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

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

This ambitious initiative features 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 is and can be, bringing joy to audiences in Birmingham and beyond.

Events & Performances

Performance
THIS IS DANCE: The Car Man by Matthew Bourne

Tue 13th Oct – Sat 17th Oct 2026

Performance
THIS IS DANCE: Threesome by Wojciech Grudziński

Wed 14th Oct – Thu 15th Oct 2026

Numerous dancers on a raised platform gather in a tangled group
Performance
THIS IS DANCE: Weathering by Faye Driscoll

Wed 14th Oct – Fri 16th Oct 2026

Rope is tied to a large iron nail and the ankle of a dancer.
Performance
THIS IS DANCE: FREE(HOLD) by n:u (melissandre varin)

Fri 16th Oct – Sat 17th Oct 2026

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

Fri 16th Oct – Sat 17th Oct 2026

Performance
THIS IS DANCE: RAPEFLOWER by Hana Umeda

Sat 17th Oct – Sun 18th Oct 2026

Performance
THIS IS DANCE: This resting, patience by Ewa Dziarnowska

Sat 17th Oct – Sun 18th Oct 2026

Performance
THIS IS DANCE: YOU CANNOT CAN by Dana Michel

Sat 17th Oct – Sun 18th Oct 2026

Performance
THIS IS DANCE: GRACES by Silvia Gribaudi

Fri 20th Nov 2026

Performance
THIS IS DANCE: Dance Consortium present São Paulo Dance Company

Fri 5th Feb – Sat 6th Feb 2027

THIS IS DANCE is presented in partnership with

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