KEEP INTODANCE----- BIG

DANCEWEEK2014-----SATURDAY 5 – SUNDAY 13 JULY2014-----DANCE FESTIVALACROSS LONDON

www.bigdance.org.uk

INTRODUCTION -----

PRE BIG DANCE WEEK -----

TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD FOR THE FESTIVAL, CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE EVENTS.

Big Dance’s Youth Dance Day

28 June1pm – 5pm

Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, part of Dancing City Jubilee Plaza, (Canary Wharf)

Big Dance’s signature youth event goes to GDIF’s Dancing City. Jubilee Plaza transforms into a massive performance playground for London’s talented young dancers and youth dance companies. From Urban dance to Ballet, from Kathak to Contemporary – whatever your taste is, there’ll be something for all to enjoy. This is definitely an inspiring afternoon featuring the brightest young talents in London.

Big Dance in partnership with the Design MuseumBig Dance with the Design Museum invited children aged 5 – 16 to design a travelcard wallet for Big Dance 2014, capturing the theme of Dancing Places. The winning travelcard wallet was designed by Berenice Carrier, aged 8 is now on sale at the Design Museum shop.

The River

28 June1pm & 3pm

Upper Bank to Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf

Barrowland Ballet and East London Dance present The River. This is the story of flow and memories told through dance, live music and song. The 150 strong cast take you on an emotional journey, the excitement of starting a new life, tinged with the pain of goodbyes. Just as a river replenishes itself, so does the culture of the city built alongside it. The River celebrates the creation of this transient & vibrant environment.

The A-Z of Big Dance

9 June – 22 July6pm – 9pm

Monday – Westfield London (M&S event Space, First Floor)

Tuesday – Westfield Stratford City (Ground Floor Gallery Space)

Every Monday & Tuesday throughout June & July, Big Dance is curating weekly dance workshops covering the A-Z of dance styles. From African to Zumba, via the Lindy-Hop and the Waltz, each week will cover up to 4 letters of the alphabet, giving audiences a taste of a range of dance styles in a fun, light bite sized way. Don’t worry if you never tried dancing before, classes are suitable for all levels.

West End Live

21 June4pm

Trafalgar Square

This free annual celebration of the West End’s vibrant theatre scene showcases the quality and diversity the West End has to offer. Featuring showcases from every West End Show, this highlight event has invited The Big Dance Bus’ Company to perform as part of this 2 day festival.

Dance-Photo Exhibition

7 – 31 JulyDaily

City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London

Big Dance was supersized across the four nations for 2012. It was an extraordinary celebration and showcase of dance, people dancing and dancing communities. Taking place across the UK as part of the London 2012 Festival – the culmination of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad – Big Dance 2012 reached 5.6 million people as participants and audience.

This inspiring photo exhibition on display at City Hall captures the range of dance which took place and offers an insight into some of the achievements of the amazing people and organisations that made Big Dance 2012 such a success.

Contents

1 Pre Big Dance week

2 Big Dance Hubs

4 Big Dance Bus

6 Pop-up Cinema & Big Dance Shorts

Big Dance Week

7 Saturday July 5 listings

8 Sunday July 6 listings

9 Monday July 7 listings

10 Tuesday July 8 listings

11 Wednesday July 9 listings

12 Thursday July 10 listings

13 Friday July 11 listings

14 Saturday July 12 listings

15 Sunday July 13 listings

The Big Dance WeekendSaturday 12 – Sunday 13 July

Big Dance 2012 expanded across the UK and inspired 25 nations generating a staggering number of events.

This biennial celebration for dance and dancing is back and Big Dance 2014 will be the Commonwealth Edition with the backdrop of the Commonwealth Games.

In the countdown to the festival, at 1pm and 7pm on 16 May, 68,000 people in 24 nations across the UK and world performed a dance by Scottish Ballet in public spaces, schools and workplaces. ‘The Big Dance Pledge’ is an annual project, adopted in 2014 as a part of Get Scotland Dancing and the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme in celebration of the XX Commonwealth Games.

The Big Dance Weekend: 12 & 13 July is the climax to the festival with 20+ large scale commissions for thousands across England by world-class and emerging choreographers inviting the public to join in and take over public spaces.

In the capital, the five Big Dance Hubs are once again leading the way with a rich variety of activities across the boroughs so get in touch with: East London Dance, English National Ballet, Greenwich Dance, Sadler’s Wells & Siobhan Davies Dance.

Watch out for the iconic Big Dance Bus which kicks off its tour in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park celebrating the arrival of the Queen’s Baton Relay and the Big Dance Pop Up Cinema with your favourite dance movies.

Big Dance is led by the Mayor of London, Foundation for Community Dance and a network of Big Dance Hubs. The programme aims to put the spotlight on the brilliant dance offer year round and inspire everyone to have a go.

So get involved, otherwise you will have to wait until the next one in 2016!

Jacqueline Rose Big Dance Director

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INTRODUCTION -----

PRE BIG DANCE WEEK -----

TO GET YOU IN THE MOOD FOR THE FESTIVAL, CHECK OUT SOME OF THESE EVENTS.

Big Dance’s Youth Dance Day

28 June1pm – 5pm

Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, part of Dancing City Jubilee Plaza, (Canary Wharf)

Big Dance’s signature youth event goes to GDIF’s Dancing City. Jubilee Plaza transforms into a massive performance playground for London’s talented young dancers and youth dance companies. From Urban dance to Ballet, from Kathak to Contemporary – whatever your taste is, there’ll be something for all to enjoy. This is definitely an inspiring afternoon featuring the brightest young talents in London.

Big Dance in partnership with the Design MuseumBig Dance with the Design Museum invited children aged 5 – 16 to design a travelcard wallet for Big Dance 2014, capturing the theme of Dancing Places. The winning travelcard wallet was designed by Berenice Carrier, aged 8 is now on sale at the Design Museum shop.

The River

28 June1pm & 3pm

Upper Bank to Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf

Barrowland Ballet and East London Dance present The River. This is the story of flow and memories told through dance, live music and song. The 150 strong cast take you on an emotional journey, the excitement of starting a new life, tinged with the pain of goodbyes. Just as a river replenishes itself, so does the culture of the city built alongside it. The River celebrates the creation of this transient & vibrant environment.

The A-Z of Big Dance

9 June – 22 July6pm – 9pm

Monday – Westfield London (M&S event Space, First Floor)

Tuesday – Westfield Stratford City (Ground Floor Gallery Space)

Every Monday & Tuesday throughout June & July, Big Dance is curating weekly dance workshops covering the A-Z of dance styles. From African to Zumba, via the Lindy-Hop and the Waltz, each week will cover up to 4 letters of the alphabet, giving audiences a taste of a range of dance styles in a fun, light bite sized way. Don’t worry if you never tried dancing before, classes are suitable for all levels.

West End Live

21 June4pm

Trafalgar Square

This free annual celebration of the West End’s vibrant theatre scene showcases the quality and diversity the West End has to offer. Featuring showcases from every West End Show, this highlight event has invited The Big Dance Bus’ Company to perform as part of this 2 day festival.

Dance-Photo Exhibition

7 – 31 JulyDaily

City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London

Big Dance was supersized across the four nations for 2012. It was an extraordinary celebration and showcase of dance, people dancing and dancing communities. Taking place across the UK as part of the London 2012 Festival – the culmination of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad – Big Dance 2012 reached 5.6 million people as participants and audience.

This inspiring photo exhibition on display at City Hall captures the range of dance which took place and offers an insight into some of the achievements of the amazing people and organisations that made Big Dance 2012 such a success.

Contents

1 Pre Big Dance week

2 Big Dance Hubs

4 Big Dance Bus

6 Pop-up Cinema & Big Dance Shorts

Big Dance Week

7 Saturday July 5 listings

8 Sunday July 6 listings

9 Monday July 7 listings

10 Tuesday July 8 listings

11 Wednesday July 9 listings

12 Thursday July 10 listings

13 Friday July 11 listings

14 Saturday July 12 listings

15 Sunday July 13 listings

The Big Dance WeekendSaturday 12 – Sunday 13 July

Big Dance 2012 expanded across the UK and inspired 25 nations generating a staggering number of events.

This biennial celebration for dance and dancing is back and Big Dance 2014 will be the Commonwealth Edition with the backdrop of the Commonwealth Games.

In the countdown to the festival, at 1pm and 7pm on 16 May, 68,000 people in 24 nations across the UK and world performed a dance by Scottish Ballet in public spaces, schools and workplaces. ‘The Big Dance Pledge’ is an annual project, adopted in 2014 as a part of Get Scotland Dancing and the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme in celebration of the XX Commonwealth Games.

