Choreographers and dancers from Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company led the way in dancing to the beat at the event.
Both young and old joined in the fun; it didn’t matter if you were a seasoned performer or just there to join in the crack and learning some new moves in the process – everyone had a lovely relaxing afternoon.
Tansy Cowley, Project Coordinator for Waterside Together, described Sunday’s activities as fun for everyone and praised the staff from Echo Echo for creating such an informal and energetic vibe.
"Sunday was about coming along and taking part in a relaxed and playful opportunity to dance together, enjoy movement games, as well as connecting with others in a welcoming outdoor space.
"Currynierin is right on the edge of the Waterside and it’s set against a stunning backdrop of green trees so it makes it the perfect backdrop for our shared green spaces festival.
"The children really enjoyed taking part in the various dance movements and activities – and as the saying goes – no one is too young or too old to dance.”
There was also a selection of delicious sweet and savoury bakes served up on the day of the event courtesy of Oui Bakery, as well as participants bringing along their own culinary delights.
The event was organised by the Waterside Neighbourhood Partnership’s ‘Waterside Together’ project, which is supported by PEACEPLUS (a programme managed by the Special EU programmes Body – SEUPB) and funded under the theme of Community Regeneration and Transformation, and it is also funded through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s PEACEPLUS Local Co-Designed Action Plan.
Mayor McHugh said: “It was brilliant to see so many young people expressing themselves through dance and movement under the watchful eye of the staff from Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company.
"The Waterside Together Festival has planned a packed programme for all of this week and I’d like to wish Tansy and everyone involved a successful event and encourage the public to get involved.”
9. Joining in the fun with the Echo Echo Dancers during Sunday's 'Dance Picnic.'
Joining in the fun with the Echo Echo Dancers during Sunday's 'Dance Picnic.' : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
10. Fun and games on the dance floor with Echo Echo dancers on Sunday.
Fun and games on the dance floor with Echo Echo dancers on Sunday. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
11. Echo Echo dancers get the children on the dance floor during Sunday's event.
Echo Echo dancers get the children on the dance floor during Sunday's event. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty