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BBC News
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dancer, 12, from Burnham-on-Sea, is crowned double world champion
A 12-year-old girl says it was "mind-blowing" to walk away from a dance competition as a double world from Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset, competed at the World Freestyle Championships at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on 28 and 29 entered the freestyle solo and slow dance categories, facing up to 60 dancers from countries including South Africa, Ireland and who trains at Dynamics School of Dance in Bristol, said: "It's like living in a dream." Isla's mother Fiona said she was "absolutely shocked" by the result, especially as her daughter had only recently taken up dance."To achieve something like this, being so young, is crazy," she said her daughter was so nervous after a win on the Saturday of the competition as she waited to compete in a final the next day."She told me she couldn't feel her legs… and slipped on her opening move... so to win from that, we just weren't expecting it at all," she added. Emma Mounter, head of Dynamics School of Dance, said: "Everyone at the dance school is just super proud."She's extremely hard working and anything we throw at her, she takes on the chin and works exceptionally hard."Isla said she was grateful to her dance teachers Ms Mounter and Maizie Rugman, and her sponsor Alex Weston "for everything they have done to help me achieve this".Her mother said she was not sure when it would sink in but "we can't wait to see what's ahead for Isla".
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Staffordshire couple compete against each other in dance final
A husband and wife have made it through to the final of a national dance catch? They are dancing against each other, not as a and Kelly King from Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, are in the last 12 of Dance Floor Heroes - a competition run by mental health and dance charity Tia's Friday the amateur enthusiasts will battle it out along with the other finalists in the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool. Mr King is the only man in the final and, like his wife, will dance with a professional partner - he is performing the waltz and Mrs King the Argentine tango."She can finish 12th and I'll finish 11th," he said. Mrs King explained: "It was actually a friend of Rob's that had been in this competition a couple of years ago. Rob was like 'we should do that'."He just decided literally the day before [the entry deadline expired] he would enter, and I was like "if you're going to do it, I'm going to do it too'."All finalists were tasked with raising a minimum of £1,000 each - something which the couple have already competition starts at 19:30 BST, and follows a similar format to the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing finalists will dance, before a vote whittles down the numbers. The top two will then dance again and judges decide on the winner."Where we finish, I don't think it actually really matters, apart from finishing above Kelly," said Mr King."It's more about the experience more than anything else and raising money for a great charity." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Forbes
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘World Of Street Woman Fighter' Dance Competition Is A Must Watch
World of Street Woman Fighter MNET It's been a while since shows like America's Best Dance Crew, World of Dance, and So You Think You Can Dance have showcased the world's best dancers and dance crews. It's about time we have a good dance battle competition. Well, look no further than Mnet's World of Street Woman Fighter. Based in South Korea, the home of K-pop's synchronized groups, Street Woman Fighter enters its third season with an International Dance Battle between crews and individual dancers from Korea, Japan, the U.S.A., New Zealand, and Australia. It's truly a battle between the best of the best. The first season centered on crews based in Korea, which later expanded to include international crews in the second season, resulting in several viral moments and dance challenges. This season goes even bigger to see who is the world's best dance crew, including well-known groups like RHTokyo, Royal Family, and Motiv. Several iconic dancers from Season 1 returned to represent Korea in their group Bumsup. World-renowned choreographer Riehata, who served as a guest judge during Season 2, is leading the team, RHTokyo. World of Street Woman Fighter Mnet 'Legendary,' says judge Mike Song during the show's press conference. 'This season is going to have absolutely legendary battles, but there are also legendary collaborations. Having all these dance legends in one place at the same time is miraculous.' Song is joined by judges – JYP Entertainment CEO J.Y. Park, a.k.a. JYP, and professional dancer and choreographer Aliya Janell - to select the winners for each challenge. So far, three episodes in, the show is becoming even more intense with its challenges and battles. 'This show is the only way that you can bring this level of dancers to compete against each other,' says Song. 