Celebrate the opening weekend of Highcross Leicester with an exciting cultural programme of live music, dance and the arts.

 

An exhilarating afternoon full of exciting performances by professional artists from the city and region in one of Leicester's newest landmark buildings, Bollywood dance displays, Choral singing, amazing street artists and entertainers, World dance groups, stirring live music and loads more...

 

Look out for the highlight of the day - Ann Oliver presents the "One Passion - One Leicester " dance performance.

 

 

Street arts and contemporary dance displaying various techniques and traditional performance styles, including ...

 

De Ramos acrobats - performing fused dynamic power tumbling and somersaulting for those who like to see the ultimate in daredevil skills! The Stalkers - silent, seemingly serious characters, whose slow, sensuous, staccato movement is inspired by yoga and butoh - they're always up to some mischief! Physical theatre, martial arts, mime, aerobics, Divine Company perform a vibrant, exciting and high energy dance routine using ribbons.

 

Stunning performances to round off the weekend.

 

 

With a focus on movement and light, the spectacular One Rhythm Dance Festival Grand Finale in Leicester City Centre is set to be the highlight of this year's calendar, bringing the city together for one big dance party! 

 

This will provide the Festival's centrepiece, hosting professional dance troupes, stage shows and community dance displays.

 

Take part in the One Rhythm Dance Festival Grand Finale Parade around the city centre, where spectacular street artists will perform, including the Star Bubble, an acro-adagio act centred on a revolving podium inside a large transparent bubble. Plus, aerial acts, fire dancers and much more! 

 

The evening will culminate in a spectacular pyrotechnic display including fireworks.