TWO new centres which help youngsters excel at the arts come under the expert eye of dancer Wayne Sleep when he visits Hartlepool next week.

On Monday, the world famous ballet dancer will be at the City Learning Centre in Raby Road to put local dance students through their paces in a masterclass.

Later in the day he will unveil a plaque to dedicate the centre's dance and drama studio, which will be named after him.

The studio features a large training hall, with a special sprung floor, full-length wall mirror and training bar.

The following day he will visit English Martyrs School in Catcote Road, where he will open an art gallery which is part of a £47,000 Government-funded extension to the school.

He will then return to the City Learning Centre to host another dance masterclass.