Tresham College students collaborate with Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer dance group

A Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winning dance school visited Tresham College’s Kettering Campus for a special student showcase earlier this week.

Born to Perform, the inclusive dance group which captured national attention after winning David Walliams’ Golden Buzzer, brought 29 performers to the college for a lunchtime performance, Q&A and tour of the college’s performance hall.

The school supports young people with disabilities including Down syndrome and autism, and the visit forms part of an ongoing work placement partnership with the Tresham College Performing Arts students.

Maggie Evans SEND Emotional Support Facilitator at Tresham College said:

“The Born to Perform visit was a beautiful showcase ahead of neurodiversity week to our students. It was inspiring inclusive and entertaining. It was so nice to observe the students and the staff in the audience captured in the moment. Collaborations of inclusivity across the college group, and our local community, sits at the very heart of our college group values. This was further supported by our local mayor being fully emersed in the experience, he even had his own hair and makeup done by our students. It was lovely for him to support our college and give out certificates to our wonderful visitors from Born To Perform and our Wonderful student ambassadors.”

Max Taylor Edmunds , Level 1 student said:

“The visit was a great way for other students to learn about neurodiversity. Also, a great way to show that no matter what stops you, there are always different way to do things you love. It was truly inspiring to see young people who have their own limitations proving to themselves that nothing can stop them.”

The event also showcased a cross-college collaboration, with Hair and Beauty students providing hair and makeup, Media students filming and interviewing performers, and Performing Arts students choreographing one of the dances.

Paula Harrison, Hair and Beauty tutor said:

“This event has given our students great real‑world experience as they do the performers’ hair, and it also helps us prepare for Neurodiversity Celebration Week. By taking part, students have had the chance to work with real clients in a creative setting, build their confidence and communication skills, learn how to work inclusively with different groups of people, and support a community event that celebrates the talents of neurodiverse individuals. It’s a brilliant opportunity for them to learn, develop their industry skills.”

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The visit gave students the opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognised performing arts group while gaining real-world industry experience.

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