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Blokes get ballet bug with ‘hot ladies in leotards’

What do a labourer, a lorry driver and decorator all have in common? Of course, they’re learning the fi ner points of dance.
When dance teacher Gemma like ducks to water. Although some College Phoenix Theatre from 18 to Gemma’s classes at the Haydon
Thompson was preparing to show- thought it would be easy they’ve 20 November, tickets available by Centre and Greendown School by
case her jazz, tap and ballet classes now admitted ballet is physically calling Tracy on 881785. Experienced calling her on 877429.
last year, she realised she needed challenging, and even more since dancers looking to take up ballet, There will be places for beginners
some men to help support her ladies two of the ladies became pregnant.” jazz or tap can fi nd out more about once the show is over.
with their ballet moves and turned Jamie, now a lorry driver, said
to her former professional ice hockey everyone volunteered straight away.
player husband for help. “Now they all really enjoying it and
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Gemma explained, “Jamie used all good natured, friendly banter.”
the selling point ‘hot ladies and Offi ce worker Matthew Lawrence,
leotards,’ and we got the men. 32, added, “we’re meeting new peo- Lynette White MAAT
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