The Gibraltar National Dance Team (GNDO) has returned to the Rock after representing Gibraltar at the European Showdance Championships.

The event was staged in Genoa, Italy, with over 680 dancers from 12 countries taking part. The event was organised for the renowned world governing body the International Dance Organisation (IDO).Accompanying the team as Team Captain for this event was GNDO Committee Member, Brenda Yeo.

In one of the largest sections of the entire competition, the Junior Solo Female section, 39 dancers took part with Gibraltar been represented by Noelle Cassano, Chenille Soiza-Brown and Amy Louise Wink.

Noelle, Chenille and Amy qualified for the quarter-finals amongst the top 24 junior soloists. Noelle and Amy both finished in 16^th place. Chenille qualified for the Semi- Finals finishing in 9^th place. 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place went to Slovenia.

In the Adult Solo Female section, Gibraltar was represented by Eva Collinson. Out of the 26 entries, Eva qualified for the Semi Finals amongst the top 12 Adult soloists. Eva finished in 11^th place. 1^st place went to Italy, 2^nd place to Slovenia and 3^rd place to Norway.

The official choreographers for this project were Jade Federico, Sabrina Audharham, Lauren Montero, Lillian Montero and Genyka Celecia.

GNDO President Wendy Garro said:

‘I take this opportunity to thank Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, and the Cultural Grants Committee and the donations through our fundraising programme from the public for making our participation a reality.

‘In Genoa, our dancers faced tough opposition, with many countries providing a very high level of technique and incredible high standards of Show Dance. What these results do is reinforce the high standards in the IDO.

‘The GNDO is delighted with the remarkable performances from the Gibraltar contingent and would like to thank the dancers, choreographers, and Team Captain Brenda Yeo, for being such great ambassadors for the Rock.’

For the full results please visit: www.ido-dance.com

Overall Results:

Junior Solo Female – 39 entries

Noelle Cassano 16^th place – Quarter Final

Amy Louise Wink 16^th place – Quarter Final

Chenille Soiza Brown 9^th place – Semi Final

Adult Solo Female – 26 entries

Eva Collinson 11^th place – Semi Final

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