A Dorset teenager has had his “dreams come true” after his dance group secured a spot in the Britain’ Got Talent semi-finals.
Tyler Vandevelde, 16, is a proud member of Phoenix Boys and is celebrating after receiving the golden buzzer in the hit talent show.
The group features talented male dancers from across the UK and were overjoyed when BGT judge, Bruno Tonioli, said the group reminded him of being a young dancer.
Phoenix Boys achieved a standing ovation from the auditorium at London Palladium with members of the group saying the experience was “surreal”.
Tyler, who trains at Poole’s Steppin’ Out Academy and attends Bournemouth’s specialist LeAF Studio School, said: “Being on Britain’s Got Talen is a dream come true.
“It’s such an honour to be part of Phoenix Boys and getting the golden buzzer was a really emotional time for us all.”
He added: “Dancing is my passion and I’m so grateful for the training that I also receive at Steppin’ Out and LeAF Studio, which has helped give me this amazing opportunity.
“I can’t wait to go live in front of the nation in the semi-finals with my Phoenix team mates.”
Phoenix Boys is a nationwide dance associate programme running in London, Manchester and Birmingham, providing training to budding male dancers.
Auditions are not required to join the programme and the company work under the ethos to provide a nurturing environment for dancing boys to thrive, whether for a hobby or career.
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