A Preston car retailer has confirmed a second year of sponsorship for a seven-year-old dancer who represented Team England at the 2025 Dance World Cup in Spain.

Bowker MINI in Preston has continued its support for Lilliana Willacy, a competitive dancer who represented Team England at the 2025 Dance World Cup held in Burgos, Spain. 

At the international competition, Lilliana secured a bronze medal in the tap category, placing third in the world rankings. She also achieved fourth place in lyrical, sixth place in both ballet and contemporary, and tenth place in song and dance during the event.<br /><br />This year Lilliana is representing Lytham Academy of Performing Arts and Premier Studios who are based in Liverpool.

Rachel Anne Willacy, Lilliana’s mother, said: “Watching Lilliana step onto that world stage was emotional for our whole family. She practised for months and seeing her come home with a bronze medal made every early rehearsal and long journey worthwhile.”

Lilliana is a four-time regional champion and holds the Miss Lancashire Dancer title. During her competitive career she has received more than 40 special awards and has achieved distinctions in all of her dance examinations.

Her training for the Dance World Cup included preparation with The Cheshire Theatre School and rehearsals supported by the Lytham Academy of Performing Arts. Alongside competitions, she has also performed at Disneyland Paris.

Rachel Anne Willacy, Lilliana’s mother, said: “The support from Bowker MINI has meant so much to us. Travelling, uniforms and costumes all add up, and their help made it possible for Lilliana to focus on dancing and enjoying the experience.”

Bowker MINI’s sponsorship supported travel, uniforms and costumes required for Lilliana to compete in the 2025 Dance World Cup and will continue as she prepares for future competitions.

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