'The Power': 'I'll keep a close eye on their careers'
COUSINS Aaron and Andrew Corden, above, will get to live their dream of becoming professional dancers – after darts ace Phil Taylor offered to help pay for a scholarship for them.
'The Power' was so impressed by the two break dancers – who performed together in the Stoke's Top Talent final as Two Fresh Crew – he offered to pay towards their fees at an exclusive Cambridge-based dance school, Body Work.
Two Fresh Crew were runners-up to Su Annagib, of Bradeley, in Saturday night's final. But they left feeling like winners.
Phil said: "I just thought they are very talented and they worked very hard.
"They come from the same background as me and they deserve a break. I'll be keeping a close eye on their careers."
Aaron and Andrew, both aged 17 and from Abbey Hulton, entered last year's contest, reaching the final.
But the improvements the self-taught break dancers have made over the past year sent the audience wild as they leapt, spun and flipped through a stunning and spectacular routine.
3 Comments
by carl and mum, Stockton Brook
Monday, September 14 2009, 11:01AM
“We would like to extend our thanks to Phil Taylor and his family and a second sponsor who wishes to remain anonymous for their generosity on saturday night. They have allowed Aaron and Andrew to live their dream and the boys cannot thank these men enough. Nikki Wheeler has also been supportive in securing a place in Bodyworks. We have enjoyed everything about this competition from the auditions right through to the final because the talent this city has is brilliant. It hasn't just been about watching the lads but all the acts. We will be going to watch the auditions next year as it is definately a value for money show. Congratulations to Su Annagib and all the finalist for a great night of quality entertainment ! e”
by Debbie, Chesterton
Monday, September 14 2009, 10:38AM
“Well done boys you so deserve this break, your dreams can now come true you are both very talented. Phil Taylor knows you've got talent and I think its a fantasticand generous opportunity he has given you both. Go knowing that Stoke on Trent is very proud of you both. Loads of luck from Martyn and Coles Family and friends x x”
by Gill, stoke
Monday, September 14 2009, 10:12AM
“I would like to wish these 2 lads a great future !
When Jonathan Wilkes announced that Phil Taylor was going to help these 2 lads with funding to help them it was the highlight of week i felt it was a fitting end to a great week !Well done !”