title: MOVE IT
text: # MOVE IT
  
  MOVE IT is the world's biggest dance event, taking place over three days annually at ExCeL, London.
  
  ## History
  
  MOVE IT was first held in London in 2005, the creation of Georgina Harper. The show was initially put on by Jonathan Scott/Value Added Events Ltd. In 2007, the show was bought by Upper Street Events and is now part of the live events portfolio of Immediate Media.
  
  ## Program and Features
  
  The creative program includes over 100 main stage performances, 160 dance classes, a freestyle stage, dance competitions, and auditions, and in 2023 hosts the UK Hip Hop Dance Championships.
  
  * MOVE IT hosts exhibitors including UK, European and international dance retailers, plus womenswear and sportswear retailers.
  * The freestyle stage allows anyone attending to demonstrate their dancing skills in front of the public.
  * The main stage holds performances by dance companies, dance schools and professionals. Performers past and present include: Flawless, Layton Williams, and Tasha Ghouri of Love Island.
  * Auditions are held every year for professional dancers. Past and present auditions include: Disneyland Resort Paris, Cirque du Soleil, and in 2023, Royal Caribbean Cruises.
  
  ## Awards
  
  MOVE IT won an Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Excellence Award for best Best Consumer Show under 2000 square metres for the 2009 event.
  
  