Watching professional live dance works can inspire, motivate, challenge, widen aspiration, artistic and cultural appreciation and develop skills in perception, interpretation and critical judgement. The immediacy of live dance, with its heightened sense of concentration and the power of the dancer to communicate, collaborations across music, design, lighting and technology, and the sense of event – all makes watching dance live in a theatre setting a special and unique experience.

We believe Tees Valley can be the place to watch high-quality, diverse dance performances in a variety of settings; theatre, outdoors, and on screen. Our mission is for local artists to be able to work and thrive in the Tees Valley. TeesDance is here to support, profile, and celebrate the workforce, having expert dance educators and talented artists that provide opportunities for people to learn, watch and discuss dance.

For more information about our programs for artists, practitioners, and educators, visit our MovePro, CPD, and Artist Commissions pages.