Emma Mallon performs in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-232.

placeholder image — Emma Mallon performs in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-232.

18 stunning photos as the 2025 Portadown Dance Festival begins

By Valerie Martin

Published 2nd May 2025, 18:25 GMT

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.

Eve Wilkins taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-224.

9. On the festival stage

Eve Wilkins taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-224. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Louise Hughes taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-225.

10. On the festival stage

Louise Hughes taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-225. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Louisa Heron taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-222.

11. On the festival stage

Louisa Heron taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-222. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Elsie Knipe enjoying the moment at the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-223.

12. On the festival stage

Elsie Knipe enjoying the moment at the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-223. Photo: TONY HENDRON