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MARCH 2026 Edition

 

UK Dancing News.

The UK dance scene in March 2026 is buzzing with national initiatives and major performances. From a nationwide movement to get everyone moving to high-profile ballet premieres, here is the latest news:

Major National Events:

• National Day of Dance (8 March 2026): Spearheaded by Angela Rippon CBE, the Let’s Dance! campaign reaches its peak on 8 March. The initiative aims to get the nation dancing for mental and physical health.
• English National Ballet Collaboration: The ENB has partnered with Dame Arlene Phillips to create choreography for the National Day of Dance, including seated and standing adaptations for their Dance for Parkinson’s programme.
• MOVE IT 2026: One of the world’s biggest dance festivals is expected this March, featuring headliners like Brian Friedman
  and offering workshops across all styles.

Performance Highlights:

• Royal Ballet & Opera: Key performances at the Royal Opera House include Giselle and Mayerling.
• Sadler’s Wells Spring Programme: – Mary, Queen of Scots: A major production running in London. – Body & Soul: Performed by the English National Ballet. – Turn it Out: Featuring Tiler Peck & Friends.
• Dance for Ukraine 21/03. (21 March 2026): A fundraiser gala at the Royal Academy of Dance, welcomed by Dame Darcey Bussell and featuring stars from the Royal Ballet.

Regional Tours:  

• Eliot Smith Dance: The POPPY Spring tour visits Tunbridge Wells on 7 March.
• Shobana Jeyasingh Dance: Touring We Caliban throughout March.

Dance Experiences & Workshops:

• Dancing with the Stars Weekends: Donaheys is hosting immersive experiences featuring pro dancers Michelle Tsiakkas
  and Simone Arena at Alton Towers (6–8 March) and De Vere Beaumont Estate (27–29 March).
• Pineapple Dance Studios: Offering over 20 workshop pop-ups this month, including exclusive The Next Step choreography sessions with Alexandra Chaves on 1 March.
• Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour: The 2026 arena tour is underway, featuring stars like Lewis Cope.

Full cast for In Pieces musical revealed.

   

The full cast for the upcoming London premiere staged concert of Joey Contreras’ musical
In Pieces at The Other Palace has been revealed.
Described as a love story about the people you don’t end up with, In Pieces follows the romantic journeys of six characters across three chapters of their lives. The staged concert is scheduled to run on 30 & 31 March 2026.

The production, directed by Martha Geelan, features the following cast:

Antonio Cipriano
as Peter
Aimie Atkinson
as Sam
Ryan Kopel
as Charlie
Alex James-Hatton
as Grey
Emilie Louise Israel
as River
Romona Lewis-Malley
as Alex
Sarah Freer
and Jacob Atkins

I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical moves premiere plans due to Peacock Theatre repairs.

I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical has relocated its world premiere to the Hackney Empire after “essential building works” forced the immediate closure of the Peacock Theatre

Here are the updated plans and schedule:

• New Premiere Venue: The production will now open at the Hackney Empire for a limited engagement.
• Revised London Dates: Performances at the new venue will run from 20–25 March 2026.
• Booking Information: General booking for the Hackney run opens on 5 March 2026, with priority access for those who previously held tickets for the Peacock Theatre run.
• Refunds/Rebooking: Sadler’s Wells is contacting affected ticket holders from the cancelled Peacock run (originally scheduled for 5–28 March) regarding refunds and rebooking options.
• Touring Schedule: The musical will proceed with its regional tour as planned, visiting the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (1–4 April) and the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne (7–11 April).
• Future Peacock Run: The production is currently expected to return to the Peacock Theatre in August 2026 once repairs are complete..

General News & Sighting

• Ashley Wallen won the Emmy award for Outstanding Choreography last night for his work on Disney’s “Descendants: The Rise of Red”.
• The Peacock theatre in London will close temporarily for essential building works, with all performances suspended during the period of repairs. The venue’s scheduled run of “I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical” will no longer take place at the theatre. The production has now been relocated to the Hackney Empire where it will have a limited engagement from the 20th to the 25th of March.
• Joanne Clifton and Ore Oduba announced the “Champions Reunited ” tour to mark 10 years since the pair won Strictly. The tour will open in Bournemouth on the 17th of August.
• Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg have welcomed their baby boy.
• Choreographer Wayne McGregor received an Olivier Award for his contribution to dance. Miss Betty Laine OBE was given an Industry Recognition Award.
• Dollie Henry’s BOP have a performance on the 13th of March at Morley College in London from 7.00 pm. You can book your tickets via the Eventbrite link in the BOP Instagram bio.
• Chichester Festival theatre has announced a new production of “My Fair Lady”. It will run at the Festival theatre from the 6th of July until the 5th of September. The choreography is by Stephen Mear.
• Ryan Tomash has been promoted to principle dancer at the New York City Ballet.