'It's so big for dance culture because if you look at these crews, these are people that are deep into their dance careers. They would never, in any other situation, compete against each other. So I feel like, especially for the dance culture, this is a very, very rare celebration of dance.' JYP, known for discovering K-pop groups such as Stray Kids, TWICE, and ITZY, had been a fan of the series and wanted to be part of the action as a judge. He says during the press conference, 'Although I wear many hats in the entertainment industry, dance has always been the most instinctive part of who I am. I started my career as a backup dancer. That's how I first stepped into this field. Dance has been second nature to me since I was young. What made me so happy about this show was being able to feel and react with just dance along, putting aside everything else, like singing and other things. It was truly exciting to watch all the best dancers from around the world gathered in one place.' World of Street Woman Fighter MNET The series premiered in Korea on May 27th, with the first two episodes available on the Mnet Plus app and their YouTube dance channel, The CHOOM. Other episodes will be available on Prime Video and Apple TV+ via the CJ ENM Selects add-on, a week after broadcast. So far, three episodes have been released, and they're filled with intense drama and dancing. The finale is set to air on July 22nd. World of Street Woman Fighter has performed well throughout Asia, ranking Number 1 on the global OTT streaming service iQIYI and in the Top 20 Overall on Japan's streaming platform ABEMA, while holding the #1 position in their K-Pop category. In the U.S., the series has the highest viewership on CJ ENM's premium SVOD add-on service on AppleTV+ and Prime Video. 'World of Street Woman Fighter' Crews MNET Let's get to know the crews: Team USA: MOTIV Led by Marlee Hightower, the Orlando-based crew has headlined the World of Dance in New York this year. With the U.S. being the birthplace of hip-hop, Motiv plans to show the other crews what that truly means. The team is also the only one to have an Olympian as part of their crew – Logan Edra, also known as Logistx. Logistx participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics breakdancing competition. She previously won the Red Bull BC One World Final in 2021. Team Korea: BUMSUP Led by Season 1 winner Honey J, the Korean crew have all been part of the competition before. With the competition being on their home turf, they're more determined than ever to take home the trophy, but have been seen as both the most experienced and the weakest of the crews. But many are proving to their young competitors that age is just a number. Team New Zealand: Royal Family One of the most legendary crews founded by Parris Goebel is finally making its appearance on the show. But it's not the dancers you have come to expect from the crew. This is a new generation of Royal Family members, led by Teesha Taulepa. The pink-haired beauty is recognizable as one of Goebel's right-hand dancers. She's ready to show the world that the new generation is the best. Team Australia: AG Squad Many will recognize the members of AG Squad as former or inactive members of the Royal Family. Leader Kaea Pearce, Kyra, Ruthybaby, and Kaleece are all first-generation Royal Family members. There's some tension between TRF and AG Squad, but that makes the competition even more exciting. It's hard not to be impressed with AG Squad, as they're considered icons in their own right in the dance world. Team Japan: Osaka Ojo Gang Leader and waacking legend, Ibuki, is a well-known face in the dance and competition scene. She won 3rd on Street Dance of China Season 6. The team is comprised of experienced, battle-ready dancers, including Kyoka, whom all the teams have praised. The crew is a force to be reckoned with. Even when watching, there were moments that I, as a viewer, felt intimidated. If you are wondering why hip-hop dancer Hana looks familiar, she bears a striking resemblance to her little sister, TWICE's Momo. Team Japan: RHTokyo Yes, there's ANOTHER Japan team. It's hard not to include multiple Japanese crews as Japan has been dominating the hip-hop dance scene. Led by Riehata, RHTokyo consists of dancers who have been under the guidance of the successful choreographer for years. Many competitors call the crew: the teacher and the students. But many of the RHTokyo members have accomplished so much on their own. Rena was part of last season's Japanese crew, Tsubakill. The most interesting battles have been between the two Japanese crews as they are determined to be the ones to represent Japan best. Though the competition is intense and there can only be one winner, in the end, we, as viewers, are the real winners. New episodes of World of Woman Street Fighter drop every Tuesday.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Dancing with the Arc' to return to Innovative Field Thursday: How to get involved
