Teenagers in Saltford are putting the finishing touches to a showwhich will combine classical jazz music with contemporary dance.
Perform is a group that formed last year under the guidance ofdance teacher Lucy Ratnett, who also runs the Dance Factory in thevillage.
Tuition sessions in both singing and dancing at Saltford ParishHall are aimed at young people aged between 14 and 19.
Mrs Ratnett said: "I started the group to give teenagers somethingto do in the evenings and to give them an opportunity to work towardssomething. So far it has been really popular.
"Some of the youngsters are very talented and we will soon belosing four of them because they are going to continue their trainingin London.
"We are always on the lookout for new members but they wouldprobably need to do a short audition.
"We cover a variety of styles, from classic ballet through tomodern street dance."
The production, called Swing And Dance, features music rangingfrom Rat Pack swing to cabaret.
Most of the costumes have been made by members of the group, theirparents and Mrs Ratnett.
Performances will be on Saturday, June 9, and Saturday, June 16,at 7.30pm in the hall.
Tickets, at pounds7, are available by calling 01454 884484 or07817 332260.
Perform meets every Friday night for two hours from 7.15pm.
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