Tamar & Jo is a Hull based dance company that produces creative and social experiences - animating communities with accessible, colourful and joyous performances, workshops, projects and parties. They work with whatever dance style fits the bill for each occasion – including contemporary & commercial dance, physical comedy, lip syncing, improvisation, and social dance. They are inspired by pop culture, nightlife, music, iconic female figures, queer culture and the communities & artists they work with. The company aims to use dance to positively impact the lives of those that engage with them, either as audience, participant or fellow artist, and to provide moments of relief from the stresses of modern life. As well as performing in alternative places as a duo, Tamar & Jo work with members of the community, emerging and professional dancers to create performance that is vibrant, bold, evocative and exciting. They came together in 2017 when they were commissioned by Hull 2017 City of Culture to create a piece for the Ferens Art Gallery Turner Prize event. The piece took inspiration from the artwork of Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid, bolstering their shared interest in exploring social themes as well as taking inspiration from visual arts. Their work became more community focused during the pandemic, when they were inspired to produce Doorstep Dances to bring much needed moments of relief and connection to people’s homes. The company became a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2024. Tamar & Jo CIC has been supported by Arts Council England, Freedom Festival, Absolutely Cultured, Yorkshire Dance, Hull Truck Theatre, Hull City Council, Back To Ours.