Eleven members of the "Sophisticated Ladies" danced at the Festival of Trees at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst.

As they performed four Christmas numbers in new red velvet costumes trimmed with white fur, their precision movements delighted the audience.

The Sophisticated Ladies began in 1992 under the direction of Barbara Hamm, a former Radio City Rockette.

They have continued the tradition of dancing at nursing homes, retirement homes and social functions.

The Sophisticated Ladies are a choreographed precision dance troupe and will interview prospective members 50 years and over, on Mondays or Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. at the Village Hall in Pinehurst.

Dance experience is helpful, but not required.

For further information, call Jo Ann at (910) 295-8051. To arrange for a performance, call Angie at (910) 673-7383.