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Dame Arlene Phillips receives the Freedom of the City of London
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25 Jun 26

Dame Arlene Phillips receives the Freedom of the City of London

She was awarded this prestigious accolade in recognition of her outstanding contribution to dance and support for charitable causes

Dance News, Performances
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Joss Arnott Dance announces 2026/2027 UK and international tour for the company’s acclaimed Meet the Hatter

01 Jul 26

Joss Arnott Dance announces 2026/2027 UK and international tour for the company’s acclaimed Meet the Hatter

Meet the Hatter, a magical, cinematic dance and multimedia spectacle, will tour in autumn 2026 and spring/summer 2027.

Dance News, Performances
Creative Crawley presents an amazing line up of free world class dance performances in Crawley this summer

01 Jul 26

Creative Crawley presents an amazing line up of free world class dance performances in Crawley this summer

Performers include Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Seeta Patel Dance and stacked wonky

Dance News, Performances
Hong Kong Parkour crew return to Bournemouth & RIDE goes on school tour with ZoieLogic Dance Theatre

29 Jun 26

Hong Kong Parkour crew return to Bournemouth & RIDE goes on school tour with ZoieLogic Dance Theatre

Pavilion Dance bringing cool dance and theatre fun to BCP this Summer!

Dance News, Performances
Love of Dance Ignited in Rural Communities

29 Jun 26

Love of Dance Ignited in Rural Communities

The mesmerising decade of dance which moved minds

Dance News, Performances
Dance City appoints new Chief Executive and Creative Director

26 Jun 26

Dance City appoints new Chief Executive and Creative Director

Jennifer Curry brings with her a strong record of leadership, advocacy and sector influence across national and regional cultural organisations.

Dance News
The Place announces its 2026 Autumn / Winter season

25 Jun 26

The Place announces its 2026 Autumn / Winter season

Among highlights are new works from returning audience favourites – rising stars and acclaimed companies alike.

Dance News, Performances
The Royal Academy of Dance’s flagship event The Fonteyn comes to London this autumn

24 Jun 26

The Royal Academy of Dance’s flagship event The Fonteyn comes to London this autumn

Tickets to The Fonteyn final on Sunday 8 November are now available!

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces promotions

23 Jun 26

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces promotions

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

Dance News
ArtsCross – an international intercultural exchange initiative brings outdoor performances to Euston and Bloomsbury this July

23 Jun 26

ArtsCross – an international intercultural exchange initiative brings outdoor performances to Euston and Bloomsbury this July

ArtsCross brings together choreographers, performers, scholars and producers from across the UK and Asia

Dance News
Five LCDS Graduates receive Propeller Residency commission

23 Jun 26

Five LCDS Graduates receive Propeller Residency commission

Every year for the summer months, The Place opens its studios for artist residencies, to create new work and research new ideas.

Dance News
New programming at Sadler’s Wells

23 Jun 26

New programming at Sadler’s Wells

World premiere of The LOve Book, and Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates its 100th birthday in new programming at Sadler’s Wells

Dance News, Performances
Liverpool Theatre School Launches New BA (Hons) Degrees and CertHE Through Northern School of Contemporary Dance Partnership

23 Jun 26

Liverpool Theatre School Launches New BA (Hons) Degrees and CertHE Through Northern School of Contemporary Dance Partnership

Liverpool Theatre School is launching BA (Hons) degree programmes in Musical Theatre and Professional Dance, alongside a CertHE in Musical Theatre

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education, Opportunities
Dance Umbrella announces full 2026 Festival Programme

23 Jun 26

Dance Umbrella announces full 2026 Festival Programme

Dance Umbrella, London’s annual international dance festival in October, brings the best of international contemporary dance to London audiences

Dance News, Performances
Ballet Nights Brings a New Dance Experience to the Edinburgh Fringe

23 Jun 26

Ballet Nights Brings a New Dance Experience to the Edinburgh Fringe

This August, Ballet Nights arrives at the Edinburgh Fringe for the very first time...

Dance News, Performances
In Motion: Eliot Smith and the Story of ESD

19 Jun 26

In Motion: Eliot Smith and the Story of ESD

IN MOTION is an intimate new documentary exploring the fifteen-year journey of Eliot Smith Dance and its founder, Eliot Smith.

Dance News
Helen Calcutt to Deliver Keynote at International Embodied Aesthetics Conference

19 Jun 26

Helen Calcutt to Deliver Keynote at International Embodied Aesthetics Conference

Helen Calcutt will deliver a keynote presentation at the London Arts-Based Research Centre's international conference on 20–21 June.

Dance News
The Complete Dancer: Strength, Mindset and Professional Skills with Yasmine Naghdi

18 Jun 26

The Complete Dancer: Strength, Mindset and Professional Skills with Yasmine Naghdi

The Complete Dancer with Yasmine Naghdi offers young performers a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of ballet's leading artists.

Dance News, Health, Wellbeing and Performance
Applications Open for 2026–27 Helen Parlor Dance Bursary

17 Jun 26

Applications Open for 2026–27 Helen Parlor Dance Bursary

The Helen Parlor Dance Bursary is was created to honour an influential champion of dance and to support the next generation of creative talent.

Dance News, Opportunities
Dance for Health Project at Bedford Hospital expanding after overwhelming positive impact

17 Jun 26

Dance for Health Project at Bedford Hospital expanding after overwhelming positive impact

For more than a year, Sadie Hunt and Jenny Howells have run Dance for Health classes, bringing 'joy' to Bedford Hospital.

Dance News
Applications open for Creative Tank 2026, Stopgap Dance Company's three-day inclusive dance intensive

16 Jun 26

Applications open for Creative Tank 2026, Stopgap Dance Company's three-day inclusive dance intensive

Creative Tank 2026 is taking place 8–10 September at South East Dance in Brighton (with an optional settling-in session on 7 September).

Dance News, Opportunities
National Dance Awards 2026: Winners in Full!

16 Jun 26

National Dance Awards 2026: Winners in Full!

See the full list of winners from the 26th annual National Dance Awards that took place on Monday 15 June 2026, at the Coronet Theatre in London

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News, Performances
The King's Birthday Honours 2026

15 Jun 26

The King's Birthday Honours 2026

One Dance UK is once again delighted to see dance recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list for 2026.

One Dance UK
Roots in Motion Brings Yoruba Dance and Cultural Heritage to Theatre Deli

15 Jun 26

Roots in Motion Brings Yoruba Dance and Cultural Heritage to Theatre Deli

Nigerian dance artist Fatima Tijani recently led Roots in Motion at Theatre Deli, introducing participants to the timeless Yoruba Cultural Dances

Dance News, Performances, DAD
Dance City is using heritage to reach new audiences, develop staff skills and plan for the future

12 Jun 26

Dance City is using heritage to reach new audiences, develop staff skills and plan for the future

Heritage funding is helping this arts organisation to build a stronger future

Dance News, Dance Ambassadors
The Place appoints Cathy Guest as new Chief Financial Officer

11 Jun 26

The Place appoints Cathy Guest as new Chief Financial Officer

The Place, one of Europe’s most influential centres for contemporary dance, is delighted to welcome Cathy Guest as the new Chief Financial Officer.

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