The event, called Strictly Wandsworth, will be hosted by Strictly Come Dancing professional champion Oti Mabuse.
Ms Mabuse said: “I’m thrilled to be hosting this huge celebration of dance that will feature hundreds of performers taking to the stage in one of Wandsworth’s biggest green spaces.
“The best part is that the audience are all going to be part of the show.
“It’s going to be an amazing way to kick off Wandsworth’s year as London Borough of Culture.”
The event will feature 200 dancers from local organisations, with a mass dance centrepiece created by Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE, the choreographer behind performances at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
The day will end with a mass dance finale, led by choreographer Patience J, known for her work on Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor.
The event will also feature performances from the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company, Bollywood dance by Naz Choudhury and Boly Flex, and a jazz, tap, and swing performance from the Lindy Hop Dance Co.
After the main show, there will be a DJ set from Gok Wan, and a silent disco tent with dance battle sessions on twp-channel headphones.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “London Borough of Culture puts the spotlight on local creativity, bringing all parts of the borough together to celebrate and showcase their incredible talents.
“Strictly Wandsworth is a fantastic example of that, as it is bringing together people of all ages and abilities to take place in this mass dance event.
“I’d encourage local residents to put on their dancing shoes and head for Battersea Park to join in the celebrations.
“It’s a wonderful way to start what will be an inspiring year in Wandsworth, as we build a better London for everyone.”
Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg, said: “This is going to be brilliant.
“A massive dance party, right here in Wandsworth, and everyone’s invited.
“Whether you can dance or not, just come along, have a go, and enjoy the show.
“It’s going to be a day to remember.”
Justine Simons OBE, London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, said: “Wandsworth has truly captured the spirit of our London Borough of Culture with Strictly Wandsworth.
“Dance is something everyone can do, and this spectacular celebration is an invitation to all.
“Strictly Wandsworth will see hundreds of dancers and members of the public come together and – most importantly – have a lot of fun.
“Our vision is to bring culture to Londoners’ doors and inspire the next generation, because culture is what makes London the best city in the world.”
Tickets are free and will be available from April 2.
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