2020 marks the 42nd year of Dance Umbrella and Emma Gladstone’s 7th and final year as Artistic Director and Chief Executive for the organisation before she will step down. On this year’s digital-only programme Emma said ‘Although the festival in its usual format has not been possible this year, we had to find a way... Continue Reading →
News: Dance Umbrella cancels 2020 festival
Dance Umbrella, London’s annual celebration of contemporary dance and performance, has announced the cancellation of the October 2020 festival. Artistic Director & Chief Executive Emma Gladstone said: “We have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Dance Umbrella. It is clear that we cannot deliver the festival for audiences, artists, venue partners or funders at... Continue Reading →
News: Dance Umbrella appoints Tania Wilmer as new Executive Director
Dance Umbrella, London’s leading festival of international dance, has today announced that Tania Wilmer has been appointed as Executive Director. An experienced leader in the cultural sector, Tania was most recently CEO of Stratford Circus Arts Centre where she has programmed ambitious and imaginative work by leading artists and companies such as Punchdrunk, Inua Ellams,... Continue Reading →