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Scottish Ballet's Harvey Littlefield as Younger Elizabeth, Charlotte Öfverholm as Older Elizabeth and Roseanna Leney as Mary in Scottish Ballet’s 'Mary, Queen of Scots.' Photo by Andy Ross.

Scottish Ballet tours ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ to the USA

Two women. Two crowns. One story. “I’d love audiences to immerse themselves in the world and come with us on the journey,”...

Varna International Ballet in 'The Nutcracker.' Photo courtesy of Varna International Ballet.

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Artistic Director Sergey Bobrov on Varna International Ballet’s most ambitious tour yet

Founded in 1947, Varna International Ballet is perhaps best known for its biennial competition, which has launched the careers of many of...

MOVE IT. Photo by Hayley Bray Photography.

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MOVE IT launches biggest event yet for 2026 with Brian Friedman as a headliner

For many, MOVE IT is the biggest event in the dance calendar, and with last year’s convention selling out, the 2026 edition...

Marc Antolin (Leo Bloom) in rehearsal for 'The Producers.' Photo by Mark Senior.

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Marc Antolin: Joy in dancing

Starting dance training late doesn’t have to be a barrier to success. In spite of only beginning formal dance lessons at 18,...

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The tattooed dancer

Tattoos aren’t new. Humans have been marking their skin for thousands of years, with copious different cultures using tattoos for different reasons....

Lárah Rachel de Carvalho Bento Rodrigues at The Fonteyn 2025. Photo by Iari Davies.

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The Fonteyn 2025 winners: Stepping on stage to do what they love

The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition (formerly known as the Genée) is an international competition for young dancers who have passed the...

Itziar Mendizabal with 2nd Year students. Photo courtesy of The Royal Ballet School, 2025.

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Life in the ballet teacher’s lane: Itziar Mendizabal reflects on her new role at The Royal Ballet School

With the school run done, Itziar Mendizabal sits down to reflect on the first few weeks in her new role, teaching upper...

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Full Circle Boys: Redefining the modern boy band through dance

The term triple threat is thrown around a lot when it comes to performing arts, and the pop band Full Circle Boys...

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A day in the life: What it’s like to be a student at The Royal Ballet School

Ever wonder what life is like at one of the most celebrated centres for classical ballet training in the world? Dance Informa...

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Anthony Van Laast talks ‘Mamma Mia!’, mentorship and the power of saying yes

With a portfolio that spans iconic productions like Tina The Musical, Mamma Mia! and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, films including...