A talented Halesowen 21-year-old is dancing her way to success after getting to the final of a national street dancing competition.

Louise Davies, of Shenstone Valley Road, entered the Nike Dance Clash event after picking up a leaflet at a sports store at Merry Hill.

After travelling to London, where the talented dancer impressed judges at the first auditions, Louise has now secured a place in the final in Leicester Square.

The winner will be presented with an exclusive 12 month contract with Nike as well as £10,000 towards dance costs.

The former Leasowes pupil is required to first travel down to the capital for a styling session, where she will be made over with new clothes, hair and make-up, for the final auditions which are set to appear on MTV.

The winner will also record an advert for the television station.

Louise, having trained as a ballet dancer, decided to try something different and began street dancing three-years-ago.

She studied dance at Halesowen College and is currently teaching street dancing to kids during the summer holidays.

She said: "I really enjoy street dancing but I'm nervous about the finals.

"Everyone is really chuffed for me."

Louise is also set to move to London in a few weeks so she can concentrate on her dancing career and get to more auditions.

She said: "To keep travelling there is costing me a fortune, and all the auditions are held in London.

"I'm apprehensive but also excited.

"Dancing has taken over my life."