BALLET BLACK AT 25 - DOUBLE BILL to Open at Sadler's Wells This Autumn
Cassa Pancho's company will mark its 25th anniversary with a double bill pairing Mthuthuzeli November's Ingoma with Hope Boykin's new UK commission at Sadler's Wells Theatre.
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The latest news on performances of Dance in UK Regional.
Birmingham Royal Ballet to Add New Dancers for 2026/27 Season
Birmingham Royal Ballet announced new dancers joining the company for the upcoming season, including promotions from BRB2 and international recruits, while SWAN LAKE is set to play Birmingham Hippodrome and Sadler's Wells.
SWAN LAKE to Return to Birmingham Royal Ballet's Repertoire
Birmingham Royal Ballet announced the revival of Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova's SWAN LAKE, with principal casting confirmed for performances at Birmingham Hippodrome and London's Sadler's Wells Theatre.
Alleyne Dance Will Bring FAR FROM HOME to Sadler’s Wells East
Multi-award-winning company Alleyne Dance will present Far From Home at Sadler's Wells East, a narrative dance production that explores immigration and the consequences that the search for “a better life” can have.
Emanuel Gat Dance's FIVE DAYS IN THE SUN Will Make UK Premiere at Sadler’s Wells
This autumn, Sadler's Wells will present the UK premiere of Emanuel Gat's FIVE DAYS IN THE SUN.
Acosta Danza Will Return to Sadler's Wells With New Double Bill CUBAN BAROQUE
This autumn, Sadler's Wells International Associate Company Acosta Danza will return with Cuban Baroque, a new double bill under the artistic direction of dance legend Carlos Acosta.
ESHU AT THE CROSSROADS to Tour London as Part of Dance Umbrella Festival
Dance Umbrella announced that Eshu at the Crossroads, a family show blending dance, puppetry, and Yorubic storytelling, will tour across London venues as part of its annual international dance festival.
FEMINA by Ekleido to Tour UK Venues This Fall
Dance crew Ekleido will present their new work FEMINA on a UK tour, launching at DanceEast and closing at The Place, which serves as co-producer of the production.
PASTORAL by Pam Tanowitz Dance to Make UK Premiere at the Barbican
Pam Tanowitz Dance returns to the Barbican Theatre for the UK premiere of PASTORAL, a collaboration with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and visual artist Sarah Crowner, reimagining Beethoven's Symphony No.
School Students From Across Greater London Perform at STEP LIVE
Hundreds of secondary school students from across Greater London performed at Step Live 2026 at Cadogan Hall, showcasing styles including Afro, contemporary, street, and hip-hop through the Step into Dance programme.
Royal Academy of Dance Names First CPD Tutors for New Musical Theatre Syllabus
The Royal Academy of Dance announced its first cohort of CPD Tutors for its new Musical Theatre syllabus, with educators from across the UK trained to deliver the program featuring choreography by Susan Stroman, Warren Carlyle, and Stephen Mear CBE.
STORIES to Bring Tap Dance Sensation to Bradford with RB Dance Company
Following a sold-out, successful UK premiere in 2024, STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation from RB Dance Company will return this autumn for a UK tour, visiting Bradford Live in November.
Royal Ballet First Soloist Valentino Zucchetti to Leave Company After 16 Years
Valentino Zucchetti, a First Soloist with The Royal Ballet for 16 years, is departing to pursue his choreographic and producing career.
THE FONTEYN International Ballet Competition to Return to London's West End
The Royal Academy of Dance's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition will return to London, with over 80 candidates from 20 countries competing, and the grand final set for the London Coliseum.
NDHQ Liverpool Dancers Receive Prestigious Dance Awards
Two young dancers from Liverpool have secured their place in the history book after winning national titles at one of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world.
San Francisco Ballet to Make London Return With MERE MORTALS at Sadler's Wells
San Francisco Ballet will bring MERE MORTALS to Sadler's Wells Theatre for its first London visit since 2019, featuring choreography by Aszure Barton and a live performance by composer Floating Points.
The Royal Ballet's NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL to Return to the Linbury Theatre in 2026
The Royal Ballet's NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL will bring together junior companies and dance schools from around the world, including the School of American Ballet and The Royal Ballet School, for performances at the Linbury Theatre.
ORPHEUS to Be Performed by Elmhurst Ballet School in Summer 2026
Elmhurst Ballet School announced it will present ORPHEUS, a programme inspired by classical and modern myths and legends, running for one week at the school's venue in Birmingham.
Interview: 'I Look For Proactive, Engaged And Curious Artists': ENB Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, on EMERGING DANCER 2026
Ahead of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2026, Artistic Director Aaron S.
The Duke of Edinburgh Visits Northern Ballet For The London Premiere of GENTLEMAN JACK
The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Patron of Northern Ballet, attended the London opening night of GENTLEMAN JACK at Sadler's Wells Theatre, meeting dancers, creative staff, and BBC/HBO series creator Sally Wainwright OBE.
