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19 Nov 24

One Dance UK responds to Department for Education's Curriculum and Assessment Review

One Dance UK, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education
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Discover! Creative Careers Week 2024

18 Nov 24

Discover! Creative Careers Week 2024

Feel inspired by these quotes from three dance artists from our recent Careers Q&A!

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education, Events
The U.Dance National Festival, the flagship youth event from One Dance UK’s U.Dance programme, will be taking place at Sadler's Wells in 2025!

15 Nov 24

The U.Dance National Festival, the flagship youth event from One Dance UK’s U.Dance programme, will be taking place at Sadler's Wells in 2025!

The U.Dance National Festival from One Dance UK will next year bring together the National Youth Dance Companies from across the UK!

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education, Events, Opportunities, Performances
The Place Announces its 2025 Spring Season

13 Nov 24

The Place Announces its 2025 Spring Season

The Place, London’s leading centre for dance performance and creation, is delighted to launch its spring 2025 season.

Dance News, Performances
Compagnie Focus & Chaliwaté in association with MimeLondon present Dimanche this January

13 Nov 24

Compagnie Focus & Chaliwaté in association with MimeLondon present Dimanche this January

At the crossroads of puppetry, dance and theatre, Dimanche is an award-winning co-production by Belgian companies Focus and Chaliwaté.

Dance News, Performances
Winners announced for the Black British Theatre Awards 2024

05 Nov 24

Winners announced for the Black British Theatre Awards 2024

The BBTAs continue to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of Black artists to the UK's vibrant theatre industry.

Dance News
Touring dance-circus company Motionhouse welcomes new Chair and new Trustee

05 Nov 24

Touring dance-circus company Motionhouse welcomes new Chair and new Trustee

Acclaimed touring dance-circus company Motionhouse has announced a new Chair of the Board of Trustees and a new Trustee.

Dance News
Cast announced for Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu's Our Mighty Groove which opens Sadler’s Wells East in February 2025

04 Nov 24

Cast announced for Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu's Our Mighty Groove which opens Sadler’s Wells East in February 2025

Sadler’s Wells and Uchenna Dance announce the cast for Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu's immersive dance production, Our Mighty Groove,.

Dance News, Performances
MÓTUS Dance launches a new network for dance educators

04 Nov 24

MÓTUS Dance launches a new network for dance educators

The MK Dance Educators Network is an exciting new initiative to provide space for those working in dance education in to upskill and share ideas.

Dance News, Opportunities
Birmingham Royal Ballet in the Community 2024

30 Oct 24

Birmingham Royal Ballet in the Community 2024

Birmingham Royal Ballet offers opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with and learn about the Company.

Dance News, Opportunities, Performances
Curriculum and Assessment Review - Call for Evidence

25 Oct 24

Curriculum and Assessment Review - Call for Evidence

This is an important opportunity to share perspectives on potential improvements to the curriculum and assessment system with decision-makers.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Elmhurst Ballet School Opens its Door for Annual Open Day

24 Oct 24

Elmhurst Ballet School Opens its Door for Annual Open Day

Find out what it is like to live, dance and learn at Elmhurst Ballet School!

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education, Opportunities
Sadler’s Wells adds new programming for 2025 to total a record 79 shows currently on sale in London and 6 productions on tour

24 Oct 24

Sadler’s Wells adds new programming for 2025 to total a record 79 shows currently on sale in London and 6 productions on tour

Sadler’s Wells today, for the first time, announces programming across its four theatres for 2025, including 14 UK premieres, 3 world premieres.

Dance News, Performances
Royal Ballet Dancer Kevin Emerton Announced as Preprofessional Year Ballet Teacher at the Royal Ballet School

24 Oct 24

Royal Ballet Dancer Kevin Emerton Announced as Preprofessional Year Ballet Teacher at the Royal Ballet School

Kevin transitions from an outstanding 17-year performance career with The Royal Ballet to mentoring and nurturing the next generation of dancers.

Dance News
Are you making work in Yorkshire? Yorkshire Dance are seeking Dance Partner Projects for 2025-26

23 Oct 24

Are you making work in Yorkshire? Yorkshire Dance are seeking Dance Partner Projects for 2025-26

Yorkshire Dance are seeking applications from artists based in Yorkshire for their Dance Partner Projects programme 2025-26.

Dance News, Opportunities
The Midnight Bell is opening its doors again in 2025

23 Oct 24

The Midnight Bell is opening its doors again in 2025

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell will be returning in 2025, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on Thursday 15 May.

Dance News, Performances
Mugler launches the Mugler Creators Programme to support talented contemporary dance and music students in financial need

21 Oct 24

Mugler launches the Mugler Creators Programme to support talented contemporary dance and music students in financial need

Mugler announces its first brand cause with One Dance UK and Trinity Laban, providing scholarships to promising music and dance students.

One Dance UK, Dance News, Breaking News, Children, Young People and Education
A new show from Gandini Juggling inspired by magic and the choreography of illusion

17 Oct 24

A new show from Gandini Juggling inspired by magic and the choreography of illusion

Gandini Juggling will give the UK premiere of its first new show for three years at The Place, London.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces major funding award from Jerwood Foundation in support of BRB2

15 Oct 24

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces major funding award from Jerwood Foundation in support of BRB2

The multi-year grant will provide vital support for BRB2 for the 24/25 and 25/26 seasons.

Dance News, Performances
English National Ballet’s breathtaking Swan Lake in the-round will delight cinema audiences this Autumn

15 Oct 24

English National Ballet’s breathtaking Swan Lake in the-round will delight cinema audiences this Autumn

In selected cinemas from October 30.

Dance News, Performances
Lauren Cuthbertson becomes Vice President of the British Ballet Organization (bbodance)

14 Oct 24

Lauren Cuthbertson becomes Vice President of the British Ballet Organization (bbodance)

Lauren will join President Brenda Last OBE and Vice Presidents Sir David Bintley CBE and Cynthia Harvey, in this valuable role. 

Dance News
Jasmin Vardimon Company Concludes Monumental 25th Anniversary Year with Repertoire Performances at JV H.O.M.E.

10 Oct 24

Jasmin Vardimon Company Concludes Monumental 25th Anniversary Year with Repertoire Performances at JV H.O.M.E.

Jasmin Vardimon Company concludes its 25th Anniversary year with the presentation of three productions.

Dance News, Performances
Leeds Civic Trust Honours NSCD Founding Principal Nadine Senior MBE with Blue Plaque

09 Oct 24

Leeds Civic Trust Honours NSCD Founding Principal Nadine Senior MBE with Blue Plaque

NSCD proudly celebrated the legacy of founding principal, Nadine Senior MBE, with the unveiling of a blue plaque in her honour.

Dance News
Akram Khan returns to Sadler's Wells as director and performer with GIGENIS

09 Oct 24

Akram Khan returns to Sadler's Wells as director and performer with GIGENIS

Khan's GIGENIS transcends time, invoking the collective memories of our civilisation.

Dance News, Performances
Newcastle pupils guide dancers on how to create an A+ show

09 Oct 24

Newcastle pupils guide dancers on how to create an A+ show

balletLORENT says the opinions of Year 4 students from Bridgewater Primary in Scotswood will shape its new dance theatre production of Snow White.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
Nominate now for the One Dance UK Awards!

09 Oct 24

Nominate now for the One Dance UK Awards!

Deadline is midnight tonight! Let's get the dance sector recognised!

One Dance UK, Dance News, Events, Opportunities