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February 2026 Edition

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande win Grammy for “Defying Gravity” performance.

At the 68th Grammy Awards held on 1 February 2026, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande won the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their rendition of “Defying Gravity” from the first Wicked film.

The win has been widely celebrated by fans as a “redemption” following the recent Academy Award snubs for the sequel film, Wicked: For Good.

Pete Waterman to bring The Hitman Dance back to Warrington.

   

Legendary music mogul Pete Waterman is officially bringing “The Hitman” Dance Show back to Warrington for a massive open-air dance celebration on Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Inspired by the iconic late-night TV show The Hitman and Her, the event will transform Old Market Square into a nostalgic dance floor, paying homage to the legendary Mr Smith’s nightclub where the show first filmed in 1988.
Event Highlights

The Headliner: Pete Waterman will host the night, channeling the “throwback energy” of the original series.

The Lineup: 90s dance icons including Cappella, 2 Funky 2, Porn Kings, and Alex Party, with Spike from the band 911 on the DJ decks.

The Vibe: Expect classic house and eurodance anthems from the golden era of clubbing.

Ticket Information
Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, 6 February 2026, at 10:00 am. and can be found via www.hcpromotions.co.uk or via Skiddle and Eventbrite.

Flatley beats legal bid to block involvement in Lord of the Dance.

World famous Irish dancer Michael Flatley has beaten a legal bid to bar him from involvement in future Lord of the Dance productions.

Entertainment company Switzer Consulting Ltd took legal action against Flatley and claimed he was in breach of an agreement reached in July 2024 for it to run the multi-million pound production.

The firm had obtained the temporary order banning the 67-year-old choreographer and retired performer from involvement in upcoming shows.

But on Thursday, a judge in Belfast refused to grant a full injunction and discharged the temporary injunction that was in place.

Mr Justice Simpson freed Flatley from the temporary injunction due to the risk he could ultimately suffer “potentially unquantifiable” lost revenue.

Flatley declared the outcome a “fantastic victory” in his wider legal battle with Switzer Consulting Ltd.

“I’m very pleased not just for myself, but for my dancers, my cast and crew and everyone who believed in me,” Flatley said.

“The show goes on and we are going to lift the roof (in Dublin) on Thursday.”

Switzer is suing Mr Flatley for alleged breach of a service agreement reached in July 2024 for it to run Lord of the Dance touring operation.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to return for new tour with added numbers.

The hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is set to return for a major 10th Anniversary tour in 2027, featuring a brand-new song by the original creative team.

Tour Details.
New Musical Number: The tour will include a newly written song by composer Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae, marking the first significant musical addition to the stage show since its premiere.

Launch Date: The anniversary tour kicks off at the Leeds Grand Theatre on 15 January 2027, exactly ten years after it first opened at the Sheffield Crucible.

Confirmed Stops: Following its opening in Leeds, the production is scheduled to visit several cities, including:
Chester, Sunderland, Sheffield, and Manchester, Wimbledon, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Aylesbury, Oxford, and Woking

Representatives have indicated this 2027 run may potentially be the musical’s final major tour in the UK.

General News & Sighting

• The UK government has confirmed £1.5 billion in funding for cultural organisations, setting out plans to address capital needs in theatres across the country.
• A business rates support package for pubs and music venues has not been extended to theatres, leading to warnings the sector will suffer job losses and reduced activity without targeted relief. (The Stage)
• Isabella Chandler was named as the New Adventures Dance Company Emerging Artist for 2025 – 6.
• Patricio Reve will join the Royal Ballet as a principle dancer from the start of the 2026/7 season.
• Sir Matt Bourne’s “Cinderella” will return for a UK tour in 2026 to mark the production’s 30th anniversary. The tour will open in Plymouth on the 16th of November.
• “Burlesque The Musical” will tour the UK starting in Woking on the 25th of July. There will be a second production at the new Arts at the Marble Arch theatre.
• “Sea Witch”, a new musical, will receive its world premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 1st of March. The show has choreography by Dean Lee.
• “Sinatra The Musical” will open at the Alydwych theatre from the 3rd of June. It has choreography by Kathleen Marshall and Lee Meadows.
• Casting has been announced for the new musical “Pride”, which has choreography by Lizzie Gee. The show will open at Cardiff’s Sherman theatre on the 31st of March.

