YEAR 4 children in the Tavistock area have been learning about the joys of dance, thanks to an event run by OCRA.

A total of 298 pupils took part in a dance-a-thon on Monday, January 16 at King’s Community Church and the Scout hut next door. The sessions were led by Jessica Squire, Rosie Perdikeas, Lynne Rogers and Jess Madeley, assisted by dance specialists from Tavistock College’s sixth form.

The college’s transitions team also put in an appearance, bringing a branded water bottle for each child that took part.

Mhairi McCall of OCRA said: ’It was something we tried last year and it seemed a big success. The whole point of OCRA is to keep kids active, but not all kids like sport.

’Every single comment we’ve had has been positive and everyone has given very good feedback. It’s all possible thanks to our great instructors.’

Mhairi expressed her thanks to everyone involved in making the event a success.

Pictures by James Bird.