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Motion · S6M-11879 · 16 Jan 2024

Celebrating the Success of Amber Barclay Academy of Dance from Leven, in Fife, on Qualifying for the Dance World Cup

Lodged by Claire Baker (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that 11 students from the Amber Barclay Academy of Dance from Leven, in Fife, have qualified for the Dance World Cup; notes that the prestigious competition is due to take place in Prague from 27 June to 6 July 2024; understands that, as well as a group performance involving all 11 dancers, the students will be performing solo routines, duets and trios; notes that all the participants are aged between eight and 20; understands that they were among 5,000 entrants from across the country and that 30 of their dances were successful; recognises the hard work and preparation to take part in the competition, and understands that the dance group had to produce video entries for Dance World Cup judges at the end of 2023; believes that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to happen for the students, and recognises the time, hard work, dedication and commitment of staff and students of the academy and the support of parents and carers and families, and expresses its very best wishes for success in the fundraising efforts and for the competition next year.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.