A Macclesfield dancer

Ella-May Hill picked up the 'Judge's Choice' award at the recent Clayton Towers Dance Awards.

She is a student at Bee Superior Dance Academy, run by sisters Bethaney and Vanessa Kimpton.

Vanessa said: "We are very proud!

"Ella-May works very hard when she's in the studio and she's very dedicated.

"She is a loyal student, who is very passionate about her dancing."

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Ella-May, who specialises in disco freestyle, has been training with Bethaney and Vanessa for over a decade now, starting when she was just seven years old.

This was the third time she has been nominated for a CTD Award.

"The whole squad was in tears for her!" added Vanessa.

"She have been dancing with us for years now and has stayed by our side no matter what.

"She never misses a lesson, always works hard and comes into dance determined and ready to achieve new goals."

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Ella-May wasn't the only member of the Bee Superior team in the running at the CTD Awards, held at the OEC Sheffield on Friday, October 24.

Vanessa said: "Well done to Daisy Chapman and Harvey Bailey for both getting shortlisted, it is such an honour to even be nominated so what a fantastic achievement!"