Internationally-renowned ballerina, Dame Darcey Bussell DBE visited Newman University as part of the launch of her new full aerobic dance themed exercise class, Diverse Dance Mix (DDMIX).
DDMIX instructor Anna Williams, who works with local dance group Woodlands School of Dance and Fitness, was contacted to see if she was able to organise a MAXIT event with Dame Bussell. Anna explained that it was a great way to showcase the DDMIX brand and advertise the dance school so jumped at the chance.
Through a mutual connection, Anna made contact with Newman University to act as host for the evening due to the large amount of attendees and they (Newman University) were able to offer their sports hall for the occasion and welcomed dance enthusiasts onto campus.
Dame Darcey is regarded to be one of the most famous British dancers of all time and is best known for her ballet career and for being a former judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
She led the dance class with students and staff from Newman University as well as students and families from Woodlands School of Dance and Fitness taking part with close to 250 dancers attending the event in Bartley Green, in Birmingham and enjoyed the workout led by the world famous dancer.
Newman University is a distinctiveness University based in Bartley Green, Birmingham was founded in 1968 as a teacher training college, before gaining full university status in 2013 offering numerous undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.
It has a range of courses across its two faculties including: Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies; and the Faculty of Education, as well as offering opportunities to those within the community with its Foundation Year offer. Newman University has a diverse cohort of students, mainly from the West Midlands region, and focuses on interactive teaching and developing the whole person.
