YOUNGSTERS have been dancing their socks off in preparation for their annual performance this weekend.

More than 130 young people from the Joanne Banks Dancers have been dancing round the clock for the show extravaganza, called Reach Out, at the Gala Theatre, in Durham on Friday, from 7pm and Saturday, at 2.30pm and 7pm.

Glittering costumes and on-point routines in tap, jazz, ballet and even acrobatic dance, have been prepared for the opening 1980s theme while a Motown theme for the finale will be adding soul.

It is the 27th year the Spennymoor-based dance school which caters for both boys and girls aged four to 22.

Chris Banks, who is a PR manager for her daughter’s school, said everyone had been working hard for the show and audiences are in store for a treat.

  • Tickets cost £16 and can be bought from the Gala Box Office by calling 03000-266600.