Whether you’re ready to drop into a killer breakdancing combo or you’re more of a casual head-bobber, The Dance Centre is presenting a series of events on April 29 in conjunction with International Dance Day that are sure to entertain.

Introduced over 40 years ago, International Dance Day celebrates all types of dance alongside the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, a French ballet dancer from the 19th century regarded as the founder of modern ballet.

Free events will be hosted at Vancouver Art Gallery South Plaza by some of Vancouver’s most talented movers and shakers. At three different workshops, which are open to all levels and ages, you can learn dynamic moves, footwork, and how to work the catwalk.

More of an observer than a participant? The Dance Centre has you covered with the performance of Soft Currents at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, boasting 15 dance artists and inspired by murmurations with collaborative and spontaneous movement.

International Dance Day free events

When: April 29, 1:30pm to 3pm 

• 1:30pm to 2pm: Movement workshop with Ouro Collective
• 2pm to 2:30pm: Step Into the Hustle Dance workshop with Hustle at RS Dance Society
• 2:30pm to 3pm: European Runway workshop with VanVougeJam

Where: 800 Robson Street

Tickets: Tickets and registration are not required

Soft Currents

When: April 29, 6pm

Where: Scotiabank Dance Centre

Tickets: $0 to $20 sliding scale, available here