Déda was established in 1991 based at Derby Playhouse, in 1997 we moved to our current venue on Chapel Street and in 2008 changed our name to Déda. We have grown from being a small regional dance house to now being a nationally recognised Creative Centre with a BA(Hons) Dance Degree and an MA Dance and Choreography based in our building, making us a true reflection of where ‘education meets the profession’.
Derby’s artistic and cultural offering is booming and Déda, a centre for dance and contemporary circus, plays a huge role in that success. Déda is making a real difference for Derby and the region with our extensive community development programme. Our community projects reach over 8,000 beneficiaries each year. Déda is working on projects across the city and the county aimed at improving peoples’ quality of life through dance and the arts. Our outreach work takes us to schools, healthcare settings and community groups in Derby and around Derbyshire. We are fast becoming a leader in our field, bringing a high-quality arts experience to more people, and putting Derby on the map as the go-to place for Dance, Movement and Creativity.
Our mission is 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 in the field of dance development and learning. Déda is proud not only of what we do, but of where we work and our role in raising the profile of Derby.