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A top team of ten dancers from a Greenock academy will compete against the best from 60 countries at the prestigious event in July.
The youngsters train at the Dance Collective which includes Unity Dance Project run by Kerri Hair and are thrilled at getting the opportunity to shine.
Kerri said: “The Dance World Cup is the largest all genre competition in the world, dancers from over 60 countries take part.
“Only four dancers from every age group and style of dance from the whole of Scotland get through.”
Kerri was quick to praise the hard work of the girls and their dedication to do well.
She said: “They’ve been working so hard for this, for auditions they were in the studio six days a week. They really deserve this.”
The group will be taking part in the first week of the fortnight-long competition and will perform in the lyrical, jazz, acro, show dance and contemporary categories.
Kerri said: “It’s a great opportunity and the girls are really excited.”
The team are aged between eight and 13 years old.
Cora Deegan, 13, from Port Glasgow, who is one of the team, said: “I’m really excited. It’s the first time I’ve been to the Dance World Cup. It will be a lot of fun going away with all the girls.”
Sara Casement, 12, from Greenock, added: “I’m really looking forward to dancing on the big stage.”
Asked if she was going to win, she quipped: “I’m going to give it my best shot.”
Those who wish to support the team can donate to their fundraiser at https://gofund.me/6052f5010.
But attending such events are not cheap, the entry fees alone for the girls cost around £6,000, even before paying for travel, accommodation and costumes.
Parents are busy are coming up with fundraising ideas, which include a Valentine’s ‘Zander Nation’ disco in the dance studio on February 14 and and Country and Western night at the 68 Club in Port Glasgow on March 27.
The dance school is also appealing to local businesses to help the girls take part in this top competition.
