Innovative choreographer Arthur Pita presents Nobody’s Baby, the first stage in the making of a new dance theatre piece inspired by the 1920s and 1930s American phenomenon of Dance Marathons. 

Also featuring in the Cabaret is the folk-pop ensemble Lulu and the Lampshades, who perform their quirky cup duet, which has clocked up over 1 million hits on YouTube. There will also be a short film animation from Sally Stevens.

As well as the wide variety of UK artists, the CitytoCity Cabaret provides an opportunity to see innovative performances from the new generation of talent from Greece, Croatia and Bulgaria. 

The collaborative dance event is produced by Greenwich Dance in partnership with Full House Promotion in Athens, the Croatian Institute for Movement and Dance (HIPP) in Zagreb and Heteropodi Dance in Sofia. Over the course of a year each partner city presents a dance cabaret, based on the original model created by Greenwich Dance. Local professional artists come together with guest dancers from the four partner cities, local musicians and a compère to bring a medley of dance styles to new audiences.

Brendan Keaney, Director Greenwich Dance said: ‘The CitytoCity Cabaret is rooted in the belief that the variety of dance on offer in Europe is something to be celebrated and showcased. Our aim is to enable creation and cultural exchange between artists and cultural entrepreneurs in South East Europe and the UK and the results so far have been hugely exciting.’

The evening will be compered by celebrated stand-up poet Elvis McGonagall.Table service is provided throughout the night and audiences members are invited to bring their own food.

Tickets are £15 or £10 concessions, with a special Haggle Offer available for group bookings – tell us how many tickets you want and we'll try to strike a deal. Call 020 8293 9741 to book.

The CitytoCity Cabaret is funded by the culture programme of the European Union: Executive Agency, Education, Audiovisual and Culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience at a dance event, get involved in working with the local community and meet people.

If you fancy a spin on the dance floor you are welcome to take part in some of the dances, and if that's not enough reasons, there will of course be tea and cake!

If you are hard-working, reliable and a people-person, please email lisa@greenwichdance.org.uk for more information. If you are interested in volunteering at Tea Dances or other events, but cannot make this particular date, do still get in touch as we will be looking for people for events throughout the Spring and Summer.

Kicking off the season on 28 January, the Stars and Stripes Tea Dance pays homage to vintage American style.

Live music will be provided by retro band Kai's Kats Quartet, led by American jazz singer Kai Hoffman. Her band play an authentic mix of jive, swing and early rock and roll, in the style of great jazz entertainers such as Louis Armstrong, Louis Jordan, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole.

Greenwich Dance’s home, the beautiful 1930's Borough Hall, has played host to Tea Dances for several decades and is the perfect setting for an afternoon of socialising, live music and dancing.   

Brendan Keaney, Director at Greenwich Dance said: ‘Our Tea Dances are a very popular way for local people of all ages and walks of life to come together, dance and have fun.’  

‘This year for the first time we are introducing specific themed events with the emphasis on America, Ballroom and nostalgia for the dancing days of the twenties, thirties and forties.

‘While many people will enjoy revisiting the dance styles of their youth, this also offers younger people the opportunity to sample the bygone era of social dances for themselves."

This will be followed on 3 March with Strictly Ballroom, a chance to step out in style and The Vintage Years on 21 April, a celebration of the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s.

Each Tea Dance offers the chance to try out Ballroom, Jive, Latin or Sequence dances, complete with tea and cake and a raffle draw.

Our latest term of dance classes and courses is now on sale, giving everyone aged 0-90 the chance to learn some new moves, get fit and have fun this January.

For the first time, we're offering a course in Bollywood and we're welcoming the return of Dancing Fit – which combines popular dance styles such as street and contemporary for a high energy workout. Along with Zumba, Street Dance and 1930s jive dance Lindy Hop, there are now even more ways to get in shape and shift those post-Christmas pounds.

Or, for anyone who has been inspired by the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing, you can take to the floor at The Borough Hall with a course in Ballroom, Salsa or Tango.

Regular courses in Ballet and Pilates also return, and there are weekly drop-in classes for Yoga, Egyptian Belly Dance, Contemporary and Flamenco.

Classes cater for all ages, with Skip Hop Create for babies, toddlers and pre-school children, plus Hip Hop Create for 6 – 12 year olds. NRgDance teaches inventive Hip Hop and Street Dance moves, for 13 – 18 year olds on Saturday mornings.

Dancing to the Music of Time also return in January, with weekly classes for over 60s, using creative dance to help improve stamina, balance, co-ordination and confidence.

Classes start from Monday 9 January.

For full details, including dates, times and prices, visit www.greenwichdance.org.uk or call 020 8293 9741. 

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“I honestly felt that this is the first dance event that has excited me in a while. Being involved in the ‘process’ - trying things out there and then; the intimacy, involvement, fun. Very exciting event.”

Audience memberJoin us for the next Low-Tech Sunday with Robert Clark on 20 November at 4pm, for more exciting work – a chance to informally watch, discuss, and engage with dance.