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Dancers 'hip hop' to The Broadwalk!

With television screens filled with dancing shows such as 'So You Think You Can Dance,' 'Strictly Come  Dancing' and 'Got To Dance' we would be fools not to notice the current craze for dance based activities. We took this awareness one step further, and arranged a FREE,  'Get Up Get Dancing' event for children during the February half term.

We invited Edgware's future John Travolta's, Pussycat Dolls and Diversity wannabe's to trip the light fantastic and take to the dance floor during our 'Super Tuesday' activity.  Teachers, pupils, enthusiasts, prima ballerinas and novices were also invited to attend the day long event.

The event, was held on Tuesday 22 February, offering children the chance to watch, take part in, and enjoy different styles of dance.   There was 3 dance school taster sessions during the day from local dance school 'Spotlight Performing Arts' and afterwards those with a desire to dance joined in the interactive workshops learning simple dance moves and exercises. The event was FREE to anyone wishing to join in, and prizes were awarded to the most enthusiastic participants.

We are always hearing about the number of over-weight children in the UK and how children should exercise more. We wanted to offer local children the chance to take part in, and learn about different styles of dance, whilst at the same time making them aware that exercise can be fun.  With George Sampson and male street dance crew Diversity both previous winners of Britains's Got Talent, it suddenly became cool for boys to dance, and we hope that this event will be enjoyed by both boys and girls, and parents and grandparents too.

'We have performed at The Broadwalk Centre before and were delighted to be invited back, this time not only to perform, but also to encourage people to join in, learn a new skill, and most importantly, have fun!'  Commented Julie Dolbear, Spotlight Performing Arts.

 

 

 

 

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