DEDA
DEDA HISTORY
The Methodists moved from St Michael’s Lane to King Street in the 1800s and then to Chapel Street in 1929. Derby Dance now occupies the site and is the only dedicated dance house in the East Midlands. It provides three dance studios, conference facilities, a café bar and two distinct performance spaces.
A third dance floor was established in 2014. By incorporating part of the adjoining Leisure Centre. This provided rooms to hold meetings and a brand-new state-of-the-art studio and production area. The venue can stage much larger dance presentations.
Derby Dance was established at Derby Playhouse in 1991, before benefiting from funding from the national lottery. This enabled it to move to new premises in 1997. After a further eleven years, the name changed to Déda.
Dance and theatre performances take place at Déda. And at the Cube, a comedy, music and literature programme is presented. There is also a stylish café.
Mission – To deliver an exceptional programme of dance, contemporary circus and outdoor performance to as wide an audience as possible and be recognised for our outstanding contribution to the field of dance development and learning
Hosts 50 dance and movement classes each week
Presents over 70 performances annually in the 124-seat theatre
Holds free visual arts exhibitions
Plays a part in local festivals
Supports projects across Derby in hard-to-reach communities low-income areas and healthcare settings using dance to enrich people’s lives
Produces Derby Feste an annual street art festival