This coming March the UK’s biggest dancing exhibition returns to Olympia and brings together every style of dance under one roof for three fantastic days.

At MOVE IT 2009 you can watch 100 live performances, take your pick of 250 dance classes from every genre and meet up to 160 dance suppliers. Lose those inhibitions and bring those dancing shoes, this is one show not to be missed!

Get on stage - dance competition:

Have you got the moves and talent to wow an audience of 5000+? Do you think you can win the biggest competition the dance industry has ever seen?! If the answer’s yes then enter our fantastic ‘Get On Stage’ dance competition.

VOTE for your favourite dance act NOW.

Judged by Craig Revel Horwood and Wayne Eagling.

Performances:

Watch spectacular shows from some of most exciting artists and dance companies from the UK and Europe. Over 1500 dance performers will take to the stage at MOVE IT 2009 and present a whole host of different dance acts.

With standing room for an audience of over 5,000 around the stage, every visitor will get to see the performances they want.

Dance Classes:

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner looking to try dance for the first time, at MOVE IT 2009 there is something for everyone. Classes are open to all unless otherwise stated, with some specifically for children, experienced and professional dancers as well as those for disabled participants. Classes will be large. Come dressed to move!

Harlequin Masterclass Studio:

An exciting new feature for 2009, the Harlequin Masterclass Studio will host a range of advanced and professional level classes taught by some of the UK’s premiere teachers and dance companies. The Harlequin Masterclass Studio is a dedicated, intimate space created especially for advanced and professional classes.

Class places are limited and the studio is equipped with a fully sprung Harlequin dance floor, offering the ideal environment for experienced dancers to learn. Classes are priced at £7 each and available to book in advance. To ensure you are at the right level for the class, please read the class information carefully before booking.

Seminars:

For those with a serious passion for dance, for students, professionals and teachers, the MOVE IT 2009 seminar programme will be a one stop shop for expert advice, tricks of the trade and career inspiration.

MAOAM Freestyle Stage:

We know you just love to dance whenever the mood takes you, so this year we have allocated a freestyle stage so you can do exactly that!