Scotland's Premier all round dance troupe BLOK have been flying the flag for Scotland in Channel 5 new television programme "Don't Stop Believing". The show is presented by Emma Bunton and the star judges include Anastacia, Tamzin Outhwaite, former Blue star Duncan James and Emmy award winning Choreographer of High School Musical, Charles "Chucky" Klapow.
The Glee tribute show has toured all over the UK, auditioning thousands of acts with only 30 places available on the live shows. BLOK'S first audition was through a video performance, which lead them to the next stage: competing in the Glasgow auditions. BLOK received a successful phone call which has placed them in the second week of the live shows. The girls are delighted they have made the semi finals and are now focused on training hard on choreography and singing, which they hope will impress the star judges and viewers at home. The Troupe is made up of professional dancers who also have a hidden talent for singing. The girls have come together with a group of singers, lead by Nikitta Angus, a former X Factor finalist. They hope this will give them the cutting edge to dazzle, as they are combining both singing and dancing talents. BLOK, who are the official Rangers FC Cheerleaders will be performing a show stopping routine with fantastic moves, stunts and diva voices! With the chance of a life time in near grasp, the girls hope to put on a performance like no other. However they need the viewers at home to pick up the phone and vote. The girls hope the strong Scottish support will help to take them through to the final. The troupe will appear on Channel 5, Sunday 25th July at 7pm.
Manager Kay Lang, formed BLOK through her dance company Kay Klass Hip Hop and Street School of Dance. The motive behind BLOK was to engage young children in physical activity through the art of dance. The professional dancers regard themselves as positive role models for aspiring young dancers. Kay has three dance schools in Cumbernauld, Falkirk and Stirling where the dance troupe members are regularly present to help teach classes. The Troupe were successful in performing on the BBC3 "Move Like Michael" programme. They were the only all female troupe and the single representatives from Scotland to reach the last 8.
The singers have worked together for a number of years and have supported many acts including Roll Deep and Miss Dynamite. Nikitta performed in the X Factor tour in 2007 throughout the UK. She also had a lead role in panto playing Cinderella in the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow.
BLOK have performed at many events throughout the UK including Glam in the City with Gok Wan, Will.i.am promotional set, Colours dance festivals, Edinburgh Marathon and BBC Sports relief. They also support Children's First Charity and Breast Cancer Awareness. Recently the troupe took part in the MOBOs press conference held in Glasgow. The Troupe have a contract with Rangers Football Club were they perform as the cheerleaders at half time at all SPL and Champions League home games.
For further information on classes and Blok Dance Troupe please check out their site - http://www.blokdancetroupe.co.uk