Transport for LondonCommuters start the week on the right foot
People heading home from work will come across dancers on bridges and at main stations in the Capital.
The couples will be wearing headphones as they tango to Latin rhythms unheard by onlookers.
The idea, say organisers, is to bring a sense of 'compassionate togetherness' to the Capital.
Everyone, from the most seasoned Tango-lovers to complete beginners, is invited to participate.
The silent tango forms part of the Big Dance 2008 festival (5-13 July), a London-wide celebration of dance.
Hundreds of events involving thousands of Londoners will take place over nine days of festivities.
Among them, next Tuesday, passengers at Euston station will be treated to a great Big Dance from Liverpool dance company, Collision.
'The Line', which takes place at 13:00, sees a 100-strong line of dancers melt from the throng of commuters, only to break into a choreographed routine.
Big Dance 2008 is organised by the Greater London Authority in partnership with Arts Council England.
Find out more at www.visitlondon.com/bigdance
- For information on how to get around Big Dance 2008, go to TfL's Journey Planner
Win bumper Big Dance '08 booty!
Big Dance 2008 is offering MetroTravel readers the chance to win some of these great prizes:
- One of 10 pairs of tickets for the 'Big Summer Tea Dance' at the Royal Opera House, 12 July, noon-14:30
- One of two pairs of tickets for the 'Dirty Dancing' screening at the Vue cinema, 7 July, 18:30
- One of two family passes to 'Dance among the stars' at Madame Tussauds, 5-13 July, 9:00-18:00. Each pass admits two adults and up to three children
- One of two family tickets for 'Rock around the Palace' at Kensington Palace, 5 July, 11:00-18:00. Each ticket admits two adults and up to three children
For a chance of winning, simply answer the following question:
What Latin American style of dance could commuters witness on Monday?
Send your response to metrocompetitions@tfl.gov.uk with 'Big Dance 2008' in the subject field, with your full name, address and telephone number by 17:00.
Winners will be chosen .at random from correct entries.
