TWO tiny foot-tappers are heading for the high -life after hopping their way into the finals of a top line dancing contest. .

Preston girls Ella Baines and Emma Hudson have just won the semi-finals of the British Line Dancing competition.

Ella, who attends Lostock Hall Primary School, is a natural on the dance floor - despite having only one lesson in her life!

Ella's mum Margaret and her 16-year-old sister Jan, of Badger's Way, Walton le Dale, are also keen on country music. Ella and Emma, who comes from Lea, will take part in the finals of the competition to be held later in the year.

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