Dancing up a Storm

Somila Dyantyi and her fellow dancers entertaining a packed Guild Theatre on Saturday evening at the Jo Jackson Dance Company’s ‘Welcome to the Big Top’ musical showcase.

Not your average circus! This past weekend saw the East London Guild Theatre transformed into a musical extravaganza for the Jo Jackson Dance Company’s ‘Welcome to the Big Top’ dance show. ‘Circus-goers’ armed with popcorn and refreshments packed the venue two nights in a row and were entertained by dozens of local dancers and performers.

Pictures: MARK ANDREWS Clockwise from top left:1 Dancers kitted out with popcorn-styled hats at this weekend’s ‘Welcome To The Big-Top’ dance show put together by the Jo Jackson Dance Company. 2 Courtney Barnes flies through the air with fairy lights on her tutu. 3 Ladies in red dancing in sync. 4 Kay Mosiane opening the dance show . 5 A mime duo had the audience in stitches. 6 Scenes from the dance show. 7 Not to be outdone young girls also display their dancing skills. 8 Flying man dazzles fans.