The Big Dance Weekend: 12 & 13 July is the climax to the festival with 20+ large scale commissions for thousands across England by world-class and emerging choreographers inviting the public to join in and take over public spaces.

In the capital, the five Big Dance Hubs are once again leading the way with a rich variety of activities across the boroughs so get in touch with: East London Dance, English National Ballet, Greenwich Dance, Sadler’s Wells & Siobhan Davies Dance.

Watch out for the iconic Big Dance Bus which kicks off its tour in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park celebrating the arrival of the Queen’s Baton Relay and the Big Dance Pop Up Cinema with your favourite dance movies.

Big Dance is led by the Mayor of London, Foundation for Community Dance and a network of Big Dance Hubs. The programme aims to put the spotlight on the brilliant dance offer year round and inspire everyone to have a go.

So get involved, otherwise you will have to wait until the next one in 2016!

Jacqueline Rose Big Dance Director

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ABOUT THEBIG DANCE HUBS-----East:

East London DanceEast London Dance is the leading producer of creative dance experiences for the people of east London and beyond. From its base in Stratford East London Dance produces inspirational dance projects & events and nurture the next generation of makers and producers, growing one of the most diverse and vibrant dance communities in the country. From large scale productions to intimate encounters people of all ages are encouraged to create and experience dance differently.

www.eastlondondance.org

West:

English National BalletEnglish National Ballet is considered one of the world’s leading ballet companies and reaches hundreds of thousands of people each year through performances and engagement activities. As west London’s Big Dance Hub, English National Ballet works in partnership with artists, local authorities, arts organisations and local communities to generate a diverse programme of dance activity across the west London boroughs. English National Ballet aims to produce a plethora of dance in a range of locations. Whether you are watching a professional dance performance or participating in a class or workshop, join in and help get west London dancing!

www.ballet.org.uk

South East:

Greenwich DanceGreenwich Dance is the home of dance in South East London. An extraordinary meeting place for artists, audiences and communities it makes the space for great dance to happen through incubation, creation, participation and performance. In addition to providing a space for some of the UK’s finest dance artists to make and perform their work, it has a year-round programme of activities for everyone including classes, performances, social dances and events at its home, the beautiful 1930s Borough Hall, and in venues across south east London. Big Dance events in Greenwich are part of the Royal Greenwich Festivals.

www.greenwichdance.org.uk

North:

Sadler’s WellsSadler’s Wells as the Big Dance Hub for north London is a world leader in contemporary dance presenting a vibrant year-round programme of dance - from tango to hip hop, ballet to flamenco, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary dance - bringing the best of international and British dance to audiences. Sadler’s Wells presents a year-long ambitious programme of workshops, performances and master-classes, at its three theatres – Sadler’s Wells, Lilian Baylis Theatre and The Peacock Theatre – and throughout the north London boroughs. Placing its Associate and visiting artists at the centre of

Big Dance activity. Sadler’s Wells goal is to inspire and excite people about dance in all its forms.

www.sadlerswells.com

South:

Siobhan Davies DanceSiobhan Davies Dance has been the Big Dance Hub for south London since 2010. Founded in 1988 by pioneering choreographer Siobhan Davies, Siobhan Davies Dance has evolved over the years from a touring dance company into an investigative contemporary arts organisation. The RIBA award-winning Siobhan Davies Studios opened in 2006 establishing a permanent base for the organisation to create new work and support independent artists. The Studios are a vibrant arts space in central London which hosts a programme of exhibitions, performances, participation projects and new commissions from leading contemporary artists.

www.siobhandavies.com

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ABOUT THEBIG DANCE HUBS-----East:

East London DanceEast London Dance is the leading producer of creative dance experiences for the people of east London and beyond. From its base in Stratford East London Dance produces inspirational dance projects & events and nurture the next generation of makers and producers, growing one of the most diverse and vibrant dance communities in the country. From large scale productions to intimate encounters people of all ages are encouraged to create and experience dance differently.

www.eastlondondance.org

West:

English National BalletEnglish National Ballet is considered one of the world’s leading ballet companies and reaches hundreds of thousands of people each year through performances and engagement activities. As west London’s Big Dance Hub, English National Ballet works in partnership with artists, local authorities, arts organisations and local communities to generate a diverse programme of dance activity across the west London boroughs. English National Ballet aims to produce a plethora of dance in a range of locations. Whether you are watching a professional dance performance or participating in a class or workshop, join in and help get west London dancing!

www.ballet.org.uk

South East:

Greenwich DanceGreenwich Dance is the home of dance in South East London. An extraordinary meeting place for artists, audiences and communities it makes the space for great dance to happen through incubation, creation, participation and performance. In addition to providing a space for some of the UK’s finest dance artists to make and perform their work, it has a year-round programme of activities for everyone including classes, performances, social dances and events at its home, the beautiful 1930s Borough Hall, and in venues across south east London. Big Dance events in Greenwich are part of the Royal Greenwich Festivals.

www.greenwichdance.org.uk

North:

Sadler’s WellsSadler’s Wells as the Big Dance Hub for north London is a world leader in contemporary dance presenting a vibrant year-round programme of dance - from tango to hip hop, ballet to flamenco, Bollywood to cutting-edge contemporary dance - bringing the best of international and British dance to audiences. Sadler’s Wells presents a year-long ambitious programme of workshops, performances and master-classes, at its three theatres – Sadler’s Wells, Lilian Baylis Theatre and The Peacock Theatre – and throughout the north London boroughs. Placing its Associate and visiting artists at the centre of

Big Dance activity. Sadler’s Wells goal is to inspire and excite people about dance in all its forms.

www.sadlerswells.com

South:

Siobhan Davies DanceSiobhan Davies Dance has been the Big Dance Hub for south London since 2010. Founded in 1988 by pioneering choreographer Siobhan Davies, Siobhan Davies Dance has evolved over the years from a touring dance company into an investigative contemporary arts organisation. The RIBA award-winning Siobhan Davies Studios opened in 2006 establishing a permanent base for the organisation to create new work and support independent artists. The Studios are a vibrant arts space in central London which hosts a programme of exhibitions, performances, participation projects and new commissions from leading contemporary artists.

www.siobhandavies.com

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BIG DANCEBUS-----

BIG DANCE BUSTOUR DATES-----

1 8 June11am – 5pm

The Festival of Sport The Queen’s Elizabeth Olympic Park

2 15 June12pm – 5pm

Westfield Presents Westfield London

3 28 June1pm – 5pm

Twickenham Green Richmond

4 6 July12pm – 6pm

Summer Streets Regent Street

5 8 July12pm – 7pm

Jubilee Hall Trust Covent Garden

6 11 July9am – 3pm

Queen’s Theatre Green Hornchurch

7 12 July12pm – 5pm

Hayes Carnival Barra Hall Park

8 13 July12pm – 5pm

Imagine Festival Sutton High Street

9 20 July12pm – 5pm

Pavilion Dance Bournemouth

10 23 July2pm – 6pm

Spotlight Poplar

11 26 July12pm – 4pm

The Hub Hounslow West

12 6 August12pm – 4pm

Feltham Centre Hounslow

13 10 August12pm – 4pm

Paddington Arts Festival Maida Hill Market, Paddington

14 16 August12pm – 5pm

Westfield Presents Westfield Stratford City

15 30 August1pm – 6pm

The Liberty Festival The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

16 6 September12pm – 4pm

Sidcup Celebration Sidcup Town Centre

17 13 September12pm – 5pm

Watermans Present Bell Square, Hounslow

Big Dance 2014 has events happening all over the city, but don’t worry if you can’t get to all of them, because some of them will come to you! Take the Big Dance Bus, for example, which is set to get everyone dancing this summer from June to September.

The Big Dance Bus – ‘Pop Up Ballroom’ and ‘Ready Made Rave’ is back to get everyone dancing across the UK!

We have converted London’s iconic routemaster into a mobile venue for live and interactive dance. The Big Dance Bus will pop up and transform into a stage complete with sound system, DJ and dance-floor to create an unforgettable experience.

The Big Dance Bus tours with its own professional resident dance company who perform a show stopping number by Natasha Khamjani of different styles including Street, Breakdance, Swing, Bollywood, Folk and Tango. The crowds are also entertained by our superb compere Hakeem Onibudo who charms, cheers and choreographs everyone nearby – getting everyone onto the dance-floor!

You will see professional dancers and local dance groups perform a wide range of dance styles and you will be able to take part in free workshops. Come and have a go at street dance, hula hoop, lindy hop, electric boogaloo and many more. Don’t miss out on the ultimate dance party this summer at a bus stop near you!

