Make Your Move
URBAN FESTIVAL
The long-awaited event that brings together urban culture and dance under one roof is back. A weekend that makes both dancers and audience the protagonists of this festival that has now become a meeting place of national resonance.
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The events on the bill are varied and aim to represent street culture in all its forms, bringing the public closer to experiencing it first-hand thanks to the workshops on offer, contests, shows, in-depth discussions and parties!
Highlights
Switzerland Hip Hop Dance Championship
Saturday 15 March | 13:30 - 22:00
Sala A Palazzo dei Congressi
On the congress stage the Swiss selections that will give direct access to the World Championships to be held from 3 to 10 August in Phoenix (USA). For this important edition there will be no lack of guests, twists and turns and special content!
School performance - Part 1
Friday 14 March
20:00 - 23:00 WORLD DANCE
Sala A Palazzo dei Congressi
Dance schools in the area will offer performances by their students in various dance styles, creating a real show: from hip hop to World Dance to ballet.
School performance - Part 2
Saturday 9 March and Sunday 10 March | 10:00 - 17:00
Piazza Castello
The Swiss Parkour Series ('SPS') is the FSG's new parkour competition series. Parkour practitioners gather at various locations around the country to compete in the two disciplines of parkour, speed and freestyle.
Masterclass
Sabato 15 marzo | 10:30 - 11:30, 11:45 - 12:45, 13:00 - 14:00
Atrio Palazzo dei Congressi
Three masterclasses for the more experienced will get to the heart of the discipline of Popping (with FLASH), Hip Hop with (CERES) and House (with BEMBIKA).
MYM Battle
Saturday 15 March | 15:00 - 23:00
Atrio Palazzo dei Congressi
The event featuring dancers from all over Switzerland as well as neighbouring Italy will showcase incredible freestyle performances. This year, youngsters will also have the opportunity to get involved!
ZETA, come gli ultimi
Sunday 16 March | 13:45 - 14:30
Sala A Palazzo dei Congressi
A multidisciplinary, participatory and interactive project that shines a light on GenZ, giving voice to the protagonists, so that young audiences can recognise themselves represented and to produce among adults reflections on stereotypes and distance, through rap, streetdance, speech.
Fiesta Latina
Venerdì 14 marzo | 21:30 - 02:00
Atrio Palazzo dei Congressi
An evening of pure fun dedicated to Caribbean dancing. A meeting designed to immerse oneself in an atmosphere full of positive energy and let oneself be carried away by sensual Caribbean dance steps. Warming up the dance floor will be talented dancers from the Lugano dance schools Let's Dance, Ritmo y Pasion latina and DASA. A unique opportunity to appreciate the beauty and passion of Latin dances, creating unforgettable moments of joy and light-heartedness. During the evening, we will be able to enjoy unmissable shows proposed by the three schools. At the console DJ SABROSO!
WARRIORS
Ramp Street Shuffle Jam
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March | 10:00 - 18:00
Piazza Castello
An Urban event would not be complete without the explosive presence of the Warriors! With their overwhelming energy and passion for skateboarding, they will transform the Palazzo dei Congressi square into a true Urban Village.
Open Mic
Sunday 16 March | 14:00 - 18:00
Palazzo dei Congressi
Are you a young talent between 15 and 25 years old and want to make your voice heard? This is your moment! A stage, a microphone and 10 minutes to express yourself with your new songs. Write a few lines of introduction and title of the song(s) at [email protected]. You will be contacted for confirmation and details of the event.
All appointments are without reservation except Space Invaders.
Creative Area and Street Art Area
Space Invaders
Sunday 16 March | 11:00 - 11:45 and 11:45 - 12:30
Palazzo dei Congressi - Creative Area
Reservation required
Street characters between pixels and mosaic inspired by the famous arcade video game.Creative workshop organised by Museo in Erba for children aged 5 to 10 to learn about Invader and experience street art.
Graffiti workshop by Alice Wery
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March | 10:00-18:00
Piazza Castello - Street Art Area
Together with the participants, the artist will create a dynamic and colourful work with spray cans, combining striking lettering, playful shapes and iconic symbols of hip-hop culture.
Outdoor Dance Area
Saturday 15 March - Piazza Castello
Workshop Afro Dance
Sunday 10 March | 114:00 - 15:00
Atrio Area Ristoro
For the first time, Make Your Move is hosting associations and organisations related to the reality of dance and which, thanks to their commitment and dissemination, help this art to develop within Ticino and the Swiss reality. A break to chat together about each other's experience.
Workshop Body Music
With Federica Loredan
11:30 - 12:30
All levels - From age 12
Dancehall and Hip Hop Workshop
With Sheba - Free Beat Dance Studio
Dancehall | 14:30 - 15:30
All levels - From age 12
Hip Hop |15:30 - 16:30
All levels - From age 12
Sunday 16 March - Piazza Castello
Hip Hop Commercial Workshop
With Andrea - Believe Dance School
10:30 - 11:30
Level for all - From age 12
Acrobatics Workshop
With Silvia Sturani - MAT - Movimento Artistico Ticinese
11:30 - 12:30
Level for all - From age 12
Indoor Dance Area
Sunday 16 March - Atrio Principale
Acro Modern and Contemporary Dance Workshops
with Elena Brambilla - Free Beat Dance Studio
Acro Modern | 11:30 - 12:30
Beginner level - From 8 years
Contemporary dance | 13:30 - 14:30
Beginner level - From age 10
Contemporary dance workshops
With Giuseppe Miraglia - MAT Movimento Artistico Ticinese
10:30 - 11:30
Intermediate level - From age 12
Skateboard Area
Free Lessons
The Joker Shop
11:00 - 12:00 e 14:00 - 15:00
The Joker Shop also offers skateboard lessons for this edition. All material (skateboards and protectors) are provided by the school, while those who want can browse in the shop adjacent to the area.
Freestyle Football Area
Freestyle football with Davide Pisani
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March | 3:00 - 14:00 e 15:00 - 16:00
Freestyle Football Area
Former Freestyle World Champion (2020) and founder of Freestyling Team Italia, the first recognised school of this discipline in Italy, Davide Pisani is an icon in the industry. He started training in 2010, reaching the top of the world and winning World Champion titles in the ‘Challenge’ and ‘Sick 3’ categories. With over 200,000 followers on Instagram, Davide is a benchmark for freestyle football and a successful influencer. In addition to performing, he is dedicated to training the next generation through his school, passing on passion, technique and determination.
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Cor Veleno
Friday 14 March | 21:00
Studio Foce
Cor Veleno, active since the 1990s, have made their mark on the Italian hip hop scene with successful albums, prestigious collaborations, and, after Primo's passing in 2016, have continued to honour his legacy with new projects until the release of ‘Fuoco Sacro’ in 2024.
Discount of CHF 3.- on the entrance ticket by presenting the Make Your Move bracelet
Never Stop Skanking
Saturday 15 March | 20:30
Studio Foce
Dubolution Sound System, born in 2013, celebrates reggae culture through the *Never Stop Skanking* series of events at Studio Foce, creating unity among participants and bringing new sounds to each edition with powerful bass and good vibes.
Event in collaboration with Make Your Move
Milonga
Sunday 16 March | 20:00
Studio Foce
Experienced dancers or simple admirers of the quintessential Argentine dance are invited to attend the evening to share a total experience. Animating the dance floor will be the dancers of the New Style Dance school. Discount of CHF 5 on the entrance fee by presenting the Make Your Move bracelet.
