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Jazz Theatre Arts UK facilitate a platform that supports the next generation of UK Jazz Dance practitioners
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13 Feb 25

Jazz Theatre Arts UK facilitate a platform that supports the next generation of UK Jazz Dance practitioners

The Platform aims to nurture and support undiscovered jazz talent, vital for the ongoing legacy of UK Jazz Dance and Theatre Arts.

Dance News, Opportunities
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Hakeem Onibudo wins prestigious award for lifetime contribution to dance

21 Feb 25

Hakeem Onibudo wins prestigious award for lifetime contribution to dance

CEO and Artistic Director of Impact Dance, Hakeem Onibudo was honoured with a prestigious award for his 30-year service to the dance industry.

Dance News
Elmhurst Ballet Company to perform 'Resonance' - A mixed bill of dance in London and Birmingham

20 Feb 25

Elmhurst Ballet Company to perform 'Resonance' - A mixed bill of dance in London and Birmingham

New and established dance repertory showcases graduate students of Elmhurst Ballet Company.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet are offering free Adult Beginners Taster Classes part of Let’s Dance a new UK wide initiative Founded by Angela Rippon CBE

20 Feb 25

Birmingham Royal Ballet are offering free Adult Beginners Taster Classes part of Let’s Dance a new UK wide initiative Founded by Angela Rippon CBE

The classes offer adults with no prior ballet experience to join BRB and discover the joy of ballet in a friendly and supportive class.

Dance News, Events, Opportunities
"Let's Dance" with Rubicon Dance!

19 Feb 25

"Let's Dance" with Rubicon Dance!

Angela Rippon, CBE visits Rubicon Dance as part of "Let's Dance" a UK wide campaign.

Dance News, Events, Opportunities
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19 Feb 25

Over and Over (and over again)

A beat-driven, joyful attempt to create the perfect rave, where all are welcome.

Dance News, Performances
Eliot Smith Dance 2025 Summer Season

13 Feb 25

Eliot Smith Dance 2025 Summer Season

Eliot Smith Dance (ESD) is excited to announce its 2025 Summer Season, featuring a captivating candlelight performance.

Dance News, Performances
Jasmin Vardimon Company presents NOW at Sadler’s Wells East on Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 March

12 Feb 25

Jasmin Vardimon Company presents NOW at Sadler’s Wells East on Wednesday 5 – Saturday 8 March

Stopping at Sadler’s Wells East as part of its UK tour, the company revisits iconic moments from its 25-year history with NOW.

Dance News, Performances
Central School of Ballet announces significant increase in funding from the Leverhulme Trust

11 Feb 25

Central School of Ballet announces significant increase in funding from the Leverhulme Trust

Central School of Ballet has announced a significant increase in funding from its long-standing supporter the Leverhulme Trust.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Putting creativity at the heart of the curriculum: leading figures in arts and creative fields launch the Arts & Minds campaign

11 Feb 25

Putting creativity at the heart of the curriculum: leading figures in arts and creative fields launch the Arts & Minds campaign

Leading lights from the arts join forces to launch the Arts and Minds campaign.

Dance News, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education
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11 Feb 25

English National Ballet's The Forsythe Programme

English National Ballet returns to Sadler’s Wells, London, with The Forsythe Programme.

Dance News, Performances
Elmhurst Ballet School opens its doors to celebrate national launch of Let's Dance!

10 Feb 25

Elmhurst Ballet School opens its doors to celebrate national launch of Let's Dance!

Elmhurst Ballet School will open its doors to the local community to help raise awareness of dance's benefits for physical and mental health.

Dance News, Events, Opportunities
UK tour announced for Aakash Odedra's Songs of the Bulbul

06 Feb 25

UK tour announced for Aakash Odedra's Songs of the Bulbul

A ferocious and contemplative solo for virtuoso dancer Aakash Odedra.