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BIG DANCEBUS-----

BIG DANCE BUSTOUR DATES-----

1 8 June11am – 5pm

The Festival of Sport The Queen’s Elizabeth Olympic Park

2 15 June12pm – 5pm

Westfield Presents Westfield London

3 28 June1pm – 5pm

Twickenham Green Richmond

4 6 July12pm – 6pm

Summer Streets Regent Street

5 8 July12pm – 7pm

Jubilee Hall Trust Covent Garden

6 11 July9am – 3pm

Queen’s Theatre Green Hornchurch

7 12 July12pm – 5pm

Hayes Carnival Barra Hall Park

8 13 July12pm – 5pm

Imagine Festival Sutton High Street

9 20 July12pm – 5pm

Pavilion Dance Bournemouth

10 23 July2pm – 6pm

Spotlight Poplar

11 26 July12pm – 4pm

The Hub Hounslow West

12 6 August12pm – 4pm

Feltham Centre Hounslow

13 10 August12pm – 4pm

Paddington Arts Festival Maida Hill Market, Paddington

14 16 August12pm – 5pm

Westfield Presents Westfield Stratford City

15 30 August1pm – 6pm

The Liberty Festival The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

16 6 September12pm – 4pm

Sidcup Celebration Sidcup Town Centre

17 13 September12pm – 5pm

Watermans Present Bell Square, Hounslow

Big Dance 2014 has events happening all over the city, but don’t worry if you can’t get to all of them, because some of them will come to you! Take the Big Dance Bus, for example, which is set to get everyone dancing this summer from June to September.

The Big Dance Bus – ‘Pop Up Ballroom’ and ‘Ready Made Rave’ is back to get everyone dancing across the UK!

We have converted London’s iconic routemaster into a mobile venue for live and interactive dance. The Big Dance Bus will pop up and transform into a stage complete with sound system, DJ and dance-floor to create an unforgettable experience.

The Big Dance Bus tours with its own professional resident dance company who perform a show stopping number by Natasha Khamjani of different styles including Street, Breakdance, Swing, Bollywood, Folk and Tango. The crowds are also entertained by our superb compere Hakeem Onibudo who charms, cheers and choreographs everyone nearby – getting everyone onto the dance-floor!

You will see professional dancers and local dance groups perform a wide range of dance styles and you will be able to take part in free workshops. Come and have a go at street dance, hula hoop, lindy hop, electric boogaloo and many more. Don’t miss out on the ultimate dance party this summer at a bus stop near you!

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SCREENINGS-----

SATURDAY 5 JULY-----

Big Dance ShortsNow on its second series, the Big Dance Shorts are funded by the British Council and Channel 4, and presented in association with BAFTA.

Big Dance Shorts offers an exciting, high profile platform for choreographic and directorial talent on screen. For 2014, the focus is on the creative relationship between Brazil and the UK.

Five new dance films will be screened to live audiences across the UK and Brazil during Big Dance Week 2014, as well as being broadcast on Channel 4 over the summer. Each film reflects a UK-Brazilian collaboration, and the relationship between dance and film is at the heart of all the ideas.

The films are:

The Try OutChoreographed and directed by Jessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple

MemoriasChoreographed and performed by Ponciano Almeida and directed by Bertie

DuetoChoreographed by Tamarin Stott and directed by Sergio Cruz

DualMovement director Jonzi D, directed by Margaret Williams

Tango BrasileiroChoreographed and directed by Gabriela Alcofra and Billy Cowie

The films are produced by MJW PRODUCTIONS LTD, one of the leading makers of dance-film in the UK and Dança em Foco festival in Brazil, an international dance film festival based in Rio de Janeiro.

East

Fairlop FairDance showcase on main stage: 5 July Roller Disco: 4 – 5 July Morris dance workshop & performance: 5 July

Fairlop Waters, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex IG6 3HN

Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of Fairlop Waters Country Park, situated in Redbridge, Essex, Fairlop Fair returns for its 3rd year and promises to be the biggest and best yet, with a whole host of activities for visitors to get involved with including the brand new outdoor roller disco! Across the 3 days there will be plenty of dance for all to watch and take part in; including a dance showcase from local groups in a range of styles on the main stage, themed roller discos and also plenty of free dance workshops.

East

Postcards from East London at Roman Road Festival 2014

30 June – 5 JulyBow High Street Shops, Roman Road, Bethnal Green, E2 OHJ

The Roman Road Festival 2014 celebrates the diverse community, culture and trades of Roman Road across 8 days. Showcasing local talent and skills in this vibrant area, East London Dance will screen their short films Postcards from East London in many of the estate agents along the road. The presence of these dynamic and heart warming films guarantee to soften the blow of spending hundreds of thousands of pounds in one hit.

South East

Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet!5 July 7:30 – Midnight

Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9NW

A fabulous night of 70s & 80s soul, funk and disco for people who remember the tunes first time round and still want to party - and everyone else who loved a good boogie!

North

Step into Dance5 July5pm Free foyer events | 7pm Main show

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Islington, EC1R 4TN

Hold on to your hats and buckle up those braces, this summer London will be swept up in a frenzy of dazzling dance as Step LIVE! returns to Sadler’s Wells. Popping, tapping and spinning onto the stage will be groups from over twenty schools from the London and Essex area, all part of the Step into Dance programme, a partnership project between the Royal Academy of Dance and The Jack Petchey Foundation.

Big Dance Pop Up Cinema eventsGet ready for the time of your life! A giant inflatable screen that will be popping up across the city to host outdoor screenings once the sun’s gone down…

For all details go to www.thelunacinema.com

Gotta Dance, Gotta Dance!BFI Southbank

Daredevil dash and dynamism: since cinema is all about moving pictures, it’s no accident that the box office loves action movies. Where else can you find explosive action giving a kinetic rush of pleasure? In dance movies. And just as action movies are diminished on the small screen, dance movies only truly achieve their pulse-quickening potential on the big screen; hence this two-month seasons of groundbreaking dance films.

Dance First, Think Later: Great Dance Scenes in Non-Dance Films Mon 14 July 18:20 NFT3

Footlight Parade Mon 21 July 18:10 NFT2* Sun 27 July 16:15 NFT1

Hollywood’s New Deal in Song & Dance: Footlight Parade and the Great Depression Mon 21 July 20:30 BFI Reuben Library

Top Hat Thu 3 July 20:45 NFT1 Sun 6 July 16:15 NFT1 Fri 11 July 20:40 NFT1*

The Red Shoes Sat 5 July 15:30 NFT2 Tue 8 July 20:20 NFT2

Singin’in the Rain Wed 9 July 18:20 NFT1* Wed 16 July 20:40 NFT1

Strictly Ballroom Wed 16 July 18:30 NFT2 Sun 20 July 15:50 NFT3

Billy Elliot Thu 24 July 20:30 NFT2 Sat 26 July 18:10 NFT3 Tue 29 July 20:30 NFT3

www.bfi.org.uk/southbank

8 July Slumdog Millionaire Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens

10 July Big Dance Shorts & Black Orpheus South Bank Centre

13 July Mamma Mia Crystal Palace Park

9 September Dirty Dancing Hampton Court Palace

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SCREENINGS-----

SATURDAY 5 JULY-----

Big Dance ShortsNow on its second series, the Big Dance Shorts are funded by the British Council and Channel 4, and presented in association with BAFTA.

Big Dance Shorts offers an exciting, high profile platform for choreographic and directorial talent on screen. For 2014, the focus is on the creative relationship between Brazil and the UK.

Five new dance films will be screened to live audiences across the UK and Brazil during Big Dance Week 2014, as well as being broadcast on Channel 4 over the summer. Each film reflects a UK-Brazilian collaboration, and the relationship between dance and film is at the heart of all the ideas.

The films are:

The Try OutChoreographed and directed by Jessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple

MemoriasChoreographed and performed by Ponciano Almeida and directed by Bertie

DuetoChoreographed by Tamarin Stott and directed by Sergio Cruz

DualMovement director Jonzi D, directed by Margaret Williams

Tango BrasileiroChoreographed and directed by Gabriela Alcofra and Billy Cowie

The films are produced by MJW PRODUCTIONS LTD, one of the leading makers of dance-film in the UK and Dança em Foco festival in Brazil, an international dance film festival based in Rio de Janeiro.

