Hartlepool dance crew compete in global competition

Students from one of Hartlepool’s dance schools represented the town in this year’s street dance and hip hop world championships.
By Madeleine Raine
Published 8th Sep 2023, 16:20 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2023, 16:20 BST
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The Klique, from Karen Liddle School of Dance, in York Road, took part in the UDO World Championships, in Blackpool.

They competed against dancers from 150 countries and, although they did not make it to the finals, they are already looking forward to next year.

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Dance school owner Karen Liddle said: “We are really proud of them. The work Gil has put in and the support is amazing.”

The Klique, from Karen Liddle School of Dance, perform at this year's UDO World Championships.The Klique, from Karen Liddle School of Dance, perform at this year's UDO World Championships.
The Klique, from Karen Liddle School of Dance, perform at this year's UDO World Championships.

Gil Parker, who has been teaching at the Karen Liddle School of Dance for eight years, said: “This is all kind of post-Covid. We set up the crews to put the competitive edge into dance and the kids have really been flourishing.”

Gil added: “I would like to thank the PFC Trust for supporting us, the Dodgeball Centre for rehearsal space, Belle Vue and obviously Karen and Dulcie.”

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