A talented teenager has secured a place at a prestigious dance school.
Charlotte Wightwick, 16, successfully auditioned for a full-time place at the Central School of Ballet to study a foundation and BA degree in professional dance and performance.
Charlotte, from Leaden Roding, is currently a pupil at The Helena Romanes School in Dunmow.
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