SINGAPORE — After bringing dance all over the island this month, the National Arts Council’s new initiative Got To Move is gearing up for one final salvo: A one-day dance carnival.

Got To Move NOW, which will be held tomorrow from 4pm until 10.30pm at The Promontory @ Marina Bay, will mark the culmination of a month-long dance initiative with events ranging from different kinds of dance classes and workshops catering to different demographics to unusual dance-themed events such as the video game-inspired Space Monkeys, which saw groups of four in a quirky dance face-off, and Dance With Me, an intimate project where dance artist Ming Poon invited members of the public to do a slow dance with him in the streets.

Got To Move NOW will comprise performances by Singapore’s established dance companies such as Singapore Dance Theatre, THE Dance Company and Era Dance Theatre, school groups as well as amateur groups. A “dance fashion show” will also be presented by MediaCorp online fashion portal StyleXStyle.

A “taster corner” as well as dance activity booths are also open to members of the public who want to try out styles such as belly dance, yoga dance or tap dance, or learn how to make their own pointe shoes or do their make-up.

In between the dance performances, there will be a mass dance event at 6pm, which will include appearances by the cast of Ah Boys 2 Men. The event will wrap up with an after-dark dance party starting at 8.30pm.

“The turnout for our islandwide programmes over the past two weeks has been very positive. Many of the ethnic dance workshops were well-attended by people from different racial groups, underscoring initiatives to bring about this level of cross-cultural integration,” said Elaine Ng, director for dance sector development.

“We hope that the public continues to take their fiery enthusiasm for dance to Got to Move NOW. We welcome everyone.” Mayo Martin

For more information, visit http://www.nac.gov.sg/gottomovesg or http://www.facebook.com/gottomovesg