Loren James Dance Company

🌟DPA Summer Festival 2026🌟

A huge congratulations to all of our amazing LJDC Circuit Squad dancers who took part in the DPA Summer Dance Festival 2026

We had a fantastic number of our dancers competing, and we couldn’t be prouder of every single one of you. ✨
It was such a tough and competitive competition, with some incredible dancers taking to the floor, making these results even more special. Every one of you should be so proud of the hard work, dedication and determination you showed throughout the day💪🏼🏆

Our results:

✨Daniel & Izzy✨
🥈Vice Champions U21 Latin
🏅4th Amateur Latin

✨Eva Sorenne & Hollie Soffia✨
🏆UK Closed Champions Junior All Girl
🏆Junior All Girl League winners 2025-26

✨Lexi Hughes✨
🏆Double Champion of Under 14 and 16 DPA league 2025- 2026
🏆Champion Under 16 Samba
🥈Vice Champion Under 16 SRJ
🥈Vice Champion Under 16 CSRPJ

✨Sienna & Belle✨
🏆 Champions United Kingdom Juvenile All Girl Latin

✨Billie & Savannah✨
🏅8th Juvenile all girls

✨Ebony Cotter✨
🏅6th U14 Samba
🏅7th U16 Rumba

✨Tudor Arfir✨
🥈Vice Champions TS Cha and Samba
🥈Vice Champions TS CSRJ
🥉 Rumba And Jive

✨Hollie Soffia✨
🏅6th Under RS 2 dance

✨Eva Sorenne✨
🤩Semi & Quarter Finalist

✨Chloe Grace✨
🏅6th U12s WQ TS
🏅7th U12’s FT TS
🏅6th Juvenille UK closed 4 dance championship TS

✨Alex Haines✨
🏅5th U21 Cha & Samba

✨Charlie Haines✨
🏅4th U21 Rumba & Jive

✨Bobbie-Rae✨
🏅6th U10 RS

✨Amelia Edwards✨
🏅5th NL DPA UK Closed Junior Novice CS

✨Ellie Smith✨
🏅6th Adult Open Rumba

✨Samara Jones✨
🏅4th U35 TS 5 Dance Latin Championship

✨Sophie Hall✨

✨Casey Smith✨

✨Freya Dudley✨
🤩Semi/quarter Finalist

✨Amelia Edwards✨
🏅5th NL DPA UK Closed Junior Novice CS

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💥 The City Of Birmingham 💥

Congratulations to our lovely circuit squad dancers who competed at the City Of Birmingham. They came away with such fantastic results and we are super proud of them🥰 Well done everyone 💛🖤💛

Our results:

✨Hollie Soffia ✨
🥈Vice Champion Under 14 CJ
🥈Vice Champion Under 14 SJ
🥈Vice Champion Under 14 4 dance
🥈Vice Champion Under 16 Paso
🥉 3rd Under 16 CJ
🥉 3rd Under 16 RS
🥉 3rd Under 16 4 dance

✨ Iris Black ✨
🥈2nd U8 CJ
🏅6th U10 CJ
🏅5th U10 CS
🏅7th U12 Paso Doble
🏅7th U12 CSPJ
🏅5th Open beg CJ

✨ Jack Apsey ✨
🥈Vice Champion U12 2 Dance WQ
🥈Vice Champion U12 4 Dance

✨Madison Akhatar-Matthews✨
🥈Vice Champion Beg C&J
🥉 3rd U12 C&J
🏅 5th NL U12 4 dance
🏅 5th Juv Paso

✨Amelia Pensom✨
🏅5th Under 12 CJ
🏅 6th Open juv paso
🏅 6th Under 12 4 dance

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🎉☀️ THIS WEEK! TODDLERS SUMMER PARTY!☀️🎉

Come along and join us for a fun-filled summer party with lots of dancing, games and plenty of fun! 💃🕺✨

And that’s not all… 🎁 Every child will receive a FREE gift bag, plus we’ll have FREE squash and biscuits to enjoy at the end! 🍪🧃

📅 Saturday 15th August
⏰ 9:30-10:15am
💰 £5 per child

It’s the perfect way to finish the summer with lots of smiles, dancing and memories! 💛

✨🏰 Step Into the Magic with Little Latinos Disney Dance Class! 🏰✨

Calling all little Princes, Princesses, Superheroes and Adventurers! 🌟

Join us as Little Latinos transforms into a magical Disney adventure for the next few weeks! Each class will be filled with:

