That! Dance runs in both Burton & Lichfield, with two different groups. They deliver fun and friendly weekly dance classes that focus on developing confidence, creativity and performance skills. Each class contains a warm up, dance technique, choreography/creative tasks and a cooldown. They fuse contemporary dance with jazz and dance fitness and take inspiration from theatre in our work.

That! Dance often take part and deliver dance projects and performance opportunities, including creating films, performing at local events and festivals and undertaking skills development such as Arts Award. They also invite guest artists to do workshops and occasionally organise trips to the theatre to watch dance on stage.

Mondays | 5:30pm – 7pm | Burntwood Youth Centre, Lichfield

Tuesdays | 5pm – 6:30pm | Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton

The group is led by fantastic dance artists, Natalie Haslam and Catherine Clissett, and supported by talented support workers. The Lichfield group is also in partnership with Liberty Jamboree and the young adults they support day-to-day.

For more information, and to see what our groups get up to, follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @itsthatdance

LYNNEBEC is a multidisciplinary performance company making work for outdoor and unusual spaces (co-founded by Jessica Barber and Cat Butler). Using physical storytelling, dance and movement, they create interactive stories and adventures that are joyful and empowering.

LYNNEBEC are so excited to be a part of the ‘Keep Moving’ programme supported by FABRIC and the Commonwealth Games Legacy Trailblazer Programme.

From 23rd January-12March 2024, LYNNEBEC will explore their creative process with a new workshop series. These workshops will experiment with collaboration, creating choreography and devising; providing participants with their own toolkit for creativity, whilst exploring LYNNEBEC’s understanding of inclusive approaches to creating interactive performances.

LYNNEBEC’s workshop style is inclusive, fun, feel-good and empowering. You can expect games, dance and lots of time to play and experiment in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Led by Jessica Barber (dance artist and rehearsal lead for Critical Mass) and a super team of support artists.

This is a 8 week workshop series, with the aim of developing young people that are interested in exploring their own creativity and approach to making choreography/performances.

Tues 23rd January – Tues 12th March 2024 | 7:15 – 8:30pm | Studio 1, Level 5, FABRIC

Target Audience
These workshops are for young people between the ages of 18-30 who identify as disabled and non disabled, we encourage anyone who is interested in expanding their creative skills and working within LYNNEBEC’s unique creative process to get in touch.

If you want to know more about the company, head to their website Home | LYNNEBEC | Performance Company | Birmingham

Linden Dance Company is an innovative professional dance company based in Birmingham, creating passionate and exciting new works. Directed by Christopher Radford and Sara Macqueen, the company champions positivity, individuality and free expression and blends positive physical and mental wellbeing training throughout all areas of its work.

As part of the legacy for their dance work UNBOXED and Limitless project, as well as Sara’s experience on Critical Mass as a Dance Leader, they will be launching a monthly health & wellbeing programme.

This programme will focus on inclusive movement and creative sessions that promote healthy conversations, shared community and positive physical and mental wellbeing.

They will be led by Sara Macqueen alongside guest artists & speakers from a variety of different disciplines at each session delivering a part of the programme.

These sessions have been born out of the recognised gap of provision for young people that don’t always identify as disabled, but may have a long-term health condition, or mental health related conditions, who crave a safe space to be together and feel a sense of belonging.

Important Info: These sessions will be for those aged 18+ and will be launched at a venue in Central Birmingham. They will be once a month, 11am-3pm on alternative Saturdays and Sundays

Tiger Feet sessions run in both Nuneaton and Bedworth, with two different groups. Tiger Feet specialise in dance classes for adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). They create an inclusive space where adults with additional needs can embrace dance as a fulfilling hobby.

The classes seamlessly blend exercise with enjoyment, providing a unique avenue for fun and fitness. Conducted in a circle, the sessions facilitate group interaction, fostering a supportive environment filled with laughter.

Join us on a journey where every step is a celebration of inclusivity and joy.

Mondays | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Embody Dance Studio, Weddington Terrace, Nuneaton, CV10 0AG

Tuesdays | 10am – 10:45am | Saunders Hall, Saunders Avenue, Bedworth, CV12 8RJ

Please note: Embody Dance Studio is located upstairs and is not wheelchair accessible. However, the class at Saunders Hall, Bedworth, has full step-free, disabled access.

How to sign up: Email admin@embodydance.co.uk or Contact Us through our website https://www.embodydance.co.uk/class/tiger-feet-adults-send/

For more information, and to see what our groups get up to, head to our website – https://www.embodydance.co.uk/

Connection Dance is an inclusive community dance group based in the Black Country, run by Black Country Dance Hub.

Originally created as part of Critical Mass 2022, Connection Dance became a legacy group who now meet weekly to be creative and work towards performances. They have performed at Black Country Dance Hub’s annual showcase, as a curtain raiser for Propel Dance and as part of Autin Dance Theatre’s Parade in 2023.

Tuesday evenings: Connection Dance
➢ Tuesday 6.30 – 8.00pm
➢ @ Coneygre Community Centre
➢ Sedgley Rd East, Tipton DY4 8UH

About Information
Each week the group work in creative contemporary dance led by Dance Artists Ruth Pugh & Julie Wright, exploring different styles, ideas, and situations through dance.