Greenwich Dance facts for kids

Greenwich Dance is an organisation that helps people enjoy and learn about dance. It is located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in London, England.

History of Greenwich Dance

Greenwich Dance started in 1993. For many years, it was based at the Borough Hall. In 2018, Greenwich Dance moved its offices to Charlton House.

What Greenwich Dance Does

Greenwich Dance organises many exciting activities related to dance. They help people of all ages get involved in dance.

Dance Festivals

Every year, Greenwich Dance helps create two big festivals. These are part of the Royal Greenwich Festivals.

• Greenwich Dances: This festival celebrates dance in the local area.
• Greenwich World Cultural Festival: This festival takes place at Eltham Palace. It showcases different cultures through dance.

Community Dance Projects

Greenwich Dance also works on larger projects. For example, in 2010, they were chosen by Big Dance. They became a special "hub" for dance in several London areas. These areas included Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lewisham. This meant they helped organise many dance events in these communities.

How Greenwich Dance is Supported

Greenwich Dance is a registered charity. This means it is a non-profit organisation that helps the community. They receive money to support their work from different places. They get regular funding from Arts Council England and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Arts Council England helps support arts and culture across England.