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Graziano Di Prima asks ‘are you ready’ as he makes major announcement in UK return.

Graziano Di Prima has revealed he’ll be returning to the UK where he’ll be teaching people to dance across the country. Sharing the news on Instagram, he said: “UK, are you ready to dance with me?
“This May 2025, I’ll be touring across the UK with my @dancingwithgraz Dance Classes Tour , bringing the energy, rhythm, and passion of dance to cities all around the country!”
The dancer added: “Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, these workshops are for everyone who wants to move, learn, and have fun together.

“For more info or to express interest in bringing a class to your city in the future, feel free to get in touch: dancingwithgraz@gmail.com. Let’s make May unforgettable. See you on the dance floor, UK!”

Back in November, four months on from his last social media post in July that addressed his Strictly exit, Graziano has returned to social media with a dramatic video in which he could be seen walking across a bridge at night while clips of his early dancing career as a youngster flashed across the screen.

He was then seen dancing under the night sky with his wife Giada Lini, a professional dancer on Ballando con le Stelle, the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars.

Alongside the post, Graziano wrote: “Dance has always been the centre of my life, my greatest passion, the path I chose and dedicated years of study, sacrifice, and love to. After a period of reflection, I feel stronger than ever and eager to return to what I love most: dancing.

“The future is a whole world of new open windows, ready to welcome new dreams and new challenges, and I’m excited to continue this journey with even more determination and inspiration.

“A heartfelt thank you to everyone who is always there for me.”He added: “I’m thrilled to dance again with the same enthusiasm and dedication as always. See you soon, whether on stage or through new projects that I will be very excited to share with you.”

Fiona Shaw to narrate Sadler’s Wells dance documentary.

     

A documentary is to go behind the scenes of Sadler’s Wells’ inaugural Rose International Dance Prize.

Narrated by Fiona Shaw, the film is to follow four of the shortlisted choreographers from rehearsal to performance as they vie for glory at the first Rose Prize ceremony, which has been billed as the Olivier Awards of dance.

Christos Papadopoulos, who won the competition in February, alongside fellow nominees Kyle Abraham, Marco da Silva Ferreira and Lia Rodrigues, will delve into their “ambitions” and discuss the importance of the new prize for the intentional dance ecosystem. Between them, the choreographers hail from the US, Greece, Brazil and Portugal.

The camera will also follow the judging panel, which includes Arlene Phillips and musician PJ Harvey, as they watch the performances and deliberate ahead of the ceremony, which was held in February.

Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

The all-female country trio Remember Monday will represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland with their song What The Hell Just Happened,
The group, made up by Lauren Burne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steel, will perform their new single, What The Hell Just Happened, at this year’s contest

The song includes a dizzying array of key changes and tempo shifts, but with every corner they turn, the band find another hook, writes the BBC’s music correspondent

This year’s final will be in Basel, Switzerland, on Saturday 17 May after Nemo won last year’s contest with their song The Code.

General News & Sighting

• The Government announced a new Universal theme park is coming to Bedford which will create 28,000 jobs. It is Universal’s first branded theme park and resort in Europe and is scheduled to open in 2031. The park is expected to attract 8.5 million visitors in its first year, positioning it as the largest visitor attraction in the UK.
• [Theatre] audience numbers and ticket sales have both surpassed pre-pandemic levels according to new figures that point to an encouraging sector bounce back. (The Stage)
• The family that owned Capezio, the dancewear company, has sold it to an American private equity firm called Argand Partners.
• Anthony Mitchell announced the dance stars coming to Master Dance at the NEC in Birmingham on the 6th & 7th of September. These include: Savion Glover, Brian Friedman, Meghan Sanett, Kaycee Rice & Sisco Gomez.
• Strictly confirmed its pro dancers for the coming season and announced that there will be 2 new pro dancers.
• Joanne Clifton is set to star in the new West End production of “Fawlty Towers” playing the role of Polly.
• Katya Jones is joining “Dancing With The Stars” in Belgium as a judge.
• The nominees for the 2024 National Dance Awards have been announced. The winners will be given at a ceremony on the 9th of June.
• London City Ballet released its 2025 tour dates, spanning 6 months and 20 venues.
• Ebony Clarke won the award for Best Choreography at the 2025 Pantomine Awards for her work on “Cinderella” in Northampton.
• “Gentleman Jack” led by the Northern Ballet won the Fedora – Van Cleef & Arpels Dance Prize of 2025. The choreography was by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.
• “Burlesque” will open at the Savoy theatre in London on the 10th of July. The show will be directed and choreographed by Todrick Hall.
• Complete casting has been revealed for the new revival of “Evita” starring Rachel Zegler. The show has choreography by Fabian Aloise and Amy Thornton, with Paris Green as resident choreographer, and will run at the London Palladium from the 14th of June.
• Pitlochry Festival has announced the casting for its production of “Grease”. It will star Blythe Jandoo as Sandy and Alexander Service as Danny. The choreography is by Kelly Lloyd-Jones. The show will run at the Blackpool Grand theatre from the 4th to the 14th of June.
• The West End production of “Titanique” has revealed new casting. It will star Hiba Elchikhe as Rose and Luke Bayer as Jack.
• Patrick Adiarte, the American Tap dancer, has passed away aged 81.

