STUDENT ballet dancers on the verge of starting their professional careers are set to impress audiences at Hereford's Courtyard.

Ballet Central is an acclaimed young company made up of final year students of the Central School of Ballet, a school often described as a springboard for successful dancers.

The company is visiting the area on Friday, June 1, as part of its 2007 tour.

Bringing together some of the world's most exciting choreographers, a selection of the most popular works and a company brimming with youthful energy, the result promises to be hugely entertaining and tremendously diverse offering from Ballet Central. Tickets, £14 to £12.50, are available from the box office on 0870 1122330.