A group of talented dancers from Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport have been chosen to perform in a critically acclaimed production. 

In June, the 13 young dancers were chosen to be part of the 100-strong case of English Youth Ballet's production of Giselle. 

The cast was selected following hugely competitive auditions and will perform alongside international professional dancers at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7. 

The dancers chosen include Evie Rush, Sienna Sebastiano, Madeline Holloway, Safina Hemming, Lily-Rose Smith, Robyn Hope, Willow Laudyr, Felicity Holden, Lily Poulton, Nell Watts, Madison Davis, Aurelia Jeffries and Besty Riddley. 

10 of the chosen dancers train at Starlight Dance Academy, two of them train at J's Dance Factory and one trains at Academy Theatre. 

EYB Principal Olivia Richards is starring as Giselle in the production, which is set in the Edwardian era and has a Downtown Abbey feel. 

The young governess, Giselle, falls in love with the aristocratic Albert who betrays her, and she dies of a broken heart. 

Her ghost chooses to protect Albert as he visits her graveside. 

Olivia Richards said: "I was luck to be able to dance with EYB in Cardiff when I was a young dancer.  The dancers learn so much about performance skills and the artistry of ballet. 

"I love now working as a principal dancer with EYB because I get to dance challenging and iconic roles and I also teach the young dancers and see them progress. 

"The sets and costumes in the production are superb and the whole experience is one the young dancers and the audiences will never forget."