TeesDance exists to make dance part of everyday life in the Tees Valley.

“In a region like ours, where arts access isn’t always guaranteed, TeesDance is opening doors and keeping them open. By offering high-quality opportunities to those in our communities in a range of settings, including places where local people meet to do life together” - participant

“Whether it’s a child finding their confidence, or a whole community reclaiming joy and connection - dance becomes the spark for something much bigger. TeesDance creates space for people to connect, express themselves and feel like they belong“ - participant

Vision: A thriving Tees Valley where dance is visible, valued, and accessible to all.

Mission: To ensure that everyone has access to high-quality dance that enriches lives, promotes wellbeing, and drives change - through inclusive, care-centred, and community-driven work.

Values: Collaborative | Care-Centred | Excellence | Openness | Transformative

Collaboration - we always work with local dance artists and educators to deliver our activities. We work with trusted partners working in and for our communities.

Care Centred - our work recognises the intersecting challenges that our communities face and we remove barriers and support them where they are.

Excellence -our work is led by professionals and shaped by the community. We strive towards excellence across all work areas, from grassroots provision to professional artistic work.

Openness - we are reflective in our approach, identify gaps and provide opportunities to ensure we provide what communities need.

Transformation - we challenge the perception of dance locally, ensuring that everything we do advocates the importance of the art form and creates lasting change where lives are enhanced through dance. We build pride in our place and our region.