We welcome the return of our Youth Dance Intensive workshops for Spring/ Summer 2013
DanceXchange's CAT student has gained a place with the new National Youth Dance Company
Join two acclaimed tutors for a special weekend course of tangos & technique workshops.
Join DanceXchange for World Autism Awareness Day with specially designed workshops for children with Autism.
Ahead of the visit of Tom Dale Company next week, watch rehearsals for their new show.
Buy tickets for Out of His Skin this week to save up to 50% on the rest of the season.
Earlier this month DanceXchange hosted Strive, a training programme for 12 West Midlands dance artists who want to develop skills and confidence in delivering dance activity for vulnerable groups.
A National Dance Network Initiative led by DanceXchange
NYDC experience workshops are the first step in applying to this exciting new company.
Liz Roche Company perform the UK premiere performance of the piece here in February.
Step into 2013 with our new Class Programme Term!
Spaces are still available for our free training course for West Midlands dance artists who want to develop skills and confidence.
After a busy year, we've rounded up some of our highlights of 2012.
We are seeking a Programme Manager to join our busy Production team.
Two dancers will take part in the national choreographic development programme.
Seven youth dance groups have been selected to perform at events next year.
A free training course for 12 West Midlands dance artists who want to develop skills and confidence.
Paul Burns, DanceXchange Programme Manager, introduces the Spring/Summer 2013 DanceXchange Season.
We've rounded up some of the lovely feedback we received for the season.
The deadline to apply for your group to perform at Midlands Youth Dance Festival & U.Dance 2013 is Friday 30 November.
A free training course for 12 West Midlands dance artists who want to develop skills and confidence in delivering dance activity for vulnerable groups.
Last week, a group of over 50’s visited DanceXchange to work with Vincent Dance Theatre to create a curtain raiser performance.
Ahead of the visit of Arthur Pita, watch the trailer for God's Garden now.
This Thursday and Friday (1 & 2 November), Vincent Dance Theatre present Motherland in The Patrick Centre.
Ahead of the visit of State of Flux, watch the trailer for Forgetting Natasha now.
Louis Price is the Film Director for There is Hope, and ahead of the show's world premiere tonight, he talked us through the film projections that he has made for the show, and how he worked with choreographer Rosie Kay during the creation of the show.
Midlands Youth Dance Festival & U.Dance 2013
Ahead of the visit of Company Chameleon, watch the trailer for Gameshow now.
Chaired by Professor Stanley Ulijaszek, join There is Hope choreographer Rosie Kay for a free pre-show forum debate.
Book now to make the most of our season ticket offer.
Work with members of Vincent Dance Theatre to create a short curtain raiser piece
Last week our studios were buzzing with over forty young people from across the West Midlands taking part in our Summer Schools and Choreolab.
The main entrance to Birmingham Hippodrome will be closed for the next month, but DanceXchange access is unaffected.
Programme Manager Paul Burns introduces the shows you can see in The Patrick Centre this Autumn.
A few spaces remain for our 5-day Choreolab for aspiring choreographers and dancers aged 15-19yrs (up to 24 years if disabled).
(In)visible Dancing has been recreated on the streets of Coventry to mark the start of Olympic football in the city.
Supported by The Department of Health, PAN West Midlands and Youth Dance England, DanceXchange have published a guidance document for health professionals commissioning dance. The resource was co-authored by Jan Burkhardt and Jo Rhodes.
The DanceXchange team are going to be out and about across the region this weekend, with fantastic professional performances plus chances for you to get a taster of our class programme for free!
Be part of the finale performance with professional dance artists
Next week is the last week of classes, before we start again on Monday 10 September.
Foot In Hand & DanceXchange present ROOM FOR MANOUEVRE 2 – Integrated Dance Summer School
The performance will tour to over 30 parks in 6 sub-regions of the West Midlands and Yorkshire in 2012:
Spill - a playground of dance is now available to view online, as part of The Space, an online viewing platform for the arts from the BBC and Arts Council England.
We’re pleased as punch to announce that three of our youth forum has successfully gained their Silver Arts Award!
DanceXchange is running a 2 day contemporary technique course for young dancers aged 12-15yrs, and a 5 day course for those aged 15-19yrs.
MALE DANCER URGENTLY REQUIRED
DanceXchange and Protein are offering six apprentices the chance to be involved with (In)visible Dancing in Coventry.
Rosie Kay Dance Company is looking for 5 multi-talented, versatile performers for their new production, There is Hope.
At DanceXchange our aim is to bring dance to more people in Birmingham and the West Midlands region, through performances, productions, classes and community outreach.
As we look to our long term future, we want to continue this work and we want to keep dance alive in the region. As a registered charity, we receive core funding from Arts Council England and Birmingham City Council, along with a range of trusts and foundations.
But we also need support from individuals and businesses to make this happen. By supporting DanceXchange, you will help us fulfil our core objectives: to produce exceptional work; to bring outstanding performances to Birmingham; and to enable people of all walks of life to engage in dance either as a participant, performer or audience member.
How you can support us:
Individuals // Businesses
For more information, please contact Pippa Whittaker, External Relations Manager on 0121 689 1082
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