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‘Strictly Come Dancing’ to tour the UK in 2025.

    

Strictly Comes Dancing Live Tour returns for new dates throughout the UK from 17 January to 9 February 2025. Motsi Mabuse will join as a judge for the first time alongside Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, and Craig Revel Horwood.

Mabuse, who first gained international attention for her appearances on German television’s Let’s Dance alongside Eurovision star Guildo Horn, first joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 and has been a staple ever since.

In a statement, she said, “I’m thrilled to be joining my fellow TV judges Shirley, Anton, and Craig on the Strictly Live Tour. I’ve heard so much about the incredible audiences that come to the shows across the country – it will be such a joy to be part of that magic – I can’t wait for January!”

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour brings all the sparkle and fun of the television dance competition show to audiences. It will play 30 dates across the UK and have its grand finale at the O2 Arena in London on 9 February 2025.

Complete cast announced for Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’ Warriors musical album.

Final casting has been revealed for the new Warriors album, penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Eisa Davis (Bulrusher).

The album will be released on 18 October on Atlantic Records. Warriors is inspired by the 1979 Paramount Pictures film and the novel of the same name by Sol Yurick. Described as an “immersive listening experience,” the story follows a New York City gang from Coney Island to the Bronx and back when they’re framed for the murder of a respected gang leader.

Davis and Miranda have revealed today the “Warriors” gang on the album. Eight-time Grammy winner Lauryn Hill will play Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs, while Kenita Miller (for colored girls…) appears as Cochise, Sasha Hutchings (Oklahoma!) as Cowgirl, Phillipa Soo (Hamilton) as Fox, Aneesa Folds (Freestyle Love Supreme) as Cleon, Amber Gray (Hadestown) as Ajaz, Gizel Jiménez (tick, tick…Boom!) as Rembrandt, Jasmine Cephas Jones (Hamilton) as Swan, and Julia Harriman (Hamilton) as Mercy.

Busta Rhymes has been cast as the voice of Brooklyn on the 26-track album, with hit singer Stephen Sanchez as Cal, Hamilton and tick, tick…Boom!’s Joshua Henry as Wanya, as well as Timothy Hughes (Hadestown) as Lance, and P NATION star Daniel Jikal as Joon.

Four-time Grammy Award-winner Marc Anthony (In the Heights) will play Tato on the LP, while four-time Grammy-nominated singer Luis Figueroa will play Miguel. Flaco Navaja (Tell Hector I Love Him) will portray Jesús and American rapper Chris Rivers “The Bronx.” Billy Porter (Kinky Boots) will play Granger, while Michaela Jaé (Pose) will star as Yaya, singer and songwriter Mykal Kilgore as Élan, Casey Likes (Back to the Future: the Musical) as Jesse and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts) as Sully, while Ghostface Killah and RZA will play the voices of Staten Island.

The Cops are played by James Remar (Barnes) and David Patrick Kelly (Victor). Remar and Kelly join the concept album in new roles, having previously originated the characters of Ajax and Luther, respectively, in the film. Also appearing on the album are Oscar and Tony nominee Colman Domingo (Rustin) as the Masai of the Gramercy Riffs and rapper Cam’ron as Manhattan. Nas will also play “Queens”.

Executive produced by the rapper Nas and produced by musician Mike Elizondo, Warriors will have 26 tracks.

Moulin Rouge! the Musical announces third UK tour stop dates and details.

Moulin Rouge! the Musical is preparing itself for a world tour in 2025 – and a third UK stop has been revealed.

The hit show is based on the much-loved turn-of-the-century film about a Parisian courtesan who falls in love with a writer. It starred Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. At the 74th Academy Awards, it was nominated for eight Oscars, winning two.

The new production will launch in the UK and travel internationally, opening first at Edinburgh Playhouse (25 April to 14 June 2025) and then heading to Bristol Hippodrome (26 June to 9 August 2025).

It has now been confirmed that the show will run at Manchester Palace Theatre from 20 August to 4 October 2025, with tickets on sale soon. The West End staging will simultaneously continue its run at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Directed by Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! the Musical has a book by John Logan, choreography by Sonya Tayeh, and music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Justin Levine. The design team includes Derek McLane (sets), Catherine Zuber (costumes), Justin Townsend (lighting), Peter Hylenski (sound), David Brian Brown (wig and hair design), and Sarah Cimino (make-up design). Casting is by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher.

Tickets for the West End production and for the Edinburgh run are now on sale.

General News & Sighting

• Sadler’s Wells East, a major new venue for dance, will open in February 2025.
• Strictly returned to our screens for its 20th Anniversary. The opening show celebrated the return of Amy Dowden after her fight against cancer and paid tribute to past contestant Dave Myers and pro dancer Robin Windsor. The pro dancers were teamed up with their celebrity partners.
• The Talent Award at the National Television Awards went to Strictly.
• Oti Mabuse announced her “Viva Carnival” tour. It will open in Sheffield on the 12th of June 2025.
• Charm La’Donna won the Video Music Award for Best Choreographer for her work on Dua Lipa’s music video “Houdini”.
• Kate Prince and Dannielle “Rhimes” Lecointe have become the new Artistic Directors of the ZooNation Youth Company.
• Lauren Cuthbertson has become Principle Guest Artist with the Royal Ballet after over two decades performing with the company.
• The Royal Ballet School has appointed Natasha Kaplinsky as its new Chair from the 1st of October.
• Performer Reece Richards was assaulted and falsely arrested by the Metropolitan Police in London while returning home after a performance.
• Boy Blue won the inaugural Sky Arts Award.
• The Dolly Parton musical “Here You Come Again” will run at the Hammersmith Studio in London from the 10th of December until the 18th of January 2025. It will have choreography by Lizzie Gee and Teenie MacLeod.
• Lead casting has been revealed for the UK premiere of “Fly More Than You Fall”. It will star Keala Settle and will run at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant from the 18th of October until the 23rd of November. The movement director is Heather Douglas.
• “Chicago” will embark on a new tour next month. It will star Faye Brookes as Roxie Hart plus Brenda Edwards and Kevin Clifton from Grimsby.
• “Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical” will transfer to the Shaftsbury theatre in the West End on the 15th of May 2025. The show will have choreography by Ebony Molina.
• The West End production of “Mrs Doubtfire” will have its final performance in London on the 26th of April 2025.
• The annual Tony Awards will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York on the 8th of June 2025.
• The Sierra Leonean ballet dancer Michaela DePrince has died aged 29.

Future Dance Events News

• Lead casting has been announced for the UK premiere of “Muriel’s Wedding The Musical”. It will star Megan Ellis and Annabel Marlow. The choreography is by Andrew Hallsworth. The show will run from the 10th of April until the 10th of May 2025 at the Curve theatre in Leicester.
• The full cast has been announced for Sondheim’s final musical “Here We are”. It will star Tracie Bennett and Denis O’ Hare and have choreography by Sam Pinkleton. The show will run at the National Theatre in April 2025.
• “Twiggy The Musical” will open in Cheltenham from the 4th of September until the 12th of September 2025 ahead of a UK tour.
• “Clueless” is coming to the West End. The show will have choreography by Kelly Devine and will open at the Trafalgar theatre on the 15th of February 2025.
• The world premiere of the new musical “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” will be staged in Bath in the Spring of 2025.
• “The Lightening Thief” is set to open at The Other Palace in London from the 23rd of November until the 2nd of February 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Lizzie Gee.
• “Bat Out of Hell” has revealed tour dates and venues for its 2025 tour. The show will star Glenn Adamson and Katie Tonkinson and has choreography by Xenia Gusthart. The show will open in Edinburgh on the 6th of January 2025.
• Disney’s animated classic “Hercules” is headed for the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the Summer of 2025. It will have choreography by Casey Nicholaw and Tanisha Scott.
• The world premiere of “Wild Rose” will run from the 6th of March until the 5th of April 2025 at the Lyceum theatre in Scotland. It has choreography by Steven Hoggett.
• “Calamity Jane” will tour the UK and Ireland before a West End run in 2025. It has choreography by Nick Winston.
• The Leeds Playhouse will host the world premiere of “Coraline – A Musical” from the 11th of April to the 11th of May 2025 before the show embarks on a UK tour. The choreography is by EJ Boyle.
• “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.
• The musical “Lizzie” will return to the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 17th of October until the 11th of November. It is directed and choreographed by William Whelton with associate choreography by Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Princess Cruises have an Open Call audition for dancers in London on the 30th of September at the Pineapple Dance Studios at 9.30 am.
• Gaz Davis & Abby Taylor’s Artistic Talent Agency is looking for unusual Aerial acts for a job on the 27th of October in London. For more information contact: info@artistictalentagency.com
• Catalyst is seeking an Assistant Choreographer to work on: “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812” at the Donmar Theatre in London. There are interviews on the 8th of October. The application deadline is the 26th of September. For more information: jobs@donmarwarehouse.com
• Unlimited, in partnership with Sadlers Wells, is offering 2 UK Partner Awards of £15,000 and £60,000 to disabled artists based in England. The application deadline is the 30th of September.
• Addict Dance Academy is looking for dance teachers in Jazz, Ballet and Contemporary. Send you CV to: gareth@addictdanceacademy.co.uk
• Lauren Gore is looking for tap dancers who also dance commercial for a celebrity cruise contract. You can send your CV and any footage to Lauren via her Instagram link.
• BPA Camden is looking for a Contemporary and Street dance teacher to join the team on Saturdays. For more information, email: bpacamden@gmail.com
• CAPA College is looking for a Commercial / Jazz dance teacher and a Classical dance teacher. Look at the website for more details.
• Scottish Ballet is looking for 2 female and 2 male dancers. Look at the website for details.
• ZooNation is looking for dancers for the period of October until December. Visit the website for details.

