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Dance Informa UK 1st birthday giveaway. Dance Informa UK 1st birthday giveaway.
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Dance Advice

Enter to win! Dance Informa UK 1st birthday giveaway!

It is almost one year since Dance Informa launched in the UK, and to celebrate, we’re giving one lucky winner the chance...
Jules Chastre. Photo by Photography by ASH. Jules Chastre. Photo by Photography by ASH.
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Leaping to their next steps: 2024 Royal Ballet School graduates

In 2024, 24 graduates of The Royal Ballet School will join leading ballet companies all around the world. They’ve worked and trained...
Chunky Move in Antony Hamilton's '4/4.' Chunky Move in Antony Hamilton's '4/4.'
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Australia’s Chunky Move brings Antony Hamilton’s ‘4/4’ to the UK

Australian company Chunky Move’s award-winning dance work 4/4 will premiere in the UK and Europe, kicking off the six city tour in London at the...
The Royal Academy of Dance's Silver Swans. Photo courtesy of RAD. The Royal Academy of Dance's Silver Swans. Photo courtesy of RAD.
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Dance Teacher Resources

RAD celebrates older dancers with Silver Swans Celebration

From 31 October – 1 November, Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) will open its doors to dancers and teachers from its international...
Jelli Studios Theatre School from MOVE IT 2024. Photo by Fiona Whyte Photography. Jelli Studios Theatre School from MOVE IT 2024. Photo by Fiona Whyte Photography.
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MOVE IT announces 2025 headliners for milestone anniversary show

MOVE IT, the world’s biggest dance event, has announced Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity as the 2025 festival headliners. The street dance group...
Aakash Odedra's 'Songs of the Bulbul.' Photo by Angela-Grabowska. Aakash Odedra's 'Songs of the Bulbul.' Photo by Angela-Grabowska.
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Sadler’s Wells East unveils its opening programme

Sadler’s Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler’s Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Situated in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,...
Photo by Jennifer Fitzpatrick, courtesy of R-Class. Photo by Jennifer Fitzpatrick, courtesy of R-Class.
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Interviews

Meet your maker: R-Class hand-makes pointe shoes in the traditional way

In a factory in Moscow, the centuries-old tradition of handcrafting pointe shoes continues. Under the steady guidance of founder Roman Kukushkin, the...
Photo by NSCD, courtesy of Riley Theatre. Photo by NSCD, courtesy of Riley Theatre.
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Riley Theatre Leeds celebrates Black History Month

This October, Riley Theatre in Leeds will host a dynamic line-up of events to celebrate the rich history and vibrant future of...
The Royal Ballet's James Large, Leo Dixon and Giacomo Rovero in Kyle Abraham's 'The Weathering.' Photo by Andrej Uspenski. The Royal Ballet's James Large, Leo Dixon and Giacomo Rovero in Kyle Abraham's 'The Weathering.' Photo by Andrej Uspenski.
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The Royal Ballet presents ‘Encounters: Four Contemporary Ballets’

The Royal Ballet presents Encounters: Four Contemporary Ballets, a mixed programme of works by 21st century choreographers featuring world premieres by Joseph Toonga, former alumnus of The Royal Ballet Choreographic Residency programme, and Pam Tanowitz, alongside the...
Alan Cumming. Photo by Frederic Aranda. Alan Cumming. Photo by Frederic Aranda.
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Pitlochry Festival Theatre announces Alan Cumming as Artistic Director

Following an intensive three-month recruitment and selection process, Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced the appointment of actor, singer, writer, producer and director Alan...

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Image by Freepik. Image by Freepik.
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Dancer Health

Fancy a Cuppa? Health benefits of tea for dancers

“A cup of tea makes everything better.” -Bindi Irwin Our ancestors knew the secrets of different teas and herbs, and now we...

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