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WHAT’S ON
We have an exciting range of events across East London.

East Wall Warm-Up, Lee Griffiths, 2016. Photo: Victor Frankowski
SUPPORT US
We've got big plans for the future! Find out how you can support us to achieve great things.

The River, 2014. Photo: Carmen Klammer
GET DANCING
We have a range of dance classes for you to get involved in.

Folk Dance Remixed, 2015. Photo Nathan Gordon
FOR ARTISTS
Check out our latest opportunities for artists and producers.

Daer Skoob at Collabo, Tony Adigun, 2016. Photo: Stephen Ambrose

EAST
LONDON
DANCE

East London Dance is the leading producer of creative dance experiences for the people of east London and beyond. We produce inspirational dance projects and events, and nurture the next generation of artists, growing one of the most diverse and vibrant dance communities in the country. From large-scale productions to intimate encounters we encourage people of all ages to create and experience dance differently.

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SUPPORT US

We’ve got big plans for the future! As a registered charity, we rely on your investment to provide thousands of free dance opportunities per year. Find out how you can support us to achieve great things.

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Homeward Festival

Fri 1 - Sat 2 Nov 2019, Stratford Circus Arts Centre

East London Dance hands over programming duties to its future innovators for Homeward FestivalRead More

Myself UK Dance 10 Year Anniversary – Recognise, Celebrate & Inspire

21-24 November 2019, Stratford Circus Arts Centre & University of East London

Celebrate 10 years of all female Hip-Hip dance collective Myself UK Dance with inspired and inspiring performances, talks and workshops.Read More

On The Move (13-16 yrs) Stratford Circus Arts Centre

Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8pm , Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Open to all levels (ages 13-16)

Free beginner level dance classes for young Newham residents ages 13-16Read More

On The Move (9-13 yrs) Asta Community Hub

Thursdays, 5pm - 6:30pm, Asta Community Hub , Open to all levels (ages 9-13)

Free beginner level dance classes in different dance styles for young Newham residents ages 10-14Read More

On The Move (9-13 yrs) The Well Community Centre

Tuesdays, 5pm - 6:30pm, The Well Community Centre, Open to all levels (ages 9-13)

Free beginner level dance classes in different dance styles for young Newham residents ages 9-14Read More

On The Move (9-13 yrs) Stratford Circus Arts Centre

Wednesdays, 5pm - 6:30pm, Stratford Circus Arts Centre, Open to all levels (ages 9-13)

Free beginner level dance classes in different dance styles for young Newham residents ages 9-14Read More

Technique Training with East London Youth Dance Company

Saturdays, 10am - 11:30am, University of East London - University Square Campus, Open to all levels (ages 13-19)

FREE technique training for 13-19 year olds in urban contemporary dance with ELYDC. Read More

Leap of Faith

Fridays, 11am - 1pm, Canada Water Studios, OPEN LEVEL Older people aged 65+

A fun and creative class for older people with lots of opportunities to performRead More

Apply to join The Fi.ELD 2020

Training programme opportunity for 16 - 25 year olds

Apply to take part in the Fi.ELD: a unique training scheme for future dance innovators. Read More

East London Youth Dance Company Auditions 2019

Auditions

Audition to join the East London Youth Dance Company and receive 4.5 hours of free professional dance training a week, and performance opportunitiesRead More

Bringing dance that supports literacy into your school

Primary School project

Are you and your school looking to offer your pupils high quality arts provision that supports pupil literacy, fitness and engagement, and can be embedded in the curriculum?Read More

East London Youth Dance Company

Current

East London Dance launch brand new youth dance company for 14 – 18 year olds! Read More

Youth Advisory Board

November 2016 – present

The Youth Advisory Board is a group of eight young people from across East London who will help design and develop participation and youth engagement projects for East London Dance. Read More

Dance Enterprise Hub

Current

Artist development programme, creative incubation for new ideas, and stragetic network for dance across east LondonRead More

From bobbin threading to virtual reality, discover more about this year’s Creative Lab

29 August 2019

Find out more about what happened at this year's Creative LabRead More

Your Stratford Stage

4 June 2019

East London Dance and friends at Your Stratford Stage, May 2019Read More

Ideas Fund 2019 winners announced

1 April 2019

2019 Ideas Fund winners announcedRead More

Ideas Fund 2019 Shortlisted Applications Announced

6 March 2019

Ideas Fund 2019 Shortlisted Applications AnnouncedRead More

The Fi.ELD 2019 Begins

28 February 2019

Meet our latest cohort of future innovators. Read More

Introducing our new promo film

20 December 2018

Enjoy our new promo film as we celebrate 30 years of bringing people to dance and dance to people.Read More

New East London Youth Dance Company announced for 2018/19!

27 November 2018

We are thrilled to announce East London Youth Dance Company (ELYDC) is backRead More

East London Dance and London College of Fashion once again join forces to deliver the Creative Lab

12 September 2018

East London Dance and London College of Fashion invited 13 participants from the worlds of fashion, dance and technology to collaborate over a week of exploration and creation.Read More

East Wall: Storm the Tower

22 August 2018

East Wall - over 150 dancers and musicians stormed the Tower in a spectacular celebration of east London’s rich cultural heritage and diversity.Read More

OUR SERVICES

East London Dance offers inspiring, high quality, bespoke dance services including workshops, performances and projects.

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