A pop-up dance duo in Levin are doing it for love of dance

A pop-up dance duo is hoping their favourite pastime of freestyle movement to a smorgasbord of music will catch on in Levin.

Jennie Ferguson and Andy Van der Heyden were mesmerising as they turned a piece of grass on the town's Village Green into a space where they could dance in a rollicking rhythmic romp.

The pair were fresh from the WOMAD festival in New Plymouth, a celebration of culture and music, and wanted to continue the vibe they encountered there with a random dance in the middle of town.

Ferguson said she enjoyed expressing herself through dancing - and hoped others would too, as the only by-product was an increased feeling of well-being. They encouraged anyone to join in.

"We can all live inside a box and this is a chance to get out and express yourself through movement. It's okay to be yourself and to move how you want to move," she said.

"We want to lift the positivity of Levin."

Ferguson said there were always people willing to join in, and they were encouraged to, and to bring their own style and let the music take them on their own journey of impromptu dance.

The style of dance and music varied. Some days it could be quite intense, moving to Rage Against The Machine, while other days it could be more sedate with earthy roots-based rhythms.

"We dance to all genres of music and its a good way of using this space," she said.

Her dance partner Andy Van der Heyden said he enjoyed letting off steam and joining in.

"It's her baby. I'm just along for the ride," he said.

Ferguson, who is a midwife, also runs a Facebook page called Living Laughing Loving with posts about connecting people and increasing positive energy.

The positivity message had other mediums, including laughing yoga sessions and messages of affirmation in chalk on the pavement.