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Twist and Pulse
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Background information
Origin London, England
Genres Street dance (popping, roboting, lyrical hip hop, contemporary hip-hop dance
Years active 2010–present
Associated acts Britain's Got Talent Series 4 Britain's Got Talent: The Champions
Members Ashley Glazebrook (Twist)
Glen Murphy (Pulse)

Ashley Glazebrook and Glen Murphy are a super cool English street dance duo known as Twist and Pulse. They became famous after being the runners-up on Britain's Got Talent in 2010. Later, they returned to win Britain's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019, becoming the ultimate "Champion of Champions"!

In 2012, they were part of the exciting 70-day Olympic Torch Relay Tour. They also performed at the basketball, badminton, and volleyball events during the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

How Twist and Pulse Started

Ashley Glazebrook, also known as Twist, was born in London in 1991. He loved music from a young age, especially by Michael Jackson. At school, Ashley got really into dance. He joined a local street dance group and even performed at big events like the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas.

Glen Murphy, or Pulse, was born in London in 1990. He also loved to dance.

Ashley and Glen met at the BRIT School of Performing Arts and Technology. They were both studying dance, learning different styles like ballet, tap, and jazz. They quickly became best friends because they shared a funny sense of humor. As college ended, they decided to form a duo called the Cheeky Boiz. They started practicing their unique "streetomedy" performances. This style mixes street dance with comedy, which helped them reach the finals of Britain's Got Talent in 2010.

Their Journey on Britain's Got Talent

Twist and Pulse amazed everyone at their Britain's Got Talent auditions. Their "streetcomedy" style was a mix of cool street dance moves and hilarious comedy. The judges loved them, giving them three "yes" votes. They easily moved through the auditions and semi-finals. In the live final, they finished as runners-up.

Declan "Dec" Donnelly from the show said, "These two guys come on and dance to the EastEnders theme tune. That's clever and new." Anthony "Ant" McPartlin added, "It took me back 15 years ago to when me and Dec were PJ and Duncan but they could actually dance!" Dec joked, "If they can present a TV show, we're screwed!"

Twist and Pulse came back for Britain's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019. They received a special "Golden Buzzer" from judge Alesha Dixon, which sent them straight to the final. They then won the entire show, beating other amazing acts. This made them the first "Golden Buzzer" act to also win first place in the Britain's Got Talent series!

TV Shows and Appearances

Twist and Pulse have appeared on many TV shows. In 2010, they were on ITV's Magic Numbers. They performed a dance routine using music from famous movies like The Matrix and Pirates of the Caribbean. They also appeared on shows like This Morning and Celebrity Juice.

In 2011, they performed and won on CBBC's The Slammer. They even returned to Britain's Got Talent in 2012 with their own dance group, the Twist and Pulse Dance Company, which reached the semi-finals.

In 2013, Twist and Pulse traveled to China to perform on a huge street dance TV show on CCTV News. Over 400 million people watched their performance! They also appeared on BBC One's Let's Dance for Comic Relief with Lee Nelson, dancing to a "Swan Lake Hip-Hop Remix."

Exciting Live Performances

Twist and Pulse have toured all over the country. They performed at the Midlands Music Festival for 20,000 people. They also did a summer tour at all three Butlin's holiday camps. They were even booked to perform at celebrity weddings and private parties!

In 2010, they performed live for Children in Need 2010 in front of a huge crowd in Belfast. In 2011, they supported the music group Jedward on their Irish tour.

A big highlight was touring with the Olympic Torch for 67 days. They performed every night at the torch stopovers, sometimes for crowds of up to 70,000 people! They were also invited to perform at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Fun in Pantomime

Twist and Pulse have also starred in many pantomimes, which are fun, musical plays often performed around Christmas.

  • From 2013 to 2014, they played 'PC Hip' and 'PC Hop' in Aladdin at the Theatre Royal Windsor.
  • In 2015, they were 'Pirate Swash' and 'Pirate Buckle' in Peter Pan at the Devonshire Park Theatre.
  • They continued to perform in Peter Pan at the Gordon Craig Theatre in 2017.
  • In 2018 and 2019, they returned as 'PC Hip' and 'PC Hop' in Aladdin shows. They even helped with the choreography and directing!

Choreography Work

Twist and Pulse have always created their own dance routines. In 2012, their dance company, TPDC (Twist and Pulse Dance Company), competed in Britain's Got Talent and reached the semi-finals.

They have also choreographed full pantomime shows:

  • In 2015, they choreographed Peter Pan at the Gordon Craig Theatre.
  • In 2016, they choreographed 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and 'Snow White'.
  • In 2017, they choreographed 'Snow White' and 'Aladdin'.

Working with Big Brands

Twist and Pulse have worked with many famous companies. They helped launch Renault's new electric car and appeared in a commercial for Canon.

They have also partnered with:

Helping Others: Charity Work

Twist and Pulse are also known for their charity work. In 2010, they performed for Children in Need 2010.

In 2011, they performed at many schools to promote their single "Jump." They also helped the charity Fairbridge raise money with two "flash mobs" (spontaneous public performances). They performed at Bluewater Shopping Centre for another Children in Need event.

They even appeared on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and won £5,000 for the Danceaid charity. Twist and Pulse are also ambassadors for the Diana Award youth charity, which helps young people make a difference.

Guinness World Record Holders!

Twist and Pulse hold a Guinness World Record! They achieved the record for the most synchronized dance moves done in 30 seconds, completing an amazing 130 moves!

Their Music

After spending a year writing and producing their own songs, Twist and Pulse released their first single, "Jump," on July 3, 2011.

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