'It's scary, but mostly I'm excited' - 16 pictures from Strictly-inspired Blackpool woman's Back to Prom event

Blackpool woman Emma Ronson has held a 'Back To Prom' party night to raise money for Tia’s Crown mental health charity as part of her 2026 Dance Floor Heroes journey.

Emma is preparing for the dance of a lifetime after beating 2,000 applicants to reach the final of the charity Strictly-style 2026 Dance Floor Heroes competition at the iconic Empress Ballroom, which will see her step onto one of the world’s most famous dance floors.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Emma. “It does feel a bit scary, but mostly I’m just excited.”

As part of the competition, she has to raise £1,000 for Tia’s Crown, a mental health charity that provides support through dance and wellbeing sessions, as well as a 24-hour mental health helpline and other free services. As part of her efforts to raise as much as she can, Emma, held a 'Back To Prom' party night.

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