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.

Freya Andrews performing in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-229.

17. On the festival stage

Freya Andrews performing in the Portadown Dance Festival Lyrical Solo 13-14 years class. PT18-229. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Dance Festival adjudicator, Joanne Margaret Fletcher gives her verdict in the Lyrical Solo 13-14 years section A competition. PT18-235.

18. On the festival stage

Dance Festival adjudicator, Joanne Margaret Fletcher gives her verdict in the Lyrical Solo 13-14 years section A competition. PT18-235. Photo: TONY HENDRON