Silverstone’s Sophie heading for Strictly Northampton

SILVERSTONE Leasing’s accountant Sophie Norville is swapping spreadsheets for stilettos as she takes on local dance challenge Strictly Northampton 2025.

Sophie has begun intensive training for contest and is following in the footsteps of family members. “My sister in laws have both done Strictly Northampton. One did it eight or nine years ago and still does it now – she competes across the country,” Sophie said.

Sophie was encouraged to take part by husband and Silverstone Leasing managing director Scott Norville. Intensive four-hour weekly training sessions will prep her for the performance of one classic ballroom dance and one Latin number during the show, at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate on Friday 28^th November.

The competition sees local contestants paired up with students from Step by Step Dance School, who organise the event, to raise cash for Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity and the dance school itself.

Sophie, who studied Performing Arts at Northumbria University, said: “We’ve supported Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity for years now it’s a fantastic charity that touches so many hearts. Half of the money goes to them and half to Step By Step. I think it’s nice that they’re doing legacy fundraising for their own dancers.”

To book tickets for Strictly Northampton 2025 visit https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/strictly-northampton/