Big Dance 2012

What are you doing for Big Dance?

Big Dance is the UK's biggest ever celebration of dance. Thousands of events will take place in all sorts of locations and in all dance styles, all open to absolutely anyone. Events will include classes, workshops, courses, performances, flashmobs, have-a-go days, film screenings, photography courses, competitions, world record attempts, dancing in unusual spaces – shops, parks, galleries, shopping centres – dancing in schools, at home, dancing wherever you like.

Big Dance 2012 takes place across the UK from 7–15 July following a seven-week countdown period starting on 18 May 2012, featuring alongside thousands of local events:

Big Dance Schools Pledge on 18 May 2012

Big Dance Bus

Big Dance Pop Up Cinema 2012

Big Street Dance Day 14 July 2012

Big Dance Shorts for Channel 4 in association with BAFTA

Competitions and world record attempts

The Big Dance 2012 Handbook is available on the Big Dance website with full information on how you can get involved.

Big Dance 2012 invites everyone to join in and make dance a part of their lives in 2012 and beyond.

So, what are you doing for Big Dance?

Check out the Big Dance handbook for ideas and inspiration to get you involved in Big Dance 2012 and register to receive their latest email updates.

Big Dance is London's Legacy Trust UK programme. It is delivered by the Greater London Authority and Arts Council England. Nationally, the programme is co-ordinated by the Foundation for Community Dance and the Big Dance Hubs. Dance City is the lead hub for the North East. To talk to some one about Big Dance either email northeastengland@bigdance2012.com or phone Dance City on 0191 261 0505