Dance News, Performances
First look at Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu's Our Mighty Groove which opens Sadler’s Wells East tonight

06 Feb 25

First look at Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu's Our Mighty Groove which opens Sadler’s Wells East tonight

Our Mighty Groove is the inaugural show at Sadler’s Wells East and runs from Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 February 2025.

Dance News, Performances
Corinne Bailey Rae appointed new Patron at Northern School of Contemporary Dance

05 Feb 25

Corinne Bailey Rae appointed new Patron at Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Northern School of Contemporary Dance is delighted to announce that celebrated artist Corinne Bailey Rae has been appointed as its newest Patron.

Dance News
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05 Feb 25

Shobana Jeyasingh and Anthony Van Laast announced as ISTD Vice Presidents

Shobana Jeyasingh CBE and Anthony Van Laast CBE join ISTD as Vice Presidents to champion teachers and dance.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Liverpool Theatre School Partners with Middlesex University to Launch Dance Degree with ‘Dual City’ Training

04 Feb 25

Liverpool Theatre School Partners with Middlesex University to Launch Dance Degree with ‘Dual City’ Training

Liverpool Theatre School is joining forces with Middlesex University to deliver a dance degree, which will be taught by industry professionals.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Fundamentally Dance appoints Gavin McCaig as Chief Operating Officer

04 Feb 25

Fundamentally Dance appoints Gavin McCaig as Chief Operating Officer

The new dance production organisation that powers Ballet Nights appoints Gavin McCaig as Chief Operating Officer

Dance News
Angela Rippon CBE visits The Royal Ballet School to launch nationwide Let's Dance initiative

03 Feb 25

Angela Rippon CBE visits The Royal Ballet School to launch nationwide Let's Dance initiative

The Royal Ballet School will open its doors in Covent Garden to the public on Sunday 2 March as part of the UK’s inaugural Let’s Dance event.

Dance News
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces 2025 - 26 season including the return of Black Sabbath - The Ballet

30 Jan 25

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces 2025 - 26 season including the return of Black Sabbath - The Ballet

Following a summer season in the USA Black Sabbath – The Ballet returns to the UK for an Autumn tour

Dance News, Performances
National Youth Dance Company to perform brand new work by Boy Blue in NYDC 2025 tour, culminating in first ever international tour date in Berlin

29 Jan 25

National Youth Dance Company to perform brand new work by Boy Blue in NYDC 2025 tour, culminating in first ever international tour date in Berlin

This rounds off the 2025 tour of this year’s Guest Artistic Director Boy Blue’s new work for the company.

Dance News, Performances
The UK’S Leading South Asian Dance and Music Company Sonia Sabri Company announce their 2025 Spring Tour of ROSHNI

29 Jan 25

The UK’S Leading South Asian Dance and Music Company Sonia Sabri Company announce their 2025 Spring Tour of ROSHNI

Sonia Sabri Company (SSCo) are touring their hit production, Roshni, as part of an ongoing UK wide tour.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet's spring season at Birmingham Hippodrome opens with Cinderella

29 Jan 25

Birmingham Royal Ballet's spring season at Birmingham Hippodrome opens with Cinderella

Cinderella is a wonderful mix of dance, comedy, spectacular scenery and a cast of characters that include mice, lizards and a dancing frog.

Dance News, Performances
Cast announced for premiere and UK tour of Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, from Sadler's Wells and Universal Music Group

29 Jan 25

Cast announced for premiere and UK tour of Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet, from Sadler's Wells and Universal Music Group

Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK today announce the cast for the world premiere of Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet.

Dance News
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29 Jan 25

Dance Research Matters releases events for February and March 2025

As the AHRC Dance Research Matters Networks Programme enters its final three months, here are some of the exciting events and activities.

Dance News, Events, Health, Wellbeing and Performance
One Dance UK Awards recipients announced

28 Jan 25

One Dance UK Awards recipients announced

On Friday 24 January, the UK dance sector came together to celebrate their achievements at the annual One Dance UK Awards.

One Dance UK, Dance News