In a remarkable collaboration, For The Locals has joined forces with We Dance Festival, a new dance festival coming to Byron Bay this September. Through their unwavering commitment and tireless efforts, they have been instrumental in bringing the festival to life, ensuring its success and resonance within the community.
We Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of dance, diversity, and the unity that dance brings to humanity. The festival showcases a diverse range of dance styles and activities, creating an inclusive environment that highlights the richness of local culture and the importance of artistic expression. With workshops, performances, and community events, We Dance offers a platform for dancers of all backgrounds to connect and celebrate their shared passion, fostering a sense of community and artistic collaboration.
For The Locals is a natural expansion of dance culture that spread from South-East Queensland and is now blooming in the Northern Rivers. This initiative represents a profound commitment to enriching local communities through a collective desire to inspire creativity, foster social change, and build a vibrant, inclusive dance culture.
At its core, For The Locals focuses on fostering friendship, connection, and providing a public presence for people to see and feel the art of dance and music. By promoting local businesses and spotlighting important community events, the collective aims to revitalise public spaces. At We Dance Festival, For The Locals is proud to be providing the unique flavours of street dance and localised styles from the east coast of Australia. This includes flood dance, which originated in Ipswich and has made significant global waves within underground dance culture. Additionally, For The Locals also represents an important Australian lineage of krump dance, maintaining a direct connection to the pioneers of this impactful style, and highlighting its deep roots and influence.
For The Locals provides innovative programs designed to support and develop dancers at all levels. Their ‘Body Unlock’ class focuses on freestyle basics and foundations, educating people about moves, grooves, rhythm, character work and self-exploration. This foundational movement class fosters a deep connection with one’s body and personal expression, encouraging dancers to discover their unique voice within the dance world. Building on this, For The Locals is excited to introduce ‘Body Speak’, a new six-week program that serves as another world to explore after Body Unlock. Designed for dancers serious about upskilling, creating works and performing. Body Speak delves into techniques and comprehensive skill development as well as embodying live performance. You can find more information on For the Locals classes on social media.
We Dance Festival is on from September 6-8 at Byron Bay Community Centre and Otherworld. For more info and tickets go to www.wedancefestival.com.au.
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