Triumphant Wigan dancers return from world championships

Young Wigan dancers had everyone in a spin when they enjoyed magnificent success at the world championships in Spain.
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The girls of the Miss Sutcliffe School of Dance in Pemberton spent 10 days in San Sebastián and came back with a lot more than wonderful memories.

It was a particularly good contest for 13-year-old Ellie-Rose Fenney, daughter of studio owner Jennifer Fenney – who was crowned world champion in the category called acro: a combination of dance and acrobatics.

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She also won silver in classical solo, came fourth in classical repertoire solo and was placed sixth with 14-year-old Lexi Dermott-Denton in classical duet.

Meanwhile the unite contemporary group earned a fourth place and the snowflakes classical group came sixth in their category.

Ellie-Rose was also selected to perform in the prestigious gala.

Jennifer said: “We are so proud of our successes at the dance World Cup. We had a fabulous 10 days competing in San Sebastián.

"There was so many outstanding achievements for the academy and I am so very proud of each and every student who competed.”

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