MANDEVILLE, Manchester — There were few empty seats at the Cecil Charlton Hall on Sunday, June 23, as an appreciative audience watched dancers, some mere toddlers, exhibit skilfully choreographed moves at Lines Dance Institute’s Recital.

Held under the theme ‘Influences — the Moulds that Shape our Lives’, the show included a fusion of genres including tap, modern, jazz and African.

Jihan Cooke, founder and director of the institute, said that the staging was the sixth since she started business in Mandeville in 2010.

“It was a blessing in terms of the turnout. I have seen growth in the children, the production, and an increase in the response towards our product,” she said.

Guest dance performances came from the Knox Junior School and the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC). Singers Lauren Allen and Bunny Rose were among the evening’s entertainers.

(1) 6451: NDTC’s quintet performing a modern dance piece.

(2) 6431: Lines Dance Institute duet in performance.

(3) 6446: A jazz piece by Lines Dancers.

(4) 6423: Knox Junior School did a guest performance.

(5) 6439: Decarteret College student Lauren Allen thrilled the audience with her songs.

(6) 6404: Andrew Chin (left) with his children Jade and Alex during intermission.

(7) 6407: Friends Sidney Marshall (keft) and Alana Pennant.

(8) 6413: Parent of one of the perfomers, Barbarajean Burton (right), and her teacher colleague Sandra-Lyn Desjardins.

(9) 6417: Camille Shields and her niece Shaina Newman were among those out for the show.

(10) 7859: Lines Institute’s young dancers creatively dolled up for their performance.

(11) 7866: Dancer Imani Hall at the Cecil Charlton Hall.

(PHOTOS: GREGORY BENNETT/LINES DANCE INSTITUTE)