Club had a lovely time and described the performances as going to see a stage show in the West End - well-deserved compliments and praise.
"We would very much like to thank the students for putting in so much effort and to say how much we enjoyed it.
"We hope it becomes a Christmas tradition."
Droitwich Spa High School said the event was certainly a highlight of the term and was a great experience for the student's personal development.
Jon Brook, headteacher, added: "The students did all the staff at Droitwich Spa High School proud for the talent they showed but also for what they have done for teenagers reputations not only in Droitwich but for the whole of the UK.
"It was really moving to see them being absolutely exemplary in every way."
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