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Attracting nearly 14,000 dance students, dance teachers, dance retailers and dance enthusiasts to London's Olympia in March 2007, MOVE IT was a great success for exhibitors, most of whom have now rebooked for 2008.

For 2008 there are exciting new developments...

- METRO, the UK's phenomenally successful free daily newspapers, joins us as a sponsor bringing extensive additional coverage to the show.

- Space for classes, which were a complete sell-out in 2007, has been doubled allowing us to run a total of 160 classes with a capacity of 35,000 giving visitors more reasons to attend and more reasons to stay.

- New streams for classes include 2 new Urban Dance rooms, sponsored by METRO, and two programmes of master classes specifically aimed at teachers and professionals.

- We are introducing a trade day (4pm - 9pm on Thursday 6th March). Strictly invitation only and exclusively for retailers and other business professionals, this is an opportunity for quiet conversations with exhibitors and features a fashion show on the main stage.

Quotes from 2007 exhibitors...

‘Absolutely wonderful; first time we've been but we're certainly coming back again’
Keith Holmes, Chief Executive - IDTA

‘Absolutely spectacular! It was the best event we could have had to launch our website, we went global overnight…totally gob-smacked…a week-end we'll never forget’
Ann Palmer, Director - All 4 Dance and Drama

‘There are not that many shows and exhibitions where retailers from all over the world can meet manufactures and MOVE IT achieved that’
Anita Mathiassen, Business Development Manager - Wear Moi

 ‘It was the best thing! We loved it…it paid the dividends…we couldn't have done anything better; this year it was just a knock out, one of our best forms of promotion’
Chris Campbell-Welch, Director - Tiffany Theatre College

 ‘We are delighted to have exhibited; the show was very positive and we were able to meet all kinds of people at once: dancers, teachers, retailers and even parents. The organizers did a great job’
John Minden, MD - Gaynor Minden

 ‘Very pleased with the event…had a really good show…it was great! Well done for everything’
Amanda Hill, MD - Grishko Ltd

 ‘Everything the organisers promised happened; loved the fact that it encompasses everything in an environment that encourages people to stay. Was great for point of sale but also good for meeting retailers…a first class event!!’
Susan Wilkinson, Sales & Marketing Director - L.A. Splash Cosmetics

 ‘…Move It provided a unique opportunity for us to meet with dancers, teachers, parents and suppliers and to promote ourselves, all under one roof. We had visitors to our stand from throughout the UK , and from as far away as Holland , Italy , South Africa and the USA . We were very happy with the results’
Melanie Adams, Head of Marketing Communication - Royal Academy of Dance

 ‘A terrific show! A great show, well done and well attended, very busy all the time’
Barbara Kanies, Director of Customer Relations - Leo’s Dancewear

 ‘A perfect event to promote our magazines. MOVE IT 2007 in its new venue was bigger and better with high quality performances and plenty for visitors to try, see and buy. We wont miss 2008’
Kate Worms, Director - Dancing Times and Dance Today

 ‘The show went very well, we had good enquiries, plenty of people visiting the stand…very good…we enjoyed the show, it was well organised and had a great atmosphere’
Carolyne Clacy, Marketing Assistant – Harlequin

 ‘The show went very well for us; visitors’ feedbacks were really positive…made some good wholesaling contacts and we've been getting a lot of online orders since the show…we've been pleased and surprised about how much business we had as a result of the show’
Kate Nowakowsi, Director – Jingando

 ‘A great show, fantastic…great atmosphere and a welcoming environment…a great showcase for us, so we'll definitely get involved next year…we spoke to a lot of people…great for getting people aware of what we do, a great educational exercise…we’ll definitely be there next year…very impressed, really glad that we were there…positive for us in every way’
Caleb Newman, PR Manager - Pineapple Dance Studios

 ‘We were more than happy, really really pleased with the whole thing, we're definitely coming back next year... a great success, we did trade on all 3 days’
Maddy Gladman, Sales Manager – Capezio

‘Fabulous show, we had a ball! The phone hasn't stopped ringing since we came back from the show’
Allan Perris, Owner - Newton Dance Shoes

‘Obviously a success, we had enquiries from as far as Europe …certainly a major event in the dance world calendar’
Patricia Ellis, MD - Wizard Video Productions Ltd

‘MOVE IT was incredibly beneficial, very enjoyable and a great launch pad for our clothing line. The response we received was fantastic’
Andy Instone, MD - Urban Strides

‘A lot of enquiries…we did very well, the show has a real buzz to it, an electric atmosphere…we left feeling quite high’
Janet Baker, Director - Professional Teachers of Dancing  

‘Really enjoyed it…very well organised…really pleased with the whole event and we've already booked for next year…you had it spot on…I can't wait for next year’
Nick Rudling, Director - London Theatre School  

‘A really good show…very excited with the concept of putting all sorts of dances under one roof…a good networking opportunity’
Cedric Grosjean, MD - Dance Direct

‘Very very happy, we were very busy on our stand…a very successful show, an excellent platform for the dance industry and similarly for these that wish to pursue it as a career’
Janet Devenish, Deputy Principal - Stella Mann College

‘A great show, always good for us, gives us great publicity and more marketing opportunities’
Zen Hanwell, Store Manager - Bloch UK Ltd

‘A big success…its something we want to do next year; we've made really good contacts with suppliers, had a lot of visitors to our stand and sales were good as well…we thoroughly enjoyed it, it gave us a good chance to touch base with existing suppliers and re-establish relationship as its nice to see them face to face. Great for networking’
Sarah Poole, Marketing Manager - Dancemania

‘It went really well for us…a lot of enquiries following the event, the phone didn't stop ringing’
Solange Goumain , MD - The Urdang Academy

