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Junior England dance champions join the line-up for the Classical Concert at Leeds Castle next month

00:02, 11 June 2016

Junior England dance champions will be inviting thousands to dance a waltz with them again this year at Leeds Castle's Classical Concert.

Max and Katie Harrison, from Kingswood near Maidstone, were among the acts that took part in last year's event, including James and Ola Jordan, and have been invited back again for the event on Saturday, July 9.

They will be inviting the crowd to dance a waltz to the classic song Moon River.

Max and Kate Harrison Junior dance champions will be at the Leeds Castle Classical Concert
Max and Kate Harrison Junior dance champions will be at the Leeds Castle Classical Concert

The pair are England Amateur Ballroom and Latin 10 dance champions and started dancing together in January 2013 as Juniors. They are currently ranked eighth in the world in the Under 19 Ballroom Championships.

Thousands enjoy the Leeds Castle Classical Concert each year
Thousands enjoy the Leeds Castle Classical Concert each year

The concert will be presented by Aled Jones and conducted by John Rigby. Field cannons, fireworks, a Spitfire display and plenty of picnics will be part of the evening, set to the soundtrack of much-loved classics such as the 1812 Overture performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Aled Jones, who will be narrating the Leeds Castle Classical Concert
Aled Jones, who will be narrating the Leeds Castle Classical Concert

Special guests will include the Definitive Rat Pack and the P&O Ferries Choir. Winners of the Top Choir Kent competition the Kentones, a chorus of more than 40 singers specialising in four-part harmony, will also be taking part.

For more information and to book tickets visit www.leedscastleconcert.co.uk

The concert is the start of an eight-week summer programme of theatre, cinema, music and family events at the castle.

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