Scottish ballet star Reece Clarke taking to home town stage at Airdrie town hall

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A Scottish ballet star will have his home town in a spin when he takes to the stage later this month.On August 31, Reece Clarke and his esteemed colleagues from the Royal Ballet will present two exclusive performances at Airdrie town hall.These unique shows will celebrate Reece's extraordinary journey from local talent to international ballet sensation, while supporting Guide Dogs.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Reece’s illustrious career at the Royal Ballet has seen him rise to the rank of Principal dancer, performing major roles such as Romeo, Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake , and the Prince in The Nutcracker .

Reece's return to Airdrie is more than a performance; it's a celebration of his journey from a local dance school to the world stage.He told Lanarkshire Live: "We have been talking about creating this event for some time and we are really excited to be going live."My family and I are really proud of our Airdrie roots and excited to return home for the show."Performing with my colleagues, in front of family and friends in my home