Thornsett Group Sponsors Local Neyland Dance Team
New Homes Wales and the South West, February 2008
Middle sized property developer, Thornsett Group, behind the recently completed residential scheme at North Quay, Pembroke, has supported the local hip hop team in its journey to the World Hip Hop Championships in Bremen, Germany.
Thornsett Group’s donation meant that Neyland’s In Step Dance Group could enter the competition and provide themselves with hip hop outfits for their chance at becoming world champions.
The ‘Halle 7′ in Bremen welcomed more than 3,300 young dancers from more than 33 nations, who were competing to become world champions in various categories of Hip Hop, Electric Boogie and Breakdance.
Neyland’s In Step dance group entered in the adult (aged 16-35) Hip Hop category coming away with awards for the solo, pairs and group categories.
The new outfits and the team’s success at the championships has encouraged In Step to compete in more local and national competitions.
With the funds remaining, the group is also hoping to buy new dance trainers to complete their look as a team.
Head choreographer Amy Watkins said “It was great to have the backing of a company from home and have the Welsh support as we competed in Germany. The financial backing meant that we looked great and could concentrate on giving a good performance and representing our country.”
David Cochlin, general manager of Wales for Thornsett Group, said: “Thornsett Group is keen to be involved in the local community and by sponsoring Neyland’s In Step dance group we are helping local up and coming talent achieve their goals and to noticed.”
Thornsett Group have already completed four developments in Wales – one in Milford Haven, one in Little Haven and two in Broad Haven.
North Quay includes 20 one and two bedroomed apartments and enjoys beautiful uninterrupted views of Pembroke Castle and over the Mill Pond.
The scheme also includes two craft units which the developer is donating to Pembrokeshire County Council to lease to local artists or crafts people.