‘Really pleased with the show…we had more interest we could possibly imagine…really worth while…lots of potential new leads in areas we never thought of…it has made us realise the extent of the dance market - we got a lot out of the fair’
Neil Record, Sales and Distribution Coordinator - World Music Network

‘A great show…busier than last year; we didn't have a quiet moment…excellent…it surprised me how busy it was…consistently busy…lots of professional dancers, so we were speaking to all the right people’
Laura Albery, Head of Marketing - The Spotlight

‘It was fantastic…really well organised, positive for our dance company dealing with education and theatre and also to develop the retail part of the company…made great contacts with other companies in the dance industry’
Eddie Copp, Artistic Director - Momentum Dance

‘Definitely a good event…met a lot of interesting people’
Hellen Burrows, Information and Communication Officer - Dance UK

‘The show went very well for us as we were able to secure quite a number of retailers to carry our product…there was a lot of traffic and a lot of buzz…a positive experience’
Johansson , MD – DanceAmo

‘If you're into dance MOVE IT is the place to be seen…the programme was top notch…a multicultural dance extravaganza’
Apra Ames Roberts, Director - Crazyladies Dancewear Ltd

‘A great show; we're definitely doing it again’
Maggie Patterson, Principal - Pineapple Performing Arts School

‘We really enjoyed MOVE IT…a very beneficial event for us; overall it has been a very enjoyable experience for us, we love doing it and looking forward to MOVE IT 2008’
Stuart Bishop, Co-Director – Rudeye

‘It went really well - busy all the time…very pleased with the whole organisation, the public was enjoying it, we had a lot of enquiries from retailers’
Kathy West, Proprietor - Stage Presence

‘It was a good show, well organised…very happy with everything; can't wait to be there again next year’
Michelle Webb, MD - Images Textiles Ltd

‘Gave away all our catalogues…a positive experience…managed to sell at the show and meet new potential retailers’
Eduard Conte, UK Wholesale Section – Sansha

‘We were very please with the show…it went well for us…we got a lot of interest…we put ourselves on the dance map…a great week end’
Jill Bridger, Owner - Melody Movement Early Learning

‘A really successful show, really glad we were there…we got some really good and serious interest…we really enjoyed it’
Linsey Gordon, Registered Dance Movement Therapist & Tutor on Educational Courses - Dance Voice (Dance Movement Therapy)

‘A fantastic show…huge amounts of interest thanks to the show…really great for us’
Diane Grant, Director of Corporate Development - Rosco

‘Move It Dance London 2007 was a very well organised event and there was a real ‘buzz’ in the air from start to finish.  It was definitely worth exhibiting’
Hannah Skegg, Marketing Coordinator - Westminster Kingsway College

‘Definitely well worth it…great for meeting your clients in the flesh’
Tom Jenkins, MD - The Big Yellow Feet Production Company Ltd

‘We really enjoyed it…good for learning what customers want…very well organised…it worked really well for us’
Jayne Mason, Owner - Fancy Dance Shop

‘Very pleased with the show…we got loads of enquiries; a great opportunity to meet the widest range of potential customers’
Jenny Blair, Director - Dance Mannequin

‘The show was really good for us…very impressed with it. The variety of stalls and exhibitors was very good, performances were good, great to raise the profile of our courses…also very positive for networking…overall a very good exercise and also from the student recruitment point of view…very good event and we would like to come back next year’
Ivan Hay, Education Liaison Officer - Edge Hill University

‘Great…very good… spot on…so glad we came; we shell be back with a vengeance…so highly chuffed…impressed by how efficient everything was, very well organised…definitely going next year’
Francis Clayton, Principal - The Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama

‘The show was really good for us, we were busy all the time…we enjoyed being there…it was non-stop’
Dean Maynard, MD - DM Clothes

‘Excellent…good organisation’
Michael Thoraval, Director - Capulet

‘It is a great and fun event, it give you exposure without a doubt - a great way to expose your company to people dedicated to dance’
Kim Rogers, PA to the MD - Mardi Gras Promotions

‘Really good in terms of getting contacts with new retailers…we really enjoyed it’
Liz Perry, UK Sales Manager - Milano Pro Sport

‘We had a lot of feed back following the show…a good show’
Arun Bowry, Director - Dance Enterprise

‘Very good…thoroughly enjoyed it’
Carolyne Cunningham, Proprietor - Dance Krazy  

‘The show was great for us, really nice to meet our retail customers and consumers too…we really enjoyed it’
Kate Sartin, Manager - Bunheads Dance Accessories

‘The show was great…nice to see more people and more stands…happy to do it again next year’
Nik Baker, Director - Two Left Feet Productions Ltd

‘A wonderful fusion of energy, talent, participation and fun from all area’s off dance!!’
Vicky Barkess, Director - Vicky Barkess Ltd

‘The show went really well for us, a really good three days…well organised…if you're involved in the dance industry this would be the perfect opportunity to network, get exposed and promote what you're doing’
Harry Gahley, Manager - www.clubgel.co.uk

‘A successful show…happy with the 3 days; we made loads of contacts’
Barbara Clamp, Examination Secretary - Association of Russian Ballet & Theatre Arts  

‘Generally a good event…also very good in terms of contact with potential retailers’
Pedro Sousa, Owner – Portdance

‘Very well organised…a successful show, a great way of meeting people who are interested in dance’
Debra Hemmings, Principal - Collective Dance College  

‘The exhibition went well…much bigger in size…a fantastic idea, it’s a unique exhibition’
Shweta Aggarwal, Director - Bollywood & Bhangra Beats (Threebee)

‘Very good show…we got a lot of interest…it was wonderful that so many people came from all over the country, not just London’
Angela Dreyer-Larsen, Director - Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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