ENERGETIC dancers are staying active through inspirational online classes.

Children who belong to Kids Dance To The Beat are enjoying interactive sessions led by teacher Rachel Cheshire and daughter Chloe, 11.

Action-packed videos have been shared by more than 500 youngsters including club members in Winsford, Middlewich and Northwich.

The sessions are open to the community.

Mum-of-two Rachel, 31, from Winsford, said: "The kids are really enjoying themselves. Our classes are all about kids having fun, making new friends and learning different dance styles.

"Some kids were a bit upset and down during lockdown so these weekly classes have really cheered them up and given them something to work on. It keeps the kids active. The support from parents has been amazing.

"My daughter Chloe helps with the classes and students can speak to her through live chat."

Rachel studied performing arts at Mid Cheshire College and launched her own dance company five years ago.

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Sessions for children are usually held at Trinity Church, Winsford, the Wych Centre, Middlewich and Barnton Memorial Hall. Adult classes started a few months ago.

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Kids Dance To The Beat before lockdown

Various styles are taught including hip hop, brake and contemporary.

Rachel also arranges individual FaceTime sessions with students to check on their progress and offer ongoing support.

The online dance sessions are held on different days to work around Rachel's shifts are she is a key worker at Morrisons.

Rachel would like to thank her team of volunteers Ellie Cameron,  Cami Freeman, Olivia Murray, Chloe Finney, gymnastics coach Steph Rogers and her mum Betty Rice for their support.

To join the classes visit www.facebook.com/kd2tb/ where details are posted each week.