PROFESSIONAL dancers are to appear alongside students from Richmond School in a jazz show.

The performance is the culmination of a week's residency by the RJC Dance Company, one of the country's most successful black dance companies.

RJC, which stands for reggae, jazz and contemporary dance, will work with students from years seven to nine all next week.

Schools which are partners in Richmond School's bid for specialist arts school status will also be involved.

The dancers are joined by 16 pupils for a performance of J to R&B on Saturday, March 9, at 7.30pm.

Tickets for the show are available from the school on (01748) 850111, at £3.50 adults, £2.50 concessions and £10 family tickets for two adults and two concessions.