✨ Disney-inspired dancing

🎵 Favourite Disney songs

💃 Lots of smiles, imagination and confidence-building

📍 Suitable for ages 4-7 years

🎉 First class FREE | £6 per class

Simply send us a Facebook message or email [email protected] to book your free trial 💛🖤💛

💃☕ Tea & Twirl – Dance, Tea & Good Company 🍰🎶

Looking for a joyful way to stay active, meet new friends, and enjoy a lovely afternoon treat? 🍰 ☕️
Come join Tea & Twirl – a gentle dance class just for Ladies & Gentleman! No partner or experience needed – just come as you are and have a twirl! 🪩 Whether you’re dancing on your feet or in your seat, Tea & Twirl is all about movement, laughter, and connection😄

✨ What’s Included:
• Light, easy dance routines to music you’ll love
• A relaxed, friendly atmosphere
• Free Tea & Cake!

📍 Location: Loren James Dance Company
🕒 Time & Day: Tuesdays 1:00- 2:30pm
💷 Cost: First session free! Or £8 per person!
📞 To book or ask a question: Drop us a facebook message, call 02920882955 or email [email protected]

So pop on your comfiest shoes and join us for a twirl, a cuppa, and a slice of something sweet. We can’t wait to meet you!💛🖤💛

☀️ SUMMER PARTY FOR TODDLERS ☀️

We’re inviting you all to join our wonderful Melody Bear Party full of dancing, games and summer fun! 😎

🎁 Every child receives a FREE gift bag!
🪩 Lots of fun dances & Party Games
🧃🍪 Refreshments included – FREE squash & biscuits!

📅 Saturday 15th August
🕤 9:30am – 10:15am
💃🏽 £5 per dancer

To book your space, simply drop us a Facebook message or email us at [email protected] 💛🖤💛

💥Dance Classes for Children in Bargoed💥

Looking for a fun, friendly, and confidence-boosting activity for your child? Our Latin, Ballroom & TikTok classes are the perfect! Whether your child is a total beginner or ready to level up their skills, LJDC welcomes everyone into our dance family 🥰

🗓 Weekly Classes Include:
⁃ Melody Bear (Ages 18 months - 4)
⁃ Little Latino’s (Ages 3–7)
⁃ Strictly Latino’s (Ages 7–12)
⁃ TikTok Class (ages 5+)

📍St Gwladys Church Hall, Bargoed CF81 8RP

🆓 FIRST CLASS FREE (Message now to claim)

🎯 Booking Essential
📲 Book now at: www.lorenjamesdancecompany.com
DM our page
Email us [email protected]
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☀️ NEXT WEEK- SUMMER PARTY FOR TODDLERS ☀️

We’re inviting you all to join our wonderful Melody Bear Party full of dancing, games and summer fun! 😎

🎁 Every child receives a FREE gift bag!
🪩 Lots of fun dances & Party Games
🧃🍪 Refreshments included – FREE squash & biscuits!

📅 Saturday 15th August
🕤 9:30am – 10:15am
💃🏽 £5 per dancer

To book your space, simply drop us a Facebook message or email us at [email protected] 💛🖤💛

Competition Round Up- Swipe Across to see ➡️🤩
Well done everyone 💛🖤💛 🪩 The English Gala 🪩
✨ Daniel & Isabel✨
🥈Vice Champions U21 Latin
🥈Vice Champions Amateur Latin

🪩The Summer Dance Awards🪩
✨ Bobbie-Rae✨
🥈Vice Champion Juv novice
🥉 3rd U10 pp CS
🏅5th U12 paso
🏅 5th U12 CSRJ

🪩Oxfordshire Grand Prix🪩
✨ Riley Robbins✨
🥉3rd Starters Waltz
🏅4th Starters Cha

✨Martha Jones✨
🥈Vice Champion U10 solo jive & cha
🏅 4th Starter waltz and quickstep
🏅 5th U12 NL jive and cha
🏅6th U12 Cha

✨Riley & Martha✨
🏆 Champions starter Boston 2 step and lilac waltz
🏅 4th U12 Boston 2 step and lilac waltz

✨Lexi Hughes✨
🏆Champion Under 16 Samba
🏆Champion Under 16 CRP

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