Posts Tagged ‘song and dance’

Big Arts Parade – July 2010

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

3 July
Armada Way

Revel in the artistic atmosphere on 3 July as the Big Arts Parade makes it way through the city centre. The parade will feature a variety of song, dance and carnival feeling so make sure not to miss out on this summer celebration.

 

BBC Dance Day – May 2010

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

3 May
Piazza, Armada Way

The Piazza will yet again play host to dancers from Plymouth and surrounding areas on 3 May for the BBC Dance Day. Featuring dancing on the Big Screen and plenty of activities for you to get involved in, make sure to take a look and don’t forget your dancing shoes!

World Dance Day – April 2010

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Piazza
29 April

Join us in the city centre to celebrate World Dance day. With a variety of dance focussed activities taking place in the city centre, the Piazza will be transformed into a performance space – perfect for taking a break from your day to enjoy some relaxation and entertainment in the city centre.

The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival – May 2010

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

May 2010

1-9th    The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival

The Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival 2010 brings music, fun and entertainment to the historic quayside quarter of Plymouth, UK.Cuban Music

We have a Grand Festival Jazz Parade and Swing Sunday, where thousands take to the streets, we have excellent free gigs, we have astounding ticketed performances and some magical music is made live in front of everyone’s eyes.

A tremendous success last year and no doubt will be even better this year. So come to Plymouth Barbican and have some fun.

Anton & Erin – Steppin’ Out

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Thu 18 February 2010, 7:30pm. Plymouth Pavilions

Do you want to dance like the professionals. Then learn some of the steps from these two great performers. Check out the music as well – some classics from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irvin Berlin and much more!!

Join Anton du Beke and Erin Boag from BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ return to Plymouth Pavilions with their new show; Steppin’ Out! After the sell-out success of their ‘Cheek to Cheek’ dates at Plymouth back in January, we expect this show to prove equally popular!

Dance icons and national treasures Anton & Erin will dazzle and charm with their ballroom magic that perfectly showcases their enchanting talent. The inimitable partnership is joined by singer and West End star Graham Bickley (The Phantom of the Opera and Joseph), guest dancers and a live orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe.

With music from Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin the evening includes classic hits such as Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Steppin’ Out With My Baby and Strike up The Band.

Johann Straus Gala

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Plymouth Pavilions

Fri 5 February 2010, 7:30pm

The hugely popular Johann Strauss Gala is now in it’s 35th year. Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with a magical mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss Family and Friends.

With music from the Johann Strauss Orchestra, directed from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner by David Juritz and a beautiful soprano from Caroline MacPhie, the show will feature some of most popular dances of the time, such as The Blue Danube Waltz, Radetzky March, Thunder and Lightning Polka and many more, performed by the Johann Strauss dancers in beautiful period costumes!