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RJC Dance supports young people’s mental health and wellbeing through dedicated project

RJC Dance has supported 57 young people through Shahck Out Speak Out, a project exploring mental health, confidence, connection and resilience.

Northern Ballet announces national tour of Robin Hood, a new ballet for children

Northern Ballet’s beloved ballets for children return with Robin Hood, an adventurous retelling choreographed by Northern Ballet Soloist Heather Lehan

Greg Brenman joins DanceEast as Chair as three further Trustees are recruited

Greg’s appointment comes as Shreela steps down from DanceEast having served for five years as Chair

October at Sadler’s Wells: A jam-packed month with the best in contemporary dance and ballet

Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage launches three new short film commissions and opens submissions for film festival in 2027

Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage announces two new opportunities for artists from around the world working at the intersection of dance and film

Acclaimed hip hop theatre production Ebony Scrooge to be made available free to schools and young people worldwide

The rollout provides schools and students the opportunity to experience the show's festive magic from the classroom

Trinity Laban Open Call for Dance Artists

Trinity Laban are looking for a dance artist or collective to create an exciting new 15 to 20-minute performance for young audiences

Partnerships across University push new boundaries in dance

The University of Chester is breaking new ground through a series of innovative collaborations with technology, sports education and fashion

Three new shows announced for 2027 at Sadler’s Wells including the acclaimed Ballet Shoes and world class contemporary dance

Sadler’s Wells announces three new shows today for 2027, including Ballet Shoes, Jasmin Vardimon’s Lullaby and a mixed bill by São Paulo Dance Company

Step into Dance celebrates 20 years of transforming lives through dance

The UK’s largest inclusive dance programme for secondary school students marks two decades of empowering young people across London and Essex

Northern School of Contemporary Dance and the ISTD announce a new partnership Degree in Professional Dance Teaching and Education

Christopher Wheeldon OBE presented with the RAD’s prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award by RAD Patron Her Majesty The Queen

Wheeldon joins a list of some of the most eminent names in dance who have received the QEII award, including Rudolf Nureyev and Carlos Acosta

Royal Academy of Dance announces guest performers for The Fonteyn 2026 ballet competition

Marianna Tsembenhoi, Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov, will feature as special guest performers

Five-Star Success for National Youth Dance Wales at Edinburgh Fringe

Celtic Collective earns outstanding reviews as young dancers from Wales and Scotland unite in 9 sold out performances.

Beyond Dance Mentoring

Dancers’ Career Development (DCD) invites dancers to take part in Beyond Dance Mentoring, a free, powerful 12-month development programme.

Body Perspectives: Meet the speakers re-evaluating the ideal in dance

A new event from the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science (NIDMS) exploring how we can create healthier body image cultures in dance.

One Dance UK’s Erin Sanchez to support Safe in Dance International's event on positive experiences in dance

One Dance UK joins international conversation about creating positive, healthy and supportive experiences in dance. 

In memoriam of Sir Richard Alston 1948 - 2026

1948-2026

The tea dance bringing a community together, one step at a time

Every Thursday afternoon in Upminster, generations of dancers come together for an afternoon of music, movement and friendship.