East

Fairlop FairDance showcase on main stage: 5 July Roller Disco: 4 – 5 July Morris dance workshop & performance: 5 July

Fairlop Waters, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex IG6 3HN

Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of Fairlop Waters Country Park, situated in Redbridge, Essex, Fairlop Fair returns for its 3rd year and promises to be the biggest and best yet, with a whole host of activities for visitors to get involved with including the brand new outdoor roller disco! Across the 3 days there will be plenty of dance for all to watch and take part in; including a dance showcase from local groups in a range of styles on the main stage, themed roller discos and also plenty of free dance workshops.

East

Postcards from East London at Roman Road Festival 2014

30 June – 5 JulyBow High Street Shops, Roman Road, Bethnal Green, E2 OHJ

The Roman Road Festival 2014 celebrates the diverse community, culture and trades of Roman Road across 8 days. Showcasing local talent and skills in this vibrant area, East London Dance will screen their short films Postcards from East London in many of the estate agents along the road. The presence of these dynamic and heart warming films guarantee to soften the blow of spending hundreds of thousands of pounds in one hit.

South East

Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet!5 July 7:30 – Midnight

Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9NW

A fabulous night of 70s & 80s soul, funk and disco for people who remember the tunes first time round and still want to party - and everyone else who loved a good boogie!

North

Step into Dance5 July5pm Free foyer events | 7pm Main show

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Islington, EC1R 4TN

Hold on to your hats and buckle up those braces, this summer London will be swept up in a frenzy of dazzling dance as Step LIVE! returns to Sadler’s Wells. Popping, tapping and spinning onto the stage will be groups from over twenty schools from the London and Essex area, all part of the Step into Dance programme, a partnership project between the Royal Academy of Dance and The Jack Petchey Foundation.

Big Dance Pop Up Cinema eventsGet ready for the time of your life! A giant inflatable screen that will be popping up across the city to host outdoor screenings once the sun’s gone down…

For all details go to www.thelunacinema.com

Gotta Dance, Gotta Dance!BFI Southbank

Daredevil dash and dynamism: since cinema is all about moving pictures, it’s no accident that the box office loves action movies. Where else can you find explosive action giving a kinetic rush of pleasure? In dance movies. And just as action movies are diminished on the small screen, dance movies only truly achieve their pulse-quickening potential on the big screen; hence this two-month seasons of groundbreaking dance films.

Dance First, Think Later: Great Dance Scenes in Non-Dance Films Mon 14 July 18:20 NFT3

Footlight Parade Mon 21 July 18:10 NFT2* Sun 27 July 16:15 NFT1

Hollywood’s New Deal in Song & Dance: Footlight Parade and the Great Depression Mon 21 July 20:30 BFI Reuben Library

Top Hat Thu 3 July 20:45 NFT1 Sun 6 July 16:15 NFT1 Fri 11 July 20:40 NFT1*

The Red Shoes Sat 5 July 15:30 NFT2 Tue 8 July 20:20 NFT2

Singin’in the Rain Wed 9 July 18:20 NFT1* Wed 16 July 20:40 NFT1

Strictly Ballroom Wed 16 July 18:30 NFT2 Sun 20 July 15:50 NFT3

Billy Elliot Thu 24 July 20:30 NFT2 Sat 26 July 18:10 NFT3 Tue 29 July 20:30 NFT3

www.bfi.org.uk/southbank

8 July Slumdog Millionaire Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens

10 July Big Dance Shorts & Black Orpheus South Bank Centre

13 July Mamma Mia Crystal Palace Park

9 September Dirty Dancing Hampton Court Palace

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Strictly Cycling – Bicycle Ballet5 JulyWorshop: 12pm - 2pm Performance: 3pm

Fairlop Waters Country Park, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex IG6 3HN

‘Inside Strictly Cycling’ A FREE workshop to transform the way you think about dance, movement and cycling. Strictly Cycling is a new ‘cycle-about’ show combining improvisation, choreography and visual performance. The performance plays with the everyday events and experiences of riding a bike, adding a hint of the surreal and comical. The show is part choreographed and part improvised in sections on, off, over and around bicycles. Bring your bike to create & learn a few basic moves & work as part of the team. Afterwards, you can take part in Strictly Cycling performances around Fairlop Fair & be part of a most unusual flashmob.

West

The A – Z of Big Dance7 July6pm – 9pm

Westfield London, W12 (M&S Event Space, First Floor)

Every Monday throughout June & July, there will be weekly Big Dance workshops covering the A-Z of dance. From the African to Zumba, via the Lindy-Hop and the Waltz, each week will cover up to 4 letters of the alphabet, giving audiences a taste of a range of dance styles in a fun, light bite sized way. These free evening classes will present a short demonstration followed by a 25 minute workshops, offering new audiences the chance to try a style they may have never even thought about and will also signpost you to where you can take up these classes locally. Classes will be suitable for all levels and everybody.

Central

Pop-Up Cinema8 JulyArrive at 7pm to secure your spot; films begin when the sun goes down.

Vauxhall Pleasure Garden, Vauxhall, Tyers Street, SE11 5HL

Price: Bring a blanket from home or hire one for just £2.50, rent a Vauxhall Village deck chair for £5.

Slumdog Millionaire

Historically the first ever green space dedicated to public entertainment, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, just a stone’s throw from Vauxhall station will be the setting for a night of cinema under the stars as The Luna Cinema together with Vauxhall One present a special open air screening of Danny Boyle’s Oscar winning classic, “Slumdog Millionaire”.

www.thelunacinema.com

East

The A-Z of Big Dance8 July6pm – 9pm

Westfield Stratford City (Ground Floor Gallery Space)

Every Tuesday throughout June & July, There will be Big Dance weekly dance workshops covering the A-Z of dance styles. From the American Smooth to Zorba, via the Lindy-Hop and the Hornpipe, each week will cover up to 4 letters of the alphabet, giving audiences a taste of a range of dance styles in a fun, light bite sized way. These free evening classes will present a short demonstration followed by a 25 minute workshops, offering new audiences the chance to try a style they may have never even thought about and will also signpost you to where you can take up these classes locally. Don’t worry if you never tried dancing before, classes are suitable for all levels.

ALSO HAPPENING:Big Dance Bus – Jubilee Hall Trust 8 July: 11am – 5pm, Covent Garden

East

Secret Event8 July3:45pm – 4pm – FitSteps Session

Romford Central Library, St Edwards Way, Romford, RM1 3AR

Shhhhh… something is happening at Romford Library. We are not just being quiet, we really cannot say what, however it will involve people of all ages, getting together and celebrating the community. So you’d better come down to see what it is. Once that is complete the new ballroom fitness craze, FitSteps, will be leading a session.

Central

Experience It8 July12:15 – 2pm

The Scoop at More London, SE1 2AA

Responding to the themes of growing and movement in the natural world, pupils of Charlotte Sharman Primary School and Griffin Primary School have been working with Siobhan Davies Dance to explore the science curriculum through movement. Experience It is part of Siobhan Davies Dance’s primary school programme; supporting school children and teachers to create movement that connects their learning to school subjects and beyond.

Central

Big Dance Bus – Summer Streets6 July12pm – 6pm

Regent Street

The Big Dance Bus tours with its own professional resident dance company who perform a show stopping number of different styles including Street, Breakdance, Swing, Bollywood, Folk and Tango. The crowds are also entertained by our superb compere Hakeem Onibudo who charms, cheers and choreographs everyone nearby - getting everyone onto the dance-floor!

South

Line Dancing & Country Music 6 July 10am – 5pm

Sutton High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LB

With the help of Successful Sutton, Radio Marsden will be bringing country music and line dancing, with a live performance from Henry Smith who is quite simply, the biggest UK country music artist. There will also be a solo singer who will perform one 30-minute set, live couples and line-dance instruction throughout the day with very experienced tutors. Phil Peel - the foremost dance caller in the UK - will also be there to assist with instruction as well as teaching a full-formation ‘Virginia Reel’. Radio Marsden will be bringing you country music and line dancing.

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Strictly Cycling – Bicycle Ballet5 JulyWorshop: 12pm - 2pm Performance: 3pm

Fairlop Waters Country Park, Forest Road, Barkingside, Essex IG6 3HN

‘Inside Strictly Cycling’ A FREE workshop to transform the way you think about dance, movement and cycling. Strictly Cycling is a new ‘cycle-about’ show combining improvisation, choreography and visual performance. The performance plays with the everyday events and experiences of riding a bike, adding a hint of the surreal and comical. The show is part choreographed and part improvised in sections on, off, over and around bicycles. Bring your bike to create & learn a few basic moves & work as part of the team. Afterwards, you can take part in Strictly Cycling performances around Fairlop Fair & be part of a most unusual flashmob.

