Ballet dancers from Parson Drove join international Silver Swans celebration at Royal Academy of Dance in London

A group of dancers who attend regular classes in Parson Drove joined others from across the world for a unique celebration.

The Silver Swans dancers joined a special celebration at the Royal Academy of Dance in London - marking another dynamic year for a growing community of ballet lovers.

Held over two days at the weekend, the event featured classes taken by former Royal Ballet soloist, Josh Tuifua, and with talented and experienced ballet teachers from around the UK.

Silver Swans Ambassador, Angela Rippon, joined some of the classes and workshops and was on hand to chat with participants who all share her love of ballet

Barbara Wraith, instructor of the Silver Swans at Parson Drove and in Peterborough, said: “There are now 1,600 groups of Silver Swans around the globe. Many of them contributed videos of their dances or performed in person in a showcase of their dances at the end of the two days.

"We were thrilled that our dance was streamed worldwide and shown in a montage sequence during the show. It was thrilling to be part of such a special occasion held at the prestigious headquarters of the Royal Academy of Dance.

“It's wonderful to see more and more older people are coming back to ballet, and there are so many new learners discovering the joy of dancing together."