Dance school pupils have shown off their skills after passing their exams with top grades.

Students of Hertsmere Academy of Dance and Performing Arts have taken a total of 145 exams, all passing with distinction and merit.

Dancers aged five to 18-years-old took levels from pre-primary to advanced, with exams in ballet, tap, modern, jazz and musical theatre.

Principal and teacher Chahna Morgan said: “I could not have been prouder of all the students, they worked very hard and enjoyed the experience, what a wonderful achievement for them all.”

Students are now looking forward to their next big event, the Written in the Stars show at the Ark Theatre later this month.