Talented 10-year-old from Whitby creates own video to find new dance partner
Talented 10-year-old Martha Pottas from Ainthorpe near Whitby loves to dance, but after struggling to find a partner, Martha took the unusual step of creating her own video to find someone to dance with.
Castleton Primary School pupil Martha has been dancing since she can remember and started lessons at the age of six.
Martha’s mum, Sarah Pottas said: “She’s really talented, and could do extremely well, but ideally she needs a partner to complement her.”
Dancing isn’t the only string to Martha’s bow, the beaming 10-year-old is an excellent ventriloquist and pianist as well.
She also compiled the video, recorded by Sarah, and is willing to travel to Leeds or Newcastle for a partner.
Whether it be Latin, the samba or ballroom, Martha is taking steps to find her match.
Ideally she’d love to dance with a boy who is at the same level as she is, but would also be happy to dance with another girl, should she be the right fit.
Martha’s dance teacher Chris Colebrooke of Colebrooke Productions in Whitby said: “Martha is an absolute pleasure to teach. She is that very rare find in children where she can pick something up with great ease and this is a testament to how much she adores what she does, she is Ballroom Dance through and through and her passion for the discipline is outstanding.
“Martha is at a stage now, where I believe she would benefit from a partner who has the same drive and passion.
“Martha wants to go further with her dancing and make her way to Blackpool, I want to see that happen for her so we are looking for the right partner”.
If you know a talented young dancer who would make the perfect partner for Martha, email Sarah Pottas on [email protected].