Shelley Fitzgibbon, who runs Razzmataz in Wokingham, was among the handful of successful applicants from 5,500 people who applied to lead the course.

She taught 417 students, aged between seven and 52, a routine from hit musical Footloose. Accompanying her was Shelby Riches, 13, a student at the Wokingham school.

“It was a hugely exciting experience and was enormous fun,” she said.

“It was lovely to be able to share the day with Shelby and show her what it is like to work in the industry. This was definitely one of my Razzmataz highlights.” Ms Fitzgibbon has been principal of the Razzmataz school for five years but prior to this was a professional performer.

The dancing duo were at the Move It dance workshop in London between February 13 and 15.