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — If you're in the mood to dance, The Arc of Monroe has you covered when its third annual 'Dancing with the Arc' competition returns to Innovative Field this Thursday! Five Rochester 'celebrities' including News 8's Gio Battaglia, alongside five people supported by the Arc of Monroe are paired together to learn a dance. Each duo will perform their routine for a panel of celebrity judges on Thursday. Each duo's dance also has its own theme. Gio alongside his partner Georgana will be performing a tribute to 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' — incorporating songs from the 'reputation' and '1989' eras. News 8 stopped by Sunday morning's rehearsal to watch the dance and hear a bit more about the competition from Gio, Georgana, and their choreographer, Nazareth University student Grace Burkin. 'It's a lot of fun in the studio, just being able to come in and shake it off, having a lot of fun, just kind of being creative through movement and exploring yourself in a different way,' Burkin said. 'Access is one of the most important things for accessibility and inclusion. And so, supporting things like the Arc of Monroe through Dancing with the Arc and other fundraisers is really important.' 'It just worked out perfectly,' Dancing with the Arc dancer Georgana Morsch said. 'The pairing was amazing, and I knew he was gonna be the best partner.' She also added why she likes to dance. 'I like to dance because it's like good exercise and feel the beat of the music,' Morsch said. 'Coming into the competition, knowing that you have a partner with your likeness definitely helped make the dance more energetic. And we're excited to show everyone at Innovative Field!,' News 8's Gio Battaglia said. 'It's just fun. You get to see five amazing couples dance. They put so much time and energy into it that it makes it all worth it.' Tickets for the event are $25 — with $10 of that being a voucher that can be used for food and drinks inside the stadium. And if you can't make it to Innovative Field Thursday, you can show your support with a $5 vote for your favorite couple which goes directly to The Arc of Monroe. For more information, utilize the following links: Dancing with the Arc: Event Overview Dancing with the Arc: Vote for Gio & Georgana Dancing with the Arc: Buy tickets for the event Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scarlett Moffatt stuns in a neon green ballroom gown as she showcases her incredible talent at glitzy dance competition
Scarlett Moffatt cut a glamorous figure on Friday as she took to her Instagram Story to showcase her impressive talent at a glitzy dance competition. The TV personality, 34, turned heads in a stunning green embellished ballroom gown, gliding gracefully across the dance floor with poise and confidence. Her chic ensemble featured a plunging neckline, sparkling sleeves, feathered cuffs, silver detailing at the waist, and a dramatic flared skirt. Scarlett elevated her look with a pair of bold orange heels and exuded confidence as she showed off her best moves. To complete the ensemble, she accessorised with green tassel earrings and styled her dark tresses into a sleek up do. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. She captioned the post: 'First rule of dancing; HAVE FUN!' It comes after Scarlett enjoyed a very boozy karaoke night in Torremolinos, Spain, earlier this month. The former Gogglebox favourite flaunted her slimmer frame in snaps posted to Instagram, showing off her wild night out with her friends. Scarlett looked glamorous as she posed in a semi-sheer co-ord, which was made up of a shirt and matching wide-legged trousers. Revealing that she now takes the opportunity to let her hair down now she's a mother, Scarlett said: '48 hours in Torremolinos with my besties. 'Honestly, no one is wilder on a night out than a mother, I used to be very mild and now I'm a stay-at-home mam I'm first on the dance floor and last off the karaoke.' Alongside her sizzling shots, Scarlett shared a clip of her singing the night away during a fun karaoke session joined by one of her best friends. She looked over the moon posing for a slew of hilarious selfies with her pals and later posed alongside two glamorous drag queens. It comes after Scarlett flaunted her recent weight loss as she enjoyed a very boozy karaoke night in Torremolinos, Spain, earlier this month Scarlett also shared a fresh-faced snap of herself going make-up-free while posing with a thumbs-up. The former I'm A Celebrity star previously flaunted her weight loss as she enjoyed a sweet family day out to Tynemouth beach in Newcastle last month. She showed off her new look in an album posted to Instagram, and she looked happier than ever in a chic light green co-ord. Scarlett layered her two-piece in a figure-hugging leopard-print body suit as she accessorised her look with a pair of orange-tinted sunglasses. During the outing with her fiancé Scott Dobinson, Scarlett looked every inch the doting mother as she played with their son, Jude, 22 months, on the beach. Sharing the family pictures to her social media, she penned: 'Quick dash to home bargains this morning for a bucket & spade, some picky bits from m & s and we were ready for a proper British day at the beach.'
