Dance & ballet
Diversity in dance; that’s Birmingham. There’s the world famous Birmingham Royal Ballet. And a full range of contemporary dance groups and venues where the latest in exciting and edgy performance can be enjoyed. Together with the month long celebration that is the DanceXchange festival, Birmingham is the place to see and experience real dance variety.
The Birmingham Royal Ballet (formerly Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet) is Britain's premier touring ballet company. The Company leads the world in the creation of new and innovative popular ballets.
DanceXchange is a month of world class live performances from every corner of the globe. This festival of movement and rhythm in late Spring covers the full spectrum; at a wide range of venues - some cosy , some world class. From ballet to bollywood; whether you want to watch or join in, Birmingham becomes the city that doesn't stand still.
Sampad is a dynamic development agency for South Asian Arts based in Birmingham. It plays a significant role regionally, nationally and beyond, in promoting the appreciation and practice of the diverse artforms originating from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka - including the many forms of dance. Through its work Sampad serves, supports and initiates South Asian Arts in all its forms working with youth, community, education and professional artists.