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Dance Around the World returns in 2026, bringing together groups and individuals of all ages for a vibrant, live, coordinated online dance event. This global celebration aims to raise awareness of the power and importance of intergenerational practice by uniting communities across countries, cultures and generations.
The live event will take place on Day 1 of GIW26
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Date: Friday 24 April 2026
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Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEST / 4:00pm – 5:00pm NZST
During the live streamed event, participants will perform the official dance in real time, creating a powerful shared global moment. Those unable to attend a live session are warmly invited to record their performance anytime between now and the live event and submit it via email to be included in a global video compilation to be shared across websites and social media platforms.
Choreography by Xanthe Golenko
The choreography for this event is based on the Dance for PD approach which was developed in the US and is widely recognised an adopted in Australia through Dance for Parkinson’s Australia and the English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s program. As such, the choreography is suitable for all ages and abilities and can be performed seated or standing.
Register for the live online event here: GIW26 Dance Around the World Live Event Registration
Click on the links below to find out more about this event, learn the choreography and practice the dance to music:
Song: Crocodile Rock by Elton John
1. Dance Around the World Event Introduction
4. Seated Demonstration