The latest news on performances of Dance in UK Regional.
More Dancers Allege Bullying and Body-Shaming at UK Ballet Schools
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 21, 2023
More dancers have come forward to allege a culture of body-shaming and bullying at a UK ballet school, according the the BBC....
Experience MacMillan's MANON in a Cinema Near You
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2023
Experience the passionate and tragic story of Kenneth MacMillan's Manon live in cinemas in February 2024. Returning to the Royal Opera House Main Stage, this live cinema event will see the dramatic tale of love and loss broadcast to 976 cinemas in 21 countries across the world. ...
Royal Academy Of Dance Launches New Leadership Training Programme
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2023
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....
Hofesh Shechter Company Reveals 2024 Cohort For The Shechter II Company Performing FROM ENGLAND WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2023
Hofesh Shechter Company has announced the eight dancers selected to join the prestigious company Shechter II. The selected dancers represent the very best of the next generation of contemporary dance artists and will be performing in Hofesh Shechter's compelling new work, From England with Love....
Northern Ballet's ROMEO AND JULIET Will Tour UK in 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 01, 2023
Northern Ballet will bring their award-winning Romeo & Juliet back to the stage in spring 2024 after an absence of over 16 years. ...
The Royal Ballet to Perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the First Time in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2023
The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom, will appear at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the first time, as the company's sole stop in the United States in 2024....
British And International Soloists Announced For THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE & SLEEPING BEAUTY UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2023
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. ...
Rebellious Bodies: International Butoh Dance Festival 2023 To Present Performances by Vangeline
by A.A. Cristi - October 17, 2023
Rebellious Bodies: International Butoh Dance Festival 2023 presents performances by Vangeline, accompanied by workshops. Don't miss the homage to Butoh founder Tatsumi Hijikata in 'Hijikata Mon Amour.'...
Review: SEA OF TROUBLES, Screening, Royal Opera House
by Matthew Paluch - October 11, 2023
Kenneth MacMillan was renowned for being a major film buff, so we can assume he’d revel in his 1988 work Sea of Troubles being transferred to the big screen...
Carlos Acosta's ON BEFORE Comes to Birmingham
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2023
Norwich Theatre and its co-producing partner Valid Productions have announced their 2024 tour of On Before which includes dates at Edinburgh, Plymouth, Birmingham and Buxton and an international stop at Sarasota (FL) Opera House....
Royal Academy Of Dance Acquires Dancing Times Photographic Archive
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2023
Leading dance and teaching organisation Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has acquired Dancing Times' photographic archive. Learn more about the archive here!...
Sao Paulo Dance Company Will Make its UK and Ireland Premiere and Embark on Spring 2024 Tour
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2023
Next spring sees São Paulo Dance Company's UK and Irish debut with a rich and varied programme of work from three choreographers rooted in Latin American or Spanish culture. Learn more about the upcoming debut and their tour here!...
New English Ballet Theatre Presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT Tour In Essex and London
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2023
NEW ENGLISH BALLET THEATRE presents THE GENESIS DANCE PROJECT, featuring music by prog-rock legends GENESIS and new works by contemporary choreographers. Don't miss this dynamic ballet tour in Essex and London....
Former Students Allege 'Toxic' Culture at Top Ballet Schools
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 14, 2023
Two of the UK's most prestigious ballet schools have been accused of 'toxic' culture of body-shaming and bullying, according to the BBC....
Cast and Further Dates Set For UK Tour of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2023
The full cast and additional tour dates for EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!...
Yi Wei Joins Birmingham Royal Ballet's Royal Ballet Sinfonia as The Constant Lambert Conducting Fellow
by Blair Ingenthron - August 20, 2023
Birmingham Royal Ballet has announced that Yi Wei, a Chinese conductor based in Manchester, has joined BRB and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia as the Constant Lambert Conducting Fellow for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons....
Royal Academy of Dance and Rambert Grades Expand Collaboration Globally
by Stephi Wild - August 14, 2023
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Rambert Grades have announced the expansion of their collaboration globally. Together they introduce an opportunity to dance students and teachers across the world with Rambert Grades, a progressive and inclusive contemporary dance syllabus created by two of the ...
New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck and Royal Ballet's Benjamin Ella To Develop New Works With Northern Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2023
Some of the most exciting names in ballet have been visiting Leeds over the last few months as Northern Ballet prepares a new evening of dance works Generations: Three Short Ballets which will première on their home stage in Quarry Hill this September. ...
Northern Ballet Presents GENERATIONS: Three Short Ballets In Leeds And London This Autumn
by A.A. Cristi - July 24, 2023
This September Northern Ballet will present Generations: Three Short Ballets, a trio of contemporary ballets created by choreographers at different stages of their careers curated by Artistic Director Federico Bonelli....
STRICTLY COME DANCING THE PROFESSIONALS 2024 Tour Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 12, 2023
May 2024 sees the critically acclaimed Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals UK Tour taking to the road once more. And for the first time ever, audiences will be treated to a dazzling dozen amazing pro dancers from BBC One’s smash hit Strictly Come Dancing, performing this spectacular show in ...
Interview: Brodie Donougher A REAL LIFE BILLY ELLIOT STORY!
by Brian Hilbrand - May 28, 2023
What do you get when you have a ballet dancer who dreams of making it professionally and showing the world that guys can dance too? You have a real-life Billy Elliot story, which is happening to someone who played the titular role of Billy on the West End back home in the UK, and is now here in th...
Christopher Wheeldon's LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE to be Released on Royal Opera House Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
Like Water for Chocolate will be released on Royal Opera House Stream. This critically acclaimed production is Christopher Wheeldon’s latest full-length work for The Royal Ballet, inspired by Laura Esquivel’s novel of the same name, and will be available to watch on ROH Stream from Thur...