Future Dance Events News

• The English National Ballet has announced its season for 2026/7 titled “A Season To Feel More”.
• “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.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon

Dance Auditions & Vacancies

• “The Phantom of the Opera” is looking for dancers. Visit the website for details.
• Toria Choreography is looking for 25 commercial / street dancers to perform at Dance Fest UK on the 6th of June. Applications close on the 1st of April. Contact: toriachoreography@gmail.com
• The Rambert school is looking for a full time ballet teacher. See the company website for further details.
• Regent’s Park Theatre Dance Lab is an artist development programme for early career musical theatre choreographers. It has a paid residency that gives 2 choreographers the chance to develop their skills. The deadline for applications is the 9th of March.
• 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
• Burn The Floor is looking for dancers. Contact: casting@burnthefloor.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

• Kiera Brunton has a workshop on the 6th of March from 1.00 – 4.00 pm at the Base dance studios in London for Lyrical Partnering / American Smooth. You can DM Keira on her Instagram for more information.
• Mica Bradbury, soloist with The Royal Ballet, has a Giselle ballet workshop at the Royal Opera House on the 8th of March. For more information and booking, contact: micabeau@gmail.com
• Tracey Iliffe has a Parisian Showgirl technique class on the 16th of April from 4.30 – 6.00 pm at the Pineapple dance studios.
• Natalie Twist has a 2 hour workshop on the 7th of March from 12.00 – 2.00 pm at the XY Studios in London. You can book on: Home | Natalie Twist
• Lucy Jane Adcock has a workshop in Nottingham on the 2nd of April from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm at the Dance Studio.
• London City Ballet has a workshop with Jovani Furlan on the 13th of March and with Celine Gittens on the 26th of April. See the website for details.
• Alina Cojocaru has a masterclass at the Royal Opera House on the 4th of April from 2.30 – 6.00 pm. You can book via the Vanessa Felton Masterclasses page on Instagram.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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 the following dancers performing with Dua Lipa at the Brit Awards: Alexandra Novelli, Ben Hukin, Demi Rox Mensah, Ed Munro, Joy Duckrell, Remi Black & Robyn Rae Laud. The choreography was by Sharon June and Sammi Lee Jayne.
• We spotted Serena McCall, Orla Hardie, Naomi Weijand & Felicity Chadwick in the new video for Julia Cumming’s hit “My Life”. The choreography was by Jennifer White.
• We spotted Gaz Davis and Crystal Hantig choreographing the Global TikTok Awards in Las Vegas.
• We spotted Grace Hooper dancing on “The Masked Singer”.

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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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November 2025

 

Strictly Come Dancing: Lewis Cope lands 40 as La Voix is forced to pull out.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Lewis Cope has wowed fans and judges alike on the Blackpool special with a perfect score of 40/40. The actor from Hartlepool opened Saturday’s BBC show with an incredible Charleston to Arctic Monkeys ‘I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor’.

The dance, full of energy and incredible moves, saw the North East star bring his very best to the ballroom alongside partner Katya Jones. There was fast footwork and awe-inpsiring tumbling, with the extra pro-dancers providing an even bigger atmosphere.

Dirty Dancing at the new Capital Theatre announces rescheduled London opening date.

   

The refreshed plans for Dirty Dancing at the new Capital Theatre in west London have been confirmed.

The theatre, which has pushed back its opening from this autumn to next year, will feature a purpose-built, 620-seat auditorium, designed by the same team responsible for notable London venues including the Bridge Theatre and the transformed Kit Kat Club, home of Cabaret.

The theatre will host Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage in a new production. The piece has enjoyed a decade of sold-out runs across the UK.

Performances will now begin on Friday 16 October 2026, with tickets going on sale next Monday, 1 December 2025.

The statement:

“The producers of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage announce today that performances will begin on Friday 16 October 2026 at the brand-new Capital Theatre at Westfield London. Tickets will be on public sale from Monday 1 December 2025.

“Further details about both the theatre and new production will be announced in due course. The producers would again like to thank audiences for their patience during the construction of the theatre and can’t wait to welcome them to this thrilling new theatrical space to have the ‘Time Of Their Lives’.”

Wicked: For Good breaks box office records in its opening weekend.

Wicked: For Good‘s box office numbers have soared faster than a green witch on an enchanted broomstick!

Managing to best the records set by last year’s predecessor, the film bagged a worldwide box office total of $226 million ($150 million on US shores, with $76 million across the globe).

Opening in 78 markets, it has set worldwide, international, and North American records for the biggest stage-to-screen adaptation.

It hasn’t managed to claim the top spot for 2025’s biggest opening weekend global box office tally (that honour goes to The Minecraft Movie), but it is putting in numbers that will keep Universal executives very, very happy.

It’s great news on UK shores too, where the film opened to an estimated $24.4 million, which is around 62 per cent higher than the $15 million that the first film bagged in its opening weekend. That might also fall into second place behind The Minecraft Movie.

It’s interesting to note how the strongest performances come from markets where the musical continues to play to live audiences – notably with long-running West End and Broadway productions, as well as tours.

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and more all return for the new film, while famous numbers from act two include “For Good”, “As Long As You’re Mine” and “No Good Deed”.

Heathers the Musical announces initial 2026 tour dates.

Heathers the Musical will return to the UK from summer 2026 for a brand-new tour – and dates have now been confirmed.

Based on the 1989 film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, the show, penned by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, first premiered in Los Angeles in 2013 before transferring to New York’s New World Stages in 2014. A revised version opened in London in 2018, featuring new material that has since been incorporated into the current New York production.

The musical has played three West End runs and three UK and Ireland tours to date, winning Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards in 2019. It was also filmed for streaming on the Roku Channel in 2022.

Tour stops include Theatre Royal Windsor (26 to 29 August), Leeds Grand Theatre (1 to 5 September), Nottingham Theatre Royal (8 to 12 September), Darlington Hippodrome (22 to 26 September), Poole Lighthouse (29 September to 3 October), Peterborough New Theatre (13 to 17 October) and Blackpool Grand (27 to 31 October).

London dates for the show are also due to be revealed.

