YOUNG dancers have received a grant to help them to buy costumes.
Darlington Lions Club gave £200 to the Red Hall dance group, in Darlington, after seeing them perform in recycled costumes.
For the past three-and-a-half-years, the dancers have used costumes patched together before every performance.
But after dancing at the Lion's Club Christmas party, members decided to help the youngsters.
Alan Watson said: "It's good to see the young people putting their heart and soul into doing something positive and not just raging around the estate."
Play development co-ordinator Sarah Small said: "We are always looking for new members. Dancing builds aspirations and gives the young people self-confidence."
The costumes will be first used at the group's performance of Let Us Entertain You at Darlington Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, on Thursday, May 31.
For tickets, or to join the dance group, contact Miss Small on 07876-682754.
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