Programme highlights include Benched by Denmark’s Uppercut Dance Theater with spectacular choreography incorporating breakdance, capoeira and contemporary moves, in which five male dancers transform three benches into an arena for cooperation and conflict; and Fuse Theatre’s Man Down led by Deaf choreographer Chris Fonseca. This explosive three-hander lifts the lid on toxic masculinity in a newly commissioned fusion of visual vernacular, beatboxing and hip hop. Driven by live music two men push, perform and unravel under the weight of expectation. Strength becomes spectacle. Vulnerability becomes risk.

Dancing City is all free and non-ticketed, just arrive at the time of each performance. See the full line up through the link below!

Getting to Dancing City

Please note that West Ham United FC have a home match nearby at London Stadium so there will be more people in the area with increased traffic expected from 2-3pm and 5-6pm.

If you intend to arrive or leave Dancing City during these hours, and would like to avoid the crowd we recommend: 

1. Walking through Westfield

2. Past Stratford International Station

3. Round to Stratford Cross and through to Carpenters Road Land Bridge, located behind V&A East Museum