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English National Ballet announces Anu Giri as Executive Director

Sky Arts announces Christmas specials including Nutcracker: Backstage with English National Ballet

This Christmas, Sky Arts goes behind the curtain with English National Ballet and their world premiere of a brand new production of Nutcracker.

Classically British & Co celebrates 21 years of world class dance with gala event

Classically British & Co celebrates diverse talent across a dynamic range of world class classical and contemporary dance and choreography.

Northern Ballet announces new original work: Gentleman Jack

Northern Ballet will debut a groundbreaking new full-length production based on the life of Anne Lister in 2026.

Sadler’s Wells presents acclaimed double bill The Rite of Spring / common ground[s]

Alongside world premiere of sound installation BREATH in Lilian Baylis Studio & Dancing at Dusk returning to Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage.

Dance Consortium presents the multi-media dance spectacular, Dragons

Created in the isolated time of Covid, Dragons interweaves vibrant contemporary moves with ancient dance forms from across Asia.

BRB'S The Nutcracker Returns to Birmingham Hippodrome

The acclaimed production has become a must-see for Midlands audiences since its world premiere in Birmingham in 1990. 

Rosas returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre with the UK premiere of EXIT ABOVE this autumn

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker explores walking as a primary form of movement, and the tension between marching together and stepping out alone.

Goodson Thomas and National Dance Company Wales unite to support and develop talent in Wales

National Dance Company Wales and Goodson Thomas announce a unique partnership.

Three Powerful Performances to Celebrate Black History Month at Riley Theatre Leeds

This October, Riley Theatre in Leeds will host a dynamic lineup of events to celebrate the rich history and vibrant future of Black artistry.

Discover a leadership course for independent choreographers with Lead & Create!

A 6-week artist-led course that is tailored to the very specific needs of independent choreographers.

Natasha Kaplinsky announced as Chair of The Royal Ballet School

The broadcaster and journalist Natasha Kaplinsky OBE will take up the post of Chair of The Royal Ballet School on 1 October 2024.

Sadler’s Wells, Pina Bausch Foundation and Tanztheater Wuppertal to tour major new encounter with Pina Bausch’s Kontakthof which reunites original cast from 1978 production

Originally premiered in 1978, Kontakthof is one of the most important pieces in Pina Bausch’s repertoire.

NFU Mutual choose Pavilion Dance to support Health & Wellbeing initiative in local BCP Schools

Local insurer’s NFU Mutual support for Pavilion Dance South West enables roll out of health and well-being dance courses in schools. 

Studio Wayne McGregor announces its 2024-25 programme

Landmark exhibition at Somerset House, the world’s first post-cinematic, choreographic installation and bold global premieres, tours and revivals.

Swans and Snowmen grace the stage at Sadler's Wells this Christmas

Festive classics return this Christmas season to Sadler’s Wells Theatre, the Peacock Theatre and Sadler’s Wells Digital Stage.

National Inclusion Week: Impact Matters

Our Community & Inclusion Manager, Tamar Dixon, walks us through how Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives impact the Dance sector.

Sarah Parish joins balletLORENT's Snow White: The Sacrifice

A well-loved TV, stage and film actor has joined the cast of a grown up reimagining of a very famous fairy tale, which premieres at Northern Stage.

Parable Dance launch The Inclusive Dance Directory

Parable Dance Launches National Platform to Unite Disabled and Non-Disabled Dance Artists Across the UK.

National Dance Company Wales premiere their new life-affirming double bill in Cardiff this coming week.

Following sell out performances across Europe this Spring, National Dance Company Wales returns to UK stages with a double bill of dynamic dance.