Dance Classes

• Mica Bradbury, Soloist with the Royal Ballet, has an “Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland” workshop at the Royal Opera House on the 6th of October. You can email Mica for more details on: micabeau@gmail.com
• Christina Mittelmaier has started Ballet classes at Pineapple Studios in London every Thursday.
• Victoria Martin and Vincent Simone have a weekend of Argentine Tango and Latin Dance at the Dunadry Hotel in Templepatrick from the 24th to the 27th of January. You can book on: Home | NI Dancesport | Northern Ireland UK
• Danielle Cato has a workshop on the 26th of October from 1.30 – 5.00 pm at the Landport Community Centre in Portsmouth. For more information, you can contact: meghannbuckley@aol.co.uk
• Chelsie Fitzharris has a Dance Fit class every Tuesday from 6.30 – 7.15 pm at the Measham Leisure Centre.
• Emily Rose has a Commercial class on the 8th of December at 2.30 pm at the Manor studios in London.
• Aimee Worth has a pop-up Jazz class at the Manor in London on the 6th of October at 12.30 pm.
• Serena McCall is doing a Contemporary Fusion workshop in Krakow, Poland, on the 7th & 8th of December.
• Tyra Roberts is doing a Commercial Choreography dance class at John Reed Fitness in London every Tuesday at 6.30 pm.
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Veronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• We spotted Jenny Thomas and Sean Moon choreographing a Charleston for Sam and Nikita and a Salsa for Paul and Karen for this weeks Strictly.
• We spotted Charlotte Bazeley dancing in “Kaos” which is out now on Netflix.
• We spotted the following dancers performing at the National Television Awards: Serena McCall, Lashay Harvey, Rachel Muldoon, Hannah Veerapen, Ella Redhead, Ella Nonini, Grace Durkin, Katherine Isles, Zara Patience & Elise Pinel. The choreography was by Matt Flint and Stephanie Powell Baxter.
• We spotted Alana Rixon in the latest advert for Foot Asylum. The agency was AMCK.
• We spotted Ruby Hood and Crystal Hantig performing at the Steve Madden Fashion Show. The choreography was by Paul Domaine and Fiona Florczak.
• We spotted Alison Eager dancing in Sky’s “Funny Woman”. The choreography was by Sammy Murray.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with the Pet Shop Boys: Merry Holden, Charlotte Bazeley, Tom Clark, Jenny Wickham, Russell Anwar, Fiona McDonald and Oliver Wheeler.

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Breakdancing is set to steal the show in its Olympic Games debut at Paris 2024.

 

The world’s best B-Boys and B-Girls are descending on Paris this summer as breaking makes its debut at the Olympic Games.

With its roots in 1970s New York City hip-hop culture, breaking (you might know it as ‘break dancing’) is like nothing ever seen before at the Olympics.

The fast-paced and dynamic sport is rapidly rising in popularity across the world and now has the chance to demonstrate exactly why.

Find out everything to know about breaking, including the rules, the favourites for Olympic gold and whether the sport is a permanent addition to the Games…
Why is breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

Breaking is the latest youth-focused sport to be added to the Olympic programme as organisers aim to make the Games more inclusive and accessible than ever before.

Other sports that have been added in an attempt to draw a younger audience to the Olympics include skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, 3×3 basketball and BMX freestyle, all of which will return to the Games after featuring for the first time at Tokyo 2020.

In addition, breaking was selected because it contributes to a gender-balanced Olympic Games, with an equal measure of B-Boys and B-Girls competing in the sport. This is now a key criteria for organisers when determining the Olympic programme.

A test run was held for breaking at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. The event was considered a great success and breaking was put forward as a sport for Paris 2024 shortly after.
What are the Olympic rules for breaking?

The breaking competition at Paris 2024 will feature two events — one for men and one for women. In total there will be 32 athletes — or ‘breakers’ — divided up into 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls.

They will compete in one-on-one battles, taking it in turns to perform during 60-second ‘throw downs’. Most major breaking competitions have two or three throw downs in each battle, increasing to five in the final.

The breakers are rated by a panel of judges, who are usually respected members of the breaking community. The performances are evaluated using six criteria — creativity, personality, technique, variety, stage presence and musicality.

Technique, stage presence, and creativity collectively contribute 60 per cent to the final score, while the remaining 40 per cent is determined by the other three criteria.

The breaker with the highest score progresses to the next stage of the competition.
What are the main moves used by breakers?

The DJ is a crucial aspect of the sport, with breakers required to improvise to the beat of the music. They will combine three basic elements into their routine — toprock, freeze and downrock.

Toprock refers to all moves performed standing up, while freeze is when a breaker stops in the middle of their performance in an unusual position, such as on their hands or head.

Downrock is the most crucial element, as it refers to the moves performed on the floor. This includes power moves, which are considered the centrepiece of a routine. These acrobatic moves normally involve breakers spinning their whole body on their hands, elbows, back, head or shoulders, and require strength and flexibility.

Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood to release debut solo album.

Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood has announced a surprise new venture.

The TV personality, who has been a judge on the BBC competition since its debut episode in 2004, will release his debut solo album Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing later this year.

On Monday (17 June), Horwood released the debut single from the record, a cover of Dame Shirley Bassey’s 1968 song “This Is My Life”.

The album features covers of tracks usually associated with female singers. Songs include “On My Own” from Les Misérables, “Don’t Rain On My Parade” from Funny Girl and “Little Girls” from Annie, which Horwood has performed as Miss Hannigan while touring the musical in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023.

Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing will be released on 18 October. This will coincide with the next series of Strictly, which is due to start the month before.

Choreographer Akram Khan launches podcast Move to Live.

Choreographer Akram Khan will front a new podcast set to explore “the transformative power of movement” in the arts.

The weekly podcast, Move to Live, will see Khan interview guests including actor Andy Serkis and Royal Ballet principal Francesca Hayward about how movement fuels their creativity and well-being.

Designer Es Devlin, actor Khalid Abdalla and theatremaker Kathryn Hunter will also feature on the podcast series, which is presented by Marquee TV and Tandem Productions.

Available from June 5, the first episode includes an interview with Khan himself, exploring his “concerns for future generations if dance and movement continue to be neglected in the school curriculum”.

Announcing Move to Live, Khan said: “As a dancer, choreographer and director, I’ve made movement my life’s work. I’m fascinated by how the way we move affects the way we live and how the way we live shapes our movement.

“I’ve loved having this opportunity to explore this on the podcast with some truly wonderful guests and hope it inspires others to think more about their relationship to movement and dance.”

The podcast marks the latest collaboration between Khan and Marquee TV, with the choreographer recently acting as a guest curator on the streaming site, on which his first full-length ballet Giselle for English National Ballet is currently one of the most popular dance titles.

The first episode of Move to Live will be available on all podcast platforms and Marquee TV from June 5, with other episodes released weekly on Wednesdays until July 24.

Protesters denounce cuts to live music by Northern Ballet.

Protesters clad in Shakespeare costumes have marched on Sadler’s Wells to denounce cuts to Northern Ballet’s live orchestra.

Approximately 25 musicians turned up at the London venue, ahead of the first performance of Northern Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet on May 28.

The Shakespearean tragedy is the first touring production impacted by the company’s move towards recorded music thanks to rising touring costs.

Although Sadler’s Wells audiences will enjoy live accompaniment, subsequent touring locations including Canterbury and Newcastle will not.

Campaigners against the changes include the Musicians’ Union. It organised the protest and says axing Northern Ballet Sinfonia is no solution to a national arts funding crisis. Instead, they are calling for urgent intervention from the likes of Arts Council England to save jobs and safeguard live music.

Demonstrator Mary Gilbert, an oboist, said it felt “necessary” to “take a stand” after working for Northern Ballet for 25 years.

