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Introducing Lucie Mirkova

Meet BIDF 2018's Artistic Director Read more

Harriet Learns To Dance

Join Harriet in her quest to learn to dance in her year at DanceXchange. Read more

Something For The Kids...

Read about some of the kid-friendly offerings we have for BIDF. Read more

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About Birmingham International Dance Festival

Welcome to Birmingham International Dance Festival 2018!
Birmingham International Dance Festival (BIDF) is an award-winning biennial festival presenting a vibrant programme of international dance in venues and public spaces across Birmingham.
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ATOMOS

BY COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR

Fri 1 June
A shimmering performance. Intensely sensory and hauntingly beautiful using state of the art technology: 3D glasses provided. Atomos is a work by cutting-edge contemporary choreographer Wayne McGregor.
ELEMENTS OF FREESTYLE

BY ISH DANCE COLLECTIVE

Thu 14 June

An explosion of sports, music, dance and theatre, Elements of Freestyle is a spectacular new production by ISH Dance Collective, delivering a fresh look at urban arts, as the audience discovers the art behind the trick.
AIR & LA GRANDE PHRASE

BY COMPAGNIE DIDIER THERON

From Sat 9 June to Sun 10 June
Funny and original, AIR features four dancers dressed in inflatable latex suits which transform and magnify their movements.
VR_I

BY CIE GILLES JOBIN & ARTANIM

From Fri 1 June to Mon 4 June

A fun, unforgettable, immersive Virtual Reality experience. Ideal to share with friends and family.
Plan Your Visit
New Festival Trailer and brochure arrive

Get a sneak peak at what's coming up at Birmingham International Dance Festival 2018
BIDF PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

BY VARIOUS ARTISTS

From Mon 4 June to Thu 21 June
See our Professional Class Programme here.
D-CONSTRUCTION

BY COMPAGNIE DYPTIK

Fri 8 June
High octane hip-hop dance performance with a powerful beat.
Volunteer for us

DanceXchange is seeking an enthusiastic team of volunteers to support the running of Birmingham International Dance Festival 1-24 June 2018.