Sophie is posed for ballet glory

HEADING for London's West End to perform with the London Children's Ballet Company in April will be talented Thakeham dancer Sophie Rance.

The 13-year-old, of Crescent Rise, has been chosen from more than 600 youngsters nationally to perform in a full-length classical ballet of Snow White at the Peacock Theatre.

And she has double cause to celebrate, for her selection has come hot on the heels of winning a national set ballet and tap dance title at Buxton.

For full story see West Sussex Gazette November 19