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Leona Greenan

Lanarkshire dance school pupils scoop annual awards

Young dancers from the Karen Allison School of Dancing in Hamilton have been awarded with top trophies for their hard work and displays this year.

First up was the prestigious Amanda Jane Duffy Memorial Shield, the dance school's annual tribute to the Hamilton teen who was killed back in 1992.

And this year's recipient of the shield was Caoimhe Rose Hainie, who won the shield in recognition of her excellent dancing, dedication and enthusiasm, personality and attendance.

Next up was the Special Award trophy which went to Orlagh Murphy whose subjects are tap, modern and freestyle.

Pupils Jessica Lambie and Rachel Ballantyne then scooped the Senior School trophy for their fantastic tap, modern, freestyle and cheerpom dancing, as well as Jessica excelling in both highland and Scottish national dance.

The Junior School trophy was presented to joint winners Sophie Harthill and Alix Baillie who nnoth participate in tap, modern, freestyle and cheerpom.

Caoimhe Rose Hainie scooped the Amanda Jane Duffy memorial shield (Contributed)

Dance teacher Karen said: "We were delighted to announce this year's winners and especially to Caoimhe Rose who won the Amanda Jane Duffy Memorial Shield. Caoimhe Rose is an excellent dancer and a lovely girl to teach. She is very precise, getting everything just right. Well done Caoimhe Rose!

"All of the girls are very worthy winners and I would like to say a huge congratulations to them all.

"Our dancing display, Showtime 2022, took place recently at Motherwell Civic Centre. A big thank you to all pupils for a fantastic performance in all three shows."

All Karen Allison School of Dance classes are now resuming. For further information contact Karen on 07588 502277.

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