Dance For Life aims to give children the chance to dance in a way that is accessible to all, focusing on the fun and enjoyment side of things rather than complex, technical moves.

Sally Russell, founder of Dance For Life, said: "It will be great if we can encourage children and teachers that dancing is a great release, and is also a very healthy and energetic way of having fun."

As well as this, Dance For Life has been given accreditation to offer a formal qualification so they can "teach the teachers" how to offer their own Dance For Life classes in schools across Powys.

Dr Alison Creed, curriculum development officer for the Open College Network, approved the course: "It's part of a new foundation tier we are offering. Adults will be able to learn properly how to offer dance classes to children, and people will be able to draw funding if they want to gain the qualification."

The class was set up thanks to funding from the UnLtd awards. Sally received a grant which enabled her to get the project up and running, and she now hopes it will take off: "The funding from UnLtd will hopefully mean children across Powys are able to add dancing to their daily school life. It also means parents and teachers who perhaps lack the confidence to teach dancing will be able to gain a qualification and make what can be quite a daunting past-time accessible to all."

Sophie King, 15, also received an award from UnLtd, which will enable her to set up a portable recording studio. She was one of only 25 children across Wales to receive the award, and feels it will benefit more than just her: "Thanks to the award I will be able to set up a studio which will provide affordable recording to teenagers, whether that be recording a full band or a spoken monologue.

"I wouldn't have been able to get this project up and running without the UnLtd award."

Dance For Life will also be raising funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at the University Hospital in Cardiff.

For information on gaining the Dance For Life qualification, call Sally Russell on 01686 440730.