CDS makes space for artists to lead, experiment and create. We support an Artist Community of independent dance & performance artists who shape our programmes, ethos, & ethics.
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Interval: an international pause point for artists’ sustainability
18 December 2025
We’re excited to share the outcomes of INTERVAL – a three-day retreat for artists that took place in August 2025 – including a short film by Daniel Frampton (Immanent Productions)... Read more
Introducing: DIY NIGHTS – Low Cost Performance Hires
03 June 2025
Are you tired of waiting around for someone else to give you permission to perform? Make it happen yourself! DIY Nights are CDS’s new performance programme created in the spirit... Read more
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Looking for some of the cheapest rehearsal space in London? Located in a warehouse building overlooking Hertford Union canal, CDS is a vibrant and friendly place to rehearse, network, and perform.
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“CDS feels welcoming and unfussy. It’s easy to book an hour, get on with my work, without having to justify too much what it is leading to (unheard of at that price). Against the current backdrop of dwindling public finances and the rising cost of living, CDS seems to me a vital part of dance artist development in London."
Dom Czapski, CDS Artist Community member