Future Dance Events News

• “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” will return to the UK on a 10th anniversary tour. The show will open in Leeds on the 15th of January 2027. It has choreography by Kate Prince.
• A musical stage adaptation of the film “Coyote Ugly” will come to the West End in 2027. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.
• “Just For One Day; The Live Aid Musical” is to embark on a UK tour in 2027. The show has choreography by Ebony Molina.
• “Heathers the Musical” will return to the UK from Summer 2026 for a new tour. The show will have choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• A new production of “Fame” will run from the 28th of July until the 15th of August 2026 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will have choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves.
• “Dirty Dancing” will be touring the UK from the summer of 2026. The show will have choreography by Austin Wilkes and open in Milton Keynes on the 27th of August 2026.
• A new revival of “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has been confirmed for this year as part of the new season from the Birmingham Rep.
• The cast has been revealed for the revival of “Singin’ in the Rain”, at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester. It will star Louis Gaunt, Laura Baldwin and Danny Collins and have choreography by Alistair David. The show will run from the 29th of November until the 18th of January 2026.
• “Barnum” will be touring the UK from February 2026. The show has choreography by Oti Mabuse and Matt Nicholson and will star Lee Mead.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” will open on tour in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026. The show has choreography by Casey Nicholaw.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• “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.

Dance Auditions & Vacancies

• Thursford will hold its auditions this year on the 7 – 9 th of June at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London. For more information contact: http://www.thursfordjobs.com
• London City Ballet has an audition in London on the 14th & 15th of March. Apply by the 10th of February. For more information see the company website: http://www.londoncityballet.com
• Royal Caribbean Productions is auditioning for “We Will Rock You” in London on February 10th – 13th. Contact: Join The Royal Caribbean Productions Team Today
• Farfalle Creative is looking for dancers. For more information contact: casting@farfallecreative.com
• You Management is holding dance auditions in London on the 12th & 13th of February. For an audition slot, email your spotlight link to: auditions2026@you-managementteam.com
• Burn The Floor is looking for dancers. Contact: casting@burnthefloor.com
• Lizzie Gough is looking for strong commercial dancers for a music video based in London on the 16th – 20th of February. Contact: info@lizzygough.com
• Oceans Entertainment is looking for dancers. Contact: oceansentertainmentauditions@gmail.com
• Costa Cruises is looking for dancers. Contact: evolutiondancetheater@gmail.com
• Live Entertainment UK is looking for dancers for an event in London on the 16th of April. See the company website for details.
• Crazy Horse in Paris is looking for dancers. Contact: casting@lecrazyhorseparis.com

Dance Classes

• Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas is doing a workshop at the Du Boisson Dance Studios on the 22nd of February. You can book on the link in Michelle’s Instagram bio.
• Constance Devernay-Lawrence has a masterclass on the 12th of April at Sadler’s Wells from 1.45 – 5.00 pm. You can book via the International Ballet Intensives Instagram bio.
• Kimberley Wyatt and Gaz Davis have a Jazz and Commercial class at the Addlestone Community Centre on the 17th of February. You can book via the Kimberley Wyatt Dance Academy.
• London City Ballet has a workshop with Alina Cojocaru and Chris Marney on the 22nd of February from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm. See the company website for details.
• Jordi Guitart will have a class at Move It on the 21st of March at 3.30 pm.
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive will take place on the 20th – 24th of July at the Hemingford Pavilion from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. Collette Guitart and Michael Naylor will be among those teaching. You can book spaces on: jordiguitart1962@gmail.com
• Danni Fry has a commercial hip hop workshop on the 15th of February from 6.30 – 8.00 pm at the BOH Studios in Bournemouth.
• Poppy Radford has a commercial class at Pineapple on Wednesdays from 3.45 – 4.45 pm and 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Christina Andrea has classes on Tuesday from 5.00 – 6.00 pm at Pineapple, Wednesday from 7.30 – 8.30 pm at Pineapple and Thursday from 5.00 – 6.00 pm at the Manor.
• Amy Ireland has a Tap Technique class for beginners on Fridays from 12.00 – 1.00 pm at Pineapple.
• Darcey Bussell has a masterclass at the Royal Ballet Studios on the 8th of February. For more info contact: @vanessafeltonmasterclasses
• Danielle Barton has classes on Wednesdays and Fridays at Pineapple and on Saturday at the Base Dance Studio.
• Lauren Gore will be teaching a Tap class at Move It on the 20th of March at 11.15 am.

Film & TV

• We spotted Serena McCall performing with Melanie C on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC1.
• We spotted Martha Gimson and Alana Rixon performing with Katy Perry at the Joy Awards 2026. The choreography was by Jay Revell.
• We spotted Honor Roche in the new film “Seven Dials” on Netflix.
• We spotted Chloe Huggins in “Doctor Plague” on Amazon Prime.

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