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Awards & achievements

Recognised for changing lives

From national awards for our founder and team to wins on the competition stage, here's the recognition our community has earned along the way.

Winner

2024

The National Lottery Special Game Changer Award

Elvire received the National Lottery Special Game Changer Award for her tireless dedication to making a positive impact in her local community through dance.

She was surprised with the award live on ITV1's New Year's Eve Big Bash, straight after watching eight of our dancers perform, and it was presented to her by her dad.

See The National Lottery's feature Read the full story
Elvire on the National Lottery red carpet Elvire smiling at the National Lottery event

Photos: Jeff Spicer / Getty Images for The National Lottery

Bringing the trophy home to our dancers

Elvire holding the Game Changer trophy at the studio Dancers cheering as the trophy is shown at the studio

Photos: Brian, Finally Shoots

Elvire with two guests at The Power of a Woman Awards 2026

Top 4 finalist

2026

The Power of a Woman Awards

Leadership Excellence

Elvire was named one of the top four finalists for Leadership Excellence, recognising her continuous work to engage her community through dance and the power of leadership she has shown since starting KDC at just 14.

MORE RECOGNITION

Celebrating our people

Elvire smiling on stage holding the IAMBAD Outstanding Contribution Award, with dancers behind her
Photo © Jimmy Lee

Honoured · 2026

I Am Barking & Dagenham (IAMBAD) Showcase

Outstanding Contribution Award

A recognition plaque for Konverse Dance Crews, celebrating 10 years of taking part in the IAMBAD showcase.

Elvire at the London Sport Awards 2021

Top 3 finalist · 2021

London Sport Awards

Inspirational Young Person of the Year

Elvire was shortlisted for her continuous work supporting her community through dance, giving people a platform to express their talent and improve their health.

Read in the Ealing Times
Vanessa speaking on stage

Winner · 2020

London Sport Awards

Inspirational Young Woman of the Year

Awarded to Vanessa, our Safeguarding Lead and Director, for her continuous work in the community and with Konverse Dance Crews.

Read in The Voice
Elvire with her Young Woman of the Year award and flowers at the Women's Empowerment Awards 2020

Winner · 2020

LBBD Women's Empowerment Awards

Young Woman of the Year

Awarded to Elvire by Barking & Dagenham for her dedication to providing opportunities for young people.

Read in the Barking & Dagenham Post
KDC dancers performing at The Faith and Belief Forum awards in 2019
Photo © The Faith & Belief Forum

Honoured · 2019

The Faith & Belief Forum

'Recognised Project' honour

Konverse Dance Crews was honoured as a Recognised Project for our ongoing work in the community, and our dancers performed at the awards ceremony.

Elvire pointing to her plaque on the Eastbury Community School Alumni Wall of Honour

Honoured · 2023

Eastbury Community School

Alumni Wall of Honour

In 2023, Elvire's old secondary school added her to its Alumni Wall of Honour, alongside her sibling and fellow KDC choreographer Doree Matu. Elvire went back to visit and snapped a picture next to her recognition.

TOP-THREE FINISHES

Boroughs United Dance Competition

Our crews have brought home seven top-three places since 2018.

"My favourite performance was the 2025 closing set. I felt very proud."
Dancer, aged 8–11
KDC Juniors, 2nd place 2025
KDC Juniors, 2nd place 2025
KDC Kids, 2nd place 2023
KDC Kids, 2nd place 2023
On stage at Boroughs United
On stage at Boroughs United
Celebrating at Boroughs United 2019
Celebrating at Boroughs United 2019

1st

Elite

2019

1st

CDC x KDC Juniors

2019

2nd

Juniors

2025

2nd

Kids

2023

2nd

Juniors

2018

3rd

Elite

2023

3rd

CDC x KDC collab

2018

Every award belongs to our community

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