She said: “Those of us protesting have a great sense of pride in what we do. Live music is ballet’s heart and soul – even Shakespeare wrote most of his plays around the performing of music. It is integral to telling the story, guiding the actors and captivating audiences.

“With my job in the lurch and income looking uncertain, it has made for a stressful time when combined with our current economic climate. We believe in bringing the full live ballet to regional audiences in the UK and will be continuing our campaigning efforts to do so.”

Naomi Pohl, general secretary of the MU, commented: “The protest is a statement that we will continue applying pressure until Northern Ballet and Arts Council England agree a realistic funding solution that protects jobs and keeps live music at the heart of Northern Ballet productions.

“Musicians’ livelihoods are on the line – with our data showing that musicians, on average, make £20,000 a year, you can imagine that any negative impact on this income is felt very heavily. It impacts their ability to provide for themselves, their families, and their capacity to invest in their art.”

She continued: “The fear is that this cut is a slippery slope and a recording being used in place of the company’s orchestra is a precedent our members will not tolerate. It isn’t a position we want to be in, we understand the company needs more financial support, and urgently. With a general election announced, this is a key moment for us to make our case and ensure the arts are prioritised in any new government’s recovery plan.”

More than 18,000 members of the public have now signed an MU and Northern Ballet Sinfonia petition calling for a “realistic funding solution” to protect “world-class musicians” at the company.

Northern Ballet has attributed changes to its set-up to “an incredibly challenging financial environment”, with the decision hitting not only Sinfonia players but up to 200 musicians in the reserves pool according to a BBC report last year.

Earlier this year, the company had said it was “actively fundraising and lobbying key stakeholders” to ensure that future audiences across the UK would be able to enjoy “large-scale ballet accompanied by live music”.

A Northern Ballet spokesperson said: “Last year Northern Ballet had to make the difficult decision to enter into negotiations with Northern Ballet Sinfonia and the Musicians’ Union to reassess the amount of live music that could accompany our national tours from April 2024. This decision was not taken lightly but in response to an incredibly challenging financial environment where inflation and rising costs have made our traditional touring model unsustainable. As a Company touring widely with a large number of dancers, musicians and other staff we have been particularly exposed to inflation in all areas of operation.

“Live music remains central to the artistic vision of Northern Ballet and we are working to ensure that our Sinfonia will perform with us on our national tours as much as is possible. However, in an environment where many arts organisations are facing hard choices to ensure sustainability, we will be performing to a mixed programme of live and recorded music in the coming year.

“Since our previous update, we have undertaken additional fundraising initiatives which, alongside other measures, will enable live music to be performed by our Sinfonia for the full tour of Romeo and Juliet in spring 2024 (Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Norwich, London).

“Autumn performances of Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and in Southampton, Canterbury and Newcastle in September 2024 will be performed to recorded music. The tour of A Christmas Carol will be performed to recorded music and the tour of Jane Eyre will be performed to live music from Northern Ballet Sinfonia.

“We are very conscious of the uncertainty and distress these ongoing negotiations are causing for Sinfonia members and the company at large and would like to thank the players as well as the MU for their cooperation during this difficult time. We remain committed to performing to and commissioning new live music for our work and continue to work in dialogue with our Sinfonia and the MU to achieve this.

“We are actively fundraising and lobbying key stakeholders on this issue to ensure that in future audiences in towns and cities across the UK will be able to experience large scale ballet accompanied by live music. The cultural sector in the UK is under extreme financial pressure from many directions and more than ever we would like to thank our audiences and supporters for continuing to stand alongside us, and crucially for continuing to buy tickets to experience our work.”

BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2024 lineup rumours so far from Hannah Waddingham to Roman Kemp.

Strictly Come Dancing won’t hit screens until the autumn, yet talk has already turned to who could be competing this year.

The hit BBC dance competition is busy securing its lineup for its 22nd series and while the official list is still yet to be released, many celebrities are rumoured to be taking part. They will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Coronation Street’s Ellie Leach, who took home the 2023 Glitterball trophy with Vito Coppola.

The confirmed professional dancers are also waiting to be unveiled. Following the last series, there has been speculation over whether Giovanni Pernice will return after former contestants have spoke out against him. It comes after reports he is “too intense” to train and dance with, which emerged following his recent pairing with actress Amanda Abbington.

Who could be competing this year???

Hannah Waddingham
Roman Kemp
Perrie Edwards
Toyah Willcox
Jill Scott
Gino D’Acampo
Louis Theroux
Sophie Morgan
Alan Carr
Rosie Jones
Vicky McClure
Perri Kiely
Tom Malone Jr
Munroe Bergdorf
Tommy Fury
Michelle Keegan
Andrew Ridgeley
David Fishwick

***Strictly has signed up blind comedian Chris McCausland in a new first for the hit BBC show***

General News & Sighting

• Principles at leading performing arts institutions have warned that Labour’s plan to impose a 20% VAT tax on private schools could “impoverish the cultural life of the nation” with bursaries and scholarships likely to be hit. (The Stage)
• Amy Dowden received an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Wayne McGregor, resident choreographer of the Royal Ballet, received a Knighthood.
• The National Dance Awards announced its winners: Tiler Peck won the award for Outstanding Female Classical Performance for her performance in “Turn It Out”.
• The Stage’s West End ticketing survey found that top-price tickets have risen in price by 9.3% year on year while the average most expensive ticket for plays in the West End has risen by 50% since last year. The most expensive ticket for a play is “Romeo and Juliet” at £298.95 and musical is £303.95 for “Cabaret”.
• The Birmingham Royal Ballet will make its debut at the Glastonbury Festival on the 30th June. It will perform “Interlinked” on the Pyramid stage.
• West End Live has revealed the full schedule for this years event at Trafalgar Square in London on the weekend of the 22nd & 23rd of June.
• Strictly has signed up blind comedian Chris McCausland in a new first for the hit BBC show.
• The U Dance National Festival of Youth Dance will take place on the 13th & 14th of July in Liverpool.
• Annabelle Lopez Ochoa has been appointed artist-in-residence at the Dortmund Ballet.
• “Why Am I So Single” announced full casting for its West End premiere. It will star Jo Foster and Leesa Tulley, with Jordan Cambridge-Taylor and Collette Guitart as alternate leads. The show has choreography by Ellen Kane and Michael Naylor, with Ebony Clarke as the resident choreographer. It opens at the Garrick Theatre on the 27th of August.
• “The Devil Wears Prada” revealed the complete cast for its UK premiere at Plymouth on the 6th of July. It has choreography by Jerry Mitchell and Gabby Antrobus is the dance captain.
• From the 2nd of September, Gina Beck will assume the role of Sarah Brown at “Guys and Dolls” at the Bridge theatre.
• The cast has been set for “Who Do Ya Love” which will premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. It has choreography by Lisa Stevens and Demmileigh Foster.
• Justin Peck won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for his work on “Illinoise”.

Future Dance Events News

• The full casting has been revealed for “Dear Evan Hanson”. The show has choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille and will open at the Nottingham Playhouse on the 9th of September ahead of a UK tour.
• The Curve Theatre in Leicester has announced the UK premiere of “Muriel’s Wedding The Musical”. The show will be choreographed by Andrew Hallsworth and will run from the 10th of April until the 10th of May 2025.
• The world premiere of “Wild Rose” will run from the 6th of March until the 5th of April at the Lyceum theatre in Scotland. It has choreography by Steven Hoggett.
• “Calamity Jane” will tour the UK and Ireland before a West End run in 2025. It has choreography by Nick Winston.
• The Leeds Playhouse will host the world premiere of “Coraline – A Musical” from the 11th of April to the 11th of May 2025 before the show embarks on a UK tour. The choreography is by EJ Boyle.
• “Dorian: The Musical” will have its world premiere at Southwalk Playhouse from the 4th of July until the 10th of August. Alfie Friedman will play Dorian.
• The hit Broadway musical “Something Rotten” is coming to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 5th & 6th of August, starring Jason Manford.
• The Edinburgh Fringe will host the world premiere of “I Wish You Well” – a musical parody based on Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski crash and ensuing legal battle. It will star Diana Vickers and have choreography by Dame Arlene Phillips and Tino Sibanda.
• “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.
• The current touring production of “The Wizard of Oz” will return to the West End on the 15th of August at the Gillian Lynne theatre. The cast will be led by Aston Merrygold.
• The musical “Lizzie” will return to the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 17th of October until the 11th of November. It is directed and choreographed by William Whelton with associate choreography by Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Mary Poppins” announced a new UK tour. It will star Stefanie Jones and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Sir Matt Bourne and Stephen Mear. The show will open on the 4th of November at the Bristol Hippodrome.
• “Magic at the Musicals” will return to the Royal Albert Hall on the 22nd of September. Participating in the event so far are: “Hadestown”, “Mamma Mia”, “Six” & “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”.
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” is set to return for a new tour starring Donny Osmond. It will open at the Edinburgh Playhouse on the 3rd of December. The choreography is by JoAnn M Hunter.
• “Heathers” will return for a new UK tour opening in Windsor on the 24th of July. The choreographers will be Gary Lloyd and Christopher Parkinson.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• “& Juliet” will embark on a UK tour from the 8th of July 2024. The choreographer is Jennifer Weber.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Luail, Ireland’s National Dance Company, is auditioning for dancers on the 24th, 25th & 26th of July in Dublin and on the 21st and 22nd of August in Brussells. The deadline for applications is the 21st of June. For more information: http://www.luail.ie
• “Six” will hold open casting calls for its 2025-6 cast in Salford on the 19th of June and in London on the 21st of June.
• Scottish Ballet is looking for 2 female and 2 male dancers. Look at the website for details.
• Park Chinois in London is auditioning for dancers on the 4th of July. You have to register by the 28th of June at: auditions@parkchinois.com
• The Lotus Club in Marrakech is looking for dancers. Contact Katie Priest for more details on: casting@katiepriest.co.uk
• The Central School of Ballet is looking for a Classical Ballet Tutor for male students. You can apply via the company website.
• Cabaret Rouge is looking for dancers this Summer in St Tropez. Contact: cabaretrouge@live.co.uk
• ZooNation is looking for dancers for the period of October until December. Visit the website for details.

