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.
5. Irish dancers
Irish dancers, Charlotte Davies, Tara Hellier and Holly-Jayne Brierley, at Morecambe Dance Festival. Photo: National World
6. Ballet honour
Pupils of Lancaster and Morecambe Academy of Theatre Arts (LAMATA), Laura Jayne Brown, left, Simon Daly and Jennifer Cliff, who were awarded British Ballet Organisation scholarships which allowed the youngsters to attend sessions with some of the country's top dance teachers. Photo: National World
7. Day of Dance
Three-year-old Rebecca Heathcote joins in the fun at a 'Day of Dance' held in Morecambe. Also pictured are Keith Cocker, Graham Cannon and Kay Heathcote. Photo: National World
8. Little bit of country
John and Margaret Clements (left), Barbara Shine and Maggie Carter, all members of Morecambe Raiders Country and Western Club, took part in line dancing at the Country and Western Festival in Morecambe. Photo: National World