General News & Sighting

• At this years World Choreography Awards, Jenny Griffin and Ashley Wallen won the award for Choreography in a Motion Picture for their work on “Betterman”. Jay Revell won the award for Choreography for a TV Show for his work on “League of Legends”.
• Ingrid MacKinnon won the award for Best Choreographer at the Black British Theatre Awards.
• Creatives impacted by the collapse of Manchester Pride have launched a fundraiser that aims to raise £50,000 for those left out of pocket. (The Stage 5/11)
• Salome Leverashvili has been promoted to principle dancer with the Dutch National Ballet.
• It has been announced that performances of “Dirty Dancing” at the new Capital theatre in West London will begin on the 16th of October 2026.
• Sir Matt Bourne’s “The Car Man” will return for a UK tour in 2026, opening at the Curve in Leicester on the 15th of June.
• The London Palladium announced the dancers for this Christmas’ performances of “Sleeping Beauty”. The choreography is by Karen Bruce.
• “Wicked” has become the 9th longest running production in West End history.
• “Jersey Boys” will return for a UK tour opening in Wimbledon in June 2026. The show will have choreography by Sergio Trujillo.
• Lead casting for the new tour of “Annie” has been revealed. It will star Strictly contestant La Voix and Alex Bourne and have choreography by Nick Winston. The show will open in Wimbledon on the 23rd of May 2026.
• A new touring production of “9 To 5 The Musical” is set to open at the Peterborough New theatre on the 4th of July 2026. The cast and creatives have yet to be announced.

Future Dance Events News

• “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 next 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.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures Company is holding auditions in London on the 6th – 8th of February 2026. The deadline to apply is the 5th of December. See the website for more details.
• Nathan Clarke is looking for an acrobatic salsa couple for a contract in February 2026. You can contact Nathan via his Instagram.
• JJ Dance Studios in Beckenham is looking for dance teachers. Contact: info@jjdancestudios.co.uk
• Katie Ross is looking for dance teachers for her dance school in Luton. Email: katierossdance@outlook.com
• Stagecoach Performing Arts is looking for an experienced dance teacher for Saturdays. Email: richmond@stagecoach.co.uk
• The FiSteps Dance Company is looking for a performing arts teacher in Crawley for Tuesdays. For more details you can email: fiona@fisteps.com

Dance Classes

• Ashley Shaw has a masterclass with International Ballet Intensives on the 25th of January 2026 at Danceworks in London.
• Crystal Hantig has a Christmas Intensive at the Manor in London on the 15th of December from 11.30 am – 2.30 pm. You can DM Crystal on her Instagram account to book.
• Danielle Barton has a commercial class on the 2nd of December from 7.30 – 9.00 pm at the Connect Studio in Bristol.
• Arduino Bertoncello and Alberto Faccio have a Christmas dance class on the 14th of December at the Du Boisson Dance Foundation. You can book on: aadanceo2@gmail.com
• London City Ballet has open Ballet classes on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11.00 am – 12.30 pm until the 19th of December.
• Lauren Gore has a commercial Tap class at Pineapple on Fridays from 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• “Wicked: For Good” has broken box office records in its opening weekend.
• We spotted the following dancers in “Wicked: For Good”: Charlotte Wildrianne, Ed Munro, Emily Haygarth, Grace Hooper, Kamira Samuel, Kane Horn, Nicole Hastings, Olivia Beckford, Sam Salter & Zhane Samuels. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Louise Eagles, Crystal Hantig and Fiona McDonald performing at the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025. The choreography was by Johnny White Irish and Ciaran Connolly.
• We spotted Jaih Betote, Joel Gooding and Lara Renaud performing with the Strictly pro dancers at Blackpool.
• We spotted Ruby Hood in Kun’s new music video for “What A Day”.

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October to November 2025

 

Diversity opens new studio in Birmingham.

Diversity, known as the UK’s most successful dance group, will open the doors to a new dance studio in Birmingham city centre.

Expanding beyond their original base in Essex, this new location aims to connect with local dance communities and support the next generation of talent.

It is set to offer word-class facilities with a space open to everyone.

Diversity’s Ashley Banjo said: “What I love about Diversity is that we’ve never held an audition. It’s always been about the community and everyone who comes to learn and train with us.

The new bespoke venue is based on Icknield Street in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, which will mark Diversity studio’s second location. They also have a studio in Southend, Essex.

There will be in-person dance classes from beginners aged four up to adult professionals.

A range of styles will be taught including street dance, commercial and contemporary, with weekly lessons taught by core Diversity members themselves.

Students in the Diversity community are also offered creative performance opportunities through yearly productions, and early access to special masterclasses.

Peaky Blinders Dance Show to Tour China in 2026.

   

The hit dance show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is heading to China in spring 2026, as world-famous dance company Rambert celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Produced by ROYO and its international arm RTS Entertainment, the show will mark Rambert’s return to China – and the latest in a string of British stage hits to reach Asian audiences, following Life of Pi and Murder on the Orient Express.
Peaky Blinders, but make it dance

Inspired by the smash hit TV series, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is a spectacular dramatisation told through breath-taking dance, written by the show’s creator Steven Knight and choreographed and directed by Benoit Swan Pouffer,.

Accompanied by a live on-stage band performing specially commissioned music by Roman GianArthur, the production also features iconic Peaky tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

This high-energy dance/theatre event digs deeper into the story of Thomas Shelby and the Peaky Blinders crew, taking you into the criminal underbelly of British society as Tommy, Arthur, Polly and the rest of the Shelby family gang are brought vividly to life on stage.

Rambert CEO Helen Shute said touring internationally is “part of Rambert’s DNA,” adding that the company is “honoured to return in our centenary year and meet audiences in China again.”

ROYO Group CEO Tom De Keyser, currently in Shanghai for Murder on the Orient Express, said the company is committed to expanding in Asia.

Amber Davies to Lead UK & Ireland Tour of Legally Blonde The Musical as Elle Woods.