Future Dance Events News

• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• “Burlesque” will play in the West End this summer. It will open at the Savoy Theatre on the 10th of July.
• The National Theatre’s “Ballet Shoes” will return over Christmas. The choreography is by Ellen Kane.
• “Prescilla Queen of the Desert” will embark on an International tour from February 2026, opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• “Young Frankenstein” will receive its regional premiere at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 10th of October until the 30th of November. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.
• “Hercules” will open at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 6th of June 2025. It will star Luke Brady and have choreography by Casey Nicholaw and Tanisha Scott.
• The world premiere of the new musical “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” will be staged in Bath in the Spring of 2025.
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is set to embark on a world tour in 2025. The new production will launch in the UK while its West End staging will continue its run at the Piccadilly theatre.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Pearson casting has an open audition on the 16th of May for NCLH. You can get the full details on: http://www.pearsoncasting.com/nclh
• Carmina Entertainment has an audition for dancers on the 11th of May at Cardiff City Centre from 10.00 – 11.30 am. For more information contact: info@carmina-entertainment.co.uk. The deadline is the 8th of May.
• Black Skull has an audition on the 22nd of May for an American artist’s shows in China. The project dates are from the 19th of August until the 15th of September. Contact: info@blackskulltalent.com
• Headliners Theatre Company is holding open auditions from the 2nd until the 5th of June at the Pineapple Studios looking for dancers for P&O and Cunard. Visit the company’s Instagram page for further details.
• Crystal Hantig is looking for male dancers over 6 ft tall for a contract in Cannes this summer. You can DM Crystal on her Instagram.
• Variations Academy in Gloucestershire is looking for an Acro teacher. You can DM the academy on its Instagram account.
• ATA is looking for male dancers for cruise ship contracts. Contact: info@artistictalent.com
• Industry Warehouse is looking for a Musical Theatre teacher in SE London for Saturday mornings from 10.00am – 1.00 pm. Contact: info@theindustrywarehouse.com
• Dolce Riviera Parties are looking for dancers for 2/3 month contracts in St Tropez. Contact: casting.drparties@gmail.com

Dance Classes

• Dollie Henry MBE has her BOP Jazz classes every Friday from the 9th of May from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Contact Dollie on: info@bop.org.uk
• The Lukas McFarlane Intensive will take place from the 16th of September until the 25th of September. For more information visit: Lukas McFarlane | Choreographer & Creative
• Kira Malou, star of “Dirty Dancing” in the West End, has an adult ballet class at St Marks School in Southampton on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.15 pm. You can direct message Kira on her Instagram account to book.
• Jenny Thomas, choreographer with Strictly Come Dancing, has some Charleston and Salsa workshops on the 11th of May at the Berkshire Ballrooms.
• Ashley Shaw, Principle dancer with Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures Company, has a masterclass on the 25th of May in Bath. Contact: http://www.intballetintensives.com
• Gaz Davis is running his annual “The Programme” on the 4th, 5th & 6th of August. You can apply via Gaz’s Instagram account.
• Bethany Kingsley Garner has a Ballet and Drama masterclass on the 24th of May from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm at Lupton House.
• Laura Jane Fenney has a Jazz class at Pineapple every Saturday at 6.00 pm.
• Cora Jay has new dance classes at Dance City in Newcastle on Mondays and Thursdays. You can contact Cora on her Instagram account.
• The TGS Summer Intensive will take place this year from the 28th of July until the 1st of August. Christina Andrea and Jordi Guitart are 2 of this years teachers.
• Lizzie McConachie has a Commercial class at Pineapple Dance Studios every Monday at 7.30 pm.
• Wallis Pipe has a Heels class at Pineapple on Mondays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Natalie Twist has a Sexy R n B class at Pineapple every Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
• Jenny Thomas is holding 2 workshops (Charleston and Salsa) at the Berkshire Ballroom on the 9th of July. You can book places via: http://www.berkshireballroom.co.uk
• David Anderson is teaching at the Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is doing regular classes at the Manor in London at 11.00 am on Wednesdays and at the Base Studios on Sundays at 11.30 am.
• Amy Ireland has a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays from 10.00 am – 12.00pm.
• Christina Andrea has Commercial classes at Pineapple on Tuesdays from 5.00 – 6.00 pm and on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Christina also has a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.

Film & TV

• We spotted Charlotte Hiom and Hannah Nazareth performing at the Fashion Live event. The choreography was by Gaz Davis.
• We spotted Milan Crawford dancing with the Moulin Rouge on “Danse Avec Les Stars” on French TV.
• We spotted Alana Rixon in the latest Foot Asylum campaign. The contrack was with AMCK.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Rita Ora in America: Renae Hughes, Zadie Amelia, Lashay Harvey & Elise Clinton. The choreography was by Kieran D-W.
• We spotted Hannah Rate in the People’s Postcode Lottery TV advert. The choreography was by Johnny White and Jo Dyce.

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