Missing Sunderland cruise ship entertainer Arron Hough's rise as professional dancer started with Genfactor talent show win
Arron Hough was 15 and studying at Sandhill View Academy when he won Gentoo's Genfactor back in 2014.
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Hide AdArron won the housing organisation's community talent show after wowing judges with his complex dance routines.
He performed to a crowd of more than 800 people after they packed out the Sunderland Empire Theatre to compete alongside 13 other acts.
Arron, who had already been dancing for three years at that stage, said at the time: “I am so excited and happy.
“I didn’t expect to win and feel really overwhelmed.
“It was a great experience and I really enjoyed performing.”