Leading Liverpool choreographer and teacher Nazene Langfield has opens new performing arts conservatoire in one of the city’s world famous Three Graces. Tony McDonough reports
Renowned Liverpool choreographer and teacher Nazene Langfield has opened a new performing arts conservatoire at the Port of Liverpool Building at the Pier Head.
Called NDHQ, it brings together two established arts institutions – Dynamix Performing Arts College and the Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts – under one roof.
Dynamix, which currently operates at Wavertree Technology Park, has been established for more than 25 years. It prepares students for major industry opportunities including West End roles and UK tours.
It provides more performance opportunities than any other institution in Merseyside including students acting as the professional ensemble for Regal Entertainments’ pantomimes at St Helens Theatre Royal and the Epstein Theatre.
Beyond the theatre stage, Dynamix dancers also appear at major live events including the Clubland Festival and Reminisce, and graduates continue to shine around the world – performing in musicals on multiple cruise lines.
And the Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts offers a full-time alternative to traditional education for talented students aged eight to 16. Nazene founded the school after her students told her about the challenges they faced in mainstream education.
Mornings are dedicated to core academic study, ensuring students continue to work towards their GCSEs. Afternoons and evenings are devoted to intensive training across every discipline of the performing arts.
Nazene Langfield has almost 35 years’ experience in performing arts. She trained under the guidance of Annette Thomson at Liverpool performing arts school Elliott Clarke, where she became its youngest ever pupil.
She was accepted, and further honed her skills and talents, as a member of the National Youth Music Theatre.
Nazene made her debut on the Liverpool Empire stage at the age of seven alongside Neighbours’ star Stefan Dennis in Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood, where she was nicknamed ‘Mighty Mouse’ for her huge singing voice.
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She pursued her teacher training at Merseyside Dance and Drama, and over the past quarter of a century, she has forged a successful career as an acclaimed choreographer, teacher, and adjudicator for top competitions.
“I’ve dedicated my life to nurturing the incredible talent of Liverpool, and I’m filled with pride to relocate to this iconic building,” said Nazene.
“It allows us to continue – and elevate – the work we began, inspiring the next generation in a space that reflects the creative heartbeat of our city.”