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Sadler’s Wells announces line up for first edition of YFX Festival this July
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09 May 25

Sadler’s Wells announces line up for first edition of YFX Festival this July

The festival features NYDC, Sadler's Wells Making Moves showcase, the U.Dance National Festival and a symposium exploring the future of youth dance.

Dance News, Performances
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Dance Umbrella announces third event in the 2025 Festival and debut partnership at Sadler’s Wells East

12 May 25

Dance Umbrella announces third event in the 2025 Festival and debut partnership at Sadler’s Wells East

Co-Presented with Sadler’s Wells, UK Premiere Bogotá by Andrea Peña & Artists opens the Dance Umbrella festival, running 2 & 3 October.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet's Black Sabbath - The Ballet to Tour the UK in Autumn 2025

09 May 25

Birmingham Royal Ballet's Black Sabbath - The Ballet to Tour the UK in Autumn 2025

Following a sell-out premiere season in 2023, this year Black Sabbath - The Ballet will visit Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, London and Edinburgh.

Dance News, Performances
Sadler’s Wells today announces new programming across its four theatres

09 May 25

Sadler’s Wells today announces new programming across its four theatres

The programme features Alesandra Seutin, Hofesh Shechter, Akram Khan, Acosta Danza, Ballet Black, the inaugural YFX Youth Festival and much more.

Dance News, Performances
Jasmin Vardimon Company is touring both NOW and ALiCE around the UK

09 May 25

Jasmin Vardimon Company is touring both NOW and ALiCE around the UK

NOW, award-winning choreographer Jasmin Vardimon’s latest creation, and ALiCE continue to tour the UK and Internationally.

Dance News, Performances
Rhythmosaic host Project Youth at Yorkshire Dance in July

09 May 25

Rhythmosaic host Project Youth at Yorkshire Dance in July

Featuring a performance from the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland, live-streamed performances from India and a post-performance talk.

Dance News, Events
Dance Umbrella announces second event for the 2025 festival

08 May 25

Dance Umbrella announces second event for the 2025 festival

Siren Dance by Lilian Steiner and Random Taranto by Maria Del Mar Suarez /La Chachi have their UK Premiere at the Barbican in October.

Dance News, Performances
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces the world premiere of Carlos Acosta's The Maiden of Venice

07 May 25

Birmingham Royal Ballet announces the world premiere of Carlos Acosta's The Maiden of Venice

The performance, inspired by La Bayadère, premieres at Birmingham Hippodrome in Autumn 2026.

Dance News
School students put on their dancing shoes to Step Around Town in Wandsworth

01 May 25

School students put on their dancing shoes to Step Around Town in Wandsworth

Step Around Town Wandsworth 2025 showcased the transformative impact of dance on secondary school students.

Dance News
HATCHWORK 2025 – Raising The Bar

01 May 25

HATCHWORK 2025 – Raising The Bar

BirdGang Ltd’s HATCHWORK 25 showcased eight creatives' new 'hatch works'.

Dance News
Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People
Headline findings shared

01 May 25

Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People
Headline findings shared

People Dancing with Candoco Dance Company, Corali, Stopgap Dance Company and TIN Arts have today shared the headline findings from their new research.

Dance News, Science & research
Is dance more beneficial for cognition than any other forms of physical activity?

29 Apr 25

Is dance more beneficial for cognition than any other forms of physical activity?

Associate Artist of Sonia Sabri Company and BSc Neuroscience Graduate, Shrishti Gandhi, explores and explains the benefit of dance cognitively.

Dance News, Science & research
Ballet Nights Glasgow

29 Apr 25

Ballet Nights Glasgow

Ballet Nights makes its Scottish debut with an unmissable programme, featuring world-class dancers and emerging artists at the Theatre Royal Glasgow.

Dance News, Performances
Northern Ballet wins FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025

28 Apr 25

Northern Ballet wins FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025

Northern Ballet’s ground-breaking new production based on the life of Anne Lister has won the FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025.

Dance News
Candoco Dance Company Appoints New Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Trustees

25 Apr 25

Candoco Dance Company Appoints New Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Trustees

Candoco Dance Company welcomes Sharon Watson MBE DL as new Chair guiding the company into an exciting new era driven by an ambitious ten-year vision.

Dance News
Why are knitted tiny dancers popping up around Newcastle's West End?

23 Apr 25

Why are knitted tiny dancers popping up around Newcastle's West End?

The soft toys were created and hidden for a child to find to mark International Dance Day on Tuesday 29 April.

Dance News
Buzzing Britain: Bringing Morris Dancing to a New Generation

22 Apr 25

Buzzing Britain: Bringing Morris Dancing to a New Generation

In a unique project introducing Morris dancing to a new generation, "Buzzing Britain" set out to engage young people in traditional dance.

Dance News, Children, Young People and Education
The Place announces Choreodrome Artists 2025

22 Apr 25

The Place announces Choreodrome Artists 2025

The Place’s annual artist development programme enables dance artists to investigate new performance ideas.

Dance News
Cheshire dancer with Down Syndrome is a Step Ahead

09 Apr 25

Cheshire dancer with Down Syndrome is a Step Ahead

An up and coming Cheshire dancer with Down Syndrome says he has 'found his purpose' and is now set on a professional career in dance.

Dance News
Dance Consortium announces world premiere of new work by Canadian circus pioneers Cirque Eloize

09 Apr 25

Dance Consortium announces world premiere of new work by Canadian circus pioneers Cirque Eloize

A dazzling mix of urban dance, daring stunts and contemporary circus, the 8-venue tour opens on 19 & 20 September at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.

Dance News
Dance Umbrella announces its first show for the 2025 festival

08 Apr 25

Dance Umbrella announces its first show for the 2025 festival

The UK premiere of Gesualdo Passione by Amala Dianor and Les Arts Florissants takes place in the Barbican Hall on 16 October.

Dance News, Events
National Youth Dance Wales turns 25 - Join the Celebration!

07 Apr 25

National Youth Dance Wales turns 25 - Join the Celebration!

National Youth Dance Wales marks 25 years of empowering young dancers and providing exceptional dance opportunities for young dancers across Wales.

Dance News
New Directory launched for dancers in the North

03 Apr 25

New Directory launched for dancers in the North

This brand new directory for freelance artists lists organisations that offer commissioning pots, studio space and performance opportunities.

Dance News, Opportunities
Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People

02 Apr 25

Barriers to Progression & Employment in Dance for Disabled People

This new research aims to shed light on the lack of representation and leadership opportunities for disabled people in the dance sector.

Dance News, Events
National Dance Company Wales Appoints Bakani Pick-Up as Artistic Director

31 Mar 25

National Dance Company Wales Appoints Bakani Pick-Up as Artistic Director

Bakani will join the company in September 2025. In April, David Watson will start as Interim Executive Director (Joint CEO).

Dance News
What's On at Sadler’s Wells in April

26 Mar 25

What's On at Sadler’s Wells in April

Skatepark, Snow White, Swan Lake, and the best-selling solo piano recording of all time, brought to life on stage - and more.

Dance News, Performances