Concrete Playground

Admit it. Everyone has dreamt, at least once, of starring in their own song and dance extravaganza. This, friends, is your chance.

For one weekend only, Sydney's legendary Trocadero will rise from the ashes as the Trocadero Dance Palace. And all you need do is step out in your dancing shoes: as if in a dream, the rest has been taken care of. The dance floor has been cleared, the swing bands are booked, the bar is stocked up and the set is, well, set. Your lindy-hopping is not quite as rehearsed as you'd like? Dancers will be on hand to take you through the steps in a pre-evening dance class. All that is required is your attendance.

Image: Royal Crown Revue, courtesy of Sydney Festival