Lara Mutlu, a Turkish dancer and musical‑theatre aspirant, will enroll in the Musical Theater Department of the London College of Music (LCM) next year, hurriyet.com.tr reported. The program is affiliated with the University of West London, and Mutlu said she is excited and proud to pursue the opportunity abroad.
Mutlu credited her twelve‑year involvement with the TED Dance team and international tours in Spain, Estonia and Morocco for strengthening her university application, noting that visibility and commitment abroad are key factors in admissions. She expressed a lifelong ambition to perform on stage and hopes to develop her career in London before expanding worldwide.
The source added that Mutlu attracted media attention for a Zeybek dance performance at a November 10 Atatürk commemoration ceremony last year. Her TED Dance folk‑dance teacher, Engin Akgün, praised her talent and work ethic, saying her progress from age seven to the present reflects a dedication that will serve her well at the new school.
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