Article: Dancers step out in style

Tiny dancers in tutus and taffeta are stepping up to the challenge of this year's City of Plymouth Dance Festival.

More than 1,500 youngsters from across the South West are due to compete in the eight-day event which kicked off on Saturday.

Held at the city's Athenaeum Theatre, the 93rd festival is part of the City of Plymouth Festival, with further sections in music, speech and drama being staged in November.

General secretary Berni Ryan, who has been involved with the event for 25 years, said: "We've had a great start. This year's event should be very exciting.

"We are delighted to welcome Berkshire dance teacher Tanya Allen as our adjudicator. So far she has been very pleased with the ...

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