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THIS IS DANCE, an international season of Dance in Birmingham, brings exceptional dance from both across the globe and the local community.

It is presented in partnership with Fabric, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Rep, Fierce Festival, Midlands Arts Centre and Sampad Arts. 

The ambitious initiative will feature performances by local, national, and international artists across a range of venues and contexts. From major stages to community celebrations, the season is committed to inspiring curiosity, challenging expectations of what dance can be, and bringing joy to audiences in Birmingham. 

THIS IS DANCE: The Car Man by Matthew Bourne

Tue 13th Oct 2026 to Sat 17th Oct 2026, various times

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: Threesome by Wojciech Grudziński

Wed 14th Oct 2026 to Thu 15th Oct 2026, various times

Venue: Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: Weathering by Faye Driscoll

Wed 14th Oct 2026 to Fri 16th Oct 2026, various times

Venue: Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: FREE(HOLD) by n:u (melissandre varin)

Fri 16th Oct 2026 to Sat 17th Oct 2026, various times

Venue: The Drop Inn Digbeth

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: The Brutal Joy by Justine A. Chambers

Fri 16th Oct 2026 to Sat 17th Oct 2026, various times

Venue: ACE dance & music

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: RAPEFLOWER by Hana Umeda

Sat 17th Oct 2026 to Sun 18th Oct 2026, various times

Venue: Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: This resting, patience by Ewa Dziarnowska

Sat 17th Oct 2026 to Sun 18th Oct 2026, various times

Venue: Eastside Projects

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: YOU CANNOT CAN by Dana Michel

Sat 17th Oct 2026 to Sun 18th Oct 2026, various times

Venue: Beeches Pool & Fitness Centre

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: The Dirty Work by Jo Bannon

Sat 7th Nov 2026, 7:00pm

Venue: Patrick Studio

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: GRACES by Silvia Gribaudi

Fri 20th Nov 2026, 7:00pm

Venue: Patrick Studio

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: Anatomy of Survival by Frauke Requardt & Vivienne Franzmann

Thu 26th Nov 2026, 7:00pm

Venue: Patrick Studio

Location: Birmingham

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THIS IS DANCE: Dance Consortium present São Paulo Dance Company

Fri 5th Feb 2027 to Sat 6th Feb 2027, various times

Venue: Birmingham Hippodrome

Location: Birmingham

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