Prince of darkness lays down his moves to inspire kids

Ever keen on pictures that make solicitors look just a little silly, we could not resist this effort from City firm Herbert Smith to mark its sponsorship of the English National Ballet and the Whitechapel Art Gallery on their 50th and 100th anniversaries respectively.

David Taylor (left) and Mark Shillito are the lawyers desperately trying to retain their dignity while Lisa Probert goes through her moves in the picture on the right.

And given the unfortunate potential for bloodsucking gags (see below), perhaps Addleshaw Booth & Co might have been more careful before choosing the Northern Ballet Theatres production of Dracula for sponsorship.

This complemented the launch of an education initiative, which is aimed at inspiring the dance stars of the future.