Hednesford-based dance school leads Team England to victory
Crystal Academy has achieved a historic milestone, proudly leading Team England to be crowned the Overall Winning Nation at the renowned Dance Inspirations UK Tour!
Competing against nearly 350 entries from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, the team's outstanding performances brought national pride, marking the first win of this scale in nearly a decade.
In a thrilling display of talent and determination, Crystal Academy shone on the national stage, securing remarkable placements across various categories. This included an impressive Top 10 finish for the Junior Jazz Troupe, alongside the following standout results:
Group Performances
- Mini Ballet – 3rd Place
- Mini Jazz – 2nd Place
- Junior Jazz – 1st Place
- Mini Lyrical – 1st Place
- Junior Lyrical – 3rd Place
- Junior Musical – 1st Place
- Mini Street – 3rd Place
- Junior Street – 3rd Place
Solo Performances
- Emily – 2nd Place in Street/Commercial
- Eliza – 3rd Place in Mini Balle
- Ava – 3rd Place in Junior Jaz
- Grace – 3rd Place in Junior Open StyleDuo
Trio Performances
- Josh & Kayla – 2nd Place (Teen)
- Ava, Josh & Kayla – 3rd Place (Teen)
- Emily & Ellisha – 2nd Place (Junior)
- Sienna & Liv – 3rd Place (Mini)
This extraordinary achievement is a testament to the talent, dedication, and hard work of the dancers, instructors, and everyone at Crystal Academy. The victory marks not only a personal triumph but also a significant moment for Team England in the dance community. Congratulations to all performers for their incredible success - let’s celebrate this momentous win and look forward to more achievements in the future!
