Our City Dances 2026

We're partnering with South East Dance to present the annual festival Our City Dances. Expect a relaxed and fun afternoon outdoors at Circus Street, in the square and on the lawns.Free activities include:Drop in dance workshops, including Musical Theatre Jazz, Bollywood and street dancePerformances Crafts and giant games Food trucks and market stalls too, includingRather Good Spud Co Loaded Jacket PotatoesSelene Sweet Cakes Italian bakes & pastriesNox Coffee Specialty Coffee RoastersSustainable Home & Garden Bargain home-grown plantsAnahata Therapy taster sessionsAnd more!Help us reduce waste by bringing your own refillable water bottle. There will be two water refill stations available throughout the event.Schedule for the day: 1-1.20pm - Zumba workshop with Mon ZammitJoin Monica Zammit for a vibrant, inclusive Zumba session! Opening the festival with her trademark energy and warmth, join Mon to feel good in your body, boost your confidence, and enjoy movement without pressure. Big beats, fun moves, good vibes!1.30-2pm - Musical Theatre Jazz with Damien DelaneyWhether you've danced before or are looking to try something new, this class is the perfect way to get moving and enjoy iconic musical theatre choreography. Expect great music, and plenty of energy in a supportive and welcoming environment.2.05-2.10pm - Creative contemporary performance with PropelPropel are a dance group of 11-14 year olds who have been taking part in our fun and inclusive creative contemporary classes held weekly at The Dance Space for the last three years. They will be celebrating their time at The Dance Space with a final performance at Our City Dances.2.15-2.45pm - Inclusive Dance with Parable DanceA fun creative dance session for children and adults with SEND and their support networks. The class is delivered by Parable Dance - an award-winning inclusive dance company that uses teaching methods which empower participants to take ownership and develop independence. 2.50-2.55pm - Intergenerational Dance Performance with Communitas DanceEstablished by choreographer Anna Des Clayes, Communitas Dance promotes inclusivity, community and creative expression through dance. The organisation delivers a range of workshops and creative opportunities with a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach. 3-3.30pm - Bollywood dance with Aman from Rainbow BhangraJoin us for a Bollywood dance workshop led by performer, choreographer and instructor, Aman from Rainbow Bhangra. With experience in national competitions and on TV, Aman brings a beginner -level Bollywood workshop to Our City Dances. You’ll learn a vibrant Bollywood routine in a welcoming environment bursting with energy and expression in an inclusive workshop space.3.35-3.40pm - Ballet Performance with Silver SwansWe have two Silver Swans ballets classes running every week on Tuesdays at The Dance Space. For ages 55+, they are gentle classes to improve balance, posture, coordination, agility and spatial awareness. 3.45-4.15pm- FunkFit with JP Omari from StreetfunkJP will be a leading his award winning FunkFit workshop based on Funk, Soul, Disco and Motown music! This is class is for everyone regardless of age, ability and fitness levels. All you have to do is follow his steps - no choreography or complicated moves. Be prepared to smile and sing a lot throughout this session! 4.25-4.45pm - Finale performance with Drishti DanceDrishti Dance are a performing arts organisation who specialise in classical Indian Dance. They produce work and run classes in the South EastLocation: Market Square, Circus Street, Brighton BN2 9AS