Amber Davies is set to dazzle audiences across the UK and Ireland as she takes on the iconic role of Elle Woods in the upcoming 2026 tour of Legally Blonde The Musical. The production, co-produced by ROYO and Curve, will launch on 7 February 2026 at Leicester’s Curve Theatre and run until 7 January 2027, visiting major cities including Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Dublin.

Best known for winning Love Island in 2017, Davies has since carved out a successful career in musical theatre. Her stage credits include Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman, Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby, and Lorraine Baines in Back to the Future The Musical. Her casting as Elle Woods marks another milestone in her transition from reality TV star to respected West End performer.
Legally Blonde The Musical, based on the beloved 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods’ journey from fashion-obsessed sorority queen to Harvard Law School standout. The show is celebrated for its empowering message, catchy songs, and high-energy choreography.

Davies expressed her excitement about the role, calling Elle Woods “a dream character” and promising to bring “heart, humour, and plenty of pink” to the stage. The tour’s creative team has hinted at a fresh, vibrant take on the production, with updated choreography and bold visuals designed to captivate a new generation of theatre-goers.

Tickets for the tour are expected to go on sale soon, with early demand already high. Fans of the musical and Davies alike can look forward to a feel-good theatrical experience that blends comedy, confidence, and charm.
For more information and tour dates, visit legallyblondeshow.com

General News & Sighting

• International actors, dancers, choreographers and writers are being protected from a crackdown in UK working visas after being identified by Labour as occupations suffering from “critical skills shortages”. (The Stage 10/10/25)
• Longtime Strictly hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced their departure from the show after the end of the current series.
• Ashley Wallen and Jenny Griffin have been nominated for the World Choreography Award for their work on “Better Man”.
• Rachel Zegler led the winners at the Stage Debut Awards 2025, claiming the prize for Best West End Debut Performer for her role in “Evita”.
• Choreographer Oona Doherty has become the second associate artist at Sadler’s Wells in less than 2 weeks to step down over the venue’s tie with Barclays.
• Amy Dowden and Carlos announced their “Reborn” tour for 2026.
• Nikita from Strictly announced that his new show “Supernova”, in conjunction with Burn The Floor, will tour the UK in June and July 2026. It will have choreography by Jason Gilkinson.
• The Super Weekender dance convention will take place at the Birmingham NEC on the 15th & 16th of November.
• Adam Garcia will star in the New York performances of “Quadrophenia” in November.
• Amber Davies will star in the new tour of “Legally Blonde” which will open in Leicester in 2026.
• “Britain’s Got Talent” winners Diversity plan to open a new dance studio in Birmingham.
• A new production of “Cats”, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, will play at the Open Air Theatre from the 25th of July until the 12th of September 2026. It will then embark on a UK tour.
• Todrick Hall’s new musical “Midnight” has revealed its cast. The dance captain is Jenni Thomasson and the assistant dance captains are India Thornton and Kamilla Fernandes. The show will play at Sadler’s Wells from the 11th to the 15th of November.
• “Sylvia” is to return for a new tour and a short run at the Royal Albert Hall from the 13th to the 15th of November 2026. It will star Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose and have choreography by Kate Prince.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” has revealed the lead casting for its upcoming UK tour. It will star Emily Lane, Vivian Parika, Sophie Pourret and Georgie Buckland and have choreography by Casey Nicholau. The tour will open in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026.
• “The Karate Kid – The Musical” will have its UK premiere at Wimbledon on the 28th of April 2026. The show has choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid.
• Jodie Steele is joining “Heathers The Musical” in New York.

Future Dance Events News

• 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 next year as part of the new season from the Birmingham Rep.
• “Heathers The Musical” will tour the UK in the summer of 2026. It will have choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• 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.
• 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

Auditions & Vacancies

• Nathan Clarke is looking for an acrobatic salsa couple for a contract in February 2026. You can contact Nathan via his Instagram.
• JJ Dance Studios in Beckenham is looking for dance teachers. Contact: info@jjdancestudios.co.uk
• The LBC Gainsbury Award is a £10,000 choreographic award from the London Ballet Circle Charity to support classical ballet initiatives in the UK. The deadline for applications is the 30th of November. For more information visit: http://www.tlbc.org.uk
• Katie Ross is looking for dance teachers for her dance school in Luton. Email: katierossdance@outlook.com
• Stagecoach Performing Arts is looking for an experienced dance teacher for Saturdays. Email: richmond@stagecoach.co.uk
• The FiSteps Dance Company is looking for a performing arts teacher in Crawley for Tuesdays. For more details you can email: fiona@fisteps.com

Dance Classes

• Christopher Marney of the London City Ballet will lead a one-day workshop designed for pro dancers and current dance students who want to expand their experience of learning neo-classical choreography. See the LCB website for more details.
• Olivia Lock has an int/adv Theatre Jazz class at the Manor in London on the 9th of November at 3.30 pm. You can book via the website.
• London City Ballet has open Ballet classes on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11.00 am – 12.30 pm from the 25th of November until the 19th of December.
• Josie Lee has an Intensive Training Day at the Base dance studios in London on the 31st of October from 12.00 – 5.00 pm.
• Lauren Gore has a commercial Tap class at Pineapple on Fridays from 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• “Wicked – For Good” has unveiled its final trailer.
• We spotted Emma Leigh Rose in the new Raye video for her single “Where The Hell Is My Husband”.
• We spotted Danielle Barker performing with Antigone at the O2.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Dua Lipa in America: Alexandre Novelli, Ben Hukin, Ed Munro, Joy Duckrell, James Mulford, Remi Black, Robyn Rae Laud & Li Li Hodge. The dance captain was Sammi Lee Jayne and the choreography was by Charm La’Donna & Sharon June.

