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Dancers descend on Footscray station for Due West sneak peek

More than 20 young performers will dance up a storm when they take over Footscray station later this month.

Western suburbs crew L2R Dance will descend on the station from 4.30pm on Thursday, June 27, to provide a sneak peek of what to expect at the Due West Arts Festival in November.

Featuring more than 25 emerging and professional dancers from migrant and refugee backgrounds, the hour-long showcase will include hip-hop dance performances and battles.

The session will culminate with an all-in dance jam session, with commuters and onlookers invited to step in and bust their own moves.

 

Dance crew L2R Dance. Photo by Sam Wong

L2R is a non-profit organisation using dance to help shape a more positive picture about young people from culturally diverse backgrounds living in Melbourne’s west. Free dance classes help empower and build confidence in young people who may grow into the next generation of cultural leaders.

L2R student and Young Masters Crew member Bboy Lonowon (Lonowon Kokeh) said L2R provided a safe and supportive space for freedom of expression.

“Dance is a chance to be you for the moment,” he said.

Details: facebook.com/duewestfestival

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