I'm performing a routine dedicated to my late best friend in the final of a dance competition
“We all loved her, and this is something we can share together.”
A Blackpool dancer is set to perform in the final of a charity dance competition, with a routine dedicated to her late best friend.
Lucie Dorrans has reached the final of Dance Floor Heroes, a Strictly-style contest for amateur performers. The final will take place on 1 May at the Empress Ballroom, with the event raising funds for the charity Tia’s Crown.
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For the final, Lucie will perform a salsa in memory of her friend Lyndsey, who died unexpectedly earlier this year. The pair had been close for nearly four decades, sharing a long-standing friendship and a mutual interest in dance.
Speaking ahead of the final, Lucie described the performance as both a tribute and a celebration of Lyndsey’s life. “She was my beautiful best friend and an incredibly talented dancer,” she said. “She was so well respected and admired. This dance is for her, and I’ll carry her with me every step of the way.”
Lyndsey was known within local dance circles for her talent and commitment, and was regarded as a creative figure who influenced others in the community. Her involvement in dance extended beyond performance, with her contribution recognised by those who worked and trained alongside her.
The performance is expected to be particularly significant for those attending, with many audience members also having known Lyndsey. Their presence is likely to add to the emotional nature of the routine, which has been planned as a tribute to her life.
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The final is scheduled to begin at 7.30pm and will bring together finalists from across the competition. Alongside the performances, the event aims to support fundraising and awareness efforts for Tia’s Crown, which works in the field of mental health.
“It means so much to have them there,” Lucie said. “We all loved her, and this is something we can share together.”
Organisers say the evening will combine competition with a focus on personal stories, with Lucie’s routine forming part of a wider programme.
Tickets are available at https://www.trybooking.uk/FVOK and those wishing to support Lucie further can also donate via her fundraising page.https://www.justgiving.com/page/lucie-dorrans-1?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL