Outwood Grange Academy Part of Record-Breaking Performance

55 students from Outwood Grange Academy were part of a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title. The record for the Most backing dancers to a singer is 1,123, achieved by Pro-Excel, Bradford Bulls RLFC, Sigala and Shanice Steele in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, on 20 March 2026.

This incredible achievement brought together performers from across the UK, Ireland, and the Isle of Man for a large-scale live stadium performance. Outwood Grange Academy students were part of the event, held at Bartercard Odsal Stadium for "Dance Yorkshire ’26", performing alongside chart-topping artist SIGALA in front of fans.

The road to breaking the record required immense dedication. In the weeks leading up to the event, students committed a series of training sessions, including two full days of specialist workshops. The sessions focused on professional-grade dance choreography and vocal performance. Students also attended numerous after-school rehearsals to ensure their formations were "performance-ready" for the world stage.

Beyond the performance, students also took part in a media day, representing the school on BBC Look North and Calendar to showcase the talent and effort behind the project.

Jay Kirk, head of dance at Outwood Grange Academy said:

“Dance Yorkshire ’26 was more than just a performance, it was a celebration of young talent and collaboration. This experience has shown what can be achieved when students are given the opportunity to work creatively and challenge themselves. We are honoured to have represented Outwood Grange Academy and to have played our part in such a significant, record-breaking event.”