THERE is still time to enter the dance section of the 85th season of the Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival.

The closing date for entries is Thursday March 28.

Many of those who take part in the festival go on to become professional performers. Rebecca Herszenhorn, who a few years ago was the winner of the prestigious Bridget Espinosa Award, has just been selected from more than 3,000 auditionees for a role in the current production of A Chorus Line at the London Palladium.

For the Bridget Espinosa award, the adjudicator will recommend one dancer aged between 16 and 18 to be offered a scholarship to attend the Summer School at the prestigious London Studio Centre.

To find out more about the festival call 01202 556023 or email Bmthfestival@gmail.com