SWAN LAKE New Production Will Be Performed by Northern Ballet and Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux
Northern Ballet and Ballet de l'Opéra National de Bordeaux announced a co-production of a new SWAN LAKE, choreographed by Rachel Beaujean, with dramaturg Uzma Hameed, set to tour the UK.
Dance Umbrella Reveals Funding to Launch 'Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship' Programme
Dance Umbrella announced major funding from Arts Council England and the British Council for its Diversifying Curatorial Stewardship programme, a multi-year initiative to widen curatorial leadership pathways for underrepresented practitioners in UK and international dance.
Young People Show Off Their Dancing Skills At Step Around Town 2026
More than 700 students from London boroughs and Essex performed in STEP AROUND TOWN, part of the Royal Academy of Dance's Step into Dance programme, the UK's largest inclusive dance programme for secondary school students.
SÃO PAULO DANCE COMPANY Will Embark on 13-Venue UK and Ireland Tour
Dance Consortium announced a 13-venue Ireland and UK tour of SÃO PAULO DANCE COMPANY, opening at Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.
The Royal Academy of Dance Reveals Judges and Faculty For The Fonteyn 2026 Ballet Competition
The Royal Academy of Dance announced the judges and faculty for THE FONTEYN 2026, with Dame Darcey Bussell, Francesca Hayward, and Kevin O'Hare among those evaluating competitors at London's Coliseum.
Rambert Will Perform IN CRIMSON, First Jerwood Commission With Bobbi Jene Smith
Rambert announced IN CRIMSON, a reimagining of Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber's Fugue in Crimson, marking the duo's first UK collaboration and European premiere as part of the centenary programme THIS IS RAMBERT.
The Royal Ballet Will Perform LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE for Limited Run at Royal Opera House
The Royal Ballet will present Frederick Ashton's LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE for ten performances at the Royal Opera House, featuring notable debuts and a new wooden automata replacing the production's live pony.
Mamela Nyamza's THE HERD/LESS Will Open Dance Umbrella 2026 Festival
Dance Umbrella announced THE HERD/LESS by South African choreographer Mamela Nyamza as the opening show of its 2026 festival, presented at Sadler's Wells East.
LORD OF THE DANCE 30th Anniversary Tour to Play Milton Keynes Theatre in 2026
Lord of the Dance will return to the United Kingdom in 2026 as part of its 30th Anniversary Tour.
BALLET CENTRAL Will Perform One Night Only at Darlington Hippodrome
Ballet Central, one of the UK's leading touring ballet companies, will make its Darlington Hippodrome debut with a single-night performance.
Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova Will Join Nikita Kuzmin on SUPERNOVA Tour
Strictly Come Dancing alumni Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova will join Nikita Kuzmin as special guest dancers on select dates of his headline SUPERNOVA tour, choreographed by Jason Gilkison.
Elmhurst Ballet School Will Host BREAKING BARRES Gala
Elmhurst Ballet School will host its Summer Gala in partnership with Birmingham restaurant Cylla, launching Breaking Barres, an initiative addressing barriers faced by Black and global majority dancers in the professional ballet industry.
Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS Will Make UK Premiere at Southbank Centre
Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS will make its UK premiere at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, featuring 60 final-year London Contemporary Dance School students performing as one unit.
Elmhurst Ballet School Launches Silver Swans Summer Retreat for Adult Dancers
Elmhurst Ballet School will present its Silver Swans Summer Retreat, a multi-day programme for adult dancers blending dance, wellbeing, and community in a supportive environment.
London City Ballet Will Embark On 17-Venue 2026 Tour Across Five Countries
LONDON CITY BALLET announced its third season tour, visiting 17 venues across the UK, USA, and Europe, with an expanded company of 18 dancers and guest artist Alina Cojocaru.
Candoco Dance Company Launches New Artistic Assembly to Champion Disabled Artists
Candoco Dance Company announced a new Artistic Assembly leadership model and expanded programs to support D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists as the organization marks 35 years of inclusive dance.
LEAP DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 Is Now Open Across Liverpool
LEAP DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 is underway across Liverpool, with performances, workshops, and family-friendly events at theatres, cultural venues, and public spaces over a 16-day celebration of dance.
Acosta Danza Yunior Will Bring NEXT GENERATION to Sadler's Wells East
Acosta Danza Yunior will present NEXT GENERATION at Sadler's Wells East, a mixed bill featuring works by Susana Pous, Juliano Nunes, Didy Veldman, and Kit Holder, performed by recent graduates of the Acosta Dance Academy in Havana.
Northern Ballet Will Perform THREE SHORT BALLETS in Leeds and London This Autumn
Northern Ballet announced a triple-bill programme, THREE SHORT BALLETS, featuring works by Tiler Peck, Mthuthuzeli November, and Hans van Manen, coming to Leeds and London this autumn.
LEAP DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 to Support Regional Artists With Commissions & Bursaries
LEAP DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 will feature new commissions, LGBTQ+ performances, and the Liverpool Dance Prize, with five bursaries awarded to emerging dancers and choreographers.