Schoolgirl dancing for joy
A talented schoolgirl from Rugeley is celebrating after scooping first place in three competitions. A talented schoolgirl from Rugeley is celebrating after scooping first place in three competitions. Esme Hill, aged nine, has competed in five contests around the region recently and danced away with first place in three of them thanks to her freestyle moves. The youngster, who is a pupil at Etching Hill Primary School, has been dancing since she was three and attends Sundance School of Dance twice a week. Lessons are at Etching Hill Village Hall and her dance teacher is Rachael Allen. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
Esme Hill, aged nine, has competed in five contests around the region recently and danced away with first place in three of them thanks to her freestyle moves.
The youngster, who is a pupil at Etching Hill Primary School, has been dancing since she was three and attends Sundance School of Dance twice a week.
Lessons are at Etching Hill Village Hall and her dance teacher is Rachael Allen.
Esme's 13-year-old sister Olivia Hill also dances three times a week and their mother Jo Hill said she was extremely proud of them. Mrs Hill, aged 38, is a nursery teacher at Etching Hill Primary School and said: "It is a massive part of our lives but we all enjoy it otherwise we wouldn't do it. The girls live and breathe dancing and it is wonderful to watch them."
Esme's recent success meant she moved into a new category and new age group as she celebrates her 10th birthday on Saturday. She has now entered the intermediate category rather than starter. Recent competitions she took part in were in Coventry, Sedgley, Rugeley and Stratford. She will compete in Cradley Heath on Sunday.
