A YOUNG dancer from Evesham hopes to be making a name for herself now she's gained a BA with honours from a top London contemporary dance school.

Hayley Rose from Kings Road in Evesham, who graduated from the Laban Centre in London last month is already working with two dance companies and teaching City youngsters.

She said: "I have been dancing ever since I can remember - it's what I have always wanted to do."

Hayley said she obtained good grounding at the Willersey based Jacqueline Dance School where she obtained all her grades in ballet, modern dance and tap, and also appeared in many dancing school shows.

The former Prince Henry's High School pupil, who now lives in London, also attended Worcester Sixth Form College before joining the Laban Centre.

Renowned for its provision of professional training in performance, choreography and dance scholarship, the centre aims to prepare students for the challenges of today's dance world.

Eventually she hopes to return to the Vale of Evesham to settle down and start her own dance company.