Wednesday 21 August 2013

Dubai prepares for the biggest dance event in the region @DUCTAC -The 6th Dubai International Dance Festival 25-28 September 2013


The 6th Dubai International Dance Festival
25-28 September 2013

The region’s largest dance event, the Dubai International Dance Festival (DIDF) is set to kick off its sixth year from 25th to 28th September 2013 at The Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Center (DUCTAC), Mall of the Emirates.


The event which celebrates all genres and styles of dance in Dubai, is dubbed the biggest event of its kind in the region promises to showcase the best young talent from Dubai, regionally and from around the world with performers expected to travel to the Emirate to participate in this annual festival.

This year’s main highlight is the world premiere of ‘Salsa Fever - 100 years of Latin Music and Dance’, a musical which tells the story of ‘The history of Salsa’ like it has never been told before. The performance, presents a unique twist, where the voice of the singers together with the element of dance takes you on a journey through the centuries.

It starts with reliving the birth and evolution of Salsa, from the roots of Africa in the 1400’s to birth of salsa in Cuba, the rise of the Fania All Stars in the 1970’s, the era of Salsa Romantica & Latin Pop and ends at the amazing fusion of dance and music of today.

The four day event hosted by Familia de la Salsa features over 25 different workshops including Salsa, Zouk, Belly Dancing, Hip Hop, African Dance, Brazilian Samba and Tango. The workshops will cater to all levels of dance and is led by the best instructors from national, regional and international dance schools, giving participants the opportunity to experience the different rhythms and styles of dance and opportunities to perform theatre performances and experience the magic of dance.

In additional to the dance workshops, DIDF 2013 will host a series of performances, parties, after parties and other exciting events at varies venues around Dubai.

DIDF was created by a team of professionals with an overriding passion and love for dance; its main aim is to serve as a stage for dancers to share experiences with fellow performers and artistes from around the world.

The festival now in its 6th year witnesses a steady growth in participation and technical dancers due to its unique multi-arts nature and continues to attract some of the most reputable dance companies, classical dance academies, youth orchestras, bands and musical ensembles, designed to enhance the region’s growing dance scene.

The festival is also a catalyst for creative activity and artistic collaborations between the UAE and the rest of the world, further supported by an education program, new ideas and visions.

DIDF is set to take place at various locations in and around Dubai. For more details please visit www.dubaidancefestival.com.
   
Tickets sell at www.platiumlist.com and the DUCTAC Box Office 04 3414777. For more information please contact: Chris – 050 2777475 or Sarah on 050 980 3810




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