Young dancers from Bradford have landed roles in a professional ballet.

The youngsters, who train at the DM Academy in Shipley, were selected at an audition in February from more than 160 hopefuls.

They will appear in a production of Coppelia at the Grand Opera House in York next month with English Youth Ballet.

The young cast is currently rehearsing at Joseph Rowntree School.

Principal ballerina Amy Drew said: “Working in a professional environment gives the students a unique insight into life in a ballet company.”