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3 Weeks To 6/7/25

 

Wicked to be added to Amazon Prime Video.

Part one of the Jon M Chu-directed screen adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande set box office records over its opening weekend.

Based on the hit novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the story of two unlikely university friends in the land of Oz, one destined to become Glinda the Good and the other, the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked writers Winnie Holzman (book) and Stephen Schwartz (score) collaborated on the screenplay with Dana Fox.

Erivo and Grande were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances as Elphaba and Glinda, while the film was nominated for Best Picture. It picked up two Academy Awards at the 2025 ceremony in the following categories: Best Costume Design (for Paul Tazewell) and Production Design (for Nathan Crowley).

The film will be added to the streaming service worldwide on 25 July 2025.

Looking ahead, Wicked: For Good will be released on 21 November 2025.

Welsh dance sector in ‘urgent’ need of investment.

   

Dance in Wales is in urgent need of “reimagining, rebuilding and reinvestment”, according to a review of the sector.

The results of the long-awaited analysis of the country’s dance provisions have now been published by the Arts Council of Wales, which has also revealed a plan of action to tackle funding inequities and infrastructure gaps.

As well as an additional £350,000 for dance development, the funding body has promised innovations, including a group of dance experts to advise artistic directors about programming at significant venues.

Drawing on conversations with dance artists, companies, educators and audiences, the Wales Dance Review highlights areas of the country that are “critically” behind in terms of access to the art form, as well as particular difficulties for the community dance sector.

Funding is concentrated in South East Wales, according to the report, which warns that opportunities are limited in other regions as a result.

Rural areas such as Pembrokeshire and Powys are facing particularly acute challenges”, it adds.

The review further claims that scarcity and uneven distribution of resources have led to a competitive atmosphere and a “protectionist” working environment.

New Dorian Gray musical in development – with first track released.

Funding for 10 dance centres across England has been confirmed for another year, following campaigning by the likes of Alistair Spalding and Matthew Bourne.

The National Centres for Advanced Training in Dance, present in cities including Birmingham, Newcastle, and Nottingham, will receive core funding to cover student bursaries for another 12 months.

The funding had been championed ahead of the government’s spending review by top choreographers and dance sector leaders.

Figures including Arlene Phillips and Anthony Van Laast had previously called upon the Department for Education to safeguard funding, after a £300,000 grant for outreach work was cut in December 2024.

There were fears the 10 National Dance CATs were at risk following the cut. While the outreach funding has not be reinstated, the core funding means student bursaries can be offered for 2025/26.

The National Dance CATS, as the scheme is also known, celebrated its 20th anniversary last year.

It trains approximately 900 students each year, with 68% of those training in the 2023/24 academic year receiving bursaries.

But despite relief that funding for student bursaries would continue for 2025/26, concerns persist about the future of the dance centres, without a guarantee of its long-term future.

The pre-vocational training is available for dancers aged 10-18 and is offered alongside mainstream education.

Bourne had called the national network of dance centres “the envy of international dance companies around the globe”, and said that without support for its work we faced “a world in which there can be no more Billy – or Betty – Elliots”.

Spalding, artistic director and chief executive of Sadler’s Wells, previously said: “The small investment required to fund this programme annually has a substantial impact in terms of the opportunities it provides to young people and the economic return.

“The future artistic director of Sadler’s Wells is very likely among the current cohort.”

Alumni from the scheme have gone on to perform with high-profile professional dance companies including Akram Khan Dance Company, Northern Ballet, and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.

General News & Sighting

• Tiffany Theatre College will be closing at the end of the academic year. It only raised £30,000 of the targeted £200,000 needed to continue.
• 530 dancers auditioned this year for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and 23 were selected.
• Strictly star Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut in “Kinky Boots” at the London Coliseum in 2026.
• Chris Marney of the London City Ballet will become Artist in Residence at the Baryshnikov Arts Centre in New York.
• Sir Matt Bourne has released the cast for the upcoming tour of “The Red Shoes”. It will star Ashley Shaw, Cordelia Braithwaite, Hannah Kremer and Holly Saw.
  The tour will open in Plymouth.
• The full cast has been revealed for the show of “The Little Dancer” that will premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 27th of July. It will star Tiler Peck and Imogen Bailey and has choreography by Susan Stroman.
• Casting has been revealed for the UK premiere of “Saving Mozart”. The show will star Aimee Atkinson and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Taylor Walker. It will open at The Other Palace in London this summer.
• The cast has been revealed for “Miss Saigon” which will tour the UK later this year. It will star Julianne Pundan and have choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille and Chrissie Cartwright. Jasmin Colangelo will be the resident choreographer. The show will open in Newcastle on the 25th of October.
• The tour cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” has been announced. The show will have choreography by Julia Cheng and will star Jodie Jacobs. The tour will begin on the 24th of July in Bromley.
• STOP PRESS – Hope Mill Theatre is set to stage a production of “High School Musical”. It will run at the Lowry in Salford from the 21st of August until the 13th of September 2026.

Future Dance Events News

• “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.
• The cast for the new Steps musical “Here and Now” has been announced. It has choreography by Matt Cole and will tour the UK from August until May 2026.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• 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.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Jerry Reeve of Kutes is looking for contemporary dancers with “unique movement”. You can DM Jerry on his Instagram account for more details.
• Josie Pocock is looking for 9 ballerinas for a job on the 4th – 6th of September. You can contact Josie on her Instagram account.

