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Ballet Nights Brings a New Dance Experience to the Edinburgh Fringe

This August, Ballet Nights arrives at the Edinburgh Fringe for the very first time...

In Motion: Eliot Smith and the Story of ESD

IN MOTION is an intimate new documentary exploring the fifteen-year journey of Eliot Smith Dance and its founder, Eliot Smith.

Helen Calcutt to Deliver Keynote at International Embodied Aesthetics Conference

Helen Calcutt will deliver a keynote presentation at the London Arts-Based Research Centre's international conference on 20–21 June.

The Complete Dancer: Strength, Mindset and Professional Skills with Yasmine Naghdi

The Complete Dancer with Yasmine Naghdi offers young performers a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of ballet's leading artists.

Applications Open for 2026–27 Helen Parlor Dance Bursary

The Helen Parlor Dance Bursary is was created to honour an influential champion of dance and to support the next generation of creative talent.

Dance for Health Project at Bedford Hospital expanding after overwhelming positive impact

For more than a year, Sadie Hunt and Jenny Howells have run Dance for Health classes, bringing 'joy' to Bedford Hospital.

Applications open for Creative Tank 2026, Stopgap Dance Company's three-day inclusive dance intensive

Creative Tank 2026 is taking place 8–10 September at South East Dance in Brighton (with an optional settling-in session on 7 September).

National Dance Awards 2026: Winners in Full!

See the full list of winners from the 26th annual National Dance Awards that took place on Monday 15 June 2026, at the Coronet Theatre in London

Roots in Motion Brings Yoruba Dance and Cultural Heritage to Theatre Deli

Nigerian dance artist Fatima Tijani recently led Roots in Motion at Theatre Deli, introducing participants to the timeless Yoruba Cultural Dances

Dance City is using heritage to reach new audiences, develop staff skills and plan for the future

Heritage funding is helping this arts organisation to build a stronger future

The Place appoints Cathy Guest as new Chief Financial Officer

The Place, one of Europe’s most influential centres for contemporary dance, is delighted to welcome Cathy Guest as the new Chief Financial Officer.

Young people to participate in London’s biggest dance show for secondary school students

Step Live is one of the largest events for secondary school students to come together and share in the joy of dance

Dance Umbrella announces the London Premiere of Dance is Not for Us by Cie Omar Rajeh & Maqamat

Dance is Not for Us comes to The Pit, Barbican on 16 and 17 October

July at Sadler’s Wells

Festival celebrating youth dance from across England, new dance film from Jules Cunningham and a hot summer show at Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Sadler’s Wells reveals the award winners at the inaugural Dance Digital Film Festival

Dance Digital is a new annual film festival which celebrates the best of dance in digital formats.

Dawn Airey CBE appointed as Chair of Arts Council England

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has appointed Dawn Airey CBE for a term of four years starting on 1 August 2026.

New Swan Lake from Northern Ballet and Ballet de l’Opéra National de Bordeaux

Sadler’s Wells announces line up for second edition of YFX Festival celebrating youth dance from across the country this July

As well as performances, the festival will host a series of workshops for young dancers, panel discussions, hip hop battles and a symposium.

Elmhurst Ballet School announces 2026 Summer Performances: Orpheus

A vibrant summer season with Elmhurst Ballet Company, Upper and Lower School students, and participants from the Elmhurst Young Dancers’ Programme.