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.
UK Regional Dance News Coverage — Page 2
The latest news on performances of Dance in UK Regional.
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.
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Moves London Season to Sadler's Wells
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has moved its London performances to Sadler’s Wells Theatre.
Ballet Central Will Embark on 2026 Tour
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
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.
The Royal Ballet Will Revive Kenneth MacMillan's MAYERLING in 2026
The Royal Ballet will present the revival of Kenneth MacMillan's MAYERLING, a dramatic ballet exploring themes of desire and obsession.
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo To Bring UK And Ireland Tour To Wolverhampton
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
Ballet Black will celebrate its 25th anniversary with BALLET BLACK AT 25 at the Linbury Theatre in London.
EMERGENCE 2026 Triple Bill Set for The Dukes, Lancaster
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
Crown Ballet will return to Parr Hall in Warrington with a one-night performance of THE NUTCRACKER this November.
Hofesh Shechter OBE Awarded Chevalier Des Arts Et Des Lettres By The French Ministry Of Culture
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
The Lowry has announced the appointment of Eva Martinez as its new Associate Programmer for Dance, effective February 2026.
FIREBIRD, UK Premieres and More Set for London City Ballet 2026 Season
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
Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will return to the UK in 2026, with its most extensive tour to date.
STRICTLY COME DANCING LIVE Reveals First Two Couples For 2026 UK Arena Tour
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
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 To Tour Carlos Acosta’s DON QUIXOTE Across The UK In Spring 2026
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
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.
Full Cast Set for Carlos Acosta's NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA 2025 UK Tour
Norwich Theatre and Valid Productions have revealed the dates for their co-production of the critically acclaimed CARLOS ACOSTA'S NUTCRACKER IN HAVANA.
Northern Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER Returns to Leeds Grand Theatre This Christmas
Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker will return to Leeds Grand Theatre for the holidays, running December 18, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
The Ballet House Returns To The Royal Opera House This September
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.
CINDERELLA, SWAN LAKE, and THE NUTCRACKER Set for Varna International Ballet 2026 UK Tour
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.
IJAD Dance Releases OOTFest25 (UN)SEEN Performances On Demand via Open Online Theatre
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.
Corn Exchange Newbury Reveals Season of Dance and Variety Performance
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 To Perform To Newport Dance Festival In July
NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE has announced their USA debut in July with performances at the prestigious Newport Dance Festival, Rhode Island, USA.
