A Berlin-nightclub-inspired dancefloor with the ability to power itself has been opened as the centrepiece of a music and arts festival in its 43rd year.

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The Melbourne Fringe Festival, which kicked off on Tuesday and runs until October 19, features almost 500 events across the city.

Power Move, described by organisers as "not your average boogie", has been set up at Federation Square and will be open daily.

The dancefloor uses kinetic energy generated by the movement of people dancing to create power, which is fed back as energy for the installation.

Breakdancing duels and community dance will be among sessions held on the floor, which on

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