UK’s Biggest Dance Event,
MOVE IT Returns
Tickets On Sale From Mon 5th December
23 Nov 11
The UK’s biggest dance event MOVE IT is back for 2012! Join the dance movement at London Olympia from 9th to 11th March 2012. The number 1 festival of dance, MOVE IT attracts 20,000+ dance fans over 3 incredible days!
Featuring amazing one-off performances, inspiring dance classes, life changing auditions, fascinating interviews from dancing and performing idols, MOVE IT is perfect for beginners, professionals and students, or just simply for an inspiring day out – it is the only show for all things dance!
MOVE IT 2012 Includes:
Tap Is Back, signposting the return of this gentleman’s style of dance. So You Think You Can Dance winner Matt Flint brings the world of dance into the mainstream and proves to men that tap dance is back in a big way!
Bonnie Langford – Actress, dancer and entertainer Bonnie will be giving her top tips on how to make it in show business, sharing the highs and lows of her entertainment career from childhood to Doctor Who advising budding young stars.
Meet The Dance Stars
- Strictly Come Dancing’s Darren & Lilia
- Got To Dance’s Akai, Alleviate and Chris & Wes
- Britain’s Got Talent stars James Hobley and Twist & Pulse
Dance Classes For Everyone – No Matter Your Level!
Taster Dance Classes – Back by popular demand, this year MOVE IT has over 235 taster dance classes for all abilities in the latest dance crazes including Westend Tap, La Hip Hop and Bollywood Streetdance, plus many many more!
Masterclasses – Taught by some of the UK’s leading choreographers and dance experts from the worlds of Hip Hop, Ballet & Contemporary, the Harlequin Masterclass Studio will host series of intensive dance lessons for those wishing to progress and take their skills to the next level.
Learn To Dance Like…Beyonce & Lady Gaga in the MOVE IT Inspired series. Learn how to perfect your favourite chart topping moves and routine with some of the countries expert choreographers and performers. If you are a fan of the West End Theatre, why not try your hand at the MOVE IT Inspired classes from hit stage shows such as Footloose, Fela, and Hairspray!
Fitness Focus – Why not have fun and get fit at the same time whilst you learn to dance! From Zumba, to Aero-retro (80’s aerobics), to Pilates to the sensual Burlesque workout, MOVE IT will get your heart rate pumping and help you to shed the pounds without even realising it – entertainment and exercise all in one, what more could you ask for!
MAOAM Freestyle Stage – Catch the latest spins, freezes, flips, shimmies and crazy dance moves on the MAOAM Freestyle Stage. A showcase of raw talent and jaw dropping moves. Just turn up, plug in and wow the crowds!
Family Fun – A fun day out for the whole family, MOVE IT has something for all age groups, whether you have a budding ballerina, hip hop star or disco diva. Every member of the family can enjoy the entertainment, masterclasses and find out everything you need to know about dance no matter if it’s just where your local class is or where you can audition for a degree in dance or the performing arts.
Sofa Sessions – Expect some fantastic celebrity appearances and insightful interviews with the stars and experts of the dance world covering topics as vast as nutrition, health, injury prevention and careers advice.
Career Clinic – Want a career in dance, but don’t know where to start? MOVE IT is the one stop shop to find out everything you need to know about the dance industry and community. With panels of experts, workshops and every major performing arts university/colleges under one roof, it is the best place to go to help put your dance career on track.
Shop ‘Til You Drop – Visitors can catch a glimpse of the latest trends and fashions in dance by heading to the fantastic fashion show. Shoppers will then be able to head to the wide range of stands at the show to pick up the hottest items in dance.
So why not join the dance movement? With 20,000 dancers over 3 incredible days, MOVE IT is the show for dancers, teachers, students and dance enthusiasts.
To purchase tickets, book classes or for more information, visit www.moveitdance.co.uk
