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An urban dance school from Lanzarote wins four awards at an international championship in Orlando

As part of this experience, the event 'Danza Up' was held last Tuesday, December 16, at the Atlántida Cinema in Arrecife

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The Lanzarote school XTREME UP DANCE STUDIO has achieved significant international success during its participation in the All Dance International Championship, held in Orlando (United States) from November 26 to December 1.

This prestigious championship brings together dancers and schools from all over the world, previously qualified in the various All Dance competitions held internationally. In this edition, the representation from Lanzarote obtained a total of four international awards, distributed across different categories:

  • Two awards in the group category

  • One award in the solo category

  • One award in the couple category

"A result that reflects the work done and the level with which we represent Lanzarote internationally," the school stated in remarks to La Voz

As part of this experience, the event Danza Up was held last Tuesday, December 16, at the Cine Atlántida in Arrecife. This event was open to the public and showcased the choreographies with which they competed in Orlando. The event allowed citizens to share the process, the experience, and the achievements obtained in this international competition.

The organization wished to express special thanks to the Lanzarote Island Council, the Youth Department of the Island Council and Youth of the City Council, whose support was "fundamental" in making this event possible and disseminating the artistic work developed.

This school, located in Arrecife and run by Hacomar Arrocha and Jennifer Ángel, has more than ten years of experience dedicated to urban dance on the island. Throughout its history, the school has represented Lanzarote at the insular, national, and international levels, participating in numerous events and competitions