Dancing Under the Stars

Crosby Park, Avonhead, Christchurch
Fri 12th Feb 2010 - Free

Zumba, the Latin-inspired dance-fitness craze, will make its appearance at Dancing Under the Stars this year. Zumba will add to the mix of salsa, swing, hip hop and other dance styles during the annual family entertainment.

Dancing Under the Stars brings together demonstrations of the dancing styles spanning the decades, offering audience a chance to learn stylised moves from professionals and enthusiasts while enjoying a night’s entertainment.

Local icons, the FAB 3 will lyp-sync some of the great generational songs for their choreographed impersonation acts covering ABBA, Elvis Presley, The Exponents, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Neil Diamond  and The Monkees.

The free family event is on Friday, February 12 at Crosbie Park from 6pm to 9pm and the style selection ranges from swing to hip hop, ballroom to Latin, new vogue to jump jam.

Families can either bring a picnic or buy food onsite.

If wet, event will be held at Russley School Hall.

Dancing Under the Stars is a Christchurch City Council initiative organised by the Council’s Recreation and Sports Unit and funded by the Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board.

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