Review: NEW YORK CITY BALLET: MIXED BILL, Sadler's Wells
New York City Ballet are at Sadler’s Wells for the very first time, and returning to London for the first time since 2008 in a rare event for dance fans in the capital.
UK / West End Dance News Coverage — Page 6
The latest news on performances of Dance in UK / West End.
Review: SWAN LAKE, Royal Opera House
If you came for anything other than wall-to-wall superlatives for the Royal Ballet’s A-team and Liam Scarlett’s superior production of Swan Lake then you’ll be disappointed with this review, because yet again, for the fourth time in six years, ballet heaven is delivered with a side of perfecti
Review: HOW TO BUILD A UNIVERSE - EXTENDED PLAY (JAMAAL BURKMAR), The Place
From the outset, the word/concept heavy narration often doesn't relate to the disjointed movement being executed, so disconnection feels apparent
Review: BALLET NATIONAL DE MARSEILLE: ROOMMATES, Queen Elizabeth Hall
With an eclectic programme including an immersive dreamscape, an intense two-hander and a revolutionary footstomper, the Ballet national de Marseille present a six-pack of impressive dance pieces.
Review: INK - DIMITRIS PAPAIOANNOU, Sadler's Wells
In the 2024 UK premiere of his 2020 work, INK, we see Papaioannou himself and Šuka Horn perform a “nightmarish manhunt…testing the limits of reality.
Review: NELKEN - TANZTHEATER WUPPERTAL PINA + BAUSCH TERRAIN BORIS CHARMATZ, Sadler's Wells
Some people only need one name: Cher, Madonna etc.
Review: DARK WITH EXCESSIVE BRIGHT, Royal Opera House
Appearing as part of their Festival of New Choreography, the Royal Ballet have partnered with the National Ballet of Canada for Dark With Excessive Bright, an extraordinarily intimate experiment which allows audience to experience the art form in a radical way.
Review: SÃO PAULO DANCE COMPANY, Sadler's Wells
Considering the São Paulo Dance Company was founded in 2008, it’s taken them 16 years to perform in the UK! But the wait is over.
Review: EMPOWER IN MOTION: A BALLET INCLUSIVE, Sadler's Wells
The entire evening was a poignant reminder of the power of dance.
Review: TESS, Peacock Theatre
Filled with a couple of operas’ worth of tragedy, Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles is not the likeliest source of inspiration for a dramatic circus show but Ockham's Razor are here to prove us wrong.
Royal Ballet's Melissa Hamilton and Businessman Michael Christou Launch Hamilton Christou Productions
Internationally recognised star of The Royal Ballet, Melissa Hamilton, and renowned businessman and property developer, Michael Christou, have announced the launch of Hamilton Christou Productions.
THE ACROBATIC SWAN LAKE Comes to Sadler's Wells This June 2024
The Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe's The Acrobatic Swan Lake has dazzled sold-out audiences around the world since its premiere in 2004 and is now returning to London this Summer for a strictly limited run.
Royal Opera House Partners With MS Society For a 12-week Dance Residency
The Royal Opera House is partnering with the charity, the MS Society, to host a ballet residency for volunteer dancers living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
The Royal Ballet's SWAN LAKE Returns to the Royal Opera House
This Spring, The Royal Ballet's sumptuous production of Swan Lake returns to the Royal Opera House's Main Stage.
Royal Academy of Dance's THE FONTEYN Comes to London in 2024
The Royal Academy of Dance has announced that its flagship event The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition comes to London in 2024.
International Ballet Stars Come Together For Dance For Ukraine at the London Palladium
Ukrainian born dancer and former star of The Royal Ballet Ivan Putrov has announced Dance for Ukraine at The London Palladium on Sunday 18 February 2024, following the success of 2022's gala that raised over £160,000 net for the Disaster Emergency Committee's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
London City Ballet Returns to Sadler's Wells in September
The London City Ballet has announced a return to Sadler’s Wells from 11-14 September.
Final Line-up Set For EMPOWER IN MOTION - A Ballet Inclusive Fundraising Gala at Sadler's Wells
The final big names from the world of dance have been confirmed for fundraising gala Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive from charity Children Today.
Royal Academy Of Dance Launches Fundraising Campaign To Support Young Dancers Taking Exams
Royal Academy of Dance has launched a new fundraising campaign to provide financial support for young dancers taking RAD exams across the world.