Dance Classes

• Gaz Davis and Abbie Brown are doing the Synergy Dance Intensive on the 14th of August at the Base Dance Studios in London from 12.00 – 4.00 pm. You can email to book.
• Jazz Peters is doing Commercial workshops at the North Shields studio on the 25th of July and the 8th of August. You can book a place on: jazzpeters@outlook.com
• Tyra Roberts is doing a Commercial Choreography dance class at John Reed Fitness in London every Tuesday at 6.30 pm.
• Chris Marney and Kate Lyons of London City Ballet have an Open Ballet class on Thursday evenings from 6.15 pm – 7.45 pm from the 30th of May at: 45 White Lion Street in London.
• Jenni Inglis, Ellie Fergusson & Chloe Ferns are teaching at the Edinburgh Dance Academy on the 30th & 31st of July. You can book at: hello@eda.scott
• Gaz Davis offers “The Programme” in August – by invitation only. More more details email: theprogrambygaz@gmail.com
• Keisha Atwell has a Jazz class at the Dance Box Summer Intensive on the 28th of August. You can book at: http://www.thedancebox.co.uk
• The Leicester College of Performing Arts (LCPA) has a 3 day Summer Intensive from the 30th of July until the 1st of August from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. See the college website for further details.
• Amy Ireland has weekly classes on Fridays at 10.00 am at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London.
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive takes place this year on the 22nd – 26th of July from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. The dance teachers are: Jacob McIntosh, Leighton Jay Halliday, Charlie Bruce & Jordi Guitart. Email: jordi1962@gmail.com to book your place.
• Nafisah Baba is teaching a Contemporary class at Pineapple studios on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.45 pm.
• Keith and Judy Clifton have a new beginners class on Thursdays at the Grimsby Town Hall from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Contact: keith.clifton@icloud.com
• Ryan Jenkins has partnered up with Mandy Allen to produce the iD – Company Summer School from the 12th until the 16th of August. For more information contact: info@the-idcompany.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class on Mondays at Pineapple Studios from 7.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Aimee Casey has an Adult Ballet class at Flame Studios in Cardiff on Fridays from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has 2 weekly classes at the Base dance studios in London on Sundays at 11.30 am and on Wednesdays at 10.00 am.
• Christina Andrea has a Commercial Edge class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.
• Beth Ackroyd is doing an Adult Ballet class at the Fresh Ground in Battersea on Thursdays from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm. You can contact Beth on: beth.lauren@live.com
• Veronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.

Film & TV

• The film “Whoever You Are” by Javier De Frutos won the Best Short Dance Film award at the National Dance Awards. The film starred Rae Piper and Paul Chantry.
• The Festival season is always excellent for spotting pro dancers at work:
• We spotted Kenzie Hunt, Oluwatosin, Millie Lund & Elisha Ladeza performing with Meghan Trainor at Capital’s Summertime Ball.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Rachel Stevens at Mighty Hoopla: Austyn Farrell, Alex Brown, Crystal Hantig, Jo Dyce, Mason Boyce & Danny Coburn. The choreography was by Aaron Renfree.
• We spotted Zalie Amelia, Curtisha Kruythoff, Emma Nielsenn, Renae Hughes, Lashay Harvey & Kenzie Hunt dancing with Rita Ora at Mighty Hoopla. The choreography was by Kieran D-W.
• We spotted Billy Roy Sawyer, Emmanuel Kome & Lewis Harrison performing with Louise at Mighty Hoopla. The choreography was by Anders Nielsen and Renae Hughes. The contract was with Mass Talent.
• We spotted Renae Hughes dancing for Anne-Marie on the Parklife tour.
• We spotted Ella Goodwin, Jamie Graham & India Hope performing with Chaka Khan. The choreography was by Matt Walker and Jamie Mason.
• We spotted Lisa Spencer, Lianne Lee May & Lashay Harvey dancing at the Governor’s Ball Music Festival.
• We spotted the following dancers on the “Britain’s Got Talent Live ” shows: Sophia Turner, Abz Kareem, Darcey Simmons, Gustav Die, Lashay Harvey, Wilson Kuru & Emma Rose.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Lenny Kravitz at the UEFA Champions League Final: Ellie Kinsey, Olivia Beckford, Nicole Valverde, Oluwatosin, Tylah Paterson, Mina Neighbour & Pfion Vince. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted the following dancers performing at the D – Day Celebrations: Ella Nonini, Grace Durkin, Rachel Muldoon, Katherine Isles, Kamira Samuel & Chrissy Brooke. The choreography was by Matt Flint and Stephanie Powell Baxter.
• We spotted the following dancers performing on the latest episode of “Doctor Who”: Bex Leung, Charlotte Bazeley, Chloe Gatward, Honor Roche, Jenny Wickham, Katie Webb, Nicole Alphonce, Oliver Wheeler, Pia Driver, Roseanna Bell, Stan West & Tia Anderson. The choreography was by Jack Murphy and Sean Moon.

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Strictly’s Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell recreate to the iconic Dirty Dancing lift.

 

Strictly Come Dancing’s Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell recreated an iconic scene from Dirty Dancing on Saturday’s live show (2 December).
As part of musicals week, the couple performed the scene from the hit film where Patrick Swayze lifts Jennifer Grey high into the air.
Speaking to Claudia Winkleman after scoring 34 out of 40, the EastEnders actor said he was “shocked” as he didn’t think it was one of his best performances.

Dianne said: “I have never trusted a professional to do that lift before.”

On Sunday, Buswell shared a photo of Brazier lifting her straight in the air in rehearsals. Captioning the post, the Australian dancer admitted that she was disappointed the routine hadn’t gone entirely to plan, as in rehearsals.

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Nigel Harman fights back tears while detailing injury that forced him to quit Strictly.

Nigel Harman has explained why he quit Strictly Come Dancing hours before the latest episode.
It was announced by the BBC that the Casualty actor, 50, had been forced to withdraw from the dancing competition due to an injury sustained in rehearsals.

In his first interview given following his shock exit from the show, just two weeks before the final, Harman revealed he has hurt his rib. He told host Claudia Winkleman: “I was leaping off a rostrum and was about to be caught by some very handsome men and, as I flew I was Peter Pan and as I landed, I was in A&E.

The actor added: “I’ve done something to my rib and it’s quite painful.”
He says he “loved” his experience, saying: “This really hasn’t sunk in. When I watched everyone come down the stairs, I was a bit like, ‘Oh, this is real, I’m not a part of this anymore’.”
Harman said he was unable to look at his professional dance partner Katya Jones and seeing her made him emotional about having to leave the competition at such a late stage.

Jones said: “It’s quite hard to talk about it, I’m not going to lie. I’ve absolutely loved every moment of us creating magic on a dancefloor. I hope you got something out of this that you’re going to cherish forever.”
Harman told Jones: “The only reason I’m standing here is ’cause of all the work you’ve put into me. You turn up everyday with hundreds of great ideas, you challenge me, you push me, you support me, you make me laugh. But, most of all, you’re just part of me now.”
The latest episode would have seen the remaining celebrities – EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, ex-Coronation Street star Ellie Leach, former tennis player Annabel Croft and musical theatre performer Layton Williams – compete for a place in next week’s semi-final.

