A WORLD famous choreographer led dozens of dancers through two fun-filled workshops.

Ashley Wallen, who choreographed the smash hit movie The Greatest Showman and is currently developing Kylie Minogue’s Kiss Me Once Tour, held workshops with LL Dance at Mayflower High School, Stock Road, Billericay.

Ashley taught participants dance moves from the film and spoke about his experiences as a professional dancer and choreographer, including with Mariah Carey, Will Young and the Sugababes.

One workshop was held for LL Dance members, while the second session welcomed attendees of other dance clubs and the general public.

Dance school director Danielle Smith said: “I was a professional dancer and our paths have crossed through the years. He flew over from Los Angeles and is here for a week before going back, so he said he had a certain amount of time to do the workshop in.

“There were 78 people and parents have been emailing us to say their child is buzzing.

“The workshops were great. Everyone was saying how friendly he was and how helpful the choreography was that he showed everyone.”

LL Dance runs classes every Saturday, from 9am-3.30pm, and on Tuesday evenings.

More workshops with professionals are planned. For more information, visit www.lldance.co.uk