THRIVE Dance Platform

Hosted by Cascade Dance at Trinity Theatre, THRIVE is a vibrant and inclusive performance platform celebrating adult dancers of all styles and experience levels. THRIVE will take place on Sunday 26th April at 7pm, featuring over 100 adult dancers aged 18 – 86, and welcoming acts from across the South East!

THRIVE is the only platform of its kind in the region — a celebration of creativity, community and live performance. Showcasing a vibrant mix of styles — from contemporary to jazz and street dance— THRIVE celebrates the passion and diversity of our dance community, bringing generations together. The event is open to all ages, an inspiring event for everyone to enjoy!

Performers for 2026

Cascade Adult Collective

Damn Fine Dance

Create Dance Parkinsons

ADC Dance

Haus of Heels

LW Dance

ITCH Dance

Lara Skilling

Ascen Dance

Adele Richards-Till

Full Circle Company

Zoe Davies

Communitas Dance

Rebecca Townsley

Lara Hogbin

THRIVE 2024

THRIVE Dance Platform made its vibrant return to Trinity Theatre in 2024, lighting up the stage on Saturday 13th July as part of the Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival. The event featured over 80 dancers, aged 18 to 85, showcasing a powerful celebration of dance in all its forms. From contemporary to classical, and everything in between, THRIVE embraced diversity in genre, ability, and age.

The platform brought together a wide spectrum of the dance community, including Encore East—an Ipswich-based company of mature dancers—and the Cascade Adult Collective, a local Tunbridge Wells company for adult performers.

THRIVE 2022

Our first platform presented work from both local and regional artists and dancers aged 18 - 83! The event was held at Trinity Theatre, working closely to raise the profile of dance within the community and to support and recognise local dancers and choreographers. 

2022 Artists included: Instep Dance (Boomerang), Cascade Adult Collective, Loop Dance Company ( DASP Program),Dance On, EncoreEast SoloDonne, DamnItDance (Moving Memory), Canterbury Christ University (MCDC),Slyvera Dance, Sidonie Carey Green (Dance for Camera)

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