Dance Classes

• Synergy has a Summer Intensive with Gaz Davis and Sam Stanley at the Base dance studios in London on the 8th of August from 1.00 – 5.00 pm. You can book your place on: synergydancechampionships@outlook.com
• Crystal Hantig and Hannah Levitt-Collins have an intermediate / advanced Heels class on the 9th of July at the Manor in London at 12.00.
• Adrian Gas has a Jazz class at the Manor on the 10th of July from 6.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Strictly star’s Jowita and Pasquale have a dance workshop on the 27th of July at the Du Boisson dance studios from 1.00 – 5.00 pm.
• Dollie Henry MBE and her BOP present a 2 day convention called “Jazz Art ReWired” at the Place in London on the 13th and the 20th of September.
• Abbie Brown has a Summer Intensive in Glasgow on the 31st of July. You can book your place on: abbiebrownworkshops@gmail.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• Josie Lee has an Intensive training day on the 29th of August at the Base Dance Studios from 12.00 – 5.00 pm. You can DM Josie to book.
• 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.
• Gaz Davis is running his annual “The Programme” on the 4th, 5th & 6th of August. You can apply via Gaz’s Instagram account.
• 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.
• 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 the following dancers performing with Dua Lipa at Wembley: Alexandre Novelli, Ben Hukin, James Mulford, Joy Duckrell, Remi Black, Robyn Rae Laud & Li Li Hodge. The choreography was by Charm La’Donna and Sharon June. The dance captain was Sammi Lee Jayne and the contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Busta Rhymes at Glastonbury: Darcey Simmons, Joel Gooding, Kamira Samuel, Lewis Mitchell, Renette Wesley & Tia Gribben. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Honey Makwana, Rosalina Holmgaard & Summer Villiers performing with Zara Larsson at the Summertime Ball. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Katie Priest dancing on the TV show “Outrageous”.
• We spotted Kiera Brunton teaching the public to Cha Cha for Lipton’s Ice Tea.

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3 Weeks To 16/6/25

 

Strictly co-host Tess Daly made MBE for services to broadcasting.

TV presenter Tess Daly shed tears when she opened the letter telling her she was to be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to broadcasting.

The 56-year-old has been recognised, with her Strictly Come Dancing co-host Claudia Winkleman also becoming an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

She told the Media: “This genuinely came as the greatest surprise of my life. I don’t think I’ve come back down to earth yet, I didn’t see it coming, and it almost didn’t happen, because the letter went to the wrong address.

“And thank goodness, someone very kind found me. And so by the time I got it, I only had, I think it was two or three days left to accept it. There’s a deadline of acceptance. I can’t imagine not ever wanting to accept such a wonderful award. But of course I did.

“But yes, it was cutting it fine, because it went to the wrong address first of all, but it ended well.”

BBC Strictly Come Dancing ‘signs up’ Gladiators star.

   

Gladiators’ Nitro, also known as Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, is set to join the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The 36-year-old has previously graced the BBC show’s dance floor.

In the 2024 Christmas special, he partnered with professional dancer Nancy Xu, 33, and their performance earned them one of the highest scores of the night—an impressive 37 points for their Street/Commercial routine.

The former Olympic sprinter caught the attention of the show’s bosses, who are keen to have him on board for a full season of the popular dance competition, now in its 23rd year. It’s hoped that he can juggle his commitments with Gladiators, which typically films over the summer months.

Strictly usually kicks off in August, but contestants are confirmed weeks prior and start training immediately to build their confidence before the live shows commence.

Dance centres backed by Matthew Bourne have funding confirmed for another year.

Funding for 10 dance centres across England has been confirmed for another year, following campaigning by the likes of Alistair Spalding and Matthew Bourne.

The National Centres for Advanced Training in Dance, present in cities including Birmingham, Newcastle, and Nottingham, will receive core funding to cover student bursaries for another 12 months.

The funding had been championed ahead of the government’s spending review by top choreographers and dance sector leaders.

Figures including Arlene Phillips and Anthony Van Laast had previously called upon the Department for Education to safeguard funding, after a £300,000 grant for outreach work was cut in December 2024.

There were fears the 10 National Dance CATs were at risk following the cut. While the outreach funding has not be reinstated, the core funding means student bursaries can be offered for 2025/26.

The National Dance CATS, as the scheme is also known, celebrated its 20th anniversary last year.

It trains approximately 900 students each year, with 68% of those training in the 2023/24 academic year receiving bursaries.

But despite relief that funding for student bursaries would continue for 2025/26, concerns persist about the future of the dance centres, without a guarantee of its long-term future.

The pre-vocational training is available for dancers aged 10-18 and is offered alongside mainstream education.

Bourne had called the national network of dance centres “the envy of international dance companies around the globe”, and said that without support for its work we faced “a world in which there can be no more Billy – or Betty – Elliots”.

Spalding, artistic director and chief executive of Sadler’s Wells, previously said: “The small investment required to fund this programme annually has a substantial impact in terms of the opportunities it provides to young people and the economic return.

“The future artistic director of Sadler’s Wells is very likely among the current cohort.”

Alumni from the scheme have gone on to perform with high-profile professional dance companies including Akram Khan Dance Company, Northern Ballet, and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.

