Blackpool based folk dance enthusiasts Barry and Brenda Parker have been visiting pupils at SS Mary and Michael and Garstang St Thomas' primary schools to teach them the traditional arts of maypole and clog dancing, and last week the children had the chance to perform in front of an audience.
On Thursday May 1, they performed a series of dances outside the Arts Centre to entertain market day shoppers and raise money.
Helen Ife, headteacher at St Thomas', said: "It went really well. The children have really loved learning these dances and it's a great opportunity for the schools to work together.
"It's wonderful that by using English traditions the children will have the chance to learn about traditions and customs in another country."
Anne Charnley, deputy head at SS Mary and Michael, added: "With our school celebrating its 150th anniversary this year it's fantastic that our pupils have been given this chance to learn traditional dances that the original pupils may have performed for their community in the same way."
There will be another chance to see the children perform as part of the Garstang Walking Festival on Friday, May 9, between 10.30 and 11am outside the Arts Centre.