Dance for movement, connection, and change
We are a dance development organisation working with artists, communities and partners to create the conditions for dance to flourish through curiosity, disruption and joy.
Our work
Our work is guided by four connected cornerstones that drive our mission, shape our impact, and build a more inclusive and sustainable future for dance.
Research
Engagement
Presentation & Showcasing
Sector Development
What’s on
Thu 16th Jul – Thu 13th Aug 2026
Calling all movers and shakers to join them in dancing through the streets at this year’s Nottingham Carnival parade.
Thu 27th Aug 2026
Birmingham-based artist Kali Chandrasegaram invites you to an open sharing of his current work which explores the potential of ext…
Mon 14th Sep – Mon 7th Dec 2026
Learn the foundations (basics) of hip hop dance with Marshon Dance Company teachers. Focusing on the bounce, rock, groove, isolati…
Mon 14th Sep – Mon 7th Dec 2026
Ballet Improvers builds on the fundamentals of classical ballet, developing greater strength, coordination, and technical precisio…
Latest news and stories
Fabric and Fierce Festival held a double launch party of their 2026 festival programme, alongside the new autumn dance season presented by THIS IS DANCE.
We are looking to commission a short solo or duet created for children and tourable to primary schools, festivals and other public spaces around the country.
Dance artist Mary Savva is the first recipient of the Research in Dance Award (RiDA), a pioneering programme that brings together dance, ecology and community.
Fabric, in collaboration with Nottingham College, co-sponsors the Dance category, recognising the unique, powerful and imaginative work submitted by young dancers from across the city.
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