West

The A – Z of Big Dance7 July6pm – 9pm

Westfield London, W12 (M&S Event Space, First Floor)

Every Monday throughout June & July, there will be weekly Big Dance workshops covering the A-Z of dance. From the African to Zumba, via the Lindy-Hop and the Waltz, each week will cover up to 4 letters of the alphabet, giving audiences a taste of a range of dance styles in a fun, light bite sized way. These free evening classes will present a short demonstration followed by a 25 minute workshops, offering new audiences the chance to try a style they may have never even thought about and will also signpost you to where you can take up these classes locally. Classes will be suitable for all levels and everybody.

Central

Pop-Up Cinema8 JulyArrive at 7pm to secure your spot; films begin when the sun goes down.

Vauxhall Pleasure Garden, Vauxhall, Tyers Street, SE11 5HL

Price: Bring a blanket from home or hire one for just £2.50, rent a Vauxhall Village deck chair for £5.

Slumdog Millionaire

Historically the first ever green space dedicated to public entertainment, Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, just a stone’s throw from Vauxhall station will be the setting for a night of cinema under the stars as The Luna Cinema together with Vauxhall One present a special open air screening of Danny Boyle’s Oscar winning classic, “Slumdog Millionaire”.

www.thelunacinema.com

East

The A-Z of Big Dance8 July6pm – 9pm

Westfield Stratford City (Ground Floor Gallery Space)

Every Tuesday throughout June & July, There will be Big Dance weekly dance workshops covering the A-Z of dance styles. From the American Smooth to Zorba, via the Lindy-Hop and the Hornpipe, each week will cover up to 4 letters of the alphabet, giving audiences a taste of a range of dance styles in a fun, light bite sized way. These free evening classes will present a short demonstration followed by a 25 minute workshops, offering new audiences the chance to try a style they may have never even thought about and will also signpost you to where you can take up these classes locally. Don’t worry if you never tried dancing before, classes are suitable for all levels.

ALSO HAPPENING:Big Dance Bus – Jubilee Hall Trust 8 July: 11am – 5pm, Covent Garden

East

Secret Event8 July3:45pm – 4pm – FitSteps Session

Romford Central Library, St Edwards Way, Romford, RM1 3AR

Shhhhh… something is happening at Romford Library. We are not just being quiet, we really cannot say what, however it will involve people of all ages, getting together and celebrating the community. So you’d better come down to see what it is. Once that is complete the new ballroom fitness craze, FitSteps, will be leading a session.

Central

Experience It8 July12:15 – 2pm

The Scoop at More London, SE1 2AA

Responding to the themes of growing and movement in the natural world, pupils of Charlotte Sharman Primary School and Griffin Primary School have been working with Siobhan Davies Dance to explore the science curriculum through movement. Experience It is part of Siobhan Davies Dance’s primary school programme; supporting school children and teachers to create movement that connects their learning to school subjects and beyond.

Central

Big Dance Bus – Summer Streets6 July12pm – 6pm

Regent Street

The Big Dance Bus tours with its own professional resident dance company who perform a show stopping number of different styles including Street, Breakdance, Swing, Bollywood, Folk and Tango. The crowds are also entertained by our superb compere Hakeem Onibudo who charms, cheers and choreographs everyone nearby - getting everyone onto the dance-floor!

South

Line Dancing & Country Music 6 July 10am – 5pm

Sutton High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LB

With the help of Successful Sutton, Radio Marsden will be bringing country music and line dancing, with a live performance from Henry Smith who is quite simply, the biggest UK country music artist. There will also be a solo singer who will perform one 30-minute set, live couples and line-dance instruction throughout the day with very experienced tutors. Phil Peel - the foremost dance caller in the UK - will also be there to assist with instruction as well as teaching a full-formation ‘Virginia Reel’. Radio Marsden will be bringing you country music and line dancing.

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Big Dance Bus – Queen’s Theatre Green11 July9am – 3pm

Hornchurch, Queen´s Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT

The Big Dance Bus will be the main stage for a whole day of activity which brings a number of schools together from across Havering to take part in a day of dance, sports and exercise. Primary and secondary schools from across the area will present a dance showcase, and will take part in a range of workshops from street dance, to football tricks, hula hoop to lindy hop. The Big Dance Bus will be centre stage in the green to get everyone fit and healthy for the summer.

Central

Big Dance Shorts & Orfeu Negro (PG) | Level 110 July9:30pm

Terrace outside Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall

The Big Dance Pop-Up Cinema presents Big Dance Shorts – five short films – followed by a screening of Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus). The film is based on the Brazilian play Orfeu da Conceicao by Vinicius de Moraes, in turn based on the Greek love story of Orpheus and Eurydice. It’s a tragic love story featuring Brazilian carnival and dance.

North

Camden Lock Live11 July12pm – 8pm

Camden Lock Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AF

Big Dance is taking over a prime area in this boutique urban festival, full of live music, street performances and food to present a day of performances and workshops. Presenting B-Better Dance, EFDSS and the abundance of dance companies in Camden the Big Dance floor will be filled with a range of styles, social jams, hip hop battles, folk dance remixed and free workshops to get this festival going.

South East

Big Dance Showcase11 July7:30pm

Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA

Churchill Theatre Creative Learning are proud to present this incredible showcase of local dance talent from across Bromley. From Bollywood to Lindy Hop, Line Dancing to Hip Hop, performers aged 5 – 85 will take to the stage.

South East

Horniman’s Curious Tea Party12 – 13 July1pm – 5:30pm

Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, Lewisham, SE23 3PQ

An eccentric weekend of Edwardian-inspired dance, music, frivolity and food to kick off the Horniman’s summer events season. Absorb the music and moves of the Music Hall era, learn some ragtime dances, relax with afternoon tea, and watch specially-commissioned site-specific dance and music performances inspired by the eccentricity of the Horniman’s collections.

In partnership with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

West

Big Dance Bus – Hayes Carnival12 July12pm – 5pm

Barra Hall Park, Wood End Green Road, Hayes, NB3 2SA

The Big Dance Bus turns into a ‘pop up ballroom and readymade rave’ and pulls up with its own dance floor, pumping sound system, MC, DJ and professional touring dance company. Our spectators will be presented with a show stopping number of different styles including the energetic Street, Breakdance, lively Swing, Bollywood, Folk and passionate Tango.

Central

Watch This Space Festival11 – 13 JulySt. Johns Church, 73 Waterloo Rd, Southwark, SE1 8UD

Humpty Dumpty – Second Hand Dance & Claire Reed (45 mins)

11 July12pm, 2pm, 4pm

In a topsy-turvy land behind the bookshelves, Humpty Dumpty has lost the words to his riddle… come and help him find them. For ages 3 – 7 & their adults. Free and ticketed, sign up in the Churchyard from 11am.

Chrysalis – Cia. Jordi L Vidal (20 mins) 1:10pm & 5pm

A richly emotional duet for a couple and a rope, depicting the push and pull of an intimate relationship.

H2H – Joli Vyann (25 mins) 5:30pm

A dance/circus fusion which shows four people in ‘hand-to-hand’ support of each other, exploring the fragility of human relationships.

West

Brent Big Dance Youth Platform12 July12 – 5pm

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ

To celebrate Big Dance, Brent Council will be hosting a free Youth Dance Platform for the day. Come a try a range of workshops, from dancehall to Latin and Ballroom fitness, Zumba to bollywood and streetdance along with performances.

South

Ignition Dance Showcase12 July7pm

Rose Theatre, Kingston, KT1 1EU

Ignition is Kingston’s first Dance Festival which is produced by the BalletBoyz at the Rose Theatre with work from seven emerging choreographers who are making their name working with organisations ranging from the BBC, Punchdrunk and Greenwich Dance Agency to the San Francisco Hip Hop Dance Festival, Resolutions! and Breakin’ Convention at Sadler’s Wells. Funded by Arts Council England and developed by Kingston Council’s Arts Office, this is a partnership with the University of Roehampton, Kingston University and BalletBoyz.

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East

Big Dance Bus – Queen’s Theatre Green11 July9am – 3pm

Hornchurch, Queen´s Theatre Hornchurch, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT

The Big Dance Bus will be the main stage for a whole day of activity which brings a number of schools together from across Havering to take part in a day of dance, sports and exercise. Primary and secondary schools from across the area will present a dance showcase, and will take part in a range of workshops from street dance, to football tricks, hula hoop to lindy hop. The Big Dance Bus will be centre stage in the green to get everyone fit and healthy for the summer.