At the beginning of the show, hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman addressed Harman’s departure – and revealed what his exit means for this week’s results.

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Finalists revealed for Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream TV show.

The final four contestants set to compete in the grand finale of Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream have been set.

The TV talent show, which started out with 14 contestants vying for the role of Sophie and Sky in the 25th anniversary year of Mamma Mia! in the West End, will culminate next week with a grand finale in the West End.

Across the weeks, the contestants have been whittled down while facing workshops, live performances, fancing and more.

The four contestants in the finale are Stevie and Esme, up for the role of Sophie, with Tobias and Owen as Sky. They will now perform at a live finale at the Novello Theatre next Sunday (where we’ll be coming to you live!), with further footage also filmed in Corfu, where the show was taped earlier this year.

Find out more about the four finalists:

• Stevie Doc is a 2023 ArtsEd grad, and has yet to make her professional debut.
• 2021 ArtsEd graduate Esme Bowdler has yet to make her professional debut but tackled a whole range of shows at ArtsEd, and before that
• Owen Johnston recently graduated from Italia Conti with a BA in musical theatre. While training he played a very edgy Sweeney Todd, though this is a slightly different ask!
• Tobias Turley graduated from GSA in 2021 but has already made quite the name for himself, appearing in West Side Story in Ljubljana and, more recently, in the fan favourite Heathers the Musical as Kurt Kelly and the understudy JD.

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Disney confirms Jasmine casting for Aladdin tour.

Desmonda Cathabel will continue in the role
Following her time on the ITV musical talent show Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, it has been confirmed that Desmonda Cathabel will continue in the role of Jasmine in the ongoing touring production of Disney’s Aladdin.

Cathabel, who got down to the final four contestants vying for the role of Sophie on the weekly show, has already appeared in the first tour stop, Edinburgh.

Adapted from Disney’s 1992 animated film and centuries-old folktales including “One Thousand and One Nights”, the stage musical was first seen on Broadway in March 2014, while nine subsequent productions have launched around the world. The piece also played over 1200 performances at the Prince Edward Theatre in London’s West End.

It has new music by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Sister Act), lyrics by Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid), Tim Rice (The Lion King, Evita, Aida) and Chad Beguelin (The Prom, The Wedding Singer) with a book by Beguelin, and is directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).

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General News & Sighting

• The average top price ticket for theatre in the regions was £49, compared with £141 in the West End. (The Stage)
• There was no elimination on Strictly this week as Nigel and Katya had to withdraw due to an injury. The Pro dance was choreographed by Beth Honan. Dianne and Bobbie’s number was choreographed by Jenny Thomas and Sean Moon. Layton and Nikita scored the first 40 of the series.
• The Princess of Wales brought Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to the Elstree Studios to watch Strictly rehearsals on Friday.
• We spotted Anders Nielsen proposing to girlfriend Renae Hughes while they were performing on stage with Anne Marie!
• The nominees for the 24th annual Whats On Stage awards have been announced. “Guys and Dolls” leads the way with 12 nominations.
• The National Lottery’s “Big Night of Musicals” will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester on the 22nd of January 2024.
• Leeds Playhouse announced that its new season will include the UK premiere of a Dolly Parton musical plus “My Fair Lady”.
• Casting has been revealed for the London premiere of the “Cruel Intentions” musical. Daniel Bravo will play Sebastian, with Abbie Budden playing Annette and Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky playing Kathryn. The choreography is by Gary Lloyd and Matt Nicholson. The show will run at the Other Palace from the 11th of January to the 14th of April 2024.
• “Bonnie and Clyde” has announced the full casting for its UK and Ireland tour in 2024. The Dance Captain is Olivia Lallo. The show will open in Leicester on the 22nd of February 2024.
• Full casting has been confirmed for the new Live Aid musical “Just For One Day”. It will star Julie Atherton and Collette Guitart and have choreography by Ebony Molina and Gemma Payne. The show will run from the 26th of January to the 30th March 2024 at the Old Vic theatre in London.

Future Dance Events News

• The European premiere of “Your Lie in April” will take place at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 8th & 9th of April 2024. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston. The casting director is Harry Blumenau.
• Nick Winston will be directing the world premiere of the new musical “Wild About You” at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 25th & 26th of March 2024. It will star Eric McCormack.
• “The Wizard of Oz” has confirmed the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. The choreography is by Shay Barclay. The show will open in Liverpool on the 13th of December 2024.
• “Standing at the Sky’s Edge” has confirmed the initial casting for its 2024 West End transfer. It has choreography by Lynne Page and will run at the Gillian Lynne theatre from the 8th of February 2024.
• Nick Winston and Ryan Lee Seager will be directing and choreographing the world premiere of “Burlesque The Musical” – which has Christina Aguilera as an Executive Director. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on the 13th of June 2024.
• “Clueless The Musical” will have a developmental run at the Churchill theatre in Bromley from the 12th – 24th of February 2024.
• “Mean Girls” is coming to the Savoy Theatre in June 2024.
• A touring musical version of “101 Dalmations” will open in Wimbledon on the 22nd of June 2024.
• “& Juliet” will embark on a UK tour from the 8th of July 2024. The choreographer is Jennifer Weber.
• “The Devil Wears Prada” has confirmed its West End run and UK premiere. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell and be cast by Jill Green. The show will open in Plymouth on the 9th of July 2024.
• “Bonnie and Clyde The Musical” has announced the initial cast and tour dates for 2024. Katie Tonkinson will star as Bonnie Parker.
• “Starlight Express” is to return to London in the Summer of 2024. It will be choreographed by Ashley Nottingham.
• The world premiere of the new British musical “Cable Street” is to open at the Southwark Playhouse on the 16th of February 2024. The choreography is by Melody Sinclair.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.
• The 2024 Mighty Hoopla Big Weekender has announced its line up led by: Natalie Imbruglia, Cascada and Gabrielle.
• “Shucked” will open in the West End in 2024. The choreographer is Sarah O’Gleby.
• “Come From Away” announced a UK and Ireland tour beginning in Leicester on the 1st of March 2024. The production is being cast by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher. The choreography is by Tara Wilkinson and Kirsty Malpas with Richard Hinds. The Dance Captain is Angeline Bell.
• “Hadestown” will open at the Lyric Theatre in the West End on the 10th of February 2024. The choreographer is David Neumann.
• The new musical “Starter for Ten” will premiere in Bristol next year at the Old Vic theatre from the 29th of February until the 30th of March 2024.
• “The King And I” will return to the West End in early 2024 starring Helen George and Darren Lee.
• “Sister Act – The Musical” will return to the Dominion theatre in the West End on the 15th of March 2024. It will star Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke. The choreography is by Alistair David.
• The lead cast has been unveiled for “We Will Rock You” opening in the West End. It will star Lee Mead and Brenda Edwards.
• “Jesus Christ Superstar” will tour the UK in 2023/4 opening in Manchester this September. The choreography is by Drew McOnie.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Dollie Henry has her Jazz Congregation on the 10th of December at the Place in London from 4.00 – 5.30 pm.
• Josh Pilmore and Philip Birchall have a training day on the 14th of January at the Manor in London from 12.00 – 5.00 pm.
• Christopher Marney and Kate Lyons have a Ballet class on the 18th & 19th of December at Pineapple Studios from 10.00 – 12.00 pm.
• Jordi Guitart will be teaching at Move It on the 16th of March at 3.30 pm.
• Shelley Ann has an Intensive Day on the 6th of January 2024 from 12.00 – 4.30 pm at the Dance Studio in Shrewsbury.
• Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures Company is offering a 1 day masterclass with its leading dancers from “Edward Scissorhands” on the 16th of December – see the company website for further details.
• Lisa Welham, Magda Sobolewska, Katrin Lerner, Keoni Azra & Jennifer White have a Ladies Latin Intensive on the 9th of December from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm at the Somers Town Community Sports Centre in London.
• Weronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Amy Ireland is offering a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays at 10.15 am and a Commercial Tap class on Mondays at 8.30 pm.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.
• Olivia Rose Shouler is doing a beginners choreography class on Wednesday from 7.00 – 8.25 pm at the Base Studios in London.
• Gemma Hoddy is giving a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Nicolette Whitley is offering a dance class on Thursdays from 6.15 – 7.15 pm at the Inner Space in Nelwyn for £7. Reserve your space on: nicolettewhitley@outlook.com
• Emma Levene is offering a General Ballet Core and Stretch Contemporary class at Forest Gate Community School on Thursdays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm. Email to book: doubletwistdance@gmail.com
• Alexandre Novelli is offering a Beginners Commercial for Adults class every Tuesday at her Novelli Studios from 6.00 – 7.00 pm.

