MAX APPLEBY & NIAMH HARDING
Max Appleby & Niamh Harding began dancing together in July 2023, they train at the Harlequin Dance School in Liverpool ran by Paul & Paulene Taylor and also at Aura Dance Studios in Birmingham. The pair are currently based in Derby, Derbyshire and are registered to represent England internationally. They compete in Standard Ballroom in the Amateur Category. Max wears the 6692P and favours this style for its comfort and style whilst Niamh wears the Purity Court shoe, for its elegance when dancing.
Career Highlights- Champions of Tomorrow 2024 - Amateur Ballroom Champions (Blackpool)
- Top 48 in Amateur Ballroom Rising Star - Blackpool Dance Festival 2024 (Blackpool)
- 1st in NL Amateur Ballroom at Super Sunday 2024 (Birmingham)
- 1st Place in Open Viennese Waltz at City of Birmingham Competition 2024 (Birmingham)
- 1st Place in Open Foxtrot at City of Birmingham Competition 2024 (Birmingham)
- 1st Place in SL Amateur Ballroom at City of Birmingham Competition 2024 (Birmingham)
- Top 34 in WDC AL Amateur Ballroom Championships at WDC AL European Champs 2024 (Blackpool)
- Top 20 in WDC AL Amateur Ballroom Rising Star at WDC AL European Champs 2024 (Blackpool)
- 3rd Place in NL Fylde Coast Amateur Trophy Ballroom at Fylde Coast Festival 2024 (Blackpool)
- 3rd Place in SL Amateur Ballroom Championship at All England Open Championships (Blackpool)
Max began dancing at the age of 6, being born into a dance driven family. He fell in love with dancing as soon as he entered the dance studio, being taught first by his Aunt & Uncle who were British, North of England, Amateur Finalists. His passion and determination for dancing enabled him to compete his first Blackpool in 2009 at the age of 8, where he was in awe. Max aims to advance into the North of England Final at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool and is enthusiastic to achieve new milestones. Niam started dancing at the age of 3 and a half, participating in Modern & Tap classes. She then later switched to Ballroom & Latin lessons in 2017 at the age of 9. She always had a passion for dance from a young age and always love to watch Strictly Come Dancing, hoping to one day, be on the show herself. Niamh loves to compete at different competitions, to achieve her competitive goals. Niamh aims to further develop her knowledge within Ballroom dancing and to achieve many new results. Max & Niamh have been dancing together since July 2023, both being taught by the same teacher at the Harlequin Dance School in Liverpool. During their time together they have achieved many results and aim to develop their standard of dancing to the highest level possible.
You can keep up to date with Max & Niamh by following them on their individual Instagram profiles.
