Big Dance is a week long series of events and activities celebrating all things dance in London. Dance related events will be taking place at locations across London, ending 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 this year's Big Dance London include 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. You can 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.

More Big Dance highlights

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 ends with a massive finale in Trafalgar Square. The Trafalgar Square event takes place at 5pm on Sunday 13th July and includes a huge mass choreography session for anyone to 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. This year, Big Dance 2008 will see even more excitement as 2008 dancers perform their stunning routine - and you could be a part of it! Head down to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 13th July for a chance to enter Big Dance in style.

Big Dance takes place from Saturday 5th July – Sunday 13th July 2008. 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

Other London events