Big Dance Schools Pledge

The next Big Dance Schools Pledge will take place across the UK from May - July 2012. This year, young people of all ages are invited to learn and perform a new dance inspired by the Olympics.

On the day the Olympic Torch arrives in the UK, young dancers throughout Britain and worldwide can share a unique moment in time, dancing together and in unison. How could you get your class, your friends and family involved?

World record attempt

This year everyone who joins in will also be taking part in a monster attempt at a new world record. The current record for the largest multi-venue dance routine is held by the Netherlands, with 264,188 people and 1,472 locations. To be part of the Global World Record attempt, you must have a supervisor per 50 participants. Find out how you can successfully contribute to the GWR attempt at the Big Dance website. 

When?

At 13:00 (British Summer Time – GMT +1) on 18 May 2012

Where?

School halls, playgrounds, playing fields and public spaces around the world.

Because all this needs to be officially verified you’ll need to look carefully at the instructions on the Big Dance website. You’ll also find the choreography there too.

Promising to dance

The second part of the Big Dance School Pledge is to commit to doing an additional 20 minutes of dance a day during Big Dance week (7-15 July 2012).

 However you decide to join in, upload your pictures and videos to our project space.

Involving your partner

Take this opportunity to share some thoughts about dance with your partner school. Perhaps you could encourage them to take part in the world record attempt.

Here are some prompting questions to help you share your thoughts on dance.

1. What is your favourite kind of dance?

2. Who is the best dancer in your country?

3. Where can you see people dancing in your country?

4. Is dance taught at your school?

If you don't have a partner school in another country, but would like one, go to our teachers' forums and share your plans for this year’s 'Big Dance’.