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.

Jodie White performing at the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-227.

13. On the festival stage

Jodie White performing at the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-227. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Kara Morrow taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-226.

14. On the festival stage

Kara Morrow taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-226. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Maddie Bullick taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-228.

15. On the festival stage

Maddie Bullick taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-228. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Isabella Gamble taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-230.

16. On the festival stage

Isabella Gamble taking part in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-230. Photo: TONY HENDRON