A CLACTON dance school has gained a place in a competition in Las Vegas after its performance at the o2. 

TDH Academy, formerly known as the Dance House Academy, performed at the Indigo on Sunday (November 17).

After qualifying in a competition in Grays with a company called the National Entertainment Awards they headed to the o2.

Talent - TDH Academy outside the o2Talent - TDH Academy outside the o2 (Image: TDH Academy) The dance school, based on Ford Road Industrial Estate, performed a routine choreographed by teachers Ashleigh Curtis and Lorna Wegg.

Judges gave the performance a 'golden buzzer' and a 'golden chip' meaning the dance academy is automatically placed at the o2 next year as well as receiving a place at the international ceremony.