Apologies for the flagrant misuse of the Strictly forum, but I have to post this somewhere...
My youngest daughter has been dancing for several years now and has recently got into doing competitions. Last weekend, the sequins, hairspray and makeup were out in force as she undertook a heavy programme of competition at the local dance festival. When the dust settled, she emerged with a first place for one of the group dances and a second and third in two of the individual categories.
I've got no idea how the competition ranks in the world of dancing, but the Great and the Good at the dance school were very pleased, as of course were the Proud Parents.
I can only conclude that our old milkman had some fancy footwork, as there's absolutely no dancing ability from my side of the family!
The only downside is that she now needs an enhanced wardrobe and shoe collection for future competitions...
My youngest daughter has been dancing for several years now and has recently got into doing competitions. Last weekend, the sequins, hairspray and makeup were out in force as she undertook a heavy programme of competition at the local dance festival. When the dust settled, she emerged with a first place for one of the group dances and a second and third in two of the individual categories.
I've got no idea how the competition ranks in the world of dancing, but the Great and the Good at the dance school were very pleased, as of course were the Proud Parents.
I can only conclude that our old milkman had some fancy footwork, as there's absolutely no dancing ability from my side of the family!
The only downside is that she now needs an enhanced wardrobe and shoe collection for future competitions...
) and if she is competitive and good you can kiss goodbye to your weekends for ooooooh about the next 2 decades. But worth it I am sure. 
) Given the choice of cyclists lycra, chlorine and sequins I would plump for sequins every time. I think every needle woman secretly craves to make sparkly swirly dresses!