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.
UK / West End Dance News Coverage — Page 6
The latest news on performances of Dance in UK / West End.
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.
Review: LUNAR HALO, CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE, Sadler's Wells
I’ve never seen a lunar halo – a sparkling ring around the moon – so the fact that Cheng Tsung-lung’s work of the same name uses it as a premise is indeed intriguing.
Northern Ballet's ROMEO AND JULIET Will Tour UK in 2024
Northern Ballet will bring their award-winning Romeo & Juliet back to the stage in spring 2024 after an absence of over 16 years.
VIDEO: Watch The Royal Ballet Celebrate The Legacy of Nijinska with Extended Insight
The Royal Ballet has released the full video from an extended Insight to celebrate the innovative creative genius of Bronislava Nijinska.
Review: YOUNG ASSOCIATES MIXED BILL, Sadler's Wells
Sadler’s Wells is a busy old place, with numerous performance spaces, departments and associated initiatives.
Review: RAMBERT / BEN DUKE - DEATH TRAP, Sadler's Wells
Two very different performances, Cerberus and Goat, from Rambert, deliver a meta dance comedy exploring life, death and performance.
Review: RHIANNON FAITH COMPANY: LAY DOWN YOUR BURDENS, Barbican
Rhiannon Faith Company premieres Lay Down Your Burdens at the Barbican Centre, another “socially conscious” work to add to their ever-growing portfolio
Review: THE DANTE PROJECT, Royal Opera House
With a potent and varied score from Thomas Adès, vibrant choreography from Wayne McGregor, and intruguing design from Tacita Dean, The Dante Project captures the attention despite the assumption audiences know who's who in this revered Italian narrative poem.
Review: LOVETRAIN2020, EMANUEL GAT, Sadler's Wells
LOVETRAIN2020 by Emanuel Gat started promisingly: atmospheric lighting, shafts of layered space and glimpses of new romantic courtiers bedecked in asymmetrical, louche garbs.
Review: PIONEERS, BALLET BLACK, Royal Opera House
Ballet Black return to the Royal Opera House, Linbury Theatre with their double bill Pioneers.
Review: RE:BIRTH, VAN HUYNH COMPANY, The Place
It seems unfathomable that a dance company has been based in London for 15 years and I've never seen their work before.
Fuerza Bruta Returns to London With AVEN in 2024
After 10 long years, Fuerza Bruta is finally returning to its London home - the Roundhouse - with its incredible new show – AVEN, a rollercoaster ride of euphoria, optimism and desire beyond the imagination.
Review: NUTCRACKER, Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre
Every Christmas we are promised a 'new take' on either Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Review: ZONA FRANCA, Southbank Centre
Welcome to Zona Franca, a show created by Brazilian choreographer Alice Ripoll and dance company Cia Suave that does its level best to defy being pigeonholed.
Review: NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE: GENESIS DANCE PROJECT AND NEW WORKS, Sadler's Wells
New English Ballet Theatre is in its 13th year as a company and presents a mixed programme at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells that's also a rather mixed bag…
UK Premiere of INK Comes to Sadler's Wells Theatre
Greek director, choreographer, and visual artist Dimitris Papaioannou returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre with the UK premiere of INK from Wednesday 28 February - Saturday 2 March 2024.
Review: GENERATIONS: THREE SHORT BALLETS, Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House
Northern Ballet presents the Generations: Three Short Ballets triple bill at the Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House as part of its national tour this autumn.
British And International Soloists Announced For THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE & SLEEPING BEAUTY UK Tour
Raymond Gubbay Limited has announced the British and international soloists for Varna International Ballet and Orchestra who will be touring in early 2024, as part of their return to UK after a hugely successful debut in 2023.
Review: MALEVO, Peacock Theatre
Bang-bang-bang.