Elite Dance for joy over cash grant

A CHILDREN'S dance troupe in Broomhouse has been awarded a grant of almost £10,000.

Elite Dance heard last week that the National Lottery's Awards For All will be funding them to the tune of 9534.

It will be used to pay for equipment and costumes for the children to enable the group to take part in more competitions, and perform at local events.

Mrs Georgette Ness, 58, a member of Elite's fundraising committee said the grant, which was announced to members and parents last night, would be a great help to the group.

"It's a big deal for the kids and the families. It's been a struggle till now, and this will help to get equipment.

"We've got a competition in Maplethorpe in October which everyone is looking forward to."

Elite Dance began in January, and meets twice a week at St David's Church in Broomhouse. About 50 children aged three to 16 take part.

Mrs Ness said: "It keeps them of the streets, boosts their confidence and gives them something to look forward to."

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