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09 Jul 25

Young Creatives Premiere Bold New Works at Sadler’s Wells

Get ready for fresh, fearless energy of One Dance UK’s Young Creatives! Book now to see exciting emerging choreographers unveil their brand-new works

One Dance UK, Dance News, Children, Young People and Education, Events, Performances
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Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund announce launch and choreographers for CoLab North

10 Jul 25

Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund announce launch and choreographers for CoLab North

CoLab North is an artist development programme providing a funded nine-day choreographic lab. 

Dance News
Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta CBE receives honorary degree from University of Birmingham

10 Jul 25

Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet Carlos Acosta CBE receives honorary degree from University of Birmingham

Director of BRB Carlos Acosta CBE has received an honorary degree from University of Birmingham at the Summer 2025 graduations.

Dance News, Performances
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09 Jul 25

Young Creatives Applications are open!

Applications for Young Creatives 2025 are open! A prestigious, fully funded UK-wide initiative to discover the next wave of choreographers.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education, Opportunities
Experience a unique collaboration of dancers from around the world

09 Jul 25

Experience a unique collaboration of dancers from around the world

YDance presents Evolution at Dance Base from 5 - 10 August 2025

Dance News, Performances
ZoieLogic Dance Theatre celebrates 25 years of getting guys dancing and turning anything into a dance floor

09 Jul 25

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre celebrates 25 years of getting guys dancing and turning anything into a dance floor

For 25 years, ZoieLogic Dance Theatre has been helping guys move for their mental health, connecting people and communities through dance.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces Promotions, Joiners and Leavers

07 Jul 25

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces Promotions, Joiners and Leavers

Carlos Acosta, Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, has today announced promotions within the Company and new joiners for the 2025/26 season.

Dance News, Performances
Eliot Smith Dance to Premiere Sir Robert Cohan’s Eclipse (1961)

04 Jul 25

Eliot Smith Dance to Premiere Sir Robert Cohan’s Eclipse (1961)

The performance will headline the third edition of ESD Presents - Celebrating Sir Robert Cohan CBE at Dance City from 28 July - 2 August 2025.

Dance News, Performances
Leading disabled dance organisations urge the sector to address barriers to progression & employment in dance for disabled people

01 Jul 25

Leading disabled dance organisations urge the sector to address barriers to progression & employment in dance for disabled people

Candoco Dance Company, Corali, People Dancing, Stopgap Dance Company and TIN Arts are urging the sector to commit to change based on new research.

Dance News
Train with Jasmin Vardimon Company this Summer

01 Jul 25

Train with Jasmin Vardimon Company this Summer

JVIntensive is a highly physical and creative development programme for dancers 18+ who want to develop their physical and creative skills.

Dance News, Opportunities
The Tait Memorial Trust announce new prize for two Royal Ballet School graduates

27 Jun 25

The Tait Memorial Trust announce new prize for two Royal Ballet School graduates

The award will grant £5,000 each to two outstanding Australian or New Zealand graduates of The Royal Ballet School.

Dance News
Northern Ballet appoints Sir Gregory Doran and Steven McRae in cohort of new trustees

27 Jun 25

Northern Ballet appoints Sir Gregory Doran and Steven McRae in cohort of new trustees

Northern Ballet has appointed five new trustees as the Company seeks to strengthen the representation of artists on its board.

Dance News
Joss Arnott Dance announces dates and details for the world premiere of Meet the Hatter

27 Jun 25

Joss Arnott Dance announces dates and details for the world premiere of Meet the Hatter

Joss Arnott Dance's Meet the Hatter goes on tour across the UK from Friday 19 September 2025 - Saturday 21 February 2026.

Dance News, Performances
Applications for the inaugural Emma Gladstone Award will open on 1 September 2025

25 Jun 25

Applications for the inaugural Emma Gladstone Award will open on 1 September 2025

This new Award enables dance producers to expand their horizons by providing £7,000 support towards international travel and related costs.

Dance News, Events
Anthony Missen appointed as DanceEast Chief Executive & Creative Director

25 Jun 25

Anthony Missen appointed as DanceEast Chief Executive & Creative Director

Anthony’s appointment follows Brendan Keaney OBE’s announcement that he will step down from the organisation this summer.

Dance News
Rhythms of Northeast India : A Tapestry of Tradition

25 Jun 25

Rhythms of Northeast India : A Tapestry of Tradition

Experience of performing at The Nehru Centre, London

Dance News
One Dance UK announces changes to Board of Trustees

24 Jun 25

One Dance UK announces changes to Board of Trustees

Dr Victor Fung appointed as new Chair, four new trustees join the board

One Dance UK, Dance News
Wales Wide Training Programme - Impact Report - May 2024 to May 2025

20 Jun 25

Wales Wide Training Programme - Impact Report - May 2024 to May 2025

This is a summary of all Wales Wide Training Programme strands, CPD sessions, presentations etc. for May 2024 - May 2025.

Dance News
Deaf Awareness film aimed at dance practitioners

20 Jun 25

Deaf Awareness film aimed at dance practitioners

Mark Smith, Artistic Director, Deaf Men Dancing, led a continuing professional development (CPD) day aimed at dance practitioners from across Wales.

Dance News
Ebony Scrooge by ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company premieres at Sadler’s Wells East

20 Jun 25

Ebony Scrooge by ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company premieres at Sadler’s Wells East

Sadler’s Wells East kicks off its first festive season with a brand-new hip hop dance theatre show by ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company.

Dance News, Events
Dance Umbrella Announces Full 2025 Festival Programme - 2 - 31 October

18 Jun 25

Dance Umbrella Announces Full 2025 Festival Programme - 2 - 31 October

Dance Umbrella, London’s annual international dance festival, is delighted to announce the full 2025 festival programme.

Dance News, Performances
Bone stress injuries (BSI) in dancers

18 Jun 25

Bone stress injuries (BSI) in dancers

Timely diagnosis is vital to prevent the progression of pathology, avoid complications, and ensure a speedy return to performance.

Dance News, Events, Science & research
Cast Announced for Factory International and The Royal Ballet's A Single Man

18 Jun 25

Cast Announced for Factory International and The Royal Ballet's A Single Man

A Single Man is based on the Christopher Isherwood novel (1964) and has been adapted by Director and Choreographer Jonathan Watkins.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet and Canon present: The Silence After Applause

17 Jun 25

Birmingham Royal Ballet and Canon present: The Silence After Applause

The project will be presented at the UK Pavilion at Osaka Expo from 27 June - 2 July.

Dance News, Events
The Place announces its 2025 autumn season

17 Jun 25

The Place announces its 2025 autumn season

Discovering the world through dance

Dance News, Performances
Dance recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025

16 Jun 25

Dance recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025

Dance recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News