Central

Big Dance Shorts & Orfeu Negro (PG) | Level 110 July9:30pm

Terrace outside Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall

The Big Dance Pop-Up Cinema presents Big Dance Shorts – five short films – followed by a screening of Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus). The film is based on the Brazilian play Orfeu da Conceicao by Vinicius de Moraes, in turn based on the Greek love story of Orpheus and Eurydice. It’s a tragic love story featuring Brazilian carnival and dance.

North

Camden Lock Live11 July12pm – 8pm

Camden Lock Market, Chalk Farm Road, Camden, NW1 8AF

Big Dance is taking over a prime area in this boutique urban festival, full of live music, street performances and food to present a day of performances and workshops. Presenting B-Better Dance, EFDSS and the abundance of dance companies in Camden the Big Dance floor will be filled with a range of styles, social jams, hip hop battles, folk dance remixed and free workshops to get this festival going.

South East

Big Dance Showcase11 July7:30pm

Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA

Churchill Theatre Creative Learning are proud to present this incredible showcase of local dance talent from across Bromley. From Bollywood to Lindy Hop, Line Dancing to Hip Hop, performers aged 5 – 85 will take to the stage.

South East

Horniman’s Curious Tea Party12 – 13 July1pm – 5:30pm

Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, Lewisham, SE23 3PQ

An eccentric weekend of Edwardian-inspired dance, music, frivolity and food to kick off the Horniman’s summer events season. Absorb the music and moves of the Music Hall era, learn some ragtime dances, relax with afternoon tea, and watch specially-commissioned site-specific dance and music performances inspired by the eccentricity of the Horniman’s collections.

In partnership with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

West

Big Dance Bus – Hayes Carnival12 July12pm – 5pm

Barra Hall Park, Wood End Green Road, Hayes, NB3 2SA

The Big Dance Bus turns into a ‘pop up ballroom and readymade rave’ and pulls up with its own dance floor, pumping sound system, MC, DJ and professional touring dance company. Our spectators will be presented with a show stopping number of different styles including the energetic Street, Breakdance, lively Swing, Bollywood, Folk and passionate Tango.

Central

Watch This Space Festival11 – 13 JulySt. Johns Church, 73 Waterloo Rd, Southwark, SE1 8UD

Humpty Dumpty – Second Hand Dance & Claire Reed (45 mins)

11 July12pm, 2pm, 4pm

In a topsy-turvy land behind the bookshelves, Humpty Dumpty has lost the words to his riddle… come and help him find them. For ages 3 – 7 & their adults. Free and ticketed, sign up in the Churchyard from 11am.

Chrysalis – Cia. Jordi L Vidal (20 mins) 1:10pm & 5pm

A richly emotional duet for a couple and a rope, depicting the push and pull of an intimate relationship.

H2H – Joli Vyann (25 mins) 5:30pm

A dance/circus fusion which shows four people in ‘hand-to-hand’ support of each other, exploring the fragility of human relationships.

West

Brent Big Dance Youth Platform12 July12 – 5pm

Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ

To celebrate Big Dance, Brent Council will be hosting a free Youth Dance Platform for the day. Come a try a range of workshops, from dancehall to Latin and Ballroom fitness, Zumba to bollywood and streetdance along with performances.

South

Ignition Dance Showcase12 July7pm

Rose Theatre, Kingston, KT1 1EU

Ignition is Kingston’s first Dance Festival which is produced by the BalletBoyz at the Rose Theatre with work from seven emerging choreographers who are making their name working with organisations ranging from the BBC, Punchdrunk and Greenwich Dance Agency to the San Francisco Hip Hop Dance Festival, Resolutions! and Breakin’ Convention at Sadler’s Wells. Funded by Arts Council England and developed by Kingston Council’s Arts Office, this is a partnership with the University of Roehampton, Kingston University and BalletBoyz.

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The Big Dance Weekend:Sat 12 – Sun 13 JulyThe Big Dance Weekend 2014 is a 48 hour celebration of people dancing: an outstanding programme of dance performances and participation events that aim to animate and positively disrupt public spaces across the capital and England.

Each of these exceptional large-scale events aim to provide opportunities for you to enjoy great dance, wherever you live. There are performances to watch and workshops to join in with, opportunities to see spectacular dancers up close and witness unusual and iconic London locations transformed by dance.

The Big Dance Weekend 2014 is produced and presented by the Foundation for Community Dance, the Greater London Authority and the Big Dance Hubs – working with world-class artists, inspiring communities and people. Together, we’re helping to create and develop opportunities for people to experience and take part in all kinds of dance and dancing.

Find out what’s happening near you, get involved and be inspired by Big Dance!

South

Big Dance Showcase & Screening of Mamma Mia13 July1pm – 8pm – Big Dance Showcase 8pm – Mamma Mia workshop 9:15 pm – Screening of Mamma Mia

Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road, Crystal Palace, SE19 2GA.

Celebrate the National Sports Centre’s 50th birthday weekend with a day of dance in one of London’s most iconic green spaces, Crystal Palace Park in south London. There will also be workshops and performances from local dance groups including cheerleaders, breakers, jivers to traditional Bolivian dancers – it’s a birthday party and they are all coming to celebrate! When the sun goes down our stage will become the setting for a night of cinema under the stars with a giant inflatable screen for a special screening of everybody’s favourite classic “Mamma Mia” with the truly unforgettable soundtrack.

Produced by the Greater London Authority with The Luna Cinema.www.thelunacinema.com

South East

Big Dance Bus – Imagine Festival13 July12pm – 5pm

Sutton High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LB

The Big Dance Bus turns into a ‘pop up ballroom and readymade rave’ and pulls up with its own dance floor, pumping sound system, MC, DJ and professional touring dance company. Our spectators will be presented with a show stopping number of different styles including the energetic Street, Breakdance, lively Swing, Bollywood, Folk and passionate Tango.

South East

Horniman’s Curious Tea Party12 – 13 July1pm – 5:30pm

Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, Lewisham, SE23 3PQ

An eccentric weekend of Edwardian-inspired dance, music, frivolity and food to kick off the Horniman’s summer events season. Absorb the music and moves of the Music Hall era, learn some ragtime dances, relax with afternoon tea, and watch specially-commissioned site-specific dance and music performances inspired by the eccentricity of the Horniman’s collections.

In partnership with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Central

Dads Dancing Workshop – Watch This Space Festival 13 July11:30am & 2:30pm

St. Johns Church, 73 Waterloo Rd, Southwark, SE1 8UD

What makes us so embarrassed about dads dancing? Find out with free workshops for fathers, father-figures, sons and daughters. Sign up in the Churchyard from 10:30am. Discover more at

www.dad-dancing.org/

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The Big Dance Weekend:Sat 12 – Sun 13 JulyThe Big Dance Weekend 2014 is a 48 hour celebration of people dancing: an outstanding programme of dance performances and participation events that aim to animate and positively disrupt public spaces across the capital and England.

Each of these exceptional large-scale events aim to provide opportunities for you to enjoy great dance, wherever you live. There are performances to watch and workshops to join in with, opportunities to see spectacular dancers up close and witness unusual and iconic London locations transformed by dance.

The Big Dance Weekend 2014 is produced and presented by the Foundation for Community Dance, the Greater London Authority and the Big Dance Hubs – working with world-class artists, inspiring communities and people. Together, we’re helping to create and develop opportunities for people to experience and take part in all kinds of dance and dancing.

Find out what’s happening near you, get involved and be inspired by Big Dance!

South

Big Dance Showcase & Screening of Mamma Mia13 July1pm – 8pm – Big Dance Showcase 8pm – Mamma Mia workshop 9:15 pm – Screening of Mamma Mia

Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Road, Crystal Palace, SE19 2GA.

Celebrate the National Sports Centre’s 50th birthday weekend with a day of dance in one of London’s most iconic green spaces, Crystal Palace Park in south London. There will also be workshops and performances from local dance groups including cheerleaders, breakers, jivers to traditional Bolivian dancers – it’s a birthday party and they are all coming to celebrate! When the sun goes down our stage will become the setting for a night of cinema under the stars with a giant inflatable screen for a special screening of everybody’s favourite classic “Mamma Mia” with the truly unforgettable soundtrack.

Produced by the Greater London Authority with The Luna Cinema.www.thelunacinema.com

South East

Big Dance Bus – Imagine Festival13 July12pm – 5pm

Sutton High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LB

The Big Dance Bus turns into a ‘pop up ballroom and readymade rave’ and pulls up with its own dance floor, pumping sound system, MC, DJ and professional touring dance company. Our spectators will be presented with a show stopping number of different styles including the energetic Street, Breakdance, lively Swing, Bollywood, Folk and passionate Tango.

