Two talented Senior School dancers have been selected to represent England at the Dance World Cup (DWC) 2021. Sixth Former Cordelia will be taking part as a soloist, while Third Former Emma H is part of a modern dance squad from Bedford’s Elev8 Studios.

Emma, who has been dancing since she was aged four, enjoys a range of dance styles including ballet, tap, modern dance and acrobatic arts. Her team’s performance piece, Arachni, won plaudits and high scores at qualifying festivals across the country, pre-pandemic. The 14 year old joined Kimbolton in September last year and says she is looking forward to taking part in extra-curricular dance and drama opportunities when restrictions allow. During lockdown her training has moved online, but the dedicated dancer usually fits in eight classes a week around her schoolwork.

Meanwhile Cordelia, who is currently studying for A Levels in English Literature, Drama and Physical Education, has qualified in four DWC categories: Senior Tap Solo The Cup Song; Senior National Solo St Johns Eve; Senior Tap Trio Messing with Fire; and Senior National Trio Masadonia. The 18 year old has been dancing since she was two and a half years old, and has competed with great success as a group dancer at the event for the past five years. Her previous accolades include fourth places in commercial, ballet and national groups, as well as a fifth place in modern groups. A popular and committed performer in many School dance and drama productions, she reveals: “My aim is to go into film and musical theatre and I’m currently auditioning for musical theatre school.”

The Dance World Cup is the most prestigious all-genre international dance competition for children and young adults, attracting over 120,000 competitors from 62 countries. Emma adds: “My team have been working towards this for years and some of my older team-mates were in Team England two years ago, so expectations and excitement are high. I’m a bit nervous but am really looking forward to it.”

The competition is due to take place in Burgos, Spain from 2nd - 10th July. Good luck, Emma and Cordelia!