Oxford's second annual dance festival kicked off with performances by hip-hop and salsa artists.

Shoppers gathered to watch the festival's launch on Saturday, which featured dancers strutting their stuff in the Westgate Shopping Centre.

People also had the chance to take to the stage themselves by taking free dance masterclasses.

The festival - known as Dancin' Oxford - aims to celebrate the work of the city's youth and community dance groups.

It will also see Oxford host professional dance companies from across the UK, including the Birmingham Royal Ballet Sakoba Dance Theatre and Stomp, the improvisational dance troupe.

The two-month long event is being organised by Oxford City Council and supported by the Oxford Playhouse, Pegasus Theatre, the New Theatre and the Oxford Dance Forum.

For more information, see www.dancinoxford.co.uk