At Dance Umbrella, we’re passionate about investing in artists and dance. We support groundbreaking artists from across the globe to showcase their work at our annual festival and reach new audiences. As we prepare for our 47th Festival this October, we need your help to continue this vital work.
Stage works and films commissioned by Dance Umbrella. See below for full credits.
Today, we are launching our second Shaping the Future of Dance campaign. We are asking our community to support us with a donation so that we can continue to commission new and exciting dance work, and provide a platform for emerging talent.
Support our campaign and receive limited edition Dance Umbrella merchandise
- DU Tote Bag Anyone who donates £50 or more
- DU Umbrella Anyone who donates £125 or more
- DU Tote Bag & Umbrella Anyone who donates £150 or more
Anyone who donates more than £50 will be listed as a supporter on our website.
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Our Work Matters
Alongside presenting artists at our Festival, we are also working hard to transform the dance sector. This includes widening the conversation around not just who’s on stage, but who decides what we see on it. We actively programme work from a multiplicity of voices and lived experiences, and work with curators from across the world to bring fresh perspectives to London audiences.
Last year’s festival premiered 10 new shows, including HATCHED ENSEMBLE by Mamela Nyamza…
“Dance Umbrella has always offered artists the chance to be creative… It has indeed added credibility to many artists, added value to many careers and has provided a solid foundation on which to build future artistic responsibilities for human co-existence.”
…and Radioactive Practice by Abby Zbikowski which The Guardian named as their #1 dance show of the year.
“As an artist, [it's really important] to feel supported in your risk-taking at a time where everything feels risky because finances are so anxiety inducing. It makes independent, avantgarde artists that aren't widely understood, feel like they matter and [that] their work matters.”
We Need Your Help
It is no secret that arts organisations are facing a critical challenge when it comes to funding. With increased economic pressures and reduced availability of financial support, we need your help to ensure the future of dance and keep it accessible for everyone. With your donation, we can continue to bring world-class artists to the UK, support the sector to innovate and commission artists for the benefit of future audiences.
This year, your donation will support two new Dance Umbrella commissions and the UK premieres of seven live dance shows.
Stand with us so we can continue to invest in the next generation of artists.
Dance Umbrella Festival 2025 takes place across London and Online between 2 – 31 October and puts emerging and diverse talent at its heart, reflecting the global identity of London.
How to Donate
By supporting our Shaping the Future of Dance campaign, you become part of a community that values creativity, inclusivity, and the transformative power of the arts.
Thank you for being part of our journey. With your generosity, we can continue to inspire, provoke, and innovate. Please share this campaign with your friends and networks, so that together we can keep dance inspiring for all.
Image credits: Club Origami by Takeshi Matsumoto (credit Summer Dean); SAY: AF(And Friends) by SAY (dir. Nick Virk); Navy Blue by Oona Doherty (credit Sinje Hasheider); One Drop by Sonya Lindfors (credit Tuukka Ervasti), Family (dys)Function by BirdGang Ltd (credit Alice Underwood); Radioactive Practice by Abby Z and the New Utility (credit Maria Baranova); Mathroo Basha by Hetain Patel (credit Camilla Greenwell); Repertório N.1 by Davi Pontes & Wallace Ferreira (credit Edouard Fraipont)