A STREET dance group from Stretton took to the stage at the UK Street Dance Challenge picking up 20 trophies and 17 medals.

The group, based at their own studio at Pewterspear Green Sports Pavilion in Beamish Close, competed as a team for the first time at the competition in Knowsley at the end of March.

All girls, they competed in team, solo and duo categories at age groups from under 10s to over 17s, winning 20 trophies and 17 medals between them.

Heidi Reading, dance director, said: "I was a little bit nervous going in to the tournament, as it was our first one together as a team, but I was extremely proud of not only the performance of the girls but also how professional they were and how hard they have worked not just on the day but in the months of preparation in the lead up to the UK Street Dance Challenge.

"I’d also like to thank our sponsors, Triple S Sports & Entertainment Group, who have supported the academy since the very beginning.

"We couldn’t have done it without them."

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