YOUNGSTERS with the dancing bug are in for a treat this summer. Dancing Feet is a company set up in 2007 to provide short dance summer school courses to children aged between seven and 10 years.

For the past two years it has run successful and increasingly popular sessions for young dancers – and the same is set to happen this year.

The course aims to not only keep the children active during the long summer, but to encourage creative skills and help strengthen and boost any child’s confidence, which is useful to any young child.

Dancing Feet was set up and is run by Michael Meteer and Rhiannon Cole, both of whom have varied performance experiences, ranging from local concerts to dancing at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Michael, a former member of Weymouth’s youth musical theatre WOW, said: “Having gained so much pleasure from these experiences, it made us think we should give other children a start on some of the same opportunities. “Dancing Feet has had two successful years of courses now and is back for a third, which is set to be bigger and better than before.”

Due to the high demand of places for the course last year, Michael and Rhiannon are hoping to be able to provide two different groups this year, meaning double the amount of children can take part.

Dancing Feet takes place from Monday to Friday, August 3 to 7 at Manor Park First School, Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester.

Each session is two hours long, the first running from 10am until 12 noon. Hopefully there will be enough students for a second class each day from 12 noon until 2pm.

The week costs £30 and there will be a final performance for family and friends on the Friday.

Dancing Feet is looking for enthusiastic children aged between seven and 10. Anyone taking part should wear sensible clothing that does not restrict movement, such as jogging bottoms and T-shirts. No jeans. Children should also bring a drink and snack.

To book a place or for any further information contact 01305 250009 or email dorchesterdancingfeet07@yahoo.com