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Big Dance 2012 is the UK's biggest ever celebration of dance. Taking place across the UK, Big Dance will feature thousands of events inspired by dance. They will take place in all sorts of locations and in all dance styles which will all be open to absolutely anyone. Events will include classes, workshops, courses, performances, flashmobs, have-a-go days, film screenings, photography courses, competitions, world record attempts, dancing in unusual spaces - shops, parks, galleries, shopping centres - dancing in schools at home, wherever you like. Big Dance Carnival is an international gala of dance that spans the spectrum of styles - from samba to flamenco, from bollywood to hip hop. Brazilian samba masters Paraiso will lead a spectacular parade through Crystal Palace Park to the iconic Concert Bowl, for a day of breathtaking performances followed by 'Have a Go' - free workshops for all led by professional dancers. The finale event will be an official World Record attempt, for the largest Zumba dance.