Our City Dances 2026

We're partnering with Circus Street and Communitas Dance to present our annual festival, Our City Dances. Expect a relaxed and fun afternoon outside The Dance Space. Join us for an afternoon of free activities

Drop in dance workshops, you can see the schedule bellow
Performances
Stalls, giant games and refreshments

Check out our visual guide here where you can see where the day will be taking place and can help you to plan your day.

Help us reduce waste by bringing your own refillable water bottle. There will be two water refill stations available throughout the event.

Not been to The Dance Space before? Check out our virtual tour here

Date and time

Saturday 25 July 2026

Times

1pm-5pm

Location

Outside The Dance Space

Ticket Price

£free

Schedule for the day

1-1.20pm - Zumba workshop with Mon Zammit

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!

1.30-2pm - Musical Theatre Jazz with Damien Delaney

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.

2.05-2.10pm - Creative contemporary performance with Propel

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.

2.15-2.45pm - Inclusive Dance with Parable Dance

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.

2.50-2.55pm - Intergenerational Dance Performance with Communitas Dance

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.

3-3.30pm - Bollywood dance with Aman from Rainbow Bhangra

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.

3.35-3.40pm - Ballet Performance with Silver Swans

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.

3.45-4.15pm- FunkFit with JP Omari from Streetfunk

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!