THERE has been some exciting news at the Hereford dance studio Aspire.

This week, student Teagan Melville got the news that she had been offered a place on the Advanced Associates Programme at the Royal Ballet School in Covent Garden.

Teagan is very excited to accept the place for September 2016 and is looking forward to the opportunity to dance with one of the most prestigious dance schools in the country.

Also this week Kirsty Hurds has been preparing to start her summer training with the English Youth Ballet.

Kirsty along with an intermediate Aspire dancer Alice Collins recently auditioned for rolls in the English Youth Ballets production of Sleeping Beauty both were successful and will be performing with professional principle dancers at the New Theatre Cardiff in August.

Alex Bennett, principal of Aspire and ballet teachers Ruth and Penny are extremely proud of the girl's achievements.