SCORES of young dancers auditioned for the chance to star in the English Youth Ballet's next show.

The hopefuls, aged between eight and 18, performed on stage at Dartford theatre The Orchard on Monday for the chance to bag a part in the award-winning ballet company's world premiere production of Swan Lake.

The 100 successful youngsters will be trained by and perform with top international artists in the Tchaikovsky classic on March 23 and March 24.

For more information on the English Youth Ballet, visit englishyouthballet.co.uk