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Blind students inspired by Strictly winner to dance

Blind students inspired by Strictly winner to dance
BBC England Monday 06 July 2026, 05:21 UTC 1 min read
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Students enjoy the country's first blind ballroom dance classes at Chris McCausland's old college.

Students enjoy the country's first blind ballroom dance classes at Chris McCausland's old college.
Chris McCausland's (ORG)
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