Dance Classes

• Dollie Henry has a Jazz workshop on the 10th of December at the Place in London from 4.00 – 5.30 pm.
• Constance Devernay-Laurence has a class on the 1st of December at the Lantern’s Studio theatre from 11.00 am – 12.30 pm.
• Jordi Guitart will be teaching at Move It on the 16th of March at 3.30 pm.
• Shelley Ann has an Intensive Day on the 6th of January 2024 from 12.00 – 4.30 pm at the Dance Studio in Shrewsbury.
• Monique Jonas has a 2 hour contemporary workshop on the 1st of December from 6.00 – 8.00 pm at the Place in London.
• Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures Company is offering a 1 day masterclass with its leading dancers from “Edward Scissorhands” on the 16th of December – see the company website for further details.
• Mica Bradbury, soloist with the Royal Ballet, has a Nutcracker workshop on the 3rd of December at the Royal Opera House from 10.30 am – 1.00 pm (for 8 – 11 year olds) and from 1.45 – 4.45 pm (for 12 -16 year olds). Contact Mica on: micabeau@gmail.com
• Christopher Tendai is teaching a Musical Theatre Jazz class on the 6th of December at Pineapple Studios in London from 2.00 – 3.30 pm.
• Lisa Welham, Magda Sobolewska, Katrin Lerner, Keoni Azra & Jennifer White have a Ladies Latin Intensive on the 9th of December from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm at the Somers Town Community Sports Centre in London.
• Weronika Wiktoria is starting a Street Jazz class every Monday at 5.30 pm at the Base dance studios with Ralitsa Chepisheva.Dance Forward has a 1 day Christmas Ballet course at the Royal Ballet Company Studios on the 3rd of December from 9.30 am – 1.30 pm with Darcey Bussell.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Amy Ireland is offering a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays at 10.15 am and a Commercial Tap class on Mondays at 8.30 pm.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm.
• Olivia Rose Shouler is doing a beginners choreography class on Wednesday from 7.00 – 8.25 pm at the Base Studios in London.
• Gemma Hoddy is giving a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Nicolette Whitley is offering a dance class on Thursdays from 6.15 – 7.15 pm at the Inner Space in Nelwyn for £7. Reserve your space on: nicolettewhitley@outlook.com
• Emma Levene is offering a General Ballet Core and Stretch Contemporary class at Forest Gate Community School on Thursdays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm. Email to book: doubletwistdance@gmail.com
• Alexandre Novelli is offering a Beginners Commercial for Adults class every Tuesday at her Novelli Studios from 6.00 – 7.00 pm.

Film & TV

• Jennifer Lopez is attached to star in a movie adaptation of the Broadway musical “Kiss of the Spiderwoman”. (Variety Magazine)
• The Rambert’s “Peaky Blinders” is on BBC 4 on New Years Day.
• We spotted Evie Templeton in the new film “Soup”.
• We spotted India Hope, Amber Vertannes, Jenna Brandon, Charlie Waddell & Julia-Ruth Smith performing with 50 Cent. The contract was with AJK.
• We spotted Alison Eager performing in “The Reunion” at Heathrow Airport. The choreography was by Ruth Brill.
• We spotted Grace Swaby-Moore and Kayleigh Thadani performing at the Royal Variety Performance Show at the Royal Albert Hall.
• We spotted the following dancers performing at Crouch Fest 2023: James Lambert, Harvey Bass, Ria Hunte, Hetty Moss, Ella Chatterton & Sofia De Sousa. The choreography was by Philip Birchall and Josh Wharmby.
• We spotted Hannah Veerapen and Lashay Harvey performing on Strictly’s Musicals Week.
• We spotted the following dancers in the new “Wonka” movie: Yasmin Harrison, Sam Salter, Shay Barclay, Alex Bird, Chrissy Brooke, Katie Deacon, Bethany Huckle, Ebony Molina, Busola Peters, Hannah Veerapen & Kiera Brunton.

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Strictly It Takes Two makes a dazzling return to BBC Two in autumn 2023.

The countdown to all the behind-the scenes glamour and gossip is on as Strictly It Takes Two returns to BBC Two at 6.30pm on 25 September. Fans can look forward to an exciting season, featuring dynamic duo Janette Manrara and Fleur East.

Fleur will bring her infectious energy to the It Takes Two stage. With her unique perspective as a Strictly finalist, Fleur is poised to offer insightful commentary and exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses alongside Janette, a former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing.

Janette’s wealth of experience on the dance floor has made her a popular figure amongst contestants and viewers alike and she is ready once more to offer engaging interviews with this series’ celebrities and professional dancers.

Joanne Clifton will be back to front Choreography corner but this time she is tag-teaming with her brother Kevin Clifton. They will be breaking down how you can recreate some Fab-U-Lous dance moves at home and analysing the weekends dance moves.

Janette shares: “I’m home! I’m loving being back with the Strictly family, there’s really nothing like it! I am ready to get stuck into this year’s It Takes Two, especially with the addition of Fleur who I’m SO excited to work with. This year is sure to be an exceptional one, so I really can’t wait to get started.”

Fleur comments: “It’s finally here! I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly family once again and work with Janette on such an amazing show. I loved my experience on the show last year and so it’s a dream to now be presenting it. I can’t wait to get to work on showing everyone the behind-the-scenes world of Strictly, along with meeting all our amazing celebs and pros!”

Eve Winstanley, Executive Producer for BBC Studios and Strictly It Takes Two says “We’re ready for another fabulous year of Strictly It Takes Two! This year you can expect the usual behind-the-scenes exclusives, dance analysis and of course, interviews with our exceptional line up. Janette and Fleur will be a fantastic duo that I’m sure everyone at home will adore.”

The return of Strictly It Takes Two marks the beginning of an exciting journey filled with rhinestones, twirls, and surprises. Don’t miss a beat as Janette and Fleur guide viewers through the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly It Takes Two is a BBC Daytime Commission. The commissioning Editor is Alex McLeod, the Executive Producer for BBC Studios is Eve Winstanley and the Series Producers are Sonal Patel and Judith Hay.

Audiences can watch Strictly It Takes Two every weekday at 6.30pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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Warner Hotels launches Strictly Come Dancing staycations – with live dance lessons from the professionals.

STRICTLY Come Dancing fans can wear their dancing shoes for a one-of-a-kind staycation next year.

BBC Studios has launched a new exclusive partnership with Warner Hotels, where you’ll get the chance to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most renowned professional dancers. A weekend packed with breathtaking dancing performances by Stricly’s professionals, accompanied by live musical performances by the show’s own stars. Think Tommy Blaize, Lance Ellington and Patrick Smyth with the beautiful backgrounds of the hotels.

The immersive breaks will get you moving to the beat of the legendary show, whether you’re a seasoned dancer or want to have fun on the dance floor. You’ll have the chance to dance with some of the show’s best dancers, such as Dianne Buswell, Amy Dowden, Graziano Di Prima, Nikita Kuzmin, and Neil Jones. From the secrets of ‘paso double’ and the ‘cha cha’, these professionals will teach a series of dance courses that will be open to dancers of all experience levels.

Check out the Strictly Come Dancing breaks at Warner Hotels here.

And then, you’ll dance the night away with the celebrations set to last until the early morning hours.

There will also be meet & greets to speak to some of your dance idols and take pictures of priceless moments.

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Protesters halt Romeo + Juliet at Sadler’s Wells.

Protesters halted a performance of Romeo + Juliet at Sadler’s Wells in London as they took to the stage holding a banner that read “drop Barclays sponsorship”

An audience member, who wished to remain anonymous, said five protesters on stage chanted the slogan while at least one more to the side of the stage held a light. The disruption took place during the evening performance of Matthew Bourne’s Romeo + Juliet on August 31, just before the beginning of the second half of the show. The protesters were on stage for about 10 minutes before they were removed by security personnel, the audience member said.

An organisation called Fossil Free London, which campaigns against fossil fuel corporations, has taken responsibility for the protest against Barclays, which funds oil pipelines. Barclays provides sponsorship to Sadler’s Wells that funds the venue’s Barclays Dance Pass, which provides £10 tickets to 16 to 30 year olds.

Fossil Free London said on Twitter/X: “We’ve just disrupted a performance of Romeo and Juliet at Sadler’s Wells theatre, telling them to drop @Barclays dirty oil sponsorship!

“It’s time to get #OilyMoneyOut of our arts, our city and our futures.”

The audience member at the performance told The Media: “I booked £15 tickets and would likely have not gone to the show at full price. So, while I have a very vague knowledge of the finances of arts venues, I assume without a Barclays subsidy it may not have been possible for me to see that show, or others who may not otherwise go to a ballet performance for various socio-economic reasons.

“Barclays wouldn’t be on my Christmas card list though, and I fully respect [the campaigners’] right to protest and raise awareness of it.”

