A dance school came second place in a competition at the weekend - despite only deciding to enter three weeks before.

McCaw School of Dance exploded onto the Street Dance competition scene at On The Beat Competition on Sunday March 19 at Accrington Town Hall.

Competing for the first time since the team MSD IGNITE formed 12 months ago, coached by Fayhe Louise Mitchell, the team came second in the team event and gained a further 22 medals and trophies in the solo events ranging from first to seventh place out of sections as large as 30.

Principal of the school, Charlotte Ormerod said: “We only decided to enter the competition three weeks ago so didn’t really have much chance to prepare but felt it would be a good experience for the children to dip their toes into the competitive dance world.

Lancashire Telegraph: MSD IGNITE come second in the team competitionMSD IGNITE come second in the team competition (Image: MSD IGNITE)

“I was blown away by how they rose to the challenge and was thrilled with the success that we had on the day, I am so proud!”

McCaw School of Dance, based on Water Lane Edenfield, has been running for 38 years and has had huge success with graduating pupils gaining places at top dance colleges in the country such as Bird College, SLP Leeds, Preston College and London studio centre.

As well as incredible exam success in tap, modern and ballet with pupils having 100 per cent pass rate success of distinction and merits.

Charlotte Ormerod said: “I am so excited for the future of our school and we are excited to start training for our next competition and we are busy planning for our 40th anniversary celebrations in 2025.”

For more information about McCaw School of Dance go to mccawdance.co.uk

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