What a fantastic day at the UKA Southern Area Competition in Canvey! An incredible 93 of us from CDC attended, showing off our talent, sportsmanship, and team spirit. The atmosphere was electric, the competition was tough, and the results were nothing short of brilliant.

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It was truly heartwarming to see all our dancers—young and adult alike—supporting each other, cheering on friends and fellow competitors. The energy, dedication, and smiles on the floor made it a day to remember!

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Results Highlights

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Juvenile Ballroom Teacher & Pupil Events

• Beatrice Teatino – 4th

• Jessica Ellis – 5th

• Issy Harris-Best – 5th

• Emilia Mutch – 1st

• Savannah Patterson – 6th

• Seth Newman – 4th

• Finn Sterry – 1st

• Lola Obergan – 2nd

• Lucy Tollisen – 1st

• Isla Wren – 5th

• Nuala Grady – 2nd

• Evie Smith – 3rd

• Emily Thomson – 2nd

• Victor Teatino – 1st

• Flic Forbes – 3rd

• Seren Howells – 5th

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Junior Ballroom Teacher & Pupil Events

• Jake Dallas – 2nd

• James Farrar- Collins – 4th

• Caitlyn Purcell – 2nd

• Charlotte Cooper – 4th

• Ava Dallas – 2nd

• Camilla Dimbleby – 3rd

• Phoebe Smith – 6th

• Esme Harris – 5th

• Seren Jones – 2nd

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Adult Ballroom Teacher & Pupil Events

• Dave Dorrington – 2nd

• Chris Keeble – 4th

• Jenny Mullin – 3rd

• Issy Marson – 4th

• Olivia Purcell – 1st

• Adel Sheard – 6th

• Elise Meacham – 3rd

• Joe Cox – 1st

• Annabelle Beaumont – 3rd

• Stuart Beaumont – 3rd

• Penny Tuck – 5th

• Renata Zbyszynska - 1st

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Juvenile Ballroom Couples

• Issy Harris-Best & Emilia Mutch – 6th

• Fin Sterry & Lola Obergan – 3rd

• Victor Teatino & Emily Thomson – 5th

• Evie Smith & Flic Forbes – 1st

• Megan Simpkin & Seren Howells – 2nd

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Junior Ballroom Couples

• Abi Marson & Caitlyn Purcell – 3rd

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Adult Ballroom Couples

• Rebecca Homewood & Esme Harris – 7th

• Issy Marson & Olivia Purcell – 5th

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Juvenile Latin Teacher & Pupil Events

• Beatrice Teatino – 5th

• Jessica Ellis – 4th

• Issy Harris-Best – 2nd

• Emilia Mutch – 4th

• Savannah Patterson – 6th

• Seth Newman – 5th

• Fin Sterry – 2nd

• Lola Obergan – 3rd

• Lucy Tollisen – 1st

• Isla Wren – 4th

• Nuala Grady – 7th

• Evie Smith – 2nd

• Emily Thomson – 2nd

• Victor Teatino – 1st

• Flic Forbes – 2nd

• Seren Howells – 5th

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Junior Latin Teacher & Pupil Events

• Jake Dallas – 3rd

• James Farrar- Collins – 2nd

• Caitlyn Purcell – 2nd

• Charlotte Cooper – 3rd

• Ava Dallas – 1st

• Camilla Dimbleby – 4th

• Esme Harris – 5th

• Seren Jones – 1st

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Adult Latin Teacher & Pupil Events

• Dave Dorrington – 3rd

• Chris Keeble – 4th

• Jenny Mullin – 3rd

• Issy Marson – 5th

• Olivia Purcell – 1st

• Adel Sheard – 4th

• Elise Meacham – 2nd

• Joe Cox – 1st

• Annabelle Beaumont – 3rd

• Stuart Beaumont – 4th

• Penny Tuck – 4th

• Renata Zbyszynska – 1st

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Juvenile Latin Couples

• Fin Sterry & Lola Obergan – 6th

• Victor Teatino & Emily Thomson – 5th

• Evie Smith & Flic Forbes – 4th

• Megan Simkin & Seren Howells – 3rd

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Junior Latin Couples

• Summer Bailey & Phoebe Perkins – 2nd

• Abi Marson & Caitlin Purcell – 3rd

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A massive thank you to our wonderful partnering teachers—Hannah, Shauna, Emma, Jo, Olivia, and Issy—for all their hard work, guidance, and support. Your dedication truly shone through!

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Well done to everyone who took part! Whether you danced or cheered, every single CDC member contributed to a memorable and inspiring day.