Maria Hassan finishes her dance with a flourish at Portadown Dance Festival in Portadown Town Hall on Monday. PT17-250.

placeholder image — Maria Hassan finishes her dance with a flourish at Portadown Dance Festival in Portadown Town Hall on Monday. PT17-250.

In pictures: 18 sparkling photos from Portadown Dance Festival

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd May 2023, 19:51 GMT

Updated 2nd May 2023, 20:03 GMT

Eight days of keen competition are being served up at the 2023 Portadown Dance Festival.

Photographer Tony Hendron has been dropping in to capture some of the atmosphere of the event, which runs until Friday (May 5).

Here are 18 images from Monday’s performances at the festival.

Hannah Gamble enjoying the Tap Solo 13-14 Years competition . PT17-246.

17. Festival Stars

Hannah Gamble enjoying the Tap Solo 13-14 Years competition . PT17-246. Photo: Tony Hendron