Hartlepool youngsters qualify for Dance World Cup Finals in Dublin
A group of dance students from Hartlepool have qualified for this year’s Dance World Cup Finals in the Republic of Ireland.
Students at KR Dance Studios, in Stockton Road, Hartlepool, will represent Team England at the Dance World Cup Finals in Dublin in July.
Last year the competition brought 25,000 people together in the Spanish city of Burgos as 8,500 dancers from 51 countries performed more than 7,000 routines.
This is the second year students at KR Dance Studios have qualified for the Dance World Cup Finals after securing a top-six placement in national auditions back in November.
Kim Ross, creative director at the studio, said: “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our dancers.
“They have worked incredibly hard to earn their place representing England, and with the support of sponsors, we can ensure every child gets to step onto that world stage.”
Twenty-four students aged six to 20 will be performing in the competition at the Convention Centre Dublin for what has been described as the largest multicultural dance competition in the world.
KR Dance Studios is hoping to raise £20,000 to cover travel, accommodation, entry fees and team kits for those travelling, and is looking for corporate sponsors and members of the community to help fund its journey.
In return, sponsors will be acknowledged throughout the campaign with brand visibility on team kits, flags and the studio’s social media platforms.
Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring or donating can contact KR Dance Studios at [email protected] or by calling 07590 322792.