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The THIS IS DANCE Spring Season has arrived, bringing a bold programme of performances by local, national and international artists.

Across theatres and venues, the Spring Season offers a rich mix of styles, perspectives and voices. From powerful storytelling to playful experimentation.

Spring 2026 Programme

Classes & Workshops

Discover a colourful mix of adult dance classes and workshops in Birmingham and Nottingham.

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Residency Programme 2026/27

Our new round of applications for our residency programme for 2026 to 2027 are open.

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dance moves people: a Fabric podcast

dance moves people: a Fabric podcast dives into the heart of dance, creativity, and collaboration.

Artists, friends, and collaborators share their stories, reflecting on the impact of dance, the work of Fabric, and the ways choreography and art shape lives and communities. It’s a space for curiosity, conversation, and connection.

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Fabric is a strategic dance development organisation

Created from the formal merger of DanceXchange and Dance4, Fabric brings together over 60 years of combined experience, and strives to be more ambitious for dance made, produced and nurtured in the Midlands.

Fabric’s vision is to inspire people through dance, transforming lives, communities and places.

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Applause Youth Dance 2026 - Applications now open

Applause Youth Dance Festival 2026 takes place at Royal Concert Hall Nottingham this year. Applications are now open. Click to find out more including eligibility and application details.

Details about AYDF 2026 here

dance moves people: a Fabric podcast

We’re beyond excited to launch dance moves people, a fresh podcast that dives into the heart of dance, creativity, and collaboration.

tune in and join the conversation!

listen here

Keep Moving Residencies Support Disabled Artist Leadership in Dance

Fabric and the Dance Leaders Group commissioned and co-designed two Artist Development residencies as part of the Keep Moving project, delivered in partnership with Motionhouse and Anjali Dance Company.

This aim to open up to open up pathways to leadership and employment in the dance sector.

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