South East

Horniman’s Curious Tea Party12 – 13 July1pm – 5:30pm

Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, Lewisham, SE23 3PQ

An eccentric weekend of Edwardian-inspired dance, music, frivolity and food to kick off the Horniman’s summer events season. Absorb the music and moves of the Music Hall era, learn some ragtime dances, relax with afternoon tea, and watch specially-commissioned site-specific dance and music performances inspired by the eccentricity of the Horniman’s collections.

In partnership with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Central

Dads Dancing Workshop – Watch This Space Festival 13 July11:30am & 2:30pm

St. Johns Church, 73 Waterloo Rd, Southwark, SE1 8UD

What makes us so embarrassed about dads dancing? Find out with free workshops for fathers, father-figures, sons and daughters. Sign up in the Churchyard from 10:30am. Discover more at

www.dad-dancing.org/

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Big Commonwealth Dance – Beats for PeaceSat 12 – Sun 13 July

‘DJ’ Walde

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South East

Through and Out: Skipping Extravaganza12 July11:30am & 2:30pm

Greenwich Park, SE10 8QY

Devised by choreographer Jorge Crecis, Through & Out: Skipping Extravaganza is a cross-over between dance and rope-skipping that paves the way for a new choreographic game. Hundreds of dance-skippers, including professional dance artists and a local community cast from across South East London, will unite in electrifying motion with unpredictable outcomes. An immersive audio experience, with an original soundtrack by The Artist, will take you into the heart of the action.

Produced by Greenwich Dance, supported by Well London and Charlton Athletic Community Trust.

East

East London Dance in the Park12 July12pm – 6pm

Part of the Mayor’s Newham Show, Central Park, East Ham, E6

East London Dance presents their Big Dance highlights at the Mayor’s Newham Show:

Hofesh Shechter Company (Main Stage)

An incredible opportunity to see this internationally acclaimed company free, outdoors and at the heart of our east London community. The dancers will mash up the best of the company’s latest repertoire in an awe-inspiring short performance. This performance launches a brand new 3 year partnership between the Hofesh Shechter Company and East London Dance.

Leap of Faith (Village Fete)

Challenging the perceptions of older dancers by presenting their excerpt of The River, a unique performance which will pop up in the Village Fete.

The Firm (Cabaret Tent)

The Firm is East London Dance’s group exclusively for young males who will be showcasing a dynamic freestyle breakdance extract from The River.

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Trafalgar Square

Beats for Peace is specially created by the internationally acclaimed choreographer Rafael Bonachela, Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company, as one of the highlights of The Big Dance Weekend. The dance will be transmitted by satellite from London’s Trafalgar Square, outside Sydney Opera House and Buchanan Street, Glasgow, as part of Get Scotland Dancing and the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme and Sydney Dance Company’s 45th anniversary programme, The Big Commonwealth Dance: Beats for Peace will involve masses of dancers and link all three cities to create a spectacular film.

Produced by the Mayor of London with Sydney Dance Company and Get Scotland Dancing as part of Glasgow 2014 Culture Programme.Also supported by Australia Council, the City of Sydney, Sydney Opera House and Ausdance NSW.

Rafael Bonachela

Rafael Bonachela’s internationally recognised talent has seen him work not only with contemporary dance at the highest level but also with artists from popular culture, such as Kylie Minogue and Tina Turner. He was born in Barcelona and in 1992 joined the legendary Rambert Dance Company as a dancer then Associate Choreographer until 2006 when he successfully established the Bonachela Dance Company and then became Artistic Director of the Sydney Dance Company in 2008.

“Beats for Peace is a reminder of how much I love what I do. As the choreography evolved – a motto of gestures emerged – power - peace - my spirit to you - my heart beats for peace.” Rafael Bonachela

‘DJ’ Walde

The music has been composed by Danilo ‘DJ’ Walde, who is the musical force behind hip hop dance company ZooNation, co-writing the score for the hit show ‘Some Like it Hip Hop’ and DJ’ing the 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony.

‘Working in dance has allowed me to be creative through making music within an art form which I find constantly inspiring and fascinating.’ DJ

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Central

Big Commonwealth Dance – Beats for PeaceSat 12 – Sun 13 July

‘DJ’ Walde

RafaelBonachela

South East

Through and Out: Skipping Extravaganza12 July11:30am & 2:30pm

Greenwich Park, SE10 8QY

Devised by choreographer Jorge Crecis, Through & Out: Skipping Extravaganza is a cross-over between dance and rope-skipping that paves the way for a new choreographic game. Hundreds of dance-skippers, including professional dance artists and a local community cast from across South East London, will unite in electrifying motion with unpredictable outcomes. An immersive audio experience, with an original soundtrack by The Artist, will take you into the heart of the action.

Produced by Greenwich Dance, supported by Well London and Charlton Athletic Community Trust.

East

East London Dance in the Park12 July12pm – 6pm

Part of the Mayor’s Newham Show, Central Park, East Ham, E6

East London Dance presents their Big Dance highlights at the Mayor’s Newham Show:

Hofesh Shechter Company (Main Stage)

An incredible opportunity to see this internationally acclaimed company free, outdoors and at the heart of our east London community. The dancers will mash up the best of the company’s latest repertoire in an awe-inspiring short performance. This performance launches a brand new 3 year partnership between the Hofesh Shechter Company and East London Dance.

Leap of Faith (Village Fete)

Challenging the perceptions of older dancers by presenting their excerpt of The River, a unique performance which will pop up in the Village Fete.

The Firm (Cabaret Tent)

The Firm is East London Dance’s group exclusively for young males who will be showcasing a dynamic freestyle breakdance extract from The River.

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Trafalgar Square

Beats for Peace is specially created by the internationally acclaimed choreographer Rafael Bonachela, Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company, as one of the highlights of The Big Dance Weekend. The dance will be transmitted by satellite from London’s Trafalgar Square, outside Sydney Opera House and Buchanan Street, Glasgow, as part of Get Scotland Dancing and the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme and Sydney Dance Company’s 45th anniversary programme, The Big Commonwealth Dance: Beats for Peace will involve masses of dancers and link all three cities to create a spectacular film.

Produced by the Mayor of London with Sydney Dance Company and Get Scotland Dancing as part of Glasgow 2014 Culture Programme.Also supported by Australia Council, the City of Sydney, Sydney Opera House and Ausdance NSW.

Rafael Bonachela

Rafael Bonachela’s internationally recognised talent has seen him work not only with contemporary dance at the highest level but also with artists from popular culture, such as Kylie Minogue and Tina Turner. He was born in Barcelona and in 1992 joined the legendary Rambert Dance Company as a dancer then Associate Choreographer until 2006 when he successfully established the Bonachela Dance Company and then became Artistic Director of the Sydney Dance Company in 2008.

“Beats for Peace is a reminder of how much I love what I do. As the choreography evolved – a motto of gestures emerged – power - peace - my spirit to you - my heart beats for peace.” Rafael Bonachela

‘DJ’ Walde

The music has been composed by Danilo ‘DJ’ Walde, who is the musical force behind hip hop dance company ZooNation, co-writing the score for the hit show ‘Some Like it Hip Hop’ and DJ’ing the 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony.

‘Working in dance has allowed me to be creative through making music within an art form which I find constantly inspiring and fascinating.’ DJ

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North

Arts Picnic12 July12pm – 4pm

Spa Fields Park, Northampton Road, Islington

Arts Picnic is a dance and visual arts takeover of Spa Fields Park in Islington by Wayne McGregor | Random Dance and Cubitt Artists. The atmosphere is vibrant street party meets family friendly village fete, featuring opportunities to watch, participate and join in with arts, craft and dance activities. A specially created performance by dancers from Wayne McGregor | Random Dance alongside an intergenerational cast of local people will pop up in the park every hour.

Produced by Sadler’s Wells, Wayne McGregor | Random Dance, Cubitt Artists, London Borough of Islington.

West

Kinetic Echo - Our Dancing Selves12 July2pm & 5pm

North Atrium at Westfield London

With the rise of the social network, the digital age has shifted the parameters of expression to create an instantly global new generation. Award-winning choreographer Cameron McMillan explores questions of identity and self-expression with young dancers from ENBYouthCo.

Be part of the creative journey online www.ballet.org.uk/echo and join us at Westfield Shopping Centre for a site-specific live performance.

Produced by English National Ballet for Westfield Presents

Lovebox 18 July

12pm – 7pm

Victoria Park, E9 7DE

East London Dance present a variety of dance styles, social jams, workshops and battles onto the dance stage at the Lovebox Festival.

