A Macclesfield woman has come third in an international tournament.

Teenager Jessica Christley came third at the World Freestyle Dance Championships at Winter Gardens in Blackpool last Saturday.

The 18-year-old competed representing Dance Addicts Macclesfield, a dance school which practices at Christ The King Catholic School, Fir Grove, Macclesfield.

And there was even more cause for celebration for her after she got the bronze, as this week she has celebrated her 18th birthday.

Allan Lowden, principal at Dance Addicts Macclesfield couldn't be prouder.

"This is an amazing achievement, for our senior dancer Jessica Christley, dancing competitively for the final time before she goes to university this September to study criminology.

"She has been studying dance with us since age seven, and has became a valued student teacher, as well as dancer.

Allan Lowden founded Dance Addicts in 2012. As well as Macclesfield, they also teach dance in Stockport.

"Well done!"

Jessica competed with 100 other dancers in her age group, and 30 in her category (Under 18S).

Another Macclesfield finalist, Olivia May (12) did Dance Addicts Macclesfield proud at the tournament in the Under 14 category.

Macclesfield dancer Olivia May also won a trophy on the same day.

Dancers from Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden were amongst the other countries competing.

Allan, who has 25 years experience as a dancer himself, and is a continental champ, added: "Big thank you to the parents, as there is lots of dedication that needs to go into performing at this level.

"And of course, thank you to the students too. They work so hard.

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"Achievements like this make it all worthwhile.

"Thank you for all of your support."

Dance Addicts Macclesfield is currently looking for new people to join their beginner classes from ages 2+.

To view their current lessons timetable and to make an enquiry for your child, please click HERE.

To learn more about Dance Addicts Macclesfield, you can head to their website or Facebook.

The freestyle, slow dance and acrobatic dance school can also be followed on Instagram.