On September 1, Kirov Square hosted the 4th festival of modern dance and healthy living, Bad Dances, drawing thousands of Irkutsk residents. Guests could watch performances and try capoeira, street dance, belly dance, and Russian folk dance.
On September 1, the IV festival of contemporary dance and healthy lifestyle “Square Dances” was held in Kirov Square. The event was organized by the Department of Physical Culture, Sports and Youth Policy of the Irkutsk City Administration, the dance movement "OrginalJam" with the assistance of the Siberian Academy of Law, Economics and Management and personally by Vladislav Shindyaev and Ivan Shevchenko.Everyone who came to watch the dance performance was able to appreciate and try themselves in various dance styles: “Partner Dances,” “Capoeira,” “Street Dances,” “Belly Dance,” “Russian Folk Dances,” “Hustle,” etc. The festival headliner was the African YannyckMugler. As part of the festival, two organized group events traditionally took place – “Khorovod” and “Street Dance Flash Mob.”
During the event, various contests with prize drawings were held. A separate dance area was organized for children, and older residents did not remain without participation either. The festival became a wonderful opportunity for thousands of Irkutsk residents to get acquainted with the dance styles that are actively developing in our city and to join not just an active lifestyle, but the world of music, grace, and plasticity.