Arts venues have come under increasing pressure in recent years to drop oil and gas sponsors, with the Royal Shakespeare Company severing ties with BP in 2019 after nine years.

A spokesperson for the venue said: “Sadler’s Wells Theatre was targeted by a protest during a performance of the sell-out season of Romeo + Juliet tonight. Protesters were promptly ejected and the performance successfully restarted to audience cheers.”

The spokesperson continued: “We respect the right of individuals to air views on these matters, but a disruption to dedicated young dancers and musicians at an eagerly awaited performance during this sell-out run is wholly unacceptable, and we are supporting police to investigate the matter.”

A Barclays spokesperson said: “We believe that Barclays can make the greatest difference as a bank by working with customers and clients as they transition to a low-carbon business model, focussing on facilitating the finance needed to change business practices and scale new green technologies.

“This includes many oil and gas companies that are critical to the transition, and have committed significant resources and expertise to renewable energy. Where companies are unwilling to reduce their emissions consistent with internationally accepted pathways, they may find it difficult to access financing, including from Barclays.”

The spokesperson added that it was one of the “first banks to set an ambition to become net zero by 2050” adding that “[it is] clear that addressing climate change is an urgent and complex challenge”.

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Aston Merrygold and The Vivienne to star in The Wizard of Oz at Liverpool Empire.

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The hit staging of The Wizard of Oz has revealed casting for its six-week first stop on its major tour – which comes following its summer season at The London Palladium.

Featuring numbers from the iconic original score by Harold Arlen and E Y Hardburg, including “Over The Rainbow”, “Follow The Yellow Brick Road” and “We’re Off To See the Wizard”, the musical also has additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

It received a glowing review in Leicester from WhatsOnStage, being described as “sheer theatrical wizardry and far too good to miss.”

Directed by Nikolai Foster (Billy Elliot The Musical, A Chorus Line), The Wizard of Oz has choreography by Shay Barclay, set design by Colin Richmond, projection design by Douglas O’Connell, costume and puppet designer by Rachael Canning, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Adam Fisher, creative consultancy by Mark Kaufman, musical direction and supervision by George Dyer, casting by Debbie O’Brien, props supervision by Marcus Hall Props, and wigs, hair and make-up design by Elizabeth Marini.

The show will open with a festive season at Liverpool Empire from 13 December 2023 to 7 January 2024, ahead of the tour visiting (with additional tour stops confirmed today) Oxford, Southampton, Hull, Sheffield, Canterbury, Edinburgh, Southend, Norwich, Llandudno, Bradford, Plymouth, Bristol, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Woking, Belfast, Aberdeen, Milton Keynes, Cardiff, Wolverhampton and Sunderland.

Appearing in the show in Liverpool will be JLS and Strictly star Aston Merrygold, taking on the role of the Tin Man, while original champion of the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK The Vivienne will take on the role of the Wicked Witch of the West. Further casting for Liverpool, and for all roles for the remainder of the tour, will be revealed soon.

Merrygold said today: “Liverpool is such a special place to me and my family, it was only a year ago that I got married there! The Wizard of Oz is such an iconic story with such timeless characters and audiences of any age will delight in this new production full of laughter, excitement and a lot of colour. I can’t wait to return to the city for a fantastic festive season this Christmas as The Tin Man, it’s going to be incredible!”

The Vivienne added: “It is quite literally a dream come true to be asked to play the Wicked Witch of the West and to bring this amazing character to life this Christmas. The Wizard of Oz means everything to me, it’s the ultimate story of overcoming adversity. I first saw the movie aged five and I’ve probably seen it about one hundred times since. I played The Tin Man at primary school and got to skate to “Over The Rainbow: on Dancing on Ice so it’s fair to say I’ve had a life-long love affair with the story.

“Your favourite characters are all there, telling the story you know and love … but with SO much more added to this new production. Prepare to be whisked into an amazing new world of colour. Performing in Liverpool is always a complete joy, and this will actually be my first-time stepping foot on the Empire stage after years of seeing productions there, so it’s a complete honour!”

The Wizard of Oz on tour is presented Michael Harrison, Gavin Kalin Productions, David Mirvish, Crossroads Live, Tulchin Bartner Productions, Nick Thomas, Rupert Gavin and Mallory Factor, Jake Hine and Playing Field, by arrangement with the Really Useful Group Ltd.

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Frozen to extend its West End run into summer 2024.

Frozen continues its success at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, extending its run once more.

The current cast of the show is Jenna Lee-James as Elsa, who replaces Samantha Barks during her maternity leave, Emily Lane (Anna), Djavan van de Fliert (Kristoff), Craig Gallivan (Olaf), Oliver Ormson (Hans), Richard Frame (Duke of Weselton), and alternating the role of Sven, Mikayla Jade and Ashley Birchall(alternating the role of Sven), with Rhianne Alleyne, Marianne Bardgett, Jeremy Batt, Danny Becker, Rebecca Botterill, Char Burnett (Bulda), Collette Coleman, Laura Emmitt, Davide Fienauri, Jemal Felix, Jordan Fox, Molly Francis, Matt Gillett, Ben Irish (Pabbie), Justin-Lee Jones, Aoife Kenny, Jordan Livesey, Joshua Robinson, Harriet Samuels, Jacqui Sanchez (Queen Iduna), Isabella Glanznig Santos, Jak Skelly (Oaken/Bishop), Kerry Spark (King Agnarr), Caitlin Tipping, Rodney Vubya, Anna Woodside, and Luke Fraser Yates.

The cast from 27 September is Jenna Lee-James (Elsa), Laura Dawkes (Anna), Jammy Kasongo (Kristoff), Craig Gallivan (Olaf), Oliver Ormson (Hans), Richard Frame (Duke of Weselton); and alternating the role of Sven, Mikayla Jade and Ashley Birchall. Continuing as part of the ensemble are Rhianne Alleyne, Marianne Bardgett, Rebecca Botterill, Gabrielle Cocca, Laura Emmitt, Jemal Felix,Jordan Fox, Molly Francis, Matt Gillett, Dominic Adam Griffin, Jordan Livesey, Isabella Glanznig Santos, Ben Irish (Pabbie), Justin-Lee Jones, Aoife Kenny, Harriet Samuels, Jacqui Sanchez (Queen Iduna), Jak Skelly (Oaken/Bishop, Caitlin Tipping, Anna Woodside, and Rodney Vubya; who will be joined by Oliver Brenin, Ashley J Daniels (King Agnarr), Lizzy-Rose Esin-Kelly (Bulda), George Hinson, Jonathan Milton, and Ed Wade.

The show is said to have broken box office records for the venue across the months of November and December, as well as during the festive period last year. It is now booking until June 2024, with booking for new dates from Friday 15 September at 10am.

Based on the seminal Disney film (which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year), the piece follows two sisters grappling with the death of their parents and the presence of the elder’s ice powers. It has music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, book by Jennifer Lee, and is directed by Michael Grandage.

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Musical theatre star Zoe Birkett to host UK Theatre Awar

Musical theatre performer Zoe Birkett has been announced to host this year’s UK Theatre Awards, taking place on October 8 at London’s Guildhall.

The awards honour achievements in theatre throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by UK Theatre members.

Birkett, who is currently in rehearsals for The Witches at the National Theatre, has previously performed in West End shows The Great British Bake Off Musical, Moulin Rouge!, and Thriller Live.

Birkett, who came fourth in the first series of Pop Idol, has presented award shows before, including the Top of the Pops Awards, CD:UK, and Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

Claire Walker, co-chief executive of Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, said: “We’re so pleased to announce Zoe Birkett as our host for the 2023 UK Theatre Awards. Her incredible career in the arts and experience in touring theatre productions make her the perfect presenter for this year’s ceremony.

“We are looking forward to celebrating another fantastic year of theatre across the UK. After challenging times in recent years, it’s never been more important to honour our national members for their incredible productions, and the contributions they make to their local communities.”

Full nominations for the 2023 UK Theatre Awards are to be announced on September 14.

