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Dance Teacher Resources

The art of teaching: Royal Academy of Dance offers degree programs

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) has been training teachers for over 100 years. When you picture RAD, what comes to mind?...
Wayne Kitchener with a student. Photo by Pierre Tappon. Wayne Kitchener with a student. Photo by Pierre Tappon.
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Royal Ballet School joins International Youth Dancer Health Alliance as part of global health initiative  

The Royal Ballet School has collaborated with the International Youth Dancer Health Alliance (IYDHA) to share its passion for dancer well-being globally...
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Events

Carlos Acosta’s ‘The Maiden of Venice’: World Premiere by Birmingham Royal Ballet

The Maiden of Venice, Carlos Acosta’s groundbreaking reimagining of the 19th-century classic, La Bayadère, will receiveits world premiere at Birmingham Hippodrome in September...
UKYD Classical Runner Up Sienna Murphy, Lauren Cuthbertson, Marchioness of Londonderry Doreen Wells, UKYD Classical Winner Poppy Griggs, Leanne Benjamin, Jacquie Brunjes, UKYD Classical Runner Up Ella Mitchell and Gary Avis. Photo by James Hudson Pictures. UKYD Classical Runner Up Sienna Murphy, Lauren Cuthbertson, Marchioness of Londonderry Doreen Wells, UKYD Classical Winner Poppy Griggs, Leanne Benjamin, Jacquie Brunjes, UKYD Classical Runner Up Ella Mitchell and Gary Avis. Photo by James Hudson Pictures.
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Featured

Looking for potential: Arlene Phillips and Leanne Benjamin on UK Young Dancer

Now in its third year, the UK Young Dancer is a groundbreaking competition designed to discover and nurture young talent across the...
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Events

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

Sadler’s Wells launches the inaugural YFX Youth Festival in July 2025, a vibrant celebration of youth dance across the UK. Partnering with...
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Events

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Dream Ballets’ at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill with award-winning musical theatre choreographers Julia Cheng, Shelley Maxwell and Kate...
Students from SkyeDance photographed at The Quiraing, Isle of Skye. Photo courtesy of SkyeDance. Students from SkyeDance photographed at The Quiraing, Isle of Skye. Photo courtesy of SkyeDance.
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Dance Advice

It’s a small world: Dance opportunities on UK islands

“I get cheques for class fees sent to me, addressed to ‘The Shetland Ballet Teacher.’ Just that and the postie knows where...
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News

Seventh Edition of RIDCC Showcases 16 Global Choreographic Talents

The Rotterdam International Duet Choreography Competition (RIDCC) is excited to announce the selected choreographers for its seventh edition. From 415 entries spanning...
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Dance Teacher Resources

bbodance Announces Changes to Teaching Qualification Courses

bbodance is excited to share updates to its dance teaching courses, responding to the growing need for dance schools to offer diverse...
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News

Gala de Danza Festival’s London Premiere: A Celebration of Dance, Music, and Art

Gala de Danza, the international dance, music, and art festival will have its London premiere on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th June at Central Hall Westminster.  Gala...
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News

The Fonteyn Names Mayara Magri as 2025 Commissioned Choreographer

The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition is thrilled to name Mayara Magri as its 2025 Commissioned Choreographer. Magri, a Brazilian Principal of...

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Dancer Health

The fascinating world of fascia: secrets to strength, mobility, and emotion in dance

Dancers know that strength, flexibility, and control are essential — but one crucial element often goes unaddressed: fascia. This web-like connective tissue...
Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik. Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik.
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Dance Teacher Resources

Is dance education a safe space?

Recent allegations of abuse within the dance industry in Australia have sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the urgent need for robust...

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