A young girl triumphed at a national dance competition beating thousands of other young hopefuls.
Sadie Stewart, 12, of Southfalls Road, Canvey, won the finals of Park Resorts' dance competition for 12 to 18-year-olds, picking up a trophy and £250.
Happy to get on her bike - national winner Sadie Stewart Picture: MAXINE CLARKE
She spent most of her winnings on a new bike, but also generously gave £50 to her 15-year-old sister, who helped choreograph her dance routine.
She won through to the finals at a holiday park near Scarborough, after winning an area heat on a previous holiday.
Her grandmother Jay Blissett, 50, of Haarlem Road, Canvey, said: "We are all so proud of her, we were shouting and crying when she won.
"She beat 5,439 other people. She's a star."
Published Thursday November 14, 2002
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