A WIRRAL dance school became champions at a dance competition last weekend.
The Victoria Academy of Dance, who range from ages 5-16 and are based in Bromborough, attended the Elite Dance Championships 2023 on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at Haven Holiday Park.
The group picked up first, second and third place trophies in modern, tap, lyrical, hip, duo, trio and group performances.
They were also crowned Elite Dance Championship winners for 2023.
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All of the routines were choreographed by Principal of the dance school, Vicky Carney, Katie-Ann McCabe, Samantha Pearce, Olivia Ledson, Louise Lowe and Courtney Holland
Talking about becoming champions, Vicky said: "I'm still emotional, still overwhelmed and still on cloud 9.
"I literally feel like I have worked my whole adult life for that moment on the Sunday night.
"I'm so grateful for the hard work, passion and love for our kids.
"In 18 years we have had the glory, we have had knocks, lots of them, but there is literally no feeling like yesterday.
"We've stood in the wings for years and seen the confetti canons go off for other schools and always felt it an impossible dream, thought that glory is just not for inclusive, community schools like ours and started to accept that fact.
"Something has changed in us the past couple of years, the fire, the passion, the work ethic, the drive and technique is constantly growing and it is just magical to see.
"I couldn't be prouder."
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