International dancers from south Essex have returned from a competition in the USA laden with trophies.

Winners - from left, Demi-Louise McGovern, Abbie Havis, Natalie Buckley and Michelle Buckley Picture: ROB BROWNE

Members of Starlight Dance Works, based at the Benbow Club, in Bowers Gifford, represented England at a tournament in Los Angeles.

The girls, aged six to 13, fought off strong competition from nine other countries to win trophies in nine events such as tap, ballet and jazz.

Auditions for next year's team will be held on June 20, 2004. For more information call 0208 5026012.

Published Monday May 24, 2004

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