A WIRRAL dance group have paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester attack in a competition at the weekend.

Two girls from Jackie Pell’s Starmaker Dance School in Grange Road, Birkenhead were at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday, May 22 when bomber Salman Abedi killed 22 people and left 59 people injured.

Thankfully both of the girls escaped uninjured however are still shaken by the events.

Jackie Pell’s Trophy Day on Sunday, May 28 at Deeside Leisure Centre saw dancers compete in a variety of dance styles including Disco and Rock’n’roll.

Jackie told the Globe: “Two of the girls were at the concert and they are still shaken up but wanted to dance. We’re so thankful that they’re okay.

“Sadly others weren’t – we wanted to do something to show our respect to all 22 people who died and to the people injured.

“At the weekend we put a last minute dance together and performed it at Deeside leisure centre.

“Our teachers let off 22 balloons in memory of those who passed away at the event.

“We uploaded the video of the dance on social media and have since had more than 40,000 views.

“It’s really moving that people are sharing it everywhere to raise awareness for those affected by the attack.”