Derby’s carnival performing arts troupe
Come dance
with us.
Street dance every Wednesday in Derby, and a carnival troupe that brings the parade to life. All ages, all sizes, all levels. Just bring your energy.
Street dance ✦ Carnival ✦ Soca ✦ Afrobeats ✦ Workshops ✦ Performances
Why come dance with us?
More than a dance class.
Dancing keeps you fit at any age, size or shape. With us you also get a crew, a stage and a whole lot of fun.
Make friends
Join a crew that feels like family. Everyone’s welcome, whatever your age or background.
Grow in confidence
Learn new moves every week and watch your confidence grow, on the dance floor and off it.
Perform at carnivals
Put on the costume, hit the parade and feel the crowd. There’s nothing else like it.
Get fit, have fun
Build strength, stamina and muscle tone without it ever feeling like a workout.
Find your stage
Two ways to dance with us right now, and drama classes on the way.
Wednesdays · 6–8pm
Street dance
Fun, high-energy street dance classes for all ages. No experience needed.
Starts March 2027
Carnival troupe
Learn carnival routines, rehearse as a troupe, then perform in full costume at carnival.
Coming soon
Drama classes
We’re getting drama classes ready. Drop us a message and we’ll let you know when they launch.
Where & when
Events & workshops
We bring the carnival to you.
We run workshops for schools and community centres, and perform at birthdays, weddings and social events. We bring the colour, music and movement with us.
- Workshops for schools, youth groups and community centres
- Performances for birthdays, weddings and social events
- Community events, fun days and festivals
A registered Community Interest Company
Our mission
To develop, promote and sustain Afro-Caribbean dance and music, and be a cultural resource for our community.
We’re a Derby-based Community Interest Company. Every class, workshop and parade is about bringing people together through dance, music, costume and carnival.
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Inclusion
Everyone is welcome, whatever their background, age, size or ability.
02
Equality
Every member is treated fairly and gets the same chance to shine.
03
Diversity
We celebrate the cultures, stories and styles that make our troupe what it is.
04
Non-discrimination
A safe, respectful space, free from discrimination of any kind.
Gallery
Our carnival family
The crew behind the show
Maria Slack
CEO & Safeguarding Lead
Gemma Cooper
Costume Management
Aadayaamelika (Aaday) Adlam
HR & Admin
Letara (Tara) Walker
Dance Teacher & First Aider
Merch
Wear the crown.
Rep the troupe in an official MPT2S T-shirt. Every shirt sold helps keep our classes running.
Donate
Keep the carnival going.
We’re a not-for-profit Community Interest Company. Your donations go back into the troupe and help keep it going for years to come.
Account name Mproductiontime2show
Account number 68781512
Sort code 55-61-17
Reference DONATION
Thank you! Every pound makes a difference.
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Are you ready?
The first step is the hardest. After that, it’s all rhythm. Come and join us.