The mum of a gifted Bellsmyre dancer who took dwelling two medals on the Dance World Cup in Spain has mentioned they're already saving for subsequent yr’s occasion.
Danielle O’Kane and daughter Ayla Stewart, 11, travelled to San Sebastian in Spain earlier this month with Ayla representing the McKechnie Faculty Of Dance in Falkirk.
Ayla and her mum repeatedly journey from the household’s Bellsmyre dwelling to Falkirk for lessons and rehearsals, with Ayla’s dedication rewarded on the most important of phases as she scooped silver and bronze in her two group dances.
And mum Danielle admitted it was an expertise her daughter relished.
She mentioned: “Everyone was on such a excessive and Ayla getting a medal in each dances was fairly wonderful for her.
“I didn’t get to see her from when she went into the altering room. She mentioned she was a bit nervous for her first dance, however as soon as she acquired onto the stage then that was it. She completely took it in her stride and embraced all of it.
“I felt tremendous proud and so excited watching her up on the stage. I simply couldn’t cease screaming and cheering! I used to be completely loving it.”
After seeing her plans to compete at world degree halted by the pandemic, Ayla is now decided to return to the principle stage - having been dancing since she might arise.
Danielle added: “The very first thing Ayla mentioned afterwards was that she needed to do it once more.
“I wasn’t certain if we’d go subsequent yr. However she is decided to get into extra dances and work exhausting for it. So we’ve began saving up already.”
And regardless of the pressures of competitors, Danielle added that there was nonetheless a chance for some mom/daughter time.
“We couldn’t get a direct flight so we needed to fly to London then on to Spain, there have been delayed flights and all types. However it was a terrific bonding time for us after all of the dashing about, the stress and the rehearsals.
“We acquired some good chilled time too and even acquired to the seashore sooner or later which was completely beautiful.”