UK REGIONAL DANCE NEWS COVERAGE

Ballet Black will celebrate its 25th anniversary with BALLET BLACK AT 25 at the Linbury Theatre in London. The programme features Mthuthuzeli November’s Olivier Award-winning Ingoma and a new commission by Hope Boykin....

Joss Arnott Dance and the University of Salford’s postgraduate touring company EMERGENCE will bring EMERGENCE 2026, a new triple bill, to The Dukes on May 9. ...

Crown Ballet will return to Parr Hall in Warrington with a one-night performance of THE NUTCRACKER this November. The touring company brings Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet back to the venue following its 2025 presentation of Swan Lake....

Hofesh Shechter Company has announced that world-renowned choreographer and composer Hofesh Shechter OBE has been appointed to the rank of Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres....

The Lowry has announced the appointment of Eva Martinez as its new Associate Programmer for Dance, effective February 2026. Martinez will oversee the development and curation of dance programs, aiming to enhance the venue's reputation as a leader in the performing arts....

London City Ballet, under the direction of Christopher Marney, unveiled its 2026 season repertoire and initial tour dates, featuring classic and contemporary performances....

Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will return to the UK in 2026, with its most extensive tour to date. Presented by RG Live, Varna International Ballet brings beloved classics Swan Lake, and more to the stage....

STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE will announce the first two celebrity–professional pairings for the 2026 UK arena tour, with Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Karen Hauer, and La Voix and Aljaž Škorjanec joining the lineup. ...

Falling snow, a rapidly-growing Christmas tree and an army of sword-fighting rats: it can only be Sir Peter Wright's The Nutcracker. Birmingham Royal Ballet's opulent, charming and whimsical production returns to Birmingham Hippodrome - where Wright's version received its premier in 1990 - and bring...

Birmingham Royal Ballet will tour Carlos Acosta’s production of Don Quixote to five UK venues in spring 2026, beginning at Birmingham Hippodrome on February 12....

Ballet Nights will open 2026 with THE NEW YEAR’S DAY CONCERT, a one-night programme of classical ballet, contemporary dance, and live music at Cadogan Hall....

Norwich Theatre and Valid Productions have revealed the dates for their co-production of the critically acclaimed CARLOS ACOSTA'S NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA. Learn more!...

Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker will return to Leeds Grand Theatre for the holidays, running December 18, 2025 – January 4, 2026. Featuring David Nixon’s choreography and Tchaikovsky’s famous score performed live....

The Ballet House will return to the Royal Opera House on Sunday 21 September 2025 for a new masterclass, following its successful launch last year. Founded by Sian Murphy, Repetiteur at The Royal Ballet and former Company dancer, The Ballet House offers comprehensive, inspiring, and inclusive traini...

Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will return to UK stages in 2026 with its most ambitious tour to date, bringing three beloved classical ballets—Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and a brand-new production of Cinderella—to 23 venues across the country....

Following its June festival at Riverside Studios, IJAD Dance has released five hybrid performance works from OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN on demand through Open Online Theatre, available now through August 4 for £5 each....

The Corn Exchange Newbury will invite audiences to experience a summer season of dance and variety performance, celebrating the power of movement, expression, and innovation....

NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE has announced their USA debut in July with performances at the prestigious  Newport Dance Festival, Rhode Island, USA. ...