The district also has a long history of holding major dance festivals and there are plenty of dance schools where children can take their first steps into the dancing world.
Dance continues to take a major role today in many local events including the Vintage by the Sea festival with many people also enjoying dancing at The Platform in Morecambe.
With this in mind, we’ve taken a look through our photo archives for pictures related to Lancaster and Morecambe’s dancing past. We hope you enjoy our selection of nostalgic dance photos through the years.
9. Theatre workshop
Rehearsing their dance routine at a musical and theatre workshop at The Dome, Morecambe, were, from left, Cody Star (11), Alice Woodhouse (9) and Helen Dunderdale (11). Photo: National World
10. Back to the Sixties
Dancers from the Ratcliffe school of dancing in Morecambe in May 1968. Photo: National World
11. Young dancer
A young dancer pictured at a Dancing Talent Weekend in The Dome, Morecambe. Photo: National World
12. Everybody salsa
A salsa class in progress at The Platform in Morecambe with instructor Amanda Quow from RJC Dance Productions in Leeds. Photo: National World