Here you will find more information before your visit to help you feel prepared
Our City Dances is a family-friendly fun day outside The Dance Space. There will be activities for all ages. Above is a photo from last year’s event.
Our City Dances will take place outside The Dance Space, 2 Market Square, Circus Street, Brighton, BN2 9AS.
Most of the workshops and performances will take place on the concrete outside the building apart from the final performance which will be in the Aldridge studio with the bi-fold doors open (so you can view it from outside).
On the grass, seen in the photo, there will be some giant games and space for you to sit and relax through the day.
This is the front entrance to The Dance Space
This is the back of the building, follow it round to reach the front of the building and to go to the event.
On the ground floor of the building you can find:
Here you can see what is in the back half of the ground floor after the welcome desk.
There is:
You are welcome to bring food with you, or alternatively there will also be free snacks and food trucks and stalls. Including loaded jacket potatoes from Rather Good Spud Co, Italian bakes and pastries from Selene Sweet Cakes and speciality coffee from Nox Coffee.
Zumba is a fun fitness workout that combines Latin inspired dance with cardio. Join Monica Zammit for a vibrant, inclusive Zumba session! Opening the festival with her trademark energy and warmth, join Mon to feel good in your body, boost your confidence, and enjoy movement without pressure. Big beats, fun moves, good vibes!
Whether you've danced before or are looking to try something new, this class is the perfect way to get moving and enjoy iconic musical theatre choreography. Expect great music, and plenty of energy in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Propel are a dance group of 11-14 year olds who have been taking part in our fun and inclusive creative contemporary classes held weekly at The Dance Space for the last three years. They will be celebrating their time at The Dance Space with a final performance at Our City Dances.
A fun creative dance session for children and adults with SEND and their support networks. The class is delivered by Parable Dance - an award-winning inclusive dance company that uses teaching methods which empower participants to take ownership and develop independence.
Established by choreographer Anna Des Clayes, Communitas Dance promotes inclusivity, community and creative expression through dance. The organisation delivers a range of workshops and creative opportunities with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.
Join us for a Bollywood dance workshop led by performer, choreographer and instructor, Aman from Rainbow Bhangra. With experience in national competitions and on TV, Aman brings a beginner -level Bollywood workshop to Our City Dances. You’ll learn a vibrant Bollywood routine in a welcoming environment bursting with energy and expression in an inclusive workshop space.
We have two Silver Swans ballets classes running every week on Tuesdays at The Dance Space. For ages 55+, they are gentle classes to improve balance, posture, coordination, agility and spatial awareness.
JP will be a leading his award winning FunkFit workshop based on Funk, Soul, Disco and Motown music! This is class is for everyone regardless of age, ability and fitness levels. All you have to do is follow his steps - no choreography or complicated moves. Be prepared to smile and sing a lot throughout this session!
As well as the workshops and performances, you can play with giant games like jenga, connect 4, hula hoops and skipping ropes on the grassed area. There will also be some market stalls with crafts and serving food. You can buy plants from Sustainable Home & Garden, get an Indian head massage, crystal healing session, mini astrology session or a family constellations session from Anahata.
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly afternoon outside The Dance Space