The Common Space

Dance Umbrella presents:

Join this welcoming place to gather, connect and exchange ideas throughout the day and evening. Curated in collaboration with dance artist Natifah White and cultural producer Dwayne Church-Simms and DU Guest Curator Anthea Lewis, it invites you in to experience a pop-up library, community playlist and a growing collection of stories, memories and a film installation by Gary Nurse.

Browse, read, listen or contribute to community reading recommendations.

Return throughout the evening to enjoy food, explore the evolving archive and continue conversations with artists and fellow participants.

Part of Touch The Floor, a Dance Umbrella event curated by Anthea Lewis exploring the history and evolution of Black British social dance and music cultures. Through talks, movement, music, making and participation, it celebrates the informal spaces where people gathered, connected and created community.