The latest news on performances of Dance in UK Regional.
The Royal Ballet's NEXT GENERATION FESTIVAL to Return to the Linbury Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 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
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 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
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 27, 2026
Ahead of English National Ballet’s Emerging Dancer 2026, Artistic Director Aaron S. Watkin discusses the evolution of the programme, supporting developing artists, and why creating space for individuality, mentorship and collaboration is so important at the beginning of a dancer’s career....
The Duke of Edinburgh Visits Northern Ballet For The London Premiere of GENTLEMAN JACK
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 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
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
Dance Consortium announced a 13-venue Ireland and UK tour of SÃO PAULO DANCE COMPANY, opening at Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. The tour includes three performances at Sadler's Wells, where the company previously sold out....
The Royal Academy of Dance Reveals Judges and Faculty For The Fonteyn 2026 Ballet Competition
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
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. Nyamza, a 2026 Venice Biennale Silver Lion recipient, previously opened the 2024 festival with HATCHED ENSEMBLE....
LORD OF THE DANCE 30th Anniversary Tour to Play Milton Keynes Theatre in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Lord of the Dance will return to the United Kingdom in 2026 as part of its 30th Anniversary Tour. Created by Michael Flatley, the production will visit Milton Keynes Theatre from June 22–28. The anniversary tour will feature updated choreography, new costumes, and enhanced production design....
BALLET CENTRAL Will Perform One Night Only at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Ballet Central, one of the UK's leading touring ballet companies, will make its Darlington Hippodrome debut with a single-night performance. Learn more here!...
Karen Hauer and Nadiya Bychkova Will Join Nikita Kuzmin on SUPERNOVA Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 08, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - April 29, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - April 28, 2026
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
by A.A. Cristi - April 27, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - April 14, 2026
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
by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2026
LEAP DANCE FESTIVAL 2026 will feature new commissions, LGBTQ+ performances, and the Liverpool Dance Prize, with five bursaries awarded to emerging dancers and choreographers....
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Moves London Season to Sadler's Wells
by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2026
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has moved its London performances to Sadler’s Wells Theatre. The program remains unchanged. Performances will take place in May....
Ballet Central Will Embark on 2026 Tour
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2026
BALLET CENTRAL announced its 2026 UK tour, featuring 11 performances from May 14, including London dates at the Britten Theatre in July, with works by Kenneth MacMillan, Ashley Page, and two new commissions....
Photo: MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA UK Tour First Look
by A.A. Cristi - March 31, 2026
English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present a national tour of MY FIRST BALLET: CINDERELLA, a family-friendly adaptation of the classic story designed for young audiences. See photos of the production....
The Royal Ballet Will Revive Kenneth MacMillan's MAYERLING in 2026
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2026
The Royal Ballet will present the revival of Kenneth MacMillan's MAYERLING, a dramatic ballet exploring themes of desire and obsession. Learn more about the show here!...
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo To Bring UK And Ireland Tour To Wolverhampton
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2026
This spring, LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE Monte Carlo embark on a 14-venue tour of the UK and Ireland presented by Dance Consortium, making their way to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Friday 15 – Saturday 16 May 2026....
Cassa Pancho’s BALLET BLACK AT 25 To Play The Linbury Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2026
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....
EMERGENCE 2026 Triple Bill Set for The Dukes, Lancaster
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2026
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 To Return To Parr Hall With THE NUTCRACKER
by A.A. Cristi - February 09, 2026
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 OBE Awarded Chevalier Des Arts Et Des Lettres By The French Ministry Of Culture
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2026
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....
Lowry Appoints Eva Martinez As Associate Programmer For Dance
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2026
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....
FIREBIRD, UK Premieres and More Set for London City Ballet 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
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 to Launch 2026 UK Tour Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2025
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 Reveals First Two Couples For 2026 UK Arena Tour
by A.A. Cristi - November 28, 2025
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. ...
Review: THE NUTCRACKER, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - November 24, 2025
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 To Tour Carlos Acosta’s DON QUIXOTE Across The UK In Spring 2026
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2025
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 To Present New Year’s Day Concert At Cadogan Hall
by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2025
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....