Birmingham International Dance Festival

BIDF is produced by @fabricdance

[Amahra Spence @amahra_]

Absolutely devastating for the city. Acknowledging how many international locally-rooted orgs we've lost since Brexit, COVID, economic collapse & rising fascism. We are losing infrastructure that makes our city Replaced by copy & paste "units" in a faux development narrative.

[Chris Sudworth @ChrisSudworth]

Such a shame for a festival that brought such joy @fabricdance @BhamDanceFest

[Val Birchall @tamerandhawk]

@BhamDanceFest Terrible news for #birmingham and for dance artists and audiences in the city and further afield. Credit to everyone who worked so hard to make this a signature event and to those who fought for its future. Sad times indeed #culture #notanicetohave

[Caroline Davis (Barton) OPUS @23Caroline23]

A BIG LOSS FOR BRUM
Big reason I ended up in culture from the 2010 edition. Going to have to travel a lot more to see international work outside of the city. Brilliant performances in public space and a great introduction for my little one: exposure and participation.

[Dee_M @dee_visuale]

It’s a sad loss for the organisation, dancers, choreographers, production crew’s, marketing, security, & everyone else’s involved in making Birmingham Dance Festival happen. It will have a huge impact on jobs & loss of revenue to the city. #dance #artsandculture

[ThePaulStringer @ThePaulStringer]

Incredibly sad news for the city, one of my favourite festivals to shoot and a great team to work with 💔

[Ellen Booth @ellen_booth]

Devastating news to see an incredible free and accessible way to experience dance in the city end. To see such an asset to Brum & the wider midlands disappearing... the arts is hurting... Sending love to prev colleagues who had spent so much time building this to what it was <3

[Andrew Smith @Drsmeeee]

@BhamDanceFest That's very sad we've enjoyed coming to a number of events over the years

[Birmingham International Dance Festival @BhamDanceFest]

We’re so incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved – and we extend our heartfelt thanks to audiences, artists, staff and partners who have worked with us over the years.

Read more: https://t.co/n9V6dOjW4o

[Birmingham International Dance Festival @BhamDanceFest]

LAST DANCE FOR BIDF 💔
We are sad to announce that 2022 was the last edition of BIDF due to the removal of Birmingham City Council funding.

We say a fond goodbye to our signature dance festival after 15 years, which took place across Bham's theatres, squares & parks.

[FABRIC @fabricdance]

JOIN OUR TEAM - SENIOR PRODUCER
We are looking for a full-time Senior Producer to deliver our artistic vision.

You'll plan, produce and deliver our artist development & commissioning programmes, festivals & showcasing opportunities.

Apply by Mon 3 July➡️ https://t.co/n1w6sT1eKK

[FABRIC @fabricdance]

CRITICAL MASS PLAYBOOK LAUNCH!
CM was an inclusive project engaging 240+ young dancers as part of #Birmingham2022 festival.

Look at our new playbook, an amalgamation of learning inc: tips, reflections & lessons for genuine inclusion at mega-events!
👉 https://t.co/kYzTG6tx0H

[Birmingham International Dance Festival @BhamDanceFest]

REMEMBER THIS? Anywhere is a Dancefloor premiered at #BIDF2021 Online Summer Festival and it is having an online release on February 17th💥

SAVE THE DATE🤩

[Motion Dance Collective @TheMDCollective]

💥SAVE THE DATE💥

‘𝘼𝙣𝙮𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙧’ is having its ONLINE RELEASE on February 17th 2023 @ 7PM BST!

We are so excited to share our award-winning film with our supporters, friends & family. What better time to celebrate the film than Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

[Motion Dance Collective @TheMDCollective]

SEMI-FINALIST 🎉🎉🎉

‘Unbecoming, Everything You’re Not’ was a semi-finalist at Stafford Film Festival earlier this month 🎬‼️

Directed by Aidan Yau, Shaq Shadare & Kadafi Mulula
Editor & Mentor James Haslam
Produced by Motion Dance Collective
Commissioned by @fabricdance

[Birmingham International Dance Festival @BhamDanceFest]

CONGRATULATIONS🎉

[Motion Dance Collective @TheMDCollective]

WINNER WINNER 🎉🎉🎉

‘Brum.Babysham.Bostin’ was the WINNER of the One Minute Film competition @ Stafford Film Festival 🎬 CONGRATULATIONS to the whole team

Directed by @romywhay
Editor & Mentor @jocorkdancedigi
Produced by Motion Dance Collective
Commissioned by @fabricdance

[FABRIC @fabricdance]

DANCE CLASSES ARE BACK FOR 2023!
Our new #Birmingham-based timetable is now online. Be the first to book your favourite classes ready for 2023.
Inc:
🔥New #Fitsteps™ Class
🔥Additional #Commercial Class
🔥 Beginners classes increased to 75mins

BOOK NOW: https://t.co/UF0lfDG0LQ

[FABRIC @fabricdance]

CRITICAL MASS 2022 STORY!💥🤩
After a year of phenomenal achievements, we look back and celebrate the success of #CriticalMass 2022 and those who made this ground-breaking project come to life.

🎥WATCH NOW: https://t.co/rJAEnviji5
📸Image by Getty Images

[Motion Dance Collective @TheMDCollective]

💥TODAY IS THE DAY💥

‘𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙇(𝙆𝙣)𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨’ is having its ONLINE RELEASE TONIGHT @ 7PM BST‼️

Hope you can join our #watchparty tonight ⬇️
https://t.co/vkTx6TagqD

#MDCFilms #screendance #collaboration #knifecrime #prevention #hiphophooray

[FABRIC @fabricdance]

‘Don't Play with L(Kn)ives’ is having its ONLINE RELEASE today @ 7PM BST and we hope you can join us!🎥

💻Tune in here: https://t.co/6uryonuOsj

@TheMDCollective @omarimotion @Brookeplague @BhamDanceFest

[Motion Dance Collective @TheMDCollective]

Tomorrow @ 11AM @omarimotion AND @Brookeplague will be on INSTA LIVE talking about the process & production of ‘𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙇(𝙆𝙣)𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨’‼️

Hope you can tune in & learn more about this dance-film and how excited we are to share it with you on Dec 7th @ 7PM