Festival Venues

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Introducing Dancers Career Development

Say hello to Dancers Career Development, who will be running our Evolve workshop on Monday 4 June.

NORTHERN SOUL WORKSHOP WITH NIGHT OWL

BY NIGHT OWL

Sun 3 June

Learn the best of Northern Soul - whether you're a beginner or a pro.

SOUL TRAIN WORKSHOP WITH NIGHT OWL

BY NIGHT OWL

Sat 2 June

Learn the best of disco moves and then show them off!

LINDY HOP TASTER, CHARLESTON CLASS & PERFORMANCE WITH SWING ERA

BY SWING ERA

From Sat 2 June to Sun 3 June

Join us for authentic vintage swing dance and music!

ATOMOS

BY COMPANY WAYNE MCGREGOR

From Fri 1June to Sat 2 June

Atomising bodies, movement, film, sound and light into miniature shards of intense sensation, Atomos is a work by cutting-edge contemporary choreographer Wayne McGregor.

MORNING GLORYVILLE

BY MORNING GLORYVILLE

Fri 1 June

Rave your way into the day.

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.

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.

Volunteer for us

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

New Festival Trailer and brochure arrive

Get a sneak peak at what's coming up at Birmingham International Dance Festival 2018

BIRMINGHAM DANCES (Weekend One / 1-3 June)

BY VARIOUS ARTISTS

From Fri 1 June to Sun 3 June

Don't miss our festival takeover of Victoria Square, bringing fantastic international performers to your doorstep and showcasing local talent.

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.

ROLL UP, ROLL UP

BY SIMPLE CYPHER

From Fri 8 June to Sat 9 June

Cyr wheel and juggling meets musicality, originality and play as new company Simple Cypher’s first creation combines Hip Hop and Circus.

Festival Venues

Patrick Studio

Midlands Arts Centre (mac)

New Alexandra Theatre

Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Birmingham Hippodrome

Vivid Projects

Quantum Exhibition Centre