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TOUR DE DANCE 14 - OXFORD ART FACTORY - SATURDAY 02 OCTOBER

The "World of Dance" showcase: Sambafrog (Brazilian Percussion), DJ Willie Sabor, DJ Ability, Lordz of the Fly, Triple Rebels Crew
Spring is in the air... So time to put the SPRING BACK IN YOUR STEP!!!
Once again the World of Dance is At Your Feet as Dance Central Sydney presents the one party of the year that excites all the senses! Anyone who’s been to a Tour De Dance will testify that the vibe is ON from the first beat, and will leave you dancing for more...
A showcase of Dance Central’s most exotic classes, from Bollywood to Burlesque to Bellydance to B-Boys, plus a world class lineup of DJs, Hip Hop crews and Latin Beats... Watch for the eagerly awaited return of TDD originators Sambafrog, live batucada and Samba show!
Guaranteed to inspire, this fire is electric and the heat is so sweet. Bring your smile, your dancing shoes, and your freshest moves.
Doors open 8pm. Tickets are $20 door/$15 presale- available from Moshtix (+BF) or by visiting www.dancecentral.com.au. Dance Central Ph: (02) 9319 2268.

Other News, Events and Parties

• SPRING DANCE - 31 Aug-26 Sept
  Four weeks of exceptional artistry, athleticism and grace from some of the most exciting choreographers and performers working across the globe.
  Our friends at Sydney Opera House have a double pass to giveaway to the Opening Night of Bare Soundz starring Savion Glover, on Tuesday 31st August– Glover widely acknowledged as the world’s greatest tap dancer and is regarded as one of the greatest revolutionaries of the genre, taking it way beyond its old-fashioned image, adapting it to the rhythms of contemporary jazz and hip-hop. You must be signed up to our mailing list to be automatcally entered in the draw (so that means you are all already entered!).
  Spring Dance season unveils four Australian Premieres, two World Premieres and a new Sydney Opera House commission. Tap legend Savion Glover makes his first Australian appearance, and Artistic Director of Chunky Move, Gideon Obarzanek returns to the stage for the first time in 18 years! Tap Flemish / Moroccan choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui performs in a Sadler’s Wells production, tap legend Savion Glover makes his first Australian appearance, Australia’s finest male contemporary dancer, Paul White and Artistic Director of Chunky Move, Gideon Obarzanek returns to the stage for the first time in 18 years!
  2010 sees the return of free dance films on the forecourt and the online global dance competition – My Mutation. This year, there is even a duet for dancer and earthmover performed free on the forecourt.
  For more program information and to book tickets: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/springdance

• EMMA DEAN ON TOUR
  Enter the imaginarium and join Emma Dean for a night of spectacular pop-cabaret madness as she performs songs old and new, featuring three of her very own "imaginary friends"!
  With performances and choreography by: Giema Contini, Dale Thorburn, Jamie Kendall, Lia Reutens, Walter Davis-Hart and Amanda Laing.
  "...Curious, funny, astute and above all, weird. She could well stake a good claim to be the new Millennium's Kate Bush with... her theatrical approach to music...." Patrick McKiernan allgigs.co.uk, United Kingdom, 12 September 2009
  Wednesday 15 September - Friday 17 September, 9:30pm
  The Old Fitzroy Hotel, 129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo
  Tix - www.rocksurfers.org ($13/$17)
  Guest Support Act: The Imaginary Friends
  *ALL AGES* minors must be accompanied by an adult
  For more about Emma, head to www.emmadean.com

• Folk in Broke Festival November 5th to 7th 2010 @ Nightingale Wines
  Get out of the city and enjoy a week-end of music and dance in the Hunter.
  Tickets from $50 to $150. For info, contact Jean-Luc (02) 4963-1678 or jean(at)sambafrog.com.au or check out www.folkinbroke.com

• Salsa Caliente @ Docks Hotel - Every Sunday - FREE
  Dance to the tunes of live Latin Bands and some of the hottest DJs in town.
  Docks Hotel - Shop 225 Harbourside. Darling Harbour, Sydney
  Info: www.vivamagazine.com.au/events.asp

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