Magpie Dance

Magpie Dance

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Magpie Dance is the UK’s leading dance charity for people with learning disabilities.

We believe that a learning disability should not be a barrier to personal and artistic success. Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director Avril Hitman, Magpie Dance has grown for 30 years from a single inclusive dance session to an acclaimed organisation at the forefront of dance for people with learning disabilities delivering high quality dance experiences both nationally and internationally. Magpie

12/06/2026

WE NEED YOU!

Are you a dance student looking for a placement?

Are you a dance practitioner looking to gain experience working with people with learning abilities?

Do you have a couple of hours to spare during the week?

Then we would love to hear from you!

Magpie Dance is looking for fantastic new volunteers to help in our fabulous weekly inclusive dance sessions!

Click the link in below to see how to can sign up today!

https://www.magpiedance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Volunteer-Recruitment-June-2026.pdf

11/06/2026

EXCITING NEWS! Tickets for our full company show 'Our Future' are on sale now.
Join us on Sunday 26th July 2026 at Langley Park Centre for Performing Arts, BR3 3BP

Get your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/magpiedance/2255505



05/06/2026

THANK YOU!

We would like to say a huge thank you to Aberystwyth University ShowDance Club for their amazing fundraising efforts for Magpie Dance. They raised a massive £1,064.20 for our work here at Magpie Dance!

25/05/2026

HAPPY HALF TERM 🎉

There will be no Magpie Dance sessions this week. Have a lovely half term!



20/05/2026

THANK YOU CHARLOTTE AND SERENITY!

This term, we have had the fantastic Charlotte and Serenity from the Royal Academy of Dance, completing their placements in our Wednesday Youth sessions. They have worked brilliantly with our dancers and we are so grateful for their help and talent in the sessions this term.

14/05/2026

MAGPIE X BALLETBOYZ

What a brilliant workshop! Our Ballet and Thursday Adult Choreographers dancers took part in a workshop on the main stage of with the amazing Hannah, Kai and Benji from

Keep your eyes peeled for some behind the scenes footage… 👀



13/05/2026

SUMMER SCHOOL 2026

On the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th of August from 10:30am to 3:00pm, we will be running our 4-day Summer School, lead by our expert facilitators and accompanied by our wonderful live musicians!

£25 per day!

Summer School will be held at Orion Eden Park High School, Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 3RD.

Click the link in our bio to book today!

https://www.magpiedance.org.uk/holiday-schools/

Photos from Magpie Dance's post 27/04/2026

WELL DONE ELLIOT!

Our brilliant Mini dancer, Elliot, ran the TCS Mini London Marathon this weekend to raise money for Magpie Dance!

‘When I was little walking didn’t come easy to me, but I practised and practised and practised until I could do it and now I am always on the move. I’m so excited to represent my school, make everyone proud and show everyone that having a disability doesn’t stop me from doing things!’ - Elliot, Mini Dancer

We are so proud and thankful for Elliot and his family for their fantastic fundraising achievement!

Head over to our bio to congratulate Elliot and donate today!



Photos from Magpie Dance's post 09/04/2026

HUMAN NOT STATISTIC FILMING 🎬

“I have a voice, but other people don’t. We want to tell part of their stories. The law hasn’t been protecting those who need it. This might be difficult for people to watch but it’s important.”

Our amazing Dancer Development Course dancers worked hard last week, filming their piece ‘Human Not Statistic’.

See the reel here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW54HFdjFsc/

A huge thank you to Lucas Reid from .ofcreate our fantastic videographer and to and from your continued passion and creativity ⭐️

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Bromley
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm