Wings Of Desire Wings Of Desire
Performance

Wings Of Desire

16th May Victoria Square, Birmingham city centre

Starring: Goldie // 2Faced Dance Company // CIRCA // seeper

A love story bridging heaven and earth will unfold before your eyes in this outdoor...

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URBAN URBAN
Performance

URBAN

17th May Birmingham Hippodrome

Circolombia’s highly acclaimed show URBAN will thrill audiences with a unique blend of electrifying circus, South American hip-hop and...

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Desi Moves Desi Moves
Performance

Desi Moves

18th May Town Hall

Punch in partnership with IDFB presents 2012’s hottest Asian dance competition, Desi Moves. Celebrity judges Foji, top Bollywood choreographer...

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International Raw Energy International Raw Energy
Performance

International Raw Energy

19th May Town Hall

Following its success in the very first IDFB back in 2008, this year we welcome the return of youth dance extravaganza International Raw Energy.

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IDFB

International Dance Festival Birmingham (IDFB), now in its third edition, is a major biennial festival produced by DanceXchange and Birmingham Hippodrome.

IDFB 2012 // Monday 23 April – Saturday 19 May 2012

Already one of the largest dance festivals in the world, IDFB is unique in its diversity and internationalism, programming exceptional dance from across the globe and fostering new collaborations with international choreographers and artists. Animating the city and capturing the imagination, IDFB brings a remarkable line-up of outstanding dance to theatres, streets and public spaces across Birmingham and the West Midlands and creates a wealth of engaging participatory activity for people of all ages.

View the programme highlights here.

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Please note that International Dance Festival Birmingham is a curated festival, and therefore we don’t accept submissions from dance companies to take part. However if you want to send our programming team some information on your work you can email IDFB.

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Latest News

  1. IDFB Launch & Artifact Review // Rosie Nicholas

    11th May 2012

    Ahead of legendary ballerina Sylvie Guillem’s performances of PUSH, alongside Russell Maliphant, at Birmingham Hippodrome this weekend Read More

  2. Your chance to be a part of Wings of Desire

    10th May 2012

    We are looking for over 200 enthusiastic and committed individuals to play a part in our flagship event Wings of ... Read More

  3. IDFB Update from Charlie Rachwal – Marketing Officer

    4th May 2012

    IDFB Marketing Officer Charlie Rachwal tells us what’s been happening at the festival so far, and what to expect for ... Read More

  4. Relocated Home Performance and Workshops

    29th April 2012

    To make sure everyone stays dry, today’s 1.30pm Home performance will now take place in Moor Street Station.Also, the Open ... Read More