Big Dance is a week long series of events and activities celebrating all things dance in London. A huge series of dance related events will be taking place at locations across London, and are provisionally planned to end with a dance extravaganza in Trafalgar Square.

Dance the week away
All ages can join in the fun during Big Dance London, with events and workshops taking place throughout London. Whether it’s ballroom or ballet, tap dancing or tango, there will be plenty to keep you moving for the whole week. Londoners can learn about a whole range of dance styles and have a go on the dance floor at schools, health clubs, theatres, cinemas, shops and community centres, to name a few of the venues participating in the event.

Step lively for the summer
The event promises to be a fun way for Londoners to get fit for the summer. Organised by the Mayor of London in partnership with Arts Council England and the BBC, Big Dance already has the support of organisations including Sport England, Department of Culture, Media and Sport, Department of Health, The British Heart Foundation.

Highlight events
Highlight events for the last Big Dance London event in 2008 included Rock Around the Palace at Kensington Palace, Strictly Dancing in the Park at the Bandstand at Regent’s Park, Dancing Over the Rainbow at Gay Pride London and Big Dance Breaking Records in Trafalgar Square. Dance fans could also see contemporary dance on show on the steps of St Pauls, youth and urban dance at The Scoop, and pensioner chair dancing at the Southbank Centre.

Please note that the next Big Dance will take place in 2010. To look back on the highlights from 2008, click on the links below.

Dancing Over the Rainbow

Big Bollywood Dance Class

Running Man World Record

Big Dance at St Pauls

English National Ballet at Southbank Centre

Big Dance at The Scoop

Capital Age Festival

Big Chair Dance

In Motion at Southbank Centre

Free dancing in London
Most Big Dance London events are completely free to take part in, promising energetic, up-tempo fun in London without having to spend a penny. A variety of events are taking place throughout London during the week with plenty to choose from across all dance styles. You can be sure to learn something new and enjoy something upbeat this summer.

Go for it at Trafalgar Square
After a week of dancing activities and events, Big Dance 2008 ended with a massive finale in Trafalgar Square. The Trafalgar Square event took place at 5pm on Sunday 13th July 2008 and included a huge mass choreography session that everyone could join. Organisers of the 2007 Trafalgar Square event set a new world record for the biggest piece of mass choreography performed to one track of music. In 2010, Big Dance will see even more excitement as dancers perform their stunning routine - and you could be a part of it! Remember to click back later for further updates on all the 2010 activities.

Big Dance takes place from Saturday 3rd July – 11th July 2010. Events are happening at locations across London throughout the week.

For further information on Big Dance London events, click on the link below.

Big Dance London Events

London events for summer 2009