TIME is running out for people to enjoy the dance spectacular of the Billingham International Folklore Festival as the week long event draws near to a conclusion.
Dancers come from around the world to take to the stage for the annual event which grows from strength to strength.
Today (Thursday), troupes from China, Serbia, Philippines, Chile and the USA, performed more dance routines in the festival arena while the Edmond Beaumont Memorial World Dance Gala Concert took place at Middlesbrough Theatre, featuring all the dance companies taking part in the festival.
Artistic director of the festival, Olga Maloney, said: “There are still some tickets left for the shows so we would urge people to book quickly to avoid disappointment. We have had such great feedback from people so far, it is such a great experience for them.”
Tomorrow (Friday), the China, Serbia, Sicily, USA, and Mexico dance teams will be on stage at the festival arena, ahead of the second World Gala Dance Concert at the Billingham Forum Theatre, from 7.30pm, where all the dance companies will showcase different repertoire.
The festival comes to an end on Saturday with a Farewell Gala Concert in the main arena in Billingham Town Centre at 2.30pm, and a Mini Gala Concert followed by a Closing Ceremony in the same venue at 7.30pm.
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