Brooke McConkey finishes off her dance with a flourish in the Ballet Solo 9-10 Years section of Portadown Dance Festival. PT17-203.

placeholder image — Brooke McConkey finishes off her dance with a flourish in the Ballet Solo 9-10 Years section of Portadown Dance Festival. PT17-203.

In pictures: Portadown Dance Festival opens with dazzling performances

By Valerie Martin

Published 27th Apr 2023, 17:28 GMT

Updated 27th Apr 2023, 17:33 GMT

The 2023 Portadown Dance Festival opened on Thursday, April 27 promising eight days of fabulous competition.

Adjudicator Carrie Ellis was given a warm welcome and treated to some first rate performances by eager young dancers.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along on the opening day to capture some of the atmosphere of the festival, which runs until Friday, May 5.

Lucia Greene cuts an elegant figure during her performance in the Ballet Solo 9-10 Years class. PT17-204.

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Lucia Greene cuts an elegant figure during her performance in the Ballet Solo 9-10 Years class. PT17-204. Photo: Tony Hendron

Third placed competitor in the Novice Ballet Solo 9-10 Years class, Lily Thompson looking graceful during her performance. PT17-216.

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Third placed competitor in the Novice Ballet Solo 9-10 Years class, Lily Thompson looking graceful during her performance. PT17-216. Photo: Tony Hendron