Vincent Dance Theatre Continue As National Portfolio Organisation For 2023-26
by A.A. Cristi - May 09, 2023
As the dust settles around Arts Council England's decisions concerning its National Portfolio funding announcements, Vincent Dance Theatre take a moment to celebrate ACE's continued support and what this means for this established company. ...
Phoenix Dance Theatre Launches Search For Its Next Artistic Director And Announces New Trustees
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2023
Phoenix Dance Theatre has an incredible history spanning more than forty years. Following a recent strategic review, the company has devised a robust forward strategy and positive organisational culture that are underpinned by a clear set of values. It is now seeking a talented and ambitious Artisti...
Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Returns to Cinemas in the UK
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2023
Marking the 10th anniversary of Matthew Bourne’s gothic romance, Trafalgar Releasing is delighted to announce that a brand-new filmed recording of Sleeping Beauty is being released in cinemas across the UK on Wednesday 28th June and Sunday 2nd July 2023. International screenings will follow in the...
Second Hand Dance's WE TOUCH, WE PLAY, WE DANCE Comes To Sadler's Wells, Brighton Festival, and Warwick Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - April 11, 2023
As Second Hand Dance marks its 10th birthday, the company is inviting audiences to celebrate with them as We Touch, We Play, We Dance, a joyful dance experience for those aged 0-3 comes to London, Brighton and Coventry. ...
The Royal Ballet's Brand New CINDERELLA Will Be Broadcast To Cinemas This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2023
This spring, The Royal Ballet celebrates the 75th anniversary of Frederick Ashton's Cinderella with a brand-new production of the much-loved ballet. On Wednesday 12 April 2023, the work will be broadcast live to 977 cinemas in 19 countries, bringing Cinderella's ethereal world of fairy godmothers an...
Two Performances Of Lea Tirabasso's STARVING DINGOES Announced In London And Brighton This March
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2023
This March sees opportunities to catch choreographer Léa Tirabasso's extraordinary 2021 work Starving Dingoes in London and Brighton. Strange, joyous and brutal, it is a ferocious rite of a performance which questions what human beings will do to belong and to survive. ...
Photos: First Look at SWAN LAKE & THE NUTCRACKER From the Varna International Ballet's Debut UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 06, 2023
Get a first look at photos of The Varna International Ballet's The Nutcracker and Swan Lake! The company is visiting the UK for the very first time in their 75-year history. ...
THE BECOMING to Open Ballet Lorent's 30th Anniversary Season in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 16, 2022
The first creative work to mark Newcastle dance company Ballet Lorent's 30th anniversary year, The Becoming is about the unparalleled powers of performance and fashion to transform oneself. It will be presented 18-19 January 2023 7.30pm....
Varna International Ballet and Orchestra to Present Debut UK Tour Featuring SWAN LAKE, GISELLE & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 25, 2022
Raymond Gubbay Limited has announced details for the international soloists who’ll be coming to the UK to dance with the Varna International Ballet and Orchestra as the company visits the UK for the very first time in their 75-year history....
The Earl Of Wessex Visits Northern Ballet On The Eve Of THE NUTCRACKER National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2022
Northern Ballet's Royal Patron, Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, visited the Company on the eve of opening night at Woking's New Victoria Theatre. His Royal Highness spoke to cast and crew members to wish them the best of luck for their upcoming performances and hear about the creative process beh...
Ballet Cymru to Present DREAM in Leeds Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2022
Award-winning company, Ballet Cymru will make their much-anticipated return to Leeds' Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November with a vibrant, fresh and innovative new ballet, DREAM....
Photos: First Look At Northern Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2022
Northern Ballet have released the first photos of their 2022 revival of The Nutcracker which will tour to theatres across the UK from 10 November....
Northern Ballet to Present Audio Described Performances of THE GREAT GATSBY in Spring 2023
by A.A. Cristi - October 06, 2022
Northern Ballet will present Audio Described performances of their award-winning ballet The Great Gatsby, in Leeds, Sheffield and London next Spring. ...
Aakash Odedra Company's New Dance Work SAMSARA is Coming to Birmingham Hippodrome This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2022
Following its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Festival this August, Aakash Odedra Company’s epic new dance work Samsara, choreographed and performed by Birmingham-born dancer and Hippodrome Associate Aakash Odedra and Hu Shenyuan, arrives at Birmingham Hippodrome on Sunday 23 October at...
Northern Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER Returns To Theatres This Festive Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 22, 2022
This winter Northern Ballet's enchanting festive favourite The Nutcracker, returns to stages across the UK, taking audiences on a sparkling adventure as one child's Christmas dreams come true. The Nutcracker will open at Woking New Victoria Theatre on Thursday 10 November and tour to Nottingham Thea...
TANZ Comes to the Battersea Arts Centre in November
by Stephi Wild - September 06, 2022
Battersea Arts Centre will host the UK premiere of TANZ this autumn, inviting choreographer Florentina Holzinger to debut this extraordinary work....
South East Dance Announces Second Hand Dance as First Resident Company at The Dance Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 18, 2022
Brighton and Hove’s first ever building designed especially for dance has announced its first resident company will be Second Hand Dance. The Dance Space, which opened in July, is run by South East Dance, who have a longstanding relationship with Second Hand Dance....
Inclusive Dance Company Critical Mass to Perform in 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 14, 2022
Nearly 200 participants in the 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony will be from inclusive dance collective Critical Mass, who have already performed in the Birmingham 2022 Festival opening event Wondrous Stories, and who opened this year’s Birmingham International Dance Festival....