Bottesford Irish dancers jog their way to glory in The Great Big Dance Off

Composed children at an Irish dancing after-school club in Bottesford have put their best feet forward and won the regional final of a national dance competition.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Mar 2019, 08:05 BST
Updated 6th Mar 2019, 11:00 BST
Irish dancers from Bottesford PHOTO: SuppliedIrish dancers from Bottesford PHOTO: Supplied
Irish dancers from Bottesford PHOTO: Supplied

The class, 25 girls and five boys aged six to 11, fought off the challenge from 20 other dance schools in The Great Big Dance Off at the Albert Hall in Nottingham.

Teacher Caroline McManus said: “Bottesford Primary School was crowned East Midlands regional champions 2019.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“The children were so excited and thrilled to win because the standard of competition was very high.

Most Popular
    With the trophy PHOTO: SuppliedWith the trophy PHOTO: Supplied
    With the trophy PHOTO: Supplied

    “We will now go on to the national final in Oxford on June 4.”

    The Great Big Dance Off is aimed at both primary and secondary schools. The initial phase of the competition requires schools across England and Wales to submit a video entry. If successful, schools then go to the regional final and then the national final.