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08 Sep 23

Paul Hamlyn Foundation open applications for the Teacher Development Fund

Paul Hamlyn Foundation open applications for the Teacher Development Fund

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Freefall Dance Company celebrate the company’s 21st Anniversary

19 Sep 23

Freefall Dance Company celebrate the company’s 21st Anniversary

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s acclaimed Freefall Dance Company have announced details of a week-long Festival at Birmingham Hippodrome this November.

Dance News, Events, Performances
Dance City and Gillian Dickinson Trust 2024 Residencies/Commissions announced

19 Sep 23

Dance City and Gillian Dickinson Trust 2024 Residencies/Commissions announced

The successful artists or companies will embed their practice within the dance community in the North East of England.

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19 Sep 23

Participants announced for Making Moves choreographic project

Sadler’s Wells’ Making Moves, a choreographic project for schools and youth groups to engage young people in dance, announces its first participants.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
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19 Sep 23

Henry Dowden joins English National Ballet’s Dance Leaders of the Future programme

Dance Leaders of the Future allows dancers to develop leadership skills and gain experience and understanding of the running of an arts organisation.

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BBC Broadcast Date for Mozart’s Requiem starring Phoenix Dance Theatre

18 Sep 23

BBC Broadcast Date for Mozart’s Requiem starring Phoenix Dance Theatre

Opera North, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Jazzart Dance Theatre and Cape Town Opera combine for a powerful performance.

Dance News, Performances
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18 Sep 23

DanceEast Job listing - Individual Giving Executive

DanceEast is seeking to recruit a passionate, experienced, and energetic, part-time Individual Giving Executive to grow donations income.

Dance News, Opportunities
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14 Sep 23

The Place Job listing - Creative Learning Coordinator

An exciting opportunity to join the Creative Learning Team at The Place, supporting their outreach to schools in Camden and wider London areas.

Dance News, Opportunities
National Youth Dance Wales to perform new work by choreographer Mario Bermúdez

13 Sep 23

National Youth Dance Wales to perform new work by choreographer Mario Bermúdez

Renowned Spanish choreographer Mario Bermúdez will create a new work specially for NYDW’s 2023 company, to be premiered in Newport in November.

Dance News, Performances
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12 Sep 23

Birmingham Royal Ballet announce additional 2023 American date in Orlando

BRB to perform An Evening Of Music And Dance at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Tuesday 3 October.

Dance News, Performances
Aakash Odedra Company appoints Ri Chakraborty as Chair

08 Sep 23

Aakash Odedra Company appoints Ri Chakraborty as Chair

Aakash Odedra Company appoints Ri Chakraborty as Chair

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Phoenix Dance Theatre announce Marcus Jarrell Willis as new artistic director

05 Sep 23

Phoenix Dance Theatre announce Marcus Jarrell Willis as new artistic director

Phoenix Dance Theatre based in Leeds today announced the appointment of Marcus Jarrell Willis as its new artistic director. 

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Luca Silvestrini creates a new dance work with 44 older dancers at DanceEast

30 Aug 23

Luca Silvestrini creates a new dance work with 44 older dancers at DanceEast

Home From Home will premiere at DanceEast in Ipswich and then tour to Norwich Playhouse and The Place in London in October.

Dance News, Events, Performances
Dance Consortia North West announces four more commissions for its dance research programme

30 Aug 23

Dance Consortia North West announces four more commissions for its dance research programme

DCNW's Research Programme looks to create growth for dance in the North West by developing and sharing work that explores the future of dance.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet announces The Virtual Stage

30 Aug 23

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces The Virtual Stage

The Virtual Stage is a tech-focused project exploring the many ways that AR, VR, 3D mapping and Motion Capture can be applied to BRB’s productions.

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The Place hosts New Mobilities “On the turn”? conference symposium

30 Aug 23

The Place hosts New Mobilities “On the turn”? conference symposium

The event, hosted by The Place with Dance Studies Association & Society for Dance Research, takes place virtually and in person on Friday 8 September.

Dance News, Events
Jasmin Vardimon Company professional development programme dancers to perform world premieres in Ashford

30 Aug 23

Jasmin Vardimon Company professional development programme dancers to perform world premieres in Ashford

This September, dancers from JV2 2023 will showcase three powerfully choreographed pieces at the new purpose-built JV H.O.M.E.

Dance News, Performances
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22 Aug 23

RAD Job listing - Learning and Participation Manager

The Royal Academy of Dance is hiring a Learning and Participation Manager.

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22 Aug 23

ISTD Job listing - Examinations Officer

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is hiring an Examinations Officer.

Dance News, Opportunities
YDA to become London Vocational Ballet School

22 Aug 23

YDA to become London Vocational Ballet School

Young Dancers Academy embarks on an exciting journey with a new name and identity.

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22 Aug 23

DCD Job listing - Communications and Marketing Manager

Dancers' Career Development is looking for an experienced Communications and Marketing specialist to work alongside their small and dynamic team.

Dance News, Opportunities
A review of Jasmine Challis' 'Nutrition for Dance and Performance'

22 Aug 23

A review of Jasmine Challis' 'Nutrition for Dance and Performance'

Louisa Petts reviews Jasmine Challis' new book on nutrition for dancers.

Dance News, Science & research, Health, Wellbeing and Performance
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22 Aug 23

DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) Job listing - Ballet Tutor

DanceEast Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) is hiring a Ballet Tutor.

Dance News, Opportunities
Sujata Banerjee Dance Company to perform at Wemba's Dream: Join the Journey

21 Aug 23

Sujata Banerjee Dance Company to perform at Wemba's Dream: Join the Journey

Three free-to-attend family-friendly performances of music, dance, poetry and carnival arts will take place in Wembley Park on Sunday 3 September.

Performances
Yoko Ichino stepping down as Northern Ballet Academy Associate Director

15 Aug 23

Yoko Ichino stepping down as Northern Ballet Academy Associate Director

Ichino joined Northern Ballet in 2001 and played a pivotal role in the establishment and leadership of the Academy of Northern Ballet.

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RAD and Rambert Grades announce global expansion of their collaboration

15 Aug 23

RAD and Rambert Grades announce global expansion of their collaboration

RAD members and RAD Registered Teachers worldwide will be able to join Rambert Grades, learn the syllabus and teach it to students at their schools.

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