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DAY OF DANCE
July 10, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Price: Free
Venue: Beacon Park
Momentum Stage, Lichfield Fuse Festival, Beacon Park
BRAND NEW for 2022 – Lichfield Festival presents a “Day of Dance”, in association with Lichfield Fuse Festival.
Join professional Dance Artists and enjoy workshops in a variety of styles in an inclusive environment, suitable for ALL ages and abilities.
Timetable:
12pm: Priya Sundar will be hosting Dhandiya/ kolattam folk dance from India. Simple, rhythmic dance moves forming a stunning dance routine that are suitable for everyone no matter what your dance experience.
1pm: Nicci of Fusion dance school will be running a Street Dance Workshop covering basic elements of street styles, super cool for children and adults alike!
Follow them on Instagram @fusion__dance, on TikTok @niccifusion or Facebook @FusionDanceSchool
2pm: Lola Adodo of New Dance Scopes will be offering a fun and energetic session using her unique style of African dance forms from a contemporary basis, with enjoyable rhythmic Afro influenced music. Expect to go back home smiling widely, still moving and grooving excitedly!
Follow them on Instagram @newdancescopes and check out the website newdancescopes.com
2.45pm – 3.15pm: Schools Performances. Local schools have been working with Dance Artists to create their own dance performances working on the theme of Celebration.
3.15pm: Rebecca Jayne will host a special Tap workshop that focuses on tap’s American roots, rhythms and repertoires. It will be suitable for everyone whether you’re a complete beginner or have been tapping for years, tap shoes are not essential!
Follow her on Facebook @rebeccacrookesperformer, on Instagram @beckycrookes and check out the website rebeccajayne-tap.co.uk
4pm: Phil from HelloHipHop will be providing the freshest Hip Hop workshop to engage, invigorate and inspire the next generation. Featuring for the first time in 2024s Olympic category, he’ll be teaching the basics of the competitive dance we call Breakin’ and show how it can help improve our lives.
Follow them on instagram @hellohiphop and check out the website hellohiphop.org
No tickets or booking required, just turn up!
Lichfield Dances is generously supported by Arts Council England, McArthur Glen West Midlands, Lichfield District Council, Lichfield Conduit Lands Trust and The Arts Society.
Our ‘Day of Dance’ is suitable for everybody – if you have specific needs that you would like to discuss with us in order for you to participate, please get in touch at: participation@lichfieldfestival.org
