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THIS IS DANCE

Explore the autumn 2026 programme.

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Residencies

Meet our 2026–2027 residency artist cohort.

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Centre for Advanced Training

Part-time training programme for 11-18 year olds

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Classes & Workshops

Dance classes and workshops in Birmingham and Nottingham

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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.

Together, we are building a future where dance not only reflects the world we live in, but also shapes the one we want to create.
Our story

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.
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Research

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Engagement

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Presentation & Showcasing

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Sector Development

What’s on

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Jump Start

Mon 14th Sep – Mon 30th Nov 2026

Jump Start are fun and creative dance sessions for children aged 6 to 11 at our Nottingham studios. With a focus on creativity and…

Class
Urban Fusion

Wed 16th Sep – Wed 9th Dec 2026

Urban Fusion dance style is led by Shaun Cope. This class draws upon five dance and movement influences – Jazz, Street, African, M…

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Brum Pro Class

Wed 7th Oct – Wed 28th Oct 2026

Brum Pro Class is designed for professional dancers with an interest in Contemporary dance. The aim is to programme a diverse rang…

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GetSet

Sat 10th Oct 2026 – Sat 5th Jun 2027

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Latest news and stories

Jobs and Opportunities
Join our Team as Centre for Advanced Training Administrative Assistant

Fabric is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) team!

Jobs and Opportunities
Project Manager Call Out

Fabric is seeking a highly organised and collaborative freelance Project Manager to manage the planning and delivery of our Talking Thinking Dancing (TTD) programme.

Jobs and Opportunities
Applause Youth Dance Festival 2027 Marketplace applications are open

Applications for stallholders and performers at the Applause Youth Dance Festival 2027 Marketplace are now open!

Jobs and Opportunities
Join our Team as Assistant Producer

Fabric is creating an opportunity to join its busy Producing team as Assistant Producer, based in our Birmingham site.

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