TWO youngsters from Haydock are dancing a jig this week after winning major prizes in a national dance competition at the Sadlers Wells Theatre, London.

Five-year-old Gabriella Benali from West End Road, wowed the judges with a two-minute character dance with classical movements to take the overall All England Championship in the Baby Section.

And six-year-old Rebecca Lake came second in the Baby Nationals section after completing the French national dance.

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