Pontin’s sponsor UDO World Street Dance Championships and Welsh Inter High School Street Dance Championships!
Pontin’s have announced their sponsorship of United Dance Organisation (UDO) Dance Championships and Welsh Inter High School Street Dance Championships 2008-9, starting with the spectacular World Street Dance Championships at the Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool this weekend when Britain’s Got Talent winner and 2007 UDO Break Dance Under 16 Champion, George Sampson, will be performing on Saturday night.
The three day event from 1 – 3rd August will be attended by more that 3,000 dancers from around the world including two young dance crews from Ghana and Nigeria, entrants from Slovenia, Portugal, Germany, Amerca and across the UK.
UDO Chief Executive, Simon Dibley said, “I am delighted that Pontin’s are involved as their expertise in the world of entertainment will be invaluable. In addition to existing events which will be staged at their centres at Blackpool and Brean Sands, Somerset, we will be creating new events to be held at Pontin’s Camber Sands, Sussex and Pontin’s Prestatyn Sands, North Wales. With their support we have also secured the 2009 World Dance Championships in Blackpool again.”
Ian Smith, Chief Executive, Pontin’s said “Pontin’s are one of the leaders in special events with a range for enthusiasts of music, dance and sport. We have been at the forefront of the world of snooker for over 30 years - we would now like to extend this to the world of dance.”
Pontin’s Operations Director, George Edwards, who arranged the sponsorship, said, “street dancing is really sweeping the world and is exciting for the participants and spectators alike.
We are looking forward to working with the UDO to promote the events and give even more young people the opportunity to take part.”
Entries for the event have closed but some spectator tickets are still available. Apply in person at the Winter Gardens Box Office.
Pontin’s Blackpool Holiday Centre has some accommodation available for anyone wishing to stay over the weekend. Visit www.pontins.com for details and prices or ring 08444 99 42 42
