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CLAIRE WALTZES TO A NEW FUTURE THANKS TO GO WANSBECK

A local dance enthusiast has spun her hobby into a dream business venture with help from Go Wansbeck.

Claire Hanson decided to set up Dance Northumberland after being made redundant from her role as a marketing manager, so she approached Go Wansbeck for business support and advice. Now she has a solid business plan, purchased appropriate equipment and created a brand new website to help grow her business.

Claire is currently working with groups and individuals around Northumberland teaching dance classes from hip-hop and breakdancing to street dancing. She has also established links with a number of schools across the area and is helping teachers to deliver dance sessions to pupils.

Claire said: “I never thought that being made redundant would be the best thing to happen to me. I can do my hobby every day and make a living from it.

“Go Wansbeck has been a massive help in setting up Dance Northumberland and I would urge anyone who is thinking about starting a new business, to contact them.”

Keith Raine, programme manager of Go Wansbeck, said: “Claire’s success shows there are other options and career paths available to people facing a change in circumstances or looking for a new challenge.

“I’m delighted that Go Wansbeck has been able to support Dance Northumberland and wish the business every success in the future.”

For further information, contact Go Wansbeck’s Business Support Office on 01670 844 560 or visit www.gowansbeck.co.uk

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