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More than 20,000 visitors, including dancers, dance students, dance teachers, choreographers, budding dancers as well as fans gathered at London's Olympia during the Move It weekend. Visitors and participants came together from various corners of England, and the world, to be part of the biggest dance event in the UK - Move It 2013.
Urdang Academy presents Bloch during Fashion Fix performance at Move It 2013.
During the three amazing days dance-enthusiasts could attend any of the 220 dance classes and watch amazing and powerful performances on the Main Stage and in the Showcase Theatre. The performances were held every half an hour and included fantastic appearances by leading dance groups and colleges including Urdang Academy, Bird College and Stella Mann College. The fans were also treated to a performance by much favoured Twist & Pulse.
Kimberly Wyatt performed her debut track Derriere, presented by the clothing brand Capezio. And young ballet dancers performed beautiful classical ballet performances. A very captivating performance involving yellow and gold outfits and amazing Chinese classical dancing was showcased by Wanlin Dance School.
The weekend provided a perfect opportunity for the visitors to make new friends, learn new moves, participate in dance experiences and show off dance talent. For those brave enough to freestyle, there was also the MAOAM Freestyle Stage.
Cambridge Performing Arts dancers perform at Move It, Main Stage - Gold theme performance.
Male dancers from Bird College performing at Move It 2013.
Urdang Academy presents Bloch at Move It 2013, Fashion Fix performance.
SLP College dancers at Move It, Main Stage - the Pure Mix performance.
Energetic performance by students of Mandy Ellen Performing Arts College on the Main Stage.
London Studio Centre dancers perform at Move It 2013, Main Stage.
Margaret Howard Theatre College at Move It 2013.
MADD College dancers at Move It.
MADD College dancers perform at Move It, Main Stage.
Beautiful Chinese classical dance performed by Wanlin Dance School dancers at Move It 2013.
Stella Mann College dancers, Move It 2013.
Tiffany Theatre College dancers perform on the Main stage as part of the Wild performance.
Powerful and dynamic performance by Urdang Academy students at Move It, Main stage - Wild performance.
Urdang Academy dancers perform at Move It 2013, Wild performance.
Stella Mann College students, Move It 2013.
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