A Merseyside-based choreographer is helping disadvantaged children find their rhythm.
As a child Karl Newsam had to “heavily rely” on community dance groups and after-school clubs in order to be able to live out his passion as his family couldn’t afford to send him to private dance schools. Now, wanting to repay the favour, the 39-year-old, who lives in Huyton, has been building his own school, Melt Dance CIC, over the last five years to “support emerging artists” and help them “find their confidence and ignite their love for musical theatre”.
The former LIPA dance teacher told the ECHO : “As a black dance practitioner in Liverpool, I was aware of the lack of diversity in the dance community and wanted to start a venture that showcased dance artists from different backgrounds whilst showcasing the rich history of jazz theatre dance.
