DOZENS of pupils at a Loughton secondary school paid a show-stopping tribute to pop superstar Michael Jackson at a dance event.

A total of 90 teenagers at Roding Valley High School, in Alderton Hill, took part in the 'Evening of Dance' night earlier this month, which featured a variety of styles including ballet, street, modern and tap.

An interpretation of Jackson's hit Smooth Criminal proved one of the highlights, with a performance by one of biggest troupes of the evening.

The school's choreographer and show organiser Louise Allinson praised the pupils' dancing skills.

She added: “It was an amazing evening, I was so impressed by the quality and standard of the performances.”