General News & Sighting

• In the Chancellor’s Spending Review, Rachel Reeves asked the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to make savings of 5%.
• The collapse of the Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television appears to have left debts totalling more than £2 million, an interim liquidator’s report reveals.
• Tiffany Theatre College is attempting to raise £200,000 to stay in business.
• Alex Beard received a Knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours List for Services to the Arts and Dance. An MBE was awarded to Lee Fisher, Sonia Sabri and Wayne Parmel.
• The winners of this years National Dance Awards were announced. Dame Siobhan Davies won the De Valois Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance. Tommy Franzen shared the award for Best Male Dancer with Aakash Odedra and Erina Takahashi of the English National Ballet won the award for Best Female Dancer. The Best Choreography Award went to Kyle Abraham for “Love Letter” and Ekleido’s “Splice” won the award for Best Short Dance Film.
• Sir Matt Bourne received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his outstanding achievements in dance.
• Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced a “Dance Takeover” for the 20th of July. The day will include pro workshops with the Rambert, Ballet Black, McOnie Company, Deaf Men Dancing, London City Ballet, Arthur Pita and Boy Blue.
• The Greenwich & Docklands International Festival will return this summer from the 22nd of August until the 6th of September, marking its 30th anniversary with a programme of free outdoor theatre, circus and dance.
• West End Live will take place this year on the 21st and 22nd of June at Trafalgar Square in London.
• Regent’s Park Open Air theatre will present “Brigadoon” from the 2nd of August until the 20th of September. The show is directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie and stars Danielle Fiamanya and Chrissy Brooke.
• Full casting has been revealed for “Top Hat” at the Chichester Festival. The show will be directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall and will run from the 14th of July until the 6th of September.
• Complete casting has been announced for the musical adaptation of “Starter For Ten”. The show will open at the Bristol Old Vic from the 10th of September before transferring to Birmingham. It has choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento.
• Casting has been announced for the upcoming musical “Footballers’ Wives”. It will star Ceili O’ Connor and Tom Bowen. The show has choreography by Arlene Phillips and Richard Roe and will play at the Edinburgh Fringe from the 30th of July until the 24th of August.
• “Britain’s Got Talent” winner Sydnie Christmas is set to appear in the London transfer of “101 Dalmations The Musical”. The show has choreography by Lucy Hind and will open at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on the 18th of July.
• “Burlesque” has revealed the full cast for its West End transfer. It has choreography by Todrick Hall and Jenni Thomasson, with Aaron Renfree as resident choreographer. India Thornton is the dance captain. The show will open at the Savoy Theatre on the 10th of July.
• Strictly winner Ore Oduba will take on the role of Dr Frankenstein in “Frankenstein The Musical” with Rhiannon Chesterton starring as Elizabeth Benning. The show will be directed and have choreography by Nick Winston and open at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester on the 10th of October.

Future Dance Events News

• “Mean Girls The Musical” will open on tour in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026. The show has choreography by Casey Nicholaw.
• The cast for the new Steps musical “Here and Now” has been announced. It has choreography by Matt Cole and will tour the UK from August until May 2026.
• 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.
• 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

• Royal Caribbean is auditioning for its production of “Hairspray” in London from the 17th to the 20th of June. For more details visit: royalcaribbeanproductions.com
• Thursford has the auditions for its Christmas Spectacular on the 23rd & 24th of June at Pineapple Studios in London. Contact the company for further details.
• Underwraps Event Choreography has an audition for dancers wanting to work at the Global Village in Dubai at Dance Attic in London on the 29th of June at 10.00 am. Contact the company for more details.
• Megan Rolinson at D2 Studios is looking for a Contemporary dance teacher. Contact: d2studios.enquiries@gmail.com
• New English Ballet Theatre has an audition on the 2nd of July at the Royal Opera House in London. It is by invitation only. You can apply to: audition@nebt.co.uk

Dance Classes

• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Karen Hauer and Rose Wild have “a women’s day of yoga, dance and soul work” on the 28th of June at the Inner Landing in London.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• Josie Lee has an Intensive training day on the 29th of August at the Base Dance Studios from 12.00 – 5.00 pm. You can DM Josie to book.
• 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.
• Gaz Davis is running his annual “The Programme” on the 4th, 5th & 6th of August. You can apply via Gaz’s Instagram account.
• 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.
• 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

• The first trailer for the second “Wicked” film has been aired. The film will open on the 21st of November.
• We spotted the following dancers at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Monte Carlo: Crystal Hantig, Jo Dyce, Louise Eagles, Danny Coburn and Mason Boyce.
• We spotted choreographer Stephanie Powell Baxter at the L.A premiere of “The Life of Chuck”. Stephanie was the assistant choreographer on the Tom Whiddleston film.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Kylie Minogue in London: Jenny Griffin, Yves Cueni, Theo Maddix, Ainsley Ricketts and Chase Vollenweider. The choreography was by Ashley Wallen and the agency was Kutes.
• We spotted Abigail Chown, Jaya Villiers, Grace Hooper, Liv Hughes and Elliot Richardson performing with Samantha Mumba at the Mighty Hoopla. The choreography was by Ben Davies.
• We spotted Danielle Barton performing at the Mighty Hoopla.
• We spotted Olivia Beckford in Robbie William’s new video for “Rocket”.
• We spotted Hannah Rowe Sandilands on “The Voice”. The choreography was by Ashley Wallen and Lukas McFarlane and the agency was Kutes.
• We just spotted Ruby Hood performing with JLS at Capital’s Summertime Ball.

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Birmingham Royal Ballet names new chief executive.

Paul James has been named chief executive of Birmingham Royal Ballet. He replaces Caroline Miller, who died last year.

James has been acting chief executive since December last year and was previously the company’s chief commercial officer. He will work alongside BRB director Carlos Acosta.

Birmingham Royal Ballet chair David Normington said: “I am absolutely delighted with the appointment of Paul James as chief executive. I know he combines a passion for our mission to take great ballet everywhere, with the leadership and management skills to help us meet financial and other challenges that lie ahead.”

He added: “He and Carlos Acosta will be a great team and I am looking forward to working with them both to bring exciting and ambitious programming to the widest possible audiences.”

Acosta said he was “deeply grateful” to James for his “steadfast commitment in stabilising the company following the untimely death of our much-missed CEO Caroline Miller”.

