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Dorset dancers lead flashmob in the heart of London
Just under 20 boys from Dorset took part in a flashmob performance in Covent Garden on 16 March to celebrate young males in the dance industry.
A group of 40 young male dancers from across the UK, including nearly 20 boys from Dorset, took part in a flashmob performance in London’s Covent Garden to celebrate boys in dance.
The flashmob took place on Monday 16 March, and the Dorset contingent was led by Dorset-based dance teacher Natalie Pearl, the organiser of National Boys Dance Day which is held on 23 October to champion boys in the industry.
Pearl runs a dance school with over 50 boys training across boys-only and mixed classes. Many of her students have moved into professional dance and theatre careers.
The flashmob performance was rehearsed for the first time in the iconic Pineapple Dance Studios just two hours before the event began. The boys performed a routine set to ‘Rise Up’ outside the Pineapple Store and were met with cheers, applause, and calls for an encore.
One audience member described the performance as: “Inspiring and deeply moving—seeing so many boys dancing together with such joy and confidence was incredible.”
The founder of Pineapple Dance Studios, Debbie Moore, praised the dance troupe and said: “It’s amazing to see boys from all over the country come together to create something so powerful in such a short time. Their talent and dedication highlight the importance of boys in dance, and this is the perfect lead-up to our first-ever Pineapple Boys Dance Day next month.”
On 23 October, National Boys Dance Day will be hosted The Central Ballet School. 2025 marks the first time events are being held in partnership with Pineapple Dance Studios, which is looking to welcome and encourage more boys into their own classes and workshops.
The next major event, Pineapple Boys Dance Day on 13 April, will provide boys with the chance to experience professional training, mentorship, and the joy of dance in a supportive and inspiring environment.
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