Young Ludlow ballet star wins coveted place at prestigious school after jaw-dropping year

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By Megan JonesLudlowSouth Shropshire entertainmentPublished: Sept 6, 2023Comments

A young Shropshire ballet dancer with a bright future has been accepted into a prestigious dance school after a whirlwind year.

Annalise Wainright-Jones, 14 and from Ludlow, has won a place at the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London

Annalise Wainright-Jones, 14, from Ludlow, has won a place at the prestigious Royal Ballet School in London.

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