Founded in 1997 by Gail and Ian Parmel, ACE dance and music is one of the UK's most respected, distinctive and enduring dance companies. Based in Birmingham and recognised nationally and internationally, ACE is a leading force in Contemporary African and Caribbean Dance.

Beyond performance, ACE is a vibrant centre for learning, participation and artistic development.
ACE nurtures creativity at every stage, offering dance classes for children from the age of two, delivering inspiring education and outreach programmes in schools across the West Midlands, and providing professional development opportunities for emerging dance artists.