“Paul’s contribution over the past seven years has been instrumental in laying the strong foundations we have already achieved as a company, and I welcome with enthusiasm the opportunity to build on these with Paul to achieve even greater things for the company in the future,” he said.

James described it as an “honour to be asked to stand alongside Carlos Acosta and lead this extraordinary company forward”.
“These are not easy days for the arts and cultural sector, but I know just what the team here can do, and together we will continue to transform the business of ballet,” he said.

Stereophonic starts performances in the West End.

   

David Adjmi’s Tony-winning Broadway drama Stereophonic has arrived at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

Set in a music studio in California, the drama follows a Fleetwood Mac-style rock band as they record their latest album, with romantic foibles and professional tensions leading the group to the brink of breaking up, right as they’re about to blow up. The three-act, three-hour drama features songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire.

Making up the West End company are three of the show’s longtime cast members: Eli Gelb as Grover, Andrew R Butler as Charlie, and Chris Stack as Simon. They are joined by newcomers Zachary Hart as Reg, Lucy Karczewski as Diana, Jack Riddiford as Peter and Nia Towle as Holly.

Stereophonic’s understudies are Sam Denia, Rima Georges, Lucy Gray and Steve Shirley.

The West End production of Stereophonic will be produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Seaview, Linden Productions and Ashley Melone and Nick Mills.

The show is currently booking until 11 October 2025.

After making its world premiere at Playwrights Horizons in 2023, Stereophonic made history by earning 13 Tony Award nominations in June 2024, the most of any play ever.

It went on to win five Tonys, including Best Play, Best Director (Aukin), Best Featured Actor (Will Brill), Best Scenic Design (David Zinn) and Best Sound Design (Ryan Rumery).

General News & Sighting

• Performers are “routinely” earning less than they need to live on because of commissioning fees taken by agents, Equity UK members have claimed. (The Stage)
• The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television has gone into liquidation amid reports of a fraud investigation. Bath Spa University has confirmed that final year students at the Institute will be able to graduate this summer.
• Dianne Buswell and her Strictly partner Chris won the BAFTA award for the most “Memorable Moment” on TV.
• Paul James has been named as the new Chief Executive of the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
• “Little Dancer” will make its UK premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 27th of July. It will star Tiler Peck who is a Principle dancer with the New York City Ballet and have choreography by Susan Stroman.
• Lead casting for the upcoming tour of “The Bodyguard” has been revealed. Adam Garcia will star as Frank Farmer and Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron. The tour will launch in Birmingham on the 20th of September.
• Birmingham Royal Ballet announced the return of “Black Sabbath – The Ballet”. The new tour will begin in Birmingham on the 18th of September.
• Lead casting has been revealed for the stage adaptation of “50 First Dates”. The show will be choreographed by Casey Nicholaw and star Georgina Castle and Josh St Clair. It will open at the Other Palace theatre on the 14th of September.
• The Curve theatre in Leicester announced the cast for its new production of “The Sound of Music”. The show will star Molly Lynch and David Seadon-Young and have choreography by Ebony Molina. It will run from the 22nd of November until the 11th of January 2026.

Future Dance Events News

• The cast for the new Steps musical “Here and Now” has been announced. It has choreography by Matt Cole and will tour the UK from August until May 2026.
• 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

• Megan Rolinson at D2 Studios is looking for a Contemporary dance teacher. Contact: d2studios.enquiries@gmail.com
• New English Ballet Theatre has an audition on the 2nd of July at the Royal Opera House in London. It is by invitation only. You can apply to: audition@nebt.co.uk
• Skin London has an agency audition on the 10th of June. Apply to: agency@skinlondon.com by the 30th of May.
• ATA has an agency audition on the 28th of May in London. Contact: info@artistictalentagency.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

• Josie Lee has an Intensive training day on the 29th of August at the Base Dance Studios from 12.00 – 5.00 pm. You can DM Josie to book.
• Monique Jonas has a 1 1/2 hour Contemporary technique class on the 5th and 6th of June from 10.00 – 11.30 am at Dance Works in London.
• 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.
• Gaz Davis is running his annual “The Programme” on the 4th, 5th & 6th of August. You can apply via Gaz’s Instagram account.
• 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

• A recording of the theatre show “Frozen” will be released on Disney Plus on the 20th of June. The show was recorded at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane last year.
• We spotted Nicole Alphonce, Charlotte Bazeley and Hannah Veerapen performing on the Inter Stellar Song Contest on BBC1’s “Doctor Who”.
• We spotted Lizzie McConachie and Victoria Mudima performing with Alexandra Burke at Birmingham Pride.
• We spotted the following dancers performing at the VE Day celebrations on BBC1: Ruby Hood, Louise Eagles, Danny Coburn, Emily Grimsey, Hannah Cowan, Mason Boyce, Hannah Levitt-Collins & Jo Dyce. The choreography was by Mark Jennings and Majella Fitzgerald. The contract was with Mass Movement.
• We spotted Jess Khan in the new “Mission Impossible” movie.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Olly Murs at the Women’s FA Cup Final at Wembley: Renae Hughes, Ruby Hood, Oluwatosin, Austyn Farrell, Danny Coburn, Jorgie Vaughan & Martha Gimson. The choreography was by Mark Jennings and the contract was with Mass Movement.
• We spotted Ruby Rose Wilkinson performing on “Britain’s Got Talent” with Diversity.
• We spotted Emma Rowbotham-Hunt performing with Steps on “Britain’s Got Talent”.
• We spotted Grace Stevens performing with the resident dancers on Eurovision 2025. The contract was with AMCK.

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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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