STOURBRIDGE was brought to life with the sights and sounds of traditional dance when more than 100 performers descended on the town for the Bedcote Morris Day of Dance.

Bedcote, Stourbridge’s own Cotswold Morris side, hosted its second annual Day of Dance on Saturday (May 21) to celebrate the flourishing local dance scene.

Shoppers in the town were treated to a series of free performances from traditional Cotswold sides, Border Morris and Molly performers, clog steppers, steampunk belly dancers and Irish dancers in the High Street, Market Street and Foster Street areas.

Chris Burton, Squire of Bedcote Morris, said: "All the dancers had a great day - despite the occasional showers - and we had lots of positive comments from the public. We are already thinking about next year's event and how we can make it even more varied and enjoyable.

"The Stourbridge Day of Dance is a great way to showcase the wealth of dancing and musical talent we have in this part of the world."

Dance troupes taking part included Castle Clog, Itchy Feet Appalachian, the Gallagher O’Connor Academy of Irish Dance, Jockey Men’s Morris, Black Adder Clog Morris and Beorma Border Morris from Birmingham, Foxs Border Morris and Belly Fusion Dance Collective.