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06 Oct 26

Arts Council England launches first-ever Freelancers’ Handbook and Resources Directory

The new resources are a direct response to what freelancers told Arts Council England they need in the Cultural Freelancers Study 2024

Dance News, Opportunities
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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
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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
English National Ballet announces Mayflower Southampton as latest hub partner for Dance for Parkinson’s

08 Oct 26

English National Ballet announces Mayflower Southampton as latest hub partner for Dance for Parkinson’s

From January 2027, English National Ballet will bring weekly dance classes for people living with Parkinson’s to the Mayflower Southampton

Dance News
São Paulo Dance Company's Brazilian Perspectives tours the UK and Ireland in Spring 2027

06 Oct 26

São Paulo Dance Company's Brazilian Perspectives tours the UK and Ireland in Spring 2027

Presented by Dance Consortium, São Paulo Dance Company's Brazilian Perspectives features bold contemporary works by three female choreographers

Dance News, Performances
Young people with learning disabilities take their dance show on the road

06 Oct 26

Young people with learning disabilities take their dance show on the road

A pioneering project which employs young people with learning disabilities as professional dancers and teachers, embarks on a mini tour of Scotland

Dance News, Performances
81 Days Until Christmas – Festive favourites take centre stage across Sadler’s Wells venues this winter

05 Oct 26

81 Days Until Christmas – Festive favourites take centre stage across Sadler’s Wells venues this winter

Sadler’s Wells is getting ready to sprinkle some festive magic across its stages – with something to suit the whole family

Dance News, Performances
Marquee TV announces global streaming partnership with English National Ballet

02 Oct 26

Marquee TV announces global streaming partnership with English National Ballet

Marquee TV to co-present two films, featuring world-premieres from English National Ballet and two documentaries exploring the creation of the works

Dance News
Rambert appoints Rebecca Hanna-Grindall as Chief Executive Officer

02 Oct 26

Rambert appoints Rebecca Hanna-Grindall as Chief Executive Officer

Senior Southbank Centre leader Rebecca Hanna-Grindall is appointed Chief Executive of Rambert as it enters its second century

Dance News
Lead&Create training for independent choreographers is back!

01 Oct 26

Lead&Create training for independent choreographers is back!

Learn how to hold onto your artistic vision while creating space for brilliant collaborations

Dance News, Opportunities
One Dance UK brings children and young people’s dance to cultural sector roundtable in Liverpool

01 Oct 26

One Dance UK brings children and young people’s dance to cultural sector roundtable in Liverpool

The roundtable brought together leaders from across the arts and cultural sectors to explore the key opportunities and challenges facing the sector

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Arts Council England publishes research into private dance school sector

01 Oct 26

Arts Council England publishes research into private dance school sector

Arts Council England has published a new report which was commissioned to help them better understand the private dance school sector in England

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Luca Silvestrini’s Protein takes acclaimed The Magic Flute on UK tour this autumn

01 Oct 26

Luca Silvestrini’s Protein takes acclaimed The Magic Flute on UK tour this autumn

Luca Silvestrini’s Protein takes its critically acclaimed dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute, on a UK tour from 24 October

Dance News, Performances
Malik Nashad Sharpe premieres Hang Time at The Place

29 Sep 26

Malik Nashad Sharpe premieres Hang Time at The Place

Hang Time is a new choreographic meditation on the dynamics of loss, grief, and brotherhood

Dance News, Performances
Bringing Ballroom to Life for Blind and Partially Sighted People

29 Sep 26

Bringing Ballroom to Life for Blind and Partially Sighted People

Step Change Studios and VocalEyes explore how audio description can make competitive ballroom more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

Dance News
DanceSyndrome to present six new dance works at The Lowry

29 Sep 26

DanceSyndrome to present six new dance works at The Lowry

Artists from Lancashire-based DanceSyndrome are preparing to take to the stage at The Lowry in November with a one-night-only performance

Dance News, Performances
Remembering Sir Richard Alston

25 Sep 26

Remembering Sir Richard Alston

Reflections from Interim Chief Executive of One Dance UK, and Head of Children and Young People’s Dance, Laura Nicholson

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
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23 Sep 26

Applicant guidance for the National Portfolio Investment Programme, 2028–2033 has been published by Arts Council England

A more straightforward application process has been launched for the next National Portfolio, set to last five years from April 2028 to March 2033

Dance News, Breaking News
balletLORENT's Hansel & Gretel and the Witch premieres in Newcastle upon Tyne

23 Sep 26

balletLORENT's Hansel & Gretel and the Witch premieres in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle's balletLORENT returns to Northern Stage this autumn with the world premiere of a magical new fairytale production

Dance News, Performances
Dance brings pupils, parents and teachers together before the school day

23 Sep 26

Dance brings pupils, parents and teachers together before the school day

A primary school in East Yorkshire is bringing dance into the school day before lessons have even begun

Dance News
Applications are now open for U.Dance Regional

23 Sep 26

Applications are now open for U.Dance Regional

U.Dance Regional Platforms showcase the talents of the region’s young dancers

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Young people dancing in a dance studio all interacting with each other. Main focus on global majority female dancer moving her arms to the right and swinging hair around.

22 Sep 26

Arts Council England data reveals majority of children say creativity is important to them - but barriers remain

A new survey has gathered insights from over 30,000 children and young people across England, exploring how they engage with creativity and culture.

Dance News, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education
Motion Shorts Call for Submissions

22 Sep 26

Motion Shorts Call for Submissions

Candoco Dance Company is looking for short films by D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists

Dance News, Opportunities
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