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28 Aug 26

Dance Theatre at its best: BUSK to embark on an extended national tour

Project Dance has turned a youth-made production into a professional national tour, pioneering a new approach to making dance work.

27 Aug 26

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre tour trio of pieces celebrating lived experience of recovery

Fallen Angels Dance Theatre's unforgettable production Holding Light celebrates the power of human resilience over adversity

19 Aug 26

Rain on the Forecast? A Flexible Alternative to Outdoor Dance Shoots

Discover why London's dance creators are turning to indoor studios for shoots and learn about the benefits of hourly studio hire.

19 Aug 26

Pushing Boundaries: GILA Method — Experienced Movers Edition culminates in informal sharing and conversation with Galit Liss

EncoreEast invite audiences to an informal performance sharing and conversation with internationally renowned choreographer and teacher Galit Liss.

14 Aug 26

Making Time to Dance: Flexible Dance Studio Hire for Busy Londoners

For busy working adults, flexible studio hire could make dance much easier to fit into everyday life — even if you only have an hour to spare.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education, Opportunities

13 Aug 26

80 Dance Schools Inspiring the Next Generation of Dance Teachers

This year marked a milestone for bbodance’s teaching assistant participation.

12 Aug 26

New Adventures releases new short film, Quiet Revolutions

New Adventures releases Quiet Revolutions, a short film celebrating community dance artists.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education

12 Aug 26

New qualification helping more people bring the benefits of dance to their communities

ISTD Academy's Diploma in Teaching Community Dance opens pathways into inclusive, community-focused dance teaching

10 Aug 26

How School Holidays Are Creating New Opportunities for Dance Studios

During the summer break, dance studios have the chance to support more than just lessons — from workshops and rehearsals to community events.

05 Aug 26

Neon Dance to open LEV Matadero with Spanish premiere of Last and First Men

Neon Dance will open this year's LEV Matadero festival, highlighting the growing appetite for UK contemporary dance at interdisciplinary festivals.

05 Aug 26

Last chance for dance artists to apply for Resolution 2027 at The Place

04 Aug 26

Royal Academy of Dance announces winners of the RAD Awards 2026

Dance teachers and professionals were honoured at a ceremony at the RAD’s headquarters late last month, as part of its Members’ Conference 2026.

04 Aug 26

How to Choose the Right Dance Studio for Different Creative Projects

As the role of the dance studio expands, so do the demands placed on the space itself. The question is “Which space best supports the project?”

04 Aug 26

The Garden - UK Tour

An Immersive Journey of Self Discovery through Hip Hop Dance by Lindon Barr

04 Aug 26

Call out: Professional contemporary dancer for Dancers Connected (Aberdeen)

White and Givan is seeking professional contemporary dancers to take part in the development of Dancers Connected.

04 Aug 26

September at Sadler’s Wells

The Dance Floor is Black final weekend and legendary companies return

04 Aug 26

Urja Desai Thakore and Professor John Blake join the Board of Governors of The Place

The Place welcomes two influential leaders whose work is helping to shape the future of culture, creativity and learning in the UK.

04 Aug 26

Next generation of dance talent is being priced off the stage

The Julia Rausing Sky Arts Bursaries will support 20 dance-makers with funding, mentoring, professional development and industry visibility

31 Jul 26

From TikTok Trends to Studio Floors: How Dance Spaces Are Evolving in 2026

With short-form video transforming how dance is experienced, studios are evolving into creative spaces where dancers rehearse and film content.

31 Jul 26

Assam’s Art and Culture Shine at the House of Lords, UK Parliament

London-based Sattriya dancer and artist Anannya Mahanta received the Cluster of Achievers Award 2026 for her contribution to the performing arts.

31 Jul 26

Leading North West Partnership Launches New Model for Dance Talent Development

12 leading North West venues, promoters and organisations have launched a new model to transform opportunities for dance artists across the region.

29 Jul 26

From a workaholic who ended up stuck in a hospital bed, to part of a dazzling tap troupe

Although none of his colleagues believed he’d ever retire, Stephen Walsh found a new lease of life in a retirement community where he discovered dance