Para Dance Sport competitors, Gary Lyness and Paula Moulton represented Great Britain along with four members of Strictly Wheels Club: Lloyd Harris, Goz Ugochukwu, Oscar Gimenez and Patricia Fernandez. This was the Strictly Wheels Debutantes first international competition, so it was a nervous outing for the pairs, even with UK National titles under their belts.

“We’re so proud of our dancers in their first major competition, they danced well and most importantly enjoyed themselves on the dance floor. They’re now feeling inspired to push on and keep dancing and compete more for Great Britain”.

– Paula Moulton, Strictly Wheels

All the Debutante couples danced on Saturday afternoon. Competing both for Great Britain and against each other, Lloyd and Goz, Oscar and Patricia took to the floor for the Debutante Combi 1 event. After a nervous first round, they soon settled down and danced a great final with beaming smiles that warmed the audience watching.

Current UK Champions, Lloyd and Goz took Bronze losing narrowly to Germany and Austria. Oscar and Patricia finished closely behind in fourth place.

A quick partner swap and Oscar and Goz were in the Debutante Duo 1 final, dancing so well they were in a tie for 1st place against the strong Austrian team who just clinched the Gold on points leaving GB with Silver Medal.