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 Tees Valley where everyone can connect, belong and thrive through dance.

Mission: To make high-quality dance accessible across the Tees Valley — through care-led, community-driven work that builds connection, improves wellbeing and creates opportunities to experience, create and progress in dance, particularly for people with the fewest opportunities, and strengthens the visibility and sustainability of the local dance sector.

Values: Cared-led | Equity| Excellence | Co-creation | Challenge