A DANCE group is urging fellow groups across Lancashire to join them in taking part in a major event.

Ludus Dance is offering youth dance groups the opportunity to take part in the Lancashire Youth Dance Festival at The Dukes, Lancaster in May.

The festival is an action packed two-day event on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, presented by Lancaster’s Ludus Dance and The Dukes Lancaster. The event is for youth dance groups aged 11 to 19, who are based in Lancashire.

The festival offers the chance to perform and to take part in an exciting range of dance and theatre workshops.

Anyone involved with a Lancashire youth dance group in the county who wishes to show off their creativity and imagination, can apply now.

Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday, February 17.

For more information, visit www.ludusdance.org/ youth-dance/lancashire-youth-dance-festival-2013.