AN OXFORD dance festival spun into action on Saturday with performances in front of shoppers across the city centre.

More than 50 dancers put on short shows in the Westgate, at Bonn Square and through Cornmarket Street, to launch the Dancin’ Oxford 2012 festival, which will see more than 30 events until March 28.

Street dancers from Step 2 Dance in Cassington and Company Chameleon, featuring Anthony Missen and Kevin Edward-Turner, pictured, performed as part of the event.

Teacher Nadia Pharaon said: “It was brilliant and there was a really nice supportive atmosphere.

“The festival is brilliant for Oxford. We have got such a wide range of dance styles and it is so great that Dancin’ Oxford gives us the opportunity to share our passion.”