18 stunning photos as the 2025 Portadown Dance Festival begins

This year’s Portadown Dance Festival began in fine style on Thursday, May 1 with some fabulous performances by the competitors.

Photographer Tony Hendron was there for the first class – the Lyrical Solo 13 – 14 years.

5. On the festival stage

Pictured at the opening of the 2025 Portadown Dance Festival are some of the competitors and adults from left, Diane Kane, Festival Association Chair,; Councillor Kyle Savage, Deputy Lord Mayor, ABC Council; Joanne Margaret Fletcher, FISTD, adjudicator and Yvonne Turner, Dance Festival secretary. PT18-218. Photo: TONY HENDRON

6. On the festival stage

Hollie Morrissey. PT18-220. Photo: TONY HENDRON

7. On the festival stage

Sophie McBride taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-234. Photo: TONY HENDRON

8. On the festival stage

Sophie McCausland taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-221. Photo: TONY HENDRON