Phoenix Dance Theatre to Embark on Spring Tour
This spring Phoenix Dance Theatre will embark on a UK tour with a brand-new mixed programme – BELONGING: Loss.
STORIES, The Tap Dance Sensation Comes to the Peacock Theatre This October
Fresh from a sold-out European tour, France's Got Talent finalists, RB Dance Company, presents the UK premiere of its critically acclaimed, award-winning production Stories at Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre from Wednesday 23 October - Saturday 2 November 2024.
Sadler's Wells Reveals New Shows For 2024; Flamenco Festival, London City Ballet, and More!
Tickets for newly announced events are on public sale from Friday 26 January at 10 am.
Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE Celebrates 30th Anniversary With a 2024-25 UK Tour
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake will return for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 UK tour.
balletLORENT's THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Comes to the Lilian Baylis Studio in April
balletLORENT's new family show The Velveteen Rabbit comes to the Lilian Baylis Studio during the Easter holidays from Friday 5 – Saturday 6 April 2024.
March Dates Set For Mark Bruce Company's FRANKENSTEIN
Mark Bruce Company will make a welcome return to the stage in 2024 with a brand new production of Frankenstein in March.
Review: GISELLE, London Coliseum
Fresh from no fewer than 40 performances of Wayne Eagling’s Nutcracker (a production which now seems to thankfully be going into retirement) English National Ballet, are back less than a week later to round off their Coliseum season, this time it’s Mary Skeaping’s Giselle which they last perfo
Wayne McGregor Brings Two Works to Sadler's Wells This March
Company Wayne McGregor returns to Sadler's Wells Theatre this March with two works from Sadler's Wells Associate Artist and visionary choreographer Wayne McGregor CBE.
Guest Blog: 'I Guarantee It's an Event Not to Be Missed': Dancer & Choreographer Joe Powell-Main on Inclusion & Representation in Upcoming Dance Gala EMPOWER IN MOTION
It has been over a year since Ross Freddie Ray approached me about the Gala, Empower in Motion.
Sadler's Wells Reveals The Next Cohort of the National Youth Dance Company and National Tour of Oona Doherty's WALL
National Youth Dance Company (NYDC), England's flagship company for young dancers which is run by Sadler's Wells, has selected the intake for its 2023/24 cohort.
Royal Ballet Reveals Details for The Festival of New Choreography
The Royal Ballet has announced further details about the forthcoming Festival of New Choreography, opening in February 2024.
Northern Ballet's TORTOISE & THE HARE Begins UK Tour This Month
Northern Ballet's Tortoise & the Hare UK tour begins this month.
Kenneth MacMillan's MANON Returns to the Royal Ballet for its 50th Anniversary
This new year, The Royal Ballet presents Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, marking 50 years since the production's 1974 premiere, and 100 years since the death of its esteemed designer Nicholas Georgiadis.
More Dancers Allege Bullying and Body-Shaming at UK Ballet Schools
More dancers have come forward to allege a culture of body-shaming and bullying at a UK ballet school, according the the BBC.
Greenwich Dance Reveals Legacy Plans Ahead of Closure
Greenwich Dance has announced plans for the continuation of its activity that supports communities and artists, through other organisations.
Experience MacMillan's MANON in a Cinema Near You
Experience the passionate and tragic story of Kenneth MacMillan's Manon live in cinemas in February 2024.
Review: EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, Sadler's Wells
No Sugarplum Fairy at Sadler’s Wells this Christmas…they've got Edward Scissorhands instead! Specifically Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures production running until 20 January.
Royal Academy Of Dance Launches New Leadership Training Programme
On 7 December, leading dance education and training organisation Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) launched RAD Leadership Training, a initiative which uses the power and influence of movement to help corporate leaders take their leadership skills to the next level.
EMPOWER IN MOTION Gala Enlists Internationally Acclaimed Dancers
A host of exciting new names have been announced as part of Children Today's fundraising gala, Empower in Motion – A Ballet Inclusive, at Sadler's Wells on February 7th, 2024.
Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Royal Opera House
The world can often seem so grey at the moment, so any opportunity to step into the light is most welcome.
State Ballet of Georgia Brings SWAN LAKE to the London Coliseum in Summer 2024
The State Ballet of Georgia presents Swan Lake at the London Coliseum in Summer 2024.