DANCERS from Stacey's School of Dance in Evesham participated in Bobby's Academy of Dance freestyle dance competition in Swindon.

Debannie Phillips one of the youngest members of the school, came first in the under-eight beginners' solo event, having to compete against 20 others in her category. Emily Cooke aged 13, came first in the under-14 champ solo event. Laura Oakley and Hannah Mucklow, both aged 12, came first place in the under-14 intermediate doubles event, and Charlotte Porter, 10 and Charlie Allen, 11, also achieved first place in the under-12 beginners doubles event.

Anyone interested in taking part in dance lessons is welcome on Saturday mornings from 10am at St Richard's Hall, Evesham.