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27 Oct 26

Laura Nicholson appointed Director of Dance Education at new National Centre for Arts Education

Head of Children and Young People’s Dance and Interim Chief Executive to leave One Dance UK in January 2027 to lead dance at the newly founded National Centre for Arts Education 

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education
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Body Perspectives conference sparks important conversations about dancer health and body image

30 Oct 26

Body Perspectives conference sparks important conversations about dancer health and body image

One Dance UK, Dance News, Events, Science & research, Health, Wellbeing and Performance
Kathy Williams MBE, OLY and Nillanthie Morton honoured at Black Achievers Wings Awards 2026

30 Oct 26

Kathy Williams MBE, OLY and Nillanthie Morton honoured at Black Achievers Wings Awards 2026

RJC Dance is delighted to celebrate our team members at the Black Achievers Wings Awards 2026. Their awards recognise the difference they have made through dance, creativity and their commitment to the community.

Dance News
Christmas comes early to Theatre Royal Brighton with Ballet Nights' jam-packed evening of dance

30 Oct 26

Christmas comes early to Theatre Royal Brighton with Ballet Nights' jam-packed evening of dance

Alina Cojocaru OBE is amongst dance superstars performing in Ballet Nights for one December night only

Dance News, Performances
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27 Oct 26

Closure of BA Dance at Middlesex University

The dance team from Middlesex University and the One Dance UK team share their statements on the closure of BA Dance course

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Resolution is back for 2027 with some exciting new developments

27 Oct 26

Resolution is back for 2027 with some exciting new developments

The UK’s biggest festival of new choreography returns, expanding The Place’s support for the next generation of artists

Dance News, Opportunities, Performances
Fundamentally Dance International Film Festival - London 2027

26 Oct 26

Fundamentally Dance International Film Festival - London 2027

Fundamentally Dance announces a new London-based international film festival dedicated exclusively to dance on camera

Dance News, Opportunities, Performances
Ballet Black: 25 years improving diversity in ballet

23 Oct 26

Ballet Black: 25 years improving diversity in ballet

Changing diversity in ballet has been a long game, but slowly they are creating sustainable change

Dance News
Over 150 Young Dancers from Chapeltown to Take Centre Stage at RJC Dance Showcase 2026

22 Oct 26

Over 150 Young Dancers from Chapeltown to Take Centre Stage at RJC Dance Showcase 2026

The young people will celebrate youth dance, creativity and community at the RJC Dance Showcase 2026 at Riley Theatre, Leeds, on 11–12 December.

Children, Young People and Education
Darcey Bussell calls for dance to be the norm in schools as it would positively impact mental wellbeing

22 Oct 26

Darcey Bussell calls for dance to be the norm in schools as it would positively impact mental wellbeing

Darcey Bussell said at the Sky Arts Awards ceremony that she wants to normalise dance in education

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
English National Ballet announces its largest ever performance bringing together more than 500 performers

22 Oct 26

English National Ballet announces its largest ever performance bringing together more than 500 performers

The outdoor mass movement performance at the Royal Victoria Dock will bring together English National Ballet dancers and community performers

Dance News, Performances
Project Dance invests in the future with permanent new Yeovil home

20 Oct 26

Project Dance invests in the future with permanent new Yeovil home

Project Dance is celebrating a transformational new chapter, creating a dedicated space for dance, creativity and community activity

Dance News
Major new dance work inspired by David Bowie and his fearless reinvention to premiere in 2028

20 Oct 26

Major new dance work inspired by David Bowie and his fearless reinvention to premiere in 2028

Sadler’s Wells announces a new dance work from visionary choreographer Marcos Morau celebrating the enduring legacy of David Bowie is in production

Dance News, Performances
From Rubicon Dance's boys’ group to a dance degree

16 Oct 26

From Rubicon Dance's boys’ group to a dance degree

Jonathan reflects on the experiences, encouragement and lessons at Rubicon that continue to shape him as a dance artist.

Dance News
The Arts and Minds Campaign sets out key actions to restore and strengthen arts education

16 Oct 26

The Arts and Minds Campaign sets out key actions to restore and strengthen arts education

Add your name and help put creativity back at the heart of the curriculum - sign the open letter today!

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
300 local people take over the Riverside pitch in mass dance celebrating 150 years of Middlesbrough

16 Oct 26

300 local people take over the Riverside pitch in mass dance celebrating 150 years of Middlesbrough

TeesDance brings together people from across the Tees Valley to celebrate Middlesbrough Football Club’s 150th anniversary

Dance News, Performances
Elmhurst Ballet School opens its doors to aspiring young dancers

12 Oct 26

Elmhurst Ballet School opens its doors to aspiring young dancers

The annual Open Day gives prospective students and their families the chance to experience life at one of the UK’s leading vocational dance schools

Dance News, Opportunities
Female dancer on point on stage with stage lights facing her and a two people standing by a camera filming her

12 Oct 26

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces China cultural engagement tour 16 - 24 October

An ambitious initiative designed to strengthen artistic collaboration, educational partnerships and people-to-people connections

Dance News
Young dancers unite for national youth exchange exploring hope and the future

08 Oct 26

Young dancers unite for national youth exchange exploring hope and the future

Dance News
November at Sadler’s Wells: Discover the very best in tango, kathak, contemporary and ballet

08 Oct 26

November at Sadler’s Wells: Discover the very best in tango, kathak, contemporary and ballet

This November, Sadler's Wells welcomes performances from HUMANHOOD, BalletBoyz, Ben Duke's Lost Dog, Emanuel Gat and more

Dance News, Performances
As Dance Umbrella 2026 festival gets underway, check out the dance on screen Digital Programme

08 Oct 26

As Dance Umbrella 2026 festival gets underway, check out the dance on screen Digital Programme

Dance Umbrella takes place across London and online from 7-27 October but the Digital Programme continues to be available until the end of November

Dance News, Performances
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