There was excitement and disbelief for a Rotorua dance crew when they found out they would be heading to a national dance competition.
Recently the Rotorua Dance Festival competition ran for a week at the Energy Events Centre, which involved performers from all over the North Island.
Lakes Performing Arts Company managing director Rebecca Brake says the company had a number of performers competing in the event, including senior dance crew Victress.
She says the crew competed in the senior troupe section and won the Performer of the Year Nomination, earning them entry to Nationals in Palmerston North in October.
There are eight dancers in Victress, ranging from 14 to 18 years old.