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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.

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

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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.

POLARITY & PROXIMITY

BY BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET

From Wed 20 June to Sat 23 June

Polarity & Proximity includes In the Upper Room, one of American dance phenomenon Twyla Tharp's most iconic ballets, and Kin., created for the Company by former Birmingham Royal Ballet dancer Alexander Whitley.

Festival Venues

Patrick Studio

Midlands Arts Centre (mac)

New Alexandra Theatre

Birmingham Repertory Theatre

Birmingham Hippodrome

Vivid Projects

Quantum Exhibition Centre