Kingswood Prep School pupil has been crowned the World Irish Dance Association Under 9 British Champion

Beatrice Wolfenden has been Irish Dancing since she was 5 years old and trains 4 nights a week with Stuart Irish Dance.  She moved up the levels very quickly and within 18 months of competing she was dancing at the highest level possible.  She Is currently ranked 4th in the world.

Beatrice also attends extra workshops and has been selected to train with the cast of Riverdance for the last two years, and has already been asked to return to Ireland to train with them again next year. It is her greatest ambition to one day be in the cast of Riverdance and perform on stage at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. 

 Beatrice has qualified for the World Championships 2025, which are due to be held in Belgium. 

As her parents we are so extremely proud of her.  “Her dedication, commitment, her passion and her drive. She misses parties and events because her focus is on dancing and improving and perfecting her dancing. She is determined to be in Riverdance one day – there is no plan B! We aren’t entirely sure where her dancing comes from as neither of us can dance, but she adores it and most importantly she is proud of herself becoming British Champion. “

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