Residents of Plymouth are being encouraged to get moving as part of an exciting new campaign, fronted by the city’s very own Angela Rippon. The renowned TV star, who captivated audiences with her appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, has launched the national Let’s Dance campaign, and now it’s coming to Plymouth.

The initiative, titled Let’s Dance Plymouth, is set to unite the city through the joy of dance. Organized by Plymouth Culture, the campaign kicked off on Sunday, March 2, as part of the UK-wide Let’s Dance movement founded by Rippon. The goal is to celebrate community dance, support grassroots organizations, and encourage more people to experience the benefits of movement.

The aim of the campaign is to bring Plymouth to life through dance, highlighting the city's vibrant but often underrepresented dance scene. From community dance groups to informal movement meetups, the campaign will spotlight inclusive and community-led activities, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to participate.

Hannah Harris, Chief Executive at Plymouth Culture, said: “We are joining the national Let’s Dance campaign founded by Angela Rippon to encourage people to take part in dance and make it a priority in the city. You don’t need to be an expert—just give it a go! Let’s get Plymouth dancing!”

Harris added, “Plymouth has such a rich cultural identity, but dance has often been underrepresented in our city’s cultural promotion. This campaign will change that by amplifying the incredible work of community dance groups, social movement activities, and public dance events.”

Let’s Dance is a national campaign designed to inspire everyone in the UK to embrace dance as a way to improve health, build connections, and have fun. Founded by Angela Rippon, the campaign is supported by major organizations such as the Sport and Recreation Alliance, NHS, and Parkinson’s UK. Its mission is to get more people dancing, regardless of age, fitness level, or experience.

Angela Rippon commented: “Dance is the perfect exercise for improving both mental and physical health, regardless of age or physical condition. It’s also a fantastic way to meet new people and fight isolation and loneliness.”

In Plymouth, there are various ways residents can get involved. People can:

• Participate in citywide social media coverage by sharing dance content using the hashtag #LetsDancePlymouth.
• Publicize performances and workshops by posting to social media stories and tagging @whatson_plymculture.
• List themselves for free in the Plymouth Culture Directory to make their events easier to find.
• Share their dance story and become a Community Reporter for What’s On Culture, producing dance-related content and getting paid.

While the campaign officially launched on March 2, Plymouth Culture plans to build a long-term movement that keeps dance in the public eye, ensuring Plymouth continues to embrace movement as an integral part of its cultural identity.