Forty-four young dancers from the Kahli Lewis Dance Company in Farnham have been selected to represent England at this year’s 2024 Dance World Cup in Prague, Czech Republic.
The dancers auditioned against hundreds of other hopefuls to successfully secure their place on Team England.
Aged six to 18 years old, the dancers will travel to Prague in June to represent England and showcase their talents at the 2024 Dance World Cup.
Kahli Lewis said: “I am so proud of each of my dancers. They train tirelessly and their dedication and commitment to dance and each other is to be commended.
“It is always nerve-wracking waiting to find out who has been selected to represent England, but this year with 44 of our dancers being selected to dance in 38 dances, the nerves quickly faded, replaced with pride and the realisation of the hard work ahead of us.
"The dancers have a gruelling rehearsal schedule in the coming months but one they are already embracing with enthusiasm and excitement.”
Louisa Best, head girl at Kahli Lewis Dance Company, has qualified a remarkable six solos, two duets and a trio as well as performing in numerous group dances. This is an unprecedented achievement for one dancer.
Louisa said: “I am honoured to have been selected for so many of my dances and I am looking forward to representing Surrey and England at the Dance World Cup.”
Team England are currently the Dance World Champions, having won the Dance World Cup in 2023. Kahli Lewis has a successful track record in choreographing for England with one of her dances being awarded ‘The Most Outstanding Small Group Dance in the World’ at the 2023 Dance World Cup.
The 38 dances choreographed by Kahli Lewis Dance Company selected include solo, duet, trio, quartet, small group and large group dances in genres ranging from ballet, tap, lyrical, commercial, musical, contemporary, modern, folklore.
The dancers are reaching out to the local community to help them achieve their dream of dancing for their country by providing much-needed funding for their kit and essential training.
If you would like to sponsor them, you can donate at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/dwc2024?utm_term=7reY8BMxM or if you would like more information on business sponsorship, please contact [email protected]
The event is streamed live so you can watch and support Team England every dance step of the way.