Northampton TV talent show troupe headline disability event

Born to Perform show that they can "do absolutely anything"

A dance school that earned a coveted "golden buzzer" on Britain's Got Talent will join an event to celebrate people with disabilities.

Born to Perform, from Northampton, were propelled straight to the semi-finals of the talent show last year.

The inclusive troupe just missed out on a place in the final.

They will be performing in Moulton for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 1 December.

Born to Perform came to prominence when they auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in April 2022, taking to the stage with an routine based on songs from the musical, Hairspray.

They will celebrate the achievements of disabled people for the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, an initiative that began in 1992.

Some of the dancers from Born to Perform. Dancer Harry said the troupe was about "positive vibes only"

The group will perform at the Fernie Fields Sports and Social Club in Moulton, and some of the performers will discuss living with a disability.

Harry Welch, 23, who has autism and social anxiety, says he has been dancing since the age of four.

"Every single time I do this, it just shows that nothing holds me back at all," he said.

"We are 'positive vibes only' - the more positive vibes we have in a group like this, the more people can come."

Finlay Silcock, 25, will take the Danny Zuko role in Born to Perform's version of Summer Nights from Grease.

He said: "That song brings so much joy to us and brings tears to my eyes and it's absolutely amazing."

Charlotte Ashby, co-founder of Born to Perform, said the dancers were "amazing advocates for adults with disabilities"

Co-founder Charlotte Ashby said: "We're so excited to be opening at the event and bringing our guys along to celebrate so many amazing people.

"They are amazing advocates for adults with learning difficulties or physical disabilities, and they need to be heard and seen because our guys can do absolutely anything."

Born to Perform dance their way through Summer Nights