Youngster dances for England
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A young dancer is all set for stardom
after appearing in a video for a charity World Cup song.
Nine-year-old Toby Turpin is used to
rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous because he trains at
Pineapple Dance Studios in London every Sunday – the home of
choreographer Louie Spence.
It was Toby’s involvement with Pineapple that
got him the chance to audition to appear in It’s England Time – the
World Cup song of former X-Factor contestant Chico.
He was one of only 10 Pineapple students
chosen to be in the video, which was filmed at the Pinewood Studios
in Buckinghamshire in April.
The single was launched on Monday and
all proceeds are going towards the Rainbow Foundation which helps
underprivileged children.
Toby, who lives with his parents Teresa and
Gary and brother Ronnie, 15, in Scarborough Drive, Minster, started
dancing at the age of four at Sheppey’s Helen K’s School of
Dance.
He is now a member of four different schools
and does all types of dance, including ballet, Irish, tap and free
style as well as singing and acting.
The St George’s Primary School pupil got his
place at Pineapple after being spotted at Move It, a dance
exhibition.
Although Toby, who would one day like to be a
choreographer, is not a huge football fan, he will be following
England during the tournament.
Proud mum Teresa, 45, said: “Chico was really
good with the children – he’s a lovely guy.
“Toby works really hard – he is so dedicated.
He deserves it and it was really good fun.”
- To check out Toby’s performance in It’s
England Time, visit www.youtube.com and search for Chico
It’s England Time.
Wednesday, June 09 2010
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