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On Friday 29 June from 9pm, Déda, QUAD and Derby LIVE will be hosting a huge outdoor Brazilia-themed party on Derby Market Place as part of the Olympic Torch Relay celebrations.

The party will kick off as the Follow the Light procession arrives in the Market Place after its journey from Darley Park. Ten piece Salsa band Mambo con Rumbo will play as host Lee Hunter from Absolute Salsa will lead the audience through basic Salsa steps. There will also be some very special guest performances from the beautiful Samba dancers of Element Dance, community group Steps for the Future and Bokwa and Kizomba teachers.

Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for Artizani’s giant illuminated lobster, Maison Foo’s lampshade-wearing aliens and Samba stilt walkers who will all be adding to the fun on the Market Place.

The Brazilia Party kicks off on Derby Market Place from approximately 9pm – 12am on Friday 29 June. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

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Déda
Déda (formerly known as Derby Dance) is a unique venue located in Derby city centre offering a dance-focussed arts programme. The building houses two performance spaces, two professionally equipped dance studios, conferencing facilities and the CUBE café|bar.

With a class curriculum of almost 50 classes a week and an extensive community development programme Déda is one of the key cultural organisations in the city.

Déda receives funding from Arts Council England and Derby City Council.

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