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

 

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

1-1.10pm - 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!

A person with dark curly hair smiling at the camera. They are wearing a white t-shirt and are a cut out on a light blue background
Mon Zammit

1.10-1.20pm - Mumma's Got Moves with Monica Zammit

Led by Monica Zammit of Zumba with Mon, Mumma's Got Moves is a community movement session that celebrates new mums and builds confidence and connection through Mum and Baby Sling dance.
This is an inclusive and supportive guided movement session, inviting everyone to move together in an accessible and supportive way.
Whilst designed for Mum and Baby attendees, everyone is welcome to participate!

A group of women with babies in their arms in a dance studio smiling
Mumma's Got Moves

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.

Damien Delaney leading a Musical Theatre Jazz Class. Damien is wearing a black vest and black trousers with a black bowler hat. Class participants are behind him following his steps and they are wearing black hats too alongside their regular gym clothes. They are in a studio with white walls and a grey floor.
Musical Theatre Jazz

2.15-2.45pm - Inclusive Dance with Holy and Megan from 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.

A group of young dancers in a dance studio wearing blue tops. One person is smiling to the side
Parable at Our City Dances 2024. Photo by Zoe Manders

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

Authentic, fun and aerobic Bhangra dance for all abilities

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!

Picture of dancer presenting a class outside  to children in front of a green bush and multi-coloured bunting
Gabe from Streetfunk, Our City Dances 2018. Photo Zoe Manders

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The full timetable of classes at a glance

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