STAFF from The Calico Group, which is based in Burnley, took Blackpool Tower Ballroom by storm and raised thousands for a number of charities for a special dance competition.
Over the past five months, 18 novice couples from the company learned a series of challenging dance routines, culminating in the Calico Come Dancing event.
Under the guidance of Stephen Reece-Buck, from Energize Dance and Fitness in Burnley, and Martina Coggins, from Tracing Steps, the group worked to master every step of the waltz, tango, jive and cha-cha-cha, as well as a couple of group dances.
On the night, the dancers were dressed to the nines in dresses and tuxedos, and the ladies got glammed up with hair and make-up courtesy of Nelson and Colne College’s Hair and Beauty students.
Trophies were awarded for each of the different dances, and an overall ‘Best Dancers’ trophy was presented to Joanne Hoyle, from Calico Homes, and Patrick Talbot, from Acorn Recovery Projects.
Calico Come Dancing was organised as part of Calico’s Wellbeing Initiative, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of staff, and strengthening relationships across The Calico Group.
Sponsorship and all proceeds will go to each of the dancers’ chosen charities.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here