Black Country Dance Hub

The Black Country Dance Hub is delighted to be awarded funding from Arts Council England for the 2 year programme
"Access 2 Inspire & Grow"
Watch this space for more information

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

This is a fabulous opportunity for all you dancers out there who want to get back into the studio!

Call out for older professional contemporary dancers!

Would you describe yourself as an older professional contemporary dancer?
If so, you are most welcome to come along and join us at one, some or all of the classes listed below.

These classes are aimed at dancers who have worked professionally as performer, teacher, and/or choreographer – dancers who have technical training/skills in contemporary dance. You may still be working in that capacity or your professional life may be a distant memory but you would love to get back into the studio and rediscover your plié!

Class will follow the familiar pattern of warm up exercises, technique (Graham/Cunningham) and travelling phrases. Then we will move on to learning and developing a longer phrase in the style of Alston.

This is the beginning of a much bigger project designed to create opportunities for older professional dancers to be able to train, create and perform new works - to have the opportunity to persuade our older bodies to sustain or rediscover the physical, technical and artistic challenges of dance that continue to bring us joy!

Friday 20th March - Albany Theatre Coventry in the Courtyard Studio

Wednesday 1st April - The Dance Hub Studio Birmingham

Wednesday 8th April - The Dance Hub Studio Birmingham

Friday 17th April - Albany Theatre Coventry in the Courtyard Studio

Friday 8th May - Albany Theatre Coventry in the Courtyard Studio.

All classes take place 6:00 - 7:30pm.

For more information and to book a free place please contact Sarah Jackson on [email protected]

Just over a week to go before the PREMIER of "Furnace"
@ Walsall Arena 18th March 7.00pm.
CURTAIN RAISER PERFORMANCE by students from Smestow Academy
Tickets : £13.00
Box Office : 0300 555 2898
www.walsallarena.com
Group Bookings contact : [email protected]

TICKETS NOW ON SALE !
ME DANCE COMPANY PRESENT "FURNACE"
AT WALSALL ARENA 18TH MARCH @ 7.00PM

CURTAIN RAISER PERFORMANCE BY SMESTOW ACADEMY

TICKETS £13.00
Contact : www.walsallarena.com
GROUP BOOKINGS
Contact: maggie@blackcountrydance,com

📣📣 Casting Call Out 📣📣

Casting call out for 2 disabled and non-disabled dance artists for an exciting R&D for a new show written by Michael Southan (Writer), created in collaboration with Dominic Mitchell (Choreographer/Movement Director), Tessa Walker (Director) and The Production Exchange (Producer). And are looking for movement / dance artists based in Wolverhampton or the wider West Midlands.

They’re seeking artists of all genders and gender expressions who are comfortable combining movement with text, acting, and character work. Whether your training is formal or self-developed, they welcome performers from all dance / movement-based practices. They’re looking for artists who bring dynamic presence, curiosity, and adaptability: performers who enjoy creative exploration, shifting between scenes, and building characters collaboratively.

Availability
• 16–20 March 2026 — In-studio R&D, Arena Theatre (Wolverhampton)
• 15–17 April 2026 — In-studio R&D, Arena Theatre (Wolverhampton)

Applicants must be available for the full R&D periods.

Access Needs
Applicants are welcome to share any access requirements as part of their application, and are encouraged to get in touch if they have any questions or would like to discuss their needs.

Deadline to apply
6 February at 12 pm. Any applications received after this date may not be considered.

For full details of how to apply and the fee see accompanying image.

ME DANCE
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BCDANCEHUB C.I.C.

PRESENT
Furnace
Remembering the industrial heritage of blast furnace labour in the Black Country.

Delving into the toil and brotherhood of the men that worked in heavy industry, and the legacy that contributed to British steel today.

The show is an exciting triple bill of new work created by Marcia Edwards, Emily Cox and former De Montfort University students, who were successful in an Arts Council Funded project
"The Chrysalis".

Coming to Walsall Arena & Arts Centre 7.00pm
Wednesday 18th March
Tickets £13.00
Box Office
www.walsallarena.com
0300 555 2898

THANK YOU
BCDH CAREERS EVENT ATTENDEES
AN AMAZING DAY !

CALL OUT - DANCE ORGANISATIONS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES DANCE COMPANIES & DANCE SCHOOLS
BLACK COUNTRY DANCE HUB (BCDH)
DEADLINE FOR THE 2026 CAREERS IN DANCE EVENT IS APPROACHING - 14TH NOVEMBER !

JOIN US IN THE MARKETPLACE TO MEET OVER 100 YOUNG PEOPLE WANTING TO FIND OUT ABOUT DANCE OPPORTUNITIES & TRAINING
INTERESTED? Contact [email protected]

Time to get our Timberlake on with Care To Dance Dudley and their piece ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’ at the Autumn Dance Festival 🍁

Care to Dance - Dudley’ is a group for care-experienced young people aged 7-13 in the Dudley area. They are an inclusive group who love to learn choreography and be creative through dance. Their piece is to Can’t Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake

📆 Monday 17th November
⏰7PM
📍Walsall Arena and Arts Centre, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AG

Calling all Tate McRae fans!! BBS Elite Dance are performing their Tate McRae Medley at the Autumn Dance Festival! ✨

BBS Elite Dance is an extracurricular club at Burton Borough School, where the top performing dancers showcase their talents.

The dance has been choreographed by teacher Miss Lyttle. It is a commercial routine, performed to a Tate Mcrae mix of songs.

📆Monday 17th November
⏰7PM
📍Walsall Arena and Arts Centre, Hawbush Road, Walsall, WS3 1AG