TWO youngsters danced their way to success at a national competition.

Courtney Smith, aged nine, and Brittany Rule, aged eight, both from Farnworth, came third out of 76 young couples at the national Internation Dance Teacher Association competition in Blackpool. They performed rock and roll and solo routines. Both girls have been dancing since the age of four.

Brittany said: “Dancing is the best thing ever.” Courtney added: “Hopefully we’ll be first next year and win an even bigger trophy.”