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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...

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Transforming Dance Education: Royal Ballet School Announces RAD and ISTD Partnerships

The Royal Ballet School has introduced new pathways for Diploma of Dance Teaching (DDT) students to join its Affiliate Programme and achieve...

Linda Hunt, usher at The Hawth Theatre, West Sussex. Photo courtesy of Hunt.

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All I want for Christmas is a dance career…

Until the endless rounds of auditions start getting me down…. Until an injury means I’m out for several months…. Until the age...

Angela Rippon at The Royal Ballet School for Let's Dance ©2025 The Royal Ballet School. Photo by Rachel Cherry.

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Let’s Dance: Angela Rippon CBE champions dance as a catalyst for health

A bold new campaign is sweeping across Britain — one step at a time. Let’s Dance is a nationwide movement encouraging people...

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Advancing your dance career: Becoming an ISTD Examiner

Dance examining is a fulfilling career for dance teachers who have achieved a high standard in their own teaching, enjoy working with...

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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...