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Two dance groups are hoping to impress the judges of a TV show.

Addict and Influence are both based at Addict Dance Studios, in Church Gate, Leicester, and will appear on Got to Dance on Sky 1 on Sunday.

The dance competition, hosted by Davina McCall aims to find Britain and Ireland's best new dance act.

There is a £250,000 cash prize on offer to the winners.

The fourth series sees JLS star Aston Merrygold join returning judges Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Banjo.

If the judges like the dancers' routine, they get chosen for the next round.

Addict consists of four male and four female dancers aged between 20 and 29.

Member Ryan Perry, 21, of Leicester – who is taking a level three B-Tech course for a national diploma in dance at the studios – said: "It's such a good experience.

"The show brings something to the dance industry.

"It's the only show where it's dance for dancers. We respect it so much.

"We spent about four weeks rehearsing a 90-second routine.

"If you get three gold stars from the judges, you get to go on the short-list for the live shows."

Influence is made up of 10 female and one male dancer, with members aged between 18 and 28.

The group has been together for just over a year and won the East Midland heats of street dance competition Nation's Best Dance Crew.

They also appeared in talent competition UK Dance Experience.

Gabrielle Oakes, 18, of Birstall, a member of Influence, will be following in famous footsteps – grandad Trevor was in the original Showaddywaddy line-up.

Gabrielle, who also studies at the academy and has been dancing for three years, said: "My grandad was an influence.

"I saw him perform when I was younger and I've always wanted to be on the stage.

"It means everything to be on the show. It's an amazing opportunity as a dancer to be in front of those three judges."

Addict Studio owner Gareth Chown said: "I'm very pleased we've got two groups taking part on the show.

"The main thing is it's a great opportunity for the dancers. It's a talent show that, in the dance world, has some might behind it."

Both group will perform Commercial routines on the programme – choreographed dances to hip hop, R 'n' B or rap music.

The show will be broadcast on Sky 1 HD tomorrow, starting at 6pm.

Dance acts bid for TV glory


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