The Dance Space, Brighton - RIBA Sussex tour

Join RIBA Sussex and project architects architects shedkm for a talk and tour of new development, The Brighton Dance Space, home to South East Dance.

Over a decade in the making, The Dance Space opened on Circus Street earlier this year. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes tour of Brighton's new cultural landmark.

Inspired by Brighton’s rich mix of people, culture and creativity, Circus Street is a unique and ambitious mixed-use development, within this regeneration of a derelict area which previously housed a fruit and vegetable market.

Designed in close collaboration with South East Dance and sitting at the centre of Circus Street, The Dance Space gives the development a cultural heart, signalling its commitment to people and community.

This highly functional building includes a main studio space, bleacher seating, research and community studio, and an office. The main dance studio and community space are connected by a large expanse of opening glazing, and connect in turn to a new public space providing opportunities for outdoor performance.

The feature escape stair, designed as a dynamic, sculptural element that corkscrews down the height of the building to land in Circus Square, references the movement of dance, and has quickly become emblematic of the playful overall identity of Circus Street.

A bold, cube-like geometry is clad in distinctive galvanised steel panels which will weather over time in Brighton’s seaside atmosphere to create a dynamic changing façade. The building culminates in an attractive green roof, enhancing biodiversity. Rooftop photovoltaics contribute to the buildings green credentials.

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