NO less than 20 groups of dancers will take to the stage in Worcester next week.

DanceFest's annual end-of-year performance takes place at the Swan Theatre on Monday and Tuesday.

It's a chance for the organisation's students to show off just what they have been learning over the past 12 months.

There will be performances by 20 groups from all over the two counties, showcasing styles ranging from contemporary to breakdance.

Ledbury Youth Dance will join together with the Dines Green and Tolladine clubs to perform Puppetry In Motion, an imaginative and fun piece using the idea of dolls and puppets, while DanceFest's dedicated youth company, dFY, will be exploring the idea of performance and what it feels like to be watched and scrutinised.

DanceFest runs classes throughout Herefordshire and Worcestershire and people of all ages take part.

The end-of-year show will also be the opportunity for people thinking about joining to see exactly what DanceFest is all about.

Tickets, priced £4 to £15, are available from the Worcester Live box office on 01905 611427.