UDO World Street Dance Championships

28th August 2009

The United Dance Organisation (UDO) has officially launched its Michael Jackson Dance Show Tribute with the announcement of a whole line up of Britain’s Got Talent Stars taking centre stage.

Taking place on August 30th, as the finale to the UDO World street Dance Championships, the Michael Jackson Tribute will feature this year’s BGT winners dance act Diversity, as well as Signature, George Sampson, Aidan Davis, MD Productions, Sugar free and Flava.

Kimberly Wyatt, one fifth of chart-topping singing sensation Pussycat Dolls is joining the judging panel. Passionate about dance, Kimberly Wyatt, who recently completed the final dates of Pussycat Dolls’ World Domination Tour, hosted four exclusive dance classes in London which were attended by fans and dancers alike.

Street Dance & Hip-Hop is the fastest growing dance form within the UK, with the UDO one of the fastest growing Street Dance organisations in the world, running events in the UK, Europe, Africa, USA and Asia.

Now four years old, this year’s event will take place on the weekend of August 28^th-30^th at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens with international dance crews, including the World Hip Hop Champions the Philippine All Stars, flying in to the North West to compete.

The prestigious competition will see over 2,500 dancers of all ages enter a variety of categories including Duos, Quads, Teams, Crew, Battles, Break Dance and Olds. The event will also include workshops with top choreographers.

Kimberly said: “I am thrilled to accept the invitation from the UDO street dance organisation to become their first ambassador and I can’t wait to see this year’s competitors in action at the Championships in Blackpool.” Competitors can watch her specially recorded good luck message on YouTube:

Simon Dibley, Chief Executive of UDO, said; “Michael Jackson wasn’t just a singer, he was also one of the world’s best dancers, inspiring thousands of people. This tribute, on the same weekend as Jackson’s Birthday, is our way of giving thanks to him and we’re confident that the all star line-up will put on a great show for everyone.”  

Tickets are priced at £20 Adults, £15 children and can be purchased via Ticketmaster on 0844 856 1111 or visit www.blackpoollive.com to book online.

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