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The People's Dancefloor

Museum of Brisbane
The Dancing CityFamily FunFREEDanceCommunityVisual ArtInteractiveInstallationWorkshops
Presented by Museum of Brisbane in association with Brisbane Festival
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Grab your leg warmers, and hit the dancefloor!

Grab your leg warmers and slip into your sequins because the team from Common People Dance Project are set to turn Museum of Brisbane into a dance party right in the heart of the city!

In this immersive experience, Museum of Brisbane transforms into a glittering, high-energy dance party where community stories shine.

The People’s Dancefloor is all about community, belonging, and the sheer joy of movement, where the voices and lived experiences of everyday people come to life — sharing stories of connection, identity, and expression through dance.

Whether you're here to bust a move, contribute your own dance memories, or simply soak up the energy, there's a place for everyone in this celebration of rhythm and togetherness. Free School Holiday Dance Workshops

  • Dates: 20th  Sept – 6th Oct
  • Time: 10.30am, 11.30am & 12.30pm
  • Ages: All ages

Join in the dance these school holiday with free drop-in workshops led by Common People Dance Project! Whether you're a tiny twirler or a grooving grandparent, these drop-in sessions are designed for all ages and abilities — no experience needed! Learn fun, easy-to-follow moves powered by iconic dance anthems and be a part of a bigger dance movement that culminates in the King George Square Showdown. No bookings required.

King George Square Showdown

  • Date & Time: 27th September from 4.00pm
  • Ages: All ages

It’s the ultimate dance battle — Northside, Southside, Eastside, Westside — who will bring the heat to the heart of the city? Join Head Common Person Neridah Waters for a massive, all-in, feel-good dance showdown in front of Brisbane City Hall. You’ll learn the moves on the day, then strut your stuff with your team and celebrate community, creativity, and sheer dancefloor joy. Don’t worry if you’ve never danced before, this is all about energy, spirit and showing up. Glitter encouraged. Good vibes guaranteed. Learn the steps. Rep your side. Own the floor. Register for the showdown here!

Accessibility

  • 75% Visual Content
  • Wheelchair Access

Credits

Image by Claudia Baxter

MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC.

Artists

Neridah Waters

Neridah is a choreographer, performer and theatre maker. She's toured her work to The Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, USA, England and extensively throughout Australia with Lala Parlour, Common People Dance Project, The Brides of Frank and The Escapists. She's worked as an actor/choreographer for La Boîte, Queensland Theatre, Imaginary Theatre, DeBase, Metro Arts, Brisbane Powerhouse, PlayLab, Flipside Circus and NORPA. She's choreographed large-scale community projects for Queensland Music Festival and QPAC's Out Of The Box Festival. Neridah runs her own company called the Common People Dance Project where she runs various community dance projects including the Living Room Dance Party, the Socially Distanced Dance Party and the Eisteddfod with a regular outcome each year at Brisbane Festival, The Horizon Festival in the Sunshine Coast, the Spark Festival in Ipswich and Wynnum Fringe. She performed Boyle and Waters in LEOTARD at Metro Arts and toured through Queensland. Neridah performed in Dirty Fame Flash Candles Club at the Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane Comedy Festival and has recently returned from a tour from outback Queensland.

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Partners

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Brisbane Festival expresses deep respect to and acknowledges the First People of this Country.