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Dance’s positive impact on cancer patients

05 Feb 26

Dance’s positive impact on cancer patients

Royal Academy of Dance celebrates World Cancer Day 2026

Dance News
Sadler’s Wells celebrates 30 years of genre-defying programming at its home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre

03 Feb 26

Sadler’s Wells celebrates 30 years of genre-defying programming at its home in the West End, the Peacock Theatre

Sadler’s Wells celebrates with a vibrant celebratory programme spanning Tango, ballet, taiko drumming & breaking, Acrobatics, Opera & Musical Theatre.

Dance News, Performances
4X10 returns to the Dance House, Cardiff

03 Feb 26

4X10 returns to the Dance House, Cardiff

Brightest new talent alongside established creators pushing the boundaries of dance this March

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces 2026 - 27 Season

30 Jan 26

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces 2026 - 27 Season

Featuring Sir Peter Wright’s Swan Lake, which is revived for Birmingham and London, and a world premiere of Carlos Acosta’s The Maiden Of Venice.

Dance News, Performances
The Place presents: Seasoned, as part of national campaign Let’s Dance, spearheaded by Angela Rippon CBE

29 Jan 26

The Place presents: Seasoned, as part of national campaign Let’s Dance, spearheaded by Angela Rippon CBE

Seasoned - an evening of new work by older dancers, will be performed at The Place on 7 March.

Dance News, Performances
Sylvia, the Olivier-nominated musical starring Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose, returns this Autumn

29 Jan 26

Sylvia, the Olivier-nominated musical starring Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose, returns this Autumn

Sylvia will return for a limited tour ahead of five performances at the Royal Albert Hall from 13th – 15th November 2026 with tickets on sale now.

Dance News, Performances
Buzzing Britain: Bringing Morris Dancing to a New Generation

22 Apr 25

Buzzing Britain: Bringing Morris Dancing to a New Generation

In a unique project introducing Morris dancing to a new generation, "Buzzing Britain" set out to engage young people in traditional dance.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
The Place announces Choreodrome Artists 2025

22 Apr 25

The Place announces Choreodrome Artists 2025

The Place’s annual artist development programme enables dance artists to investigate new performance ideas.

Dance News
Cheshire dancer with Down Syndrome is a Step Ahead

09 Apr 25

Cheshire dancer with Down Syndrome is a Step Ahead

An up and coming Cheshire dancer with Down Syndrome says he has 'found his purpose' and is now set on a professional career in dance.

Dance News
Dance Consortium announces world premiere of new work by Canadian circus pioneers Cirque Eloize

09 Apr 25

Dance Consortium announces world premiere of new work by Canadian circus pioneers Cirque Eloize

A dazzling mix of urban dance, daring stunts and contemporary circus, the 8-venue tour opens on 19 & 20 September at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.

Dance News
Dance Umbrella announces its first show for the 2025 festival

08 Apr 25

Dance Umbrella announces its first show for the 2025 festival

The UK premiere of Gesualdo Passione by Amala Dianor and Les Arts Florissants takes place in the Barbican Hall on 16 October.

Dance News, Events
National Youth Dance Wales turns 25 - Join the Celebration!

07 Apr 25

National Youth Dance Wales turns 25 - Join the Celebration!

National Youth Dance Wales marks 25 years of empowering young dancers and providing exceptional dance opportunities for young dancers across Wales.

Dance News
New Directory launched for dancers in the North

03 Apr 25

New Directory launched for dancers in the North

This brand new directory for freelance artists lists organisations that offer commissioning pots, studio space and performance opportunities.

Dance News, Opportunities
Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People

02 Apr 25

Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People

This new research aims to shed light on the lack of representation and leadership opportunities for disabled people in the dance sector.

Dance News, Events
One Dance UK releases Wellbeing Package to support with physical, mental and financial wellbeing

01 Apr 25

One Dance UK releases Wellbeing Package to support with physical, mental and financial wellbeing

One Dance UK reaches out to the sector in a time of uncertainty to support the wellbeing of individuals and their families.

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News, Health, Wellbeing and Performance
National Dance Company Wales Appoints Bakani Pick-Up as Artistic Director

31 Mar 25

National Dance Company Wales Appoints Bakani Pick-Up as Artistic Director

Bakani will join the company in September 2025. In April, David Watson will start as Interim Executive Director (Joint CEO).

Dance News
What's On at Sadler’s Wells in April

26 Mar 25

What's On at Sadler’s Wells in April

Skatepark, Snow White, Swan Lake, and the best-selling solo piano recording of all time, brought to life on stage - and more.

Dance News, Performances
Jasmin Vardimon’s ALiCE returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre

20 Mar 25

Jasmin Vardimon’s ALiCE returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Jasmin Vardimon’s re-imagining of Lewis Caroll's classic Alice in Wonderland, returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Friday 23 - Saturday 24 May.

Dance News, Performances
The Place announces Royal Patron

20 Mar 25

The Place announces Royal Patron

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT GCVO has accepted an invitation to become Royal Patron of The Place.

Dance News
One Dance UK joins arts leaders in signing an open letter on the EBACC

19 Mar 25

One Dance UK joins arts leaders in signing an open letter on the EBACC

One Dance UK's Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Hurst, is among leading arts figures to have signed their name on the open letter.

Dance News, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education
Young people to benefit from creative education boost

19 Mar 25

Young people to benefit from creative education boost

A new National Centre for Arts and Music Education, supporting children to access quality dance within the curriculum and beyond has been announced.

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News
Older male dance teacher instructing female student, both are crouched on the floor

18 Mar 25

Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report

One Dance UK has been working closely with DfE and members of the Curriculum and Assessment Review panel to champion the value of dance education.

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News
The Place presents OKAN by Maya & Toussaint

18 Mar 25

The Place presents OKAN by Maya & Toussaint

The Place announces a new duet, Ọkan, created by Akeim Toussaint Buck and Ella Mesma, with martial dances at its core, touring the UK in 2025.

Dance News, Performances
Flamenco Festival 2025

18 Mar 25

Flamenco Festival 2025

Celebrating 20 years of the soul of Spain in the heart of London.

Dance News, Performances
diddi dance founder up for two prestigious awards!

18 Mar 25

diddi dance founder up for two prestigious awards!

Anne-Marie Martin, founder of diddi dance, has been announced as a finalist in two children's activities awards in 2025.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Eliot Smith Dance Presents the Third Edition of ESD Presents: A Celebration of Sir Robert Cohan CBE

17 Mar 25

Eliot Smith Dance Presents the Third Edition of ESD Presents: A Celebration of Sir Robert Cohan CBE

This year, ESD honours the extraordinary legacy of Sir Robert Cohan CBE, the founding father of British contemporary dance.

Dance News, Performances