Opening of the Dance World Cup

Thousands of people danced through the streets of St Helier to mark the opening of the Dance World Cup in Jersey.

Young dancers from around the world are in the island to compete in the week long event based at Fort Regent.

Organisers described it as “huge event” for the island bringing in nearly 5,000 dancers, their families and supporters.

There are about 3,000 competitors from 33 different countries and on Saturday they marched, team by team, from Weighbridge in the South of St Helier to Springfield Stadium in the North.

Some teams wore traditional dress, others their team colours. All waved flags, sung songs and chanted the name of their country.

It was an emotional event, showing a feeling of unity and community through dance and participation.