déda, established in 1991, is the only dedicated dance house in the east midlands region, acting as a local, regional and national resource for dance and aerial artists and contemporary circus. déda houses a 124 capacity studio theatre, three dance studios, meeting room facilities and the cube café bar. it offers a weekly class programme and a year-round professional performance programme for children, young people and adults, and a community development programme. déda now hosts a ba degree in dance in partnership with the university of derby.