HANDBAG19 July

Time: Afternoon

World’s End Place, Kings Road, SW10 0BR

A normal day in Chelsea’s World’s End. Street cleaners are sweeping the pavements. A woman enters the square wearing a plain coloured dress and carrying a handbag. She puts the handbag down and a classic dance track starts to play... Geraldine Pilgrim’s HANDBAG comes to Kensington and Chelsea’s InTRANSIT festival, re-imagined for its location in the south of the borough and collaborating with local dance enthusiasts to create a choreographed celebratory performance.

The Little Witch20 July

Place: A secret witches coven in Kensington and Chelsea revealed to ticket holders only.

This inter-generational site-specific performance is based on the story of The Little Witch by Otfried Preussler. A journey into the world of The Little Witch exploring themes of age, identity and belonging. Professional, community and student

dancers aged 11 – 75 years old come together in this cross hub collaboration choreographed by Marie Forbes and Sophie Nüzel with support from The National Theatre and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea’s InTRANSIT festival.

The Big BounceThe Big Bounce: 27 July 11am – 4pm

Bedfont Lakes Country Park TW14 8QA

Creative play workshops: 18 – 19 July 11am

18 July Feltham Library, TW13 4GU

19 July Paul Robeson Theatre, TW3 1ES

‘The Big Bounce’ is a playful outdoor performance for children 5 years and under and their families. A humorous story of learning how to play is told with acrobatics, dozens of large coloured balls and one giant ball. This fun and visually stunning event includes a performance of freeplay with the balls. All set to live music the show culminates in The Big Bounce! So bring a picnic rug and come ready to play… Boing Boing Boing your way around a fun packed event that will have a variety of other activities, games and food on offer!

Children and their families can also take part in creative play workshops leading up to the final performance.

Summer School with Hofesh Shechter Company21 July – 23 July (16 – 21 yrs) 11am – 4pm

24 July – 26 July (11 – 1 5 yrs) 11am – 4pm

University of East London, University Square Stratford, 1 Salway Road, Stratford, E15 1NF

East London Dance presents a three day summer school with Hofesh Shechter Company, young passionate dancers in east London, to learn and develop new dances and choreographic techniques from a multi-award winning dance company that has toured the world.

To apply please visit

www.eastlondondance.org

South

Routes to the River13 July11:45am, 12pm, 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 2:45pm, 3pm

Trail start: Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St Georges Road

Trail end: Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd SE1

Routes to the River by Henrietta Hale, is a trail of performances from Siobhan Davies Studios to the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Gardens overlooking the banks of the River Thames. Performers from south London lead audiences along a winding route through parks and discreet gardens to discover choreographic works amongst the plants and wildlife. Transporting water along the journey using buckets, bottles and pipes, the performance explores our relationship to the element and the patterns it creates as it flows, trickles and splashes to its final destination. The work is introduced with a specially commissioned sound installation by James Hynes at Siobhan Davies Studios.

Produced by Siobhan Davies Dance.

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North

Arts Picnic12 July12pm – 4pm

Spa Fields Park, Northampton Road, Islington

Arts Picnic is a dance and visual arts takeover of Spa Fields Park in Islington by Wayne McGregor | Random Dance and Cubitt Artists. The atmosphere is vibrant street party meets family friendly village fete, featuring opportunities to watch, participate and join in with arts, craft and dance activities. A specially created performance by dancers from Wayne McGregor | Random Dance alongside an intergenerational cast of local people will pop up in the park every hour.

Produced by Sadler’s Wells, Wayne McGregor | Random Dance, Cubitt Artists, London Borough of Islington.

West

Kinetic Echo - Our Dancing Selves12 July2pm & 5pm

North Atrium at Westfield London

With the rise of the social network, the digital age has shifted the parameters of expression to create an instantly global new generation. Award-winning choreographer Cameron McMillan explores questions of identity and self-expression with young dancers from ENBYouthCo.

Be part of the creative journey online www.ballet.org.uk/echo and join us at Westfield Shopping Centre for a site-specific live performance.

Produced by English National Ballet for Westfield Presents

Lovebox 18 July

12pm – 7pm

Victoria Park, E9 7DE

East London Dance present a variety of dance styles, social jams, workshops and battles onto the dance stage at the Lovebox Festival.

HANDBAG19 July

Time: Afternoon

World’s End Place, Kings Road, SW10 0BR

A normal day in Chelsea’s World’s End. Street cleaners are sweeping the pavements. A woman enters the square wearing a plain coloured dress and carrying a handbag. She puts the handbag down and a classic dance track starts to play... Geraldine Pilgrim’s HANDBAG comes to Kensington and Chelsea’s InTRANSIT festival, re-imagined for its location in the south of the borough and collaborating with local dance enthusiasts to create a choreographed celebratory performance.

The Little Witch20 July

Place: A secret witches coven in Kensington and Chelsea revealed to ticket holders only.

This inter-generational site-specific performance is based on the story of The Little Witch by Otfried Preussler. A journey into the world of The Little Witch exploring themes of age, identity and belonging. Professional, community and student

dancers aged 11 – 75 years old come together in this cross hub collaboration choreographed by Marie Forbes and Sophie Nüzel with support from The National Theatre and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea’s InTRANSIT festival.

The Big BounceThe Big Bounce: 27 July 11am – 4pm

Bedfont Lakes Country Park TW14 8QA

Creative play workshops: 18 – 19 July 11am

18 July Feltham Library, TW13 4GU

19 July Paul Robeson Theatre, TW3 1ES

‘The Big Bounce’ is a playful outdoor performance for children 5 years and under and their families. A humorous story of learning how to play is told with acrobatics, dozens of large coloured balls and one giant ball. This fun and visually stunning event includes a performance of freeplay with the balls. All set to live music the show culminates in The Big Bounce! So bring a picnic rug and come ready to play… Boing Boing Boing your way around a fun packed event that will have a variety of other activities, games and food on offer!

Children and their families can also take part in creative play workshops leading up to the final performance.

Summer School with Hofesh Shechter Company21 July – 23 July (16 – 21 yrs) 11am – 4pm

24 July – 26 July (11 – 1 5 yrs) 11am – 4pm

University of East London, University Square Stratford, 1 Salway Road, Stratford, E15 1NF

East London Dance presents a three day summer school with Hofesh Shechter Company, young passionate dancers in east London, to learn and develop new dances and choreographic techniques from a multi-award winning dance company that has toured the world.

To apply please visit

www.eastlondondance.org

South

Routes to the River13 July11:45am, 12pm, 12:15pm, 2:30pm, 2:45pm, 3pm

Trail start: Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St Georges Road

Trail end: Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd SE1

Routes to the River by Henrietta Hale, is a trail of performances from Siobhan Davies Studios to the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Gardens overlooking the banks of the River Thames. Performers from south London lead audiences along a winding route through parks and discreet gardens to discover choreographic works amongst the plants and wildlife. Transporting water along the journey using buckets, bottles and pipes, the performance explores our relationship to the element and the patterns it creates as it flows, trickles and splashes to its final destination. The work is introduced with a specially commissioned sound installation by James Hynes at Siobhan Davies Studios.

Produced by Siobhan Davies Dance.

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To find out more, visit www.bigdance.org.uk

Big Dance will be back but until then keep involved with dance through:The one-stop portal for dance in London from participatory events and courses to major dance productions.

www.londondance.com

Foundation for Community Dance The professional organisation for anyone involved in creating opportunities for people to experience and participate in dance.

People Dancing Conference 13 – 15 November

The international event for anyone working in dance’

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Wales

Artists, leaders and teachers from across the world will come together to share different approaches to engaging people in dance. Exploring a variety of styles and contexts; social, political, economic and cultural, this will be the largest event about people and their communities taking part in dance in over ten years.

For more information or to book a place, visit

www.communitydance.org.uk

The Dance RegisterThis directory of UK-based dance teachers and leaders is created by the Dance Training & Accreditation Partnership. The Dance Register includes teachers and leaders working in a wide range of dance styles and setting – from ballet and bollywood to ballroom, and salsa and Spanish to street!

www.thedanceregister.org.uk

Exercise Movement & Dance PartnershipEMDP is the lead National Governing Body (NGB) for Exercise, Movement and Dance (EMD). It is a not-for-profit umbrella organisation dedicated to the development of Exercise, Movement and Dance provision throughout England and the UK.

www.emdp.org

Dance UmbrellaA world-renowned international annual dance festival, celebrating 21st century choreography across the capital from 14 – 31 October.

www.danceumbrella.co.uk

Dance UKA membership for all dancers and national voice for the dance profession.

www.danceuk.org