Dancers in step for show.

HUNDREDS of Cardiff dancers are getting themselves into tip-tap shape for one of the city's longest running charity shows.

Sunday, sees the staging of the 46th Lord Mayor's Matinee at the city's St David's Hall.

For almost half a century, the annual show has raised tens of thousands of pounds for youth and community projects organised by the YMCA.

Leading an afternoon of entertainment will be dancers trained by one of Cardiff's best-known teachers, Jean England, and the 22 pupils from her adult and child tap classes who have supported the fundraising.

One of her new adult performers will be Cardiff's latest TV celebrity Simon Payne, who is currently appearing as a member of the ITV show Fat Club.

Simon joined the Jean England school as part of his fitness regime, and his weekly workout with her adult class is to be featured in a future Fat Club episode.

Also taking part in the matinee this year will be the Lisa School of Dance and Bill Thomas' Martynell Dancers.

Tickets are available from the St David's Hall box office on 029 2087 8444.

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TAP OF THE CLASS Dancers from Christchurch rehearsing for the Lord Mayor's Matinee, from left, front row, Rachel Curnow, Kirsty Ryan, Vicky Miller, middle row, Emma Coleman, Carly Jones, Ravneet Channa, back row, Amy Price, Sarah Flynn and Jenni Fiera.