Let’s Dance is a vibrant, all-day celebration of movement, music, and intercultural connection. People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are invited to step onto the dancefloor to experience the joy of dance from around the world.
Throughout the day, professional dance instructors will lead fun, beginner-friendly workshops showcasing traditional and contemporary dance styles from a variety of cultures. After each workshop, a live DJ or band will take over, playing music from that culture so participants can put their new moves into action.
Time | Program | Description |
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11.45am - 12pm | Welcome to Let’s Dance | MCs from the Multicultural Youth MC program – ‘Our Community of EmCees’ mentored by Lillian Rodrigues-Pang. |
12 - 12.30pm | Learn to Line Dance | Join award winning Maddison Glover & Stephen Paterson from The Stomp for a ‘beginners welcome’ Line Dancing session. |
12.40 - 1.15pm | Line Dancing - Join in! | A casual line dancing session with boot scooting favourites supported by Maddison Glover & Stephen Paterson. |
1.30 - 2pm | Learn to Dance - Greek | Join dance instructor Maria Karabelas for a vibrant and supportive cultural experience. |
2 – 2.45pm | Greek Dancing - Join in! with DJ Theo Maestro | Step into a high-energy DJ dance session with bouzouki sounds, electronic rhythms, and the timeless spirit of Greece. |
3 - 3.30pm | Learn To Dance - West African with live drums | Experience the rhythms of West African dance from Ghana led by talented choreographer Lucky Lartey. |
3.30 - 4.15pm | Afrobeats Dancing - Join in! with DJ R.ICO | Unite on the open dance floor for high energy Afrobeat moves. |
4.30 - 5pm | Learn To Dance - KPOP Cover Dance | Join Choreographer Jasmine Marae and STZ for an energetic, fun and fierce KPOP class. |
5 - 5.30pm | KPOP Dancing - Join in! with DJ Arisse | KPOP fans will feel the energy in this immersive dance experience scored by their fave Korean pop. |
5.45 - 6.15pm | Learn to Dance - Bollywood | Imagine you're a Bollywood star in this beginner-friendly Bollywood Xclusive Dance School session. |
6.15 - 7pm | Bollywood Dancing - Join in! with DJ Karan | Dance like nobody's watching as DJ Karan spins the hottest Bollywood bangers for this wild musical ride. |