IT seems we’ve always been in the mood for dancing.

A delve into the Lancashire Telegraph archives has unearthed some great pictures of young dancers over the years.

From classical ballet to modern dance, there has been something for everyone to enjoy.

Many youngsters from East Lancashire have achieved tremendous success winning places at prestigious ballet schools and taking part in performances with professional companies.

Regular dance competitions have given youngsters the opportunity to perform in front of an audience, often for the first time.

There are many proud parents who have devoted a lot of time to helping their daughters (and sons) get a thorough grounding in dance and judging by the smiles on all the faces here, it was certainly time well spent.