2020: A Year Defined by Change
By March 2020, the world was already starting to shift. Nationally, the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning to dominate headlines, and the UK was preparing for the unprecedented step of entering lockdown. But before those final restrictions came into place, Brighton's dancers filled the Dome with life, proving that art and performance can thrive even in the face of uncertainty.
The charts were led by The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights," a song that would soon become a symbol of lockdown culture, but in those first weeks of March, it was simply the soundtrack to a city still clinging to normality. The anticipation of what was to come hung over the event, but for the thousands of performers who took part in Let's Dance 2020, it was a moment to forget the outside world and lose themselves in the music and movement.
A Community Brought Together on Stage
What stood out about Let's Dance 2020 wasn't just the sheer scale—thousands of students from across Brighton filled the stage over the week—but the resilience of everyone involved. Teachers, parents, and performers alike rallied to keep the event going, even as the uncertainty grew. It wasn't just a performance; it was a statement of hope.
Each routine, whether it was a high-energy group number or a more intimate contemporary piece, was met with applause from a community that knew they were witnessing something special. This wasn't just about dance—it was about coming together as a city, one final time before the doors closed and we all retreated into lockdown.
