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Body Festival cancelled due to earthquake damage

The Body Festival board and director last night made the decision to cancel this year's Body Festival, which was to have opened on 24 September, due primarily to concerns over the safety of public and artists following the earthquake in Christchurch on Saturday.

The cancellation covers the entire workshop and performance programme. Body Festival staff, board and performers are now looking ahead to a bigger and better event in 2011.

The popular community workshop series returns to the Christchurch Art Gallery for three weekends during the Body Festival. Shake off winter and get your body moving with a variety of dance styles taught by Christchurch's best dance teachers.

Designed for beginners and conducted in the Art Gallery foyer, this series is the perfect way to explore the world of dance. IN NZ more people dance each week than play rugby and netball combined. Find out why at The Body Festival.

The Body Festival is delighted to partner with the Heart Foundation who will be onsite with information about the Know Your Numbers programme and healthy heart advice.

Gallery Workshops Programme

Saturday 25th September: 10.30am - 12noon: Irish dancing 12.30pm - 2pm: Kapa Haka 2pm - 4pm: Cheerleading

Sunday 26th September: 10.30am - 12pm: Rock n Roll 12.30pm - 2pm: Ceroc 2.30pm - 4pm: Charleston

Saturday 2nd October: 10.30am - 12pm: Urban dance 12.30pm - 2pm: Line Dancing 2.30pm -4pm: Bollywood

Sunday 3rd October: 10.30am - 12pm: Meringue & Salsa 12.30pm - 2pm: Flamenco 2.30pm - 4pm: Argentine Tango

Saturday 9th October: 10.30am - 12pm: Modern Ballroom 12.30pm - 2pm: Jazz Dance 2.30pm - 4pm: Bachata for Beginners

See also the Body Festival's programme of independent workshops at NASDA and other locations. Call 366 7709 for a programme.