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General News & Sighting

• Strictly won the NTV award for “Best Talent Show”.
• The touring production of “Shrek the Musical” had to cancel a tour stop in Carlisle after the venue found traces of RAAC.
• The BBC aired a Panorama special on “The Dark Side Of Ballet Schools” which spoke to more than 50 ex-students of the Royal Ballet School and Elmhurst Ballet.
• Zoe Birkett will host this year’s UK Theatre Awards on the 8th of October at London’s Guildhall.
• Oti Mabuse announced that she is expecting a baby.
• Olivia Beckford launched her new book “Dance your way to success: reach your dream as a professional dancer”. It is available on Amazon.
• London will host the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition 2023 from the 21st to the 29th of October.
• “Moulin Rouge” revealed its new West End company. Tanisha Spring will play Satine and Don Simpson will play Christian. We spotted Erin Bell, Charlotte Gooch, Katie Deacon, Natorii Illidge, Melissa Nettleford & Sasha Woodward among the new cast members, who will start on the 16th of October. The Dance Captain is Catrin Thomas and the choreography is by Sonya Tayeh.
• Drew McOnie announced that his “Nutcracker” will open at the Southbank Centre in London on the 28th of October. It will star Rachel Muldoon.
• “Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist” has confirmed its full cast. It will star Zizi Strallen and Renee Lamb with Travis Kerry as Dance Captain. The show opens at the Lyric Theatre in London on the 20th of September. It has choreography by Drew McOnie.
• A new musical from “Six” creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss is to have ticketed workshops at Sadlers Wells from the 6th until the 10th of September. The choreography is by Ellen Kane, Sara Aniqah Malik and Michael Naylor.
• “Six” has announced a new West End cast: Nikki Bentley, Theo Therese Nguyen, Kayleigh McKnight, Reca Oakley, Inez Budd & Janiq Charles. The Dance Captain is Gabriella Stylianou. The choreography is by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille.
• A new cast has been announced for “Mamma Mia” in the West End, which will take over on the 9th of October.
• The “Madagascar the Musical” tour unveiled its new cast. It will star Karim Zeroual and Jarnelia Richard Noel. The choreography is by Fabian Aloise. The show will open in Plymouth on the 20th of October.
• Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard will headline the world premiere of the new musical “Death Becomes Her” at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago on the 30th of April. The choreography is by Christopher Gattelli.

Future Dance Events News

• “Wicked” has announced the full cast for its tour of the UK and Ireland. We spotted Charlotte Coggin, Aine Curran, Jade Davies, Maddison Firth, Shoko Ito and Will Luckett among the cast members. The tour will open on the 7th of December at Edinburgh.
• Full casting has been revealed for the first UK and Ireland tour of “Aladdin”. Gavin Adams will star with Desmonda Cathabel as Jasmine. Sarah Benbelaid is the Assistant Dance Captain. The show will open in Edinburgh in October.
• The full cast has been announced for “The Witches” musical at the National Theatre in London. The choreography is by Stephen Mear and Ebony Molina. It will open on the 7th of November.
• The 2024 Mighty Hoopla Big Weekender has announced its line up led by: Natalie Imbruglia, Cascada and Gabrielle.
• “Treason The Musical” confirms its initial touring cast. It will star Nicole Raquel Dennis, Joe McFadden and Emilie Louise Israel and open at the Edinburgh Festival theatre on the 25th of October.
• New British musical “Kin” is to have a staged concert at Theatro Technis in London from the 1st to the 4th of November. It will star Joseph Peacock.
• The full company has been confirmed for the new International tour of “Hamilton” which will commence in Manila on the 17th of September. The cast is led by Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton.
• “An Officer and a Gentleman” is set to embark on a new tour in February 2024 starting in Birmingham. The choreographer is Joanna Goodwin.
• Leeds Playhouse will stage “Oliver” in the round from the 27th of November until the 27th of January 2024.
• “Diana the Musical” will open at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, on the 4th of December. It will star Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed.
• “Standing at the Sky’s Edge” will run at the Gillian Lynne theatre from the 8th of February 2024. The choreography is by Lynne Page.
• New musical “Lizzie” has confirmed its tour dates plus a London run. It will open at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester on the 30th of September with Lauren Drewvill playing Lizzie Borden. The associate choreographer is Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” will embark on a UK tour from April 2024, opening in Southampton on the 30th of April 2024. The choreography is by Karen Bruce.
• “Shucked” will open in the West End in 2024. The choreographer is Sarah O’Gleby.
• The musical “Bonnie & Clyde” will be heading off on a tour of UK and Ireland in 2024, opening in Manchester on the 19th of March. It is directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.
• “Come From Away” announced a UK and Ireland tour beginning in Leicester on the 1st of March 2024. The production is being cast by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher. The choreography is by Tara Wilkinson and Kirsty Malpas with Richard Hinds.
• Manchester’s Hope Mill theatre will stage the world premiere of “To Wong Foo – The Musical”, based on the 1995 film, on the 21st of October. The cast and creative team is to be announced. The casting is by Sarah Leung.
• “Hadestown” will open at the Lyric Theatre in the West End on the 10th of February 2024. The choreographer is David Neumann.
• The Chaka Khan musical “I’m Every Woman” announced plans to open in London. It will workshop in the West End in November. The director will be Racky Plews.
• The new musical “Starter for Ten” will premiere in Bristol next year at the Old Vic theatre from the 29th of February until the 30th of March 2024.
• “The King And I” will return to the West End in early 2024 starring Helen George and Darren Lee.
• “Sister Act – The Musical” will return to the Dominion theatre in the West End on the 15th of March 2024. It will star Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke. The choreography is by Alistair David.
• The lead cast has been unveiled for “We Will Rock You” opening in the West End. It will star Lee Mead and Brenda Edwards.
• The upcoming “Wicked” tour has announced its lead casting. Laura Pick will play Elphaba. The show will open in Edinburgh on the 7th of December. The choreography is by Wayne Cilento.
• “Jesus Christ Superstar” will tour the UK in 2023/4 opening in Manchester this September. The choreography is by Drew McOnie.
• “The Wizard of Oz” will embark on a UK tour at Liverpool Empire on the 13th of December. The choreography is by Shay Barclay.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Morvell Dance is looking for 3 female dancers. The audition is at the Place in London on the 7th of October from 2.00 – 7.00pm. For more information, contact: http://www.amymorvelldance.com
• The London Cabaret Club have auditions for dancers on the 17th of September with registration at 11.00 am. See the website for more details: http://www.thelondoncabaretclub.com
• The Place in London is looking for dancers to become Trainee Dance Teachers in their Partners Schools Project. Have a look at the website for details.
• Ryan Jenkin’s iD is holding an audition on the 17th of September to become an iD company dancer. Visit the iD company website for more details: http://www.id-company.co.uk/auditions
• The Thea Barnes Legacy Fund has bursaries of up to £2,300 to support dancers looking to accelerate their careers in the UK. The deadline for applications is the 15th of October. For more information visit: http://www.theabarneslegacyfund.com
• “Beetlejuice” is looking for dancers in New York. Get more details on: http://www.pearsoncasting.com/beetlejuice
• Addict Dance Academy is hiring an Acting teacher. For more information, contact: gareth@addictdanceacademy.co.uk
• Rouge in Las Vegas is looking for male dancers. Contact: castofstrat@gmail.com
• Birmingham Royal Ballet is looking for a repetiteur. Have a look at the company website for details.

Dance Classes

• Renako McDonald has a workshop on the 17th of September at the Place in London from 11.00 am – 2.00 pm. Contact Renako on: Renakomc@hotmail.com for more details.
• Lil J is offering a sassy Commercial class at the Pineapple Dance Studios on Tuesdays at 4.15 pm. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Ellie Fergusson and Jenni Inglis have a dance workshop on the 24th of September at Broughton High School. To book, email: hello@eda.scot
• Mica Bradbury, First Artist with the Royal Ballet, has a Don Quixote workshop on the 17th of September at the Royal Opera House from 10.30 – 1.00 pm (for 9 – 11 year olds) and 1.45 – 4.45 pm (for 12 – 17 year olds). For more details and to book, contact: micabeau@gmail.com
• Royal Ballet dancer Sophie Allnatt is doing a ballet workshop on the 24th of September at the Thorpe Hall School in Essex. Contact Sophie on: sophie.allnatt@hotmail.co.uk
• Amy Ireland is offering a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays at 10.15 am and a Commercial Tap class on Mondays at 8.30 pm.
• Dominique Marinho is teaching a Beginners Heels class on Tuesdays at Pineapple Studios from 3.45 – 4.45 pm from the 1st of August.
• Jaye Richard Noel is starting a Commercial Hip Hop class from 8.00 – 9.30 pm on Wednesdays at Gymbox in Holborn. You can book via: heelsandfeels.com
• Natalie Twist has a “Sexy R n B” class every Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00 pm at the Pineapple Dance Studios.
• Olivia Rose Shouler is doing a beginners choreography class on Wednesday from 7.00 – 8.25 pm at the Base Studios in London.
• Daniela Fabbricatore is teaching at the CYD Super Convention on the Sunday: 9.00 am Jazz Fusion Advanced, 11.00 am Tap Intermediate & 2.00pm Jazz.
• Anna Maria Barber is doing a Choreography class at Flow Dance in Oval every Tuesday from 7.00 – 8.30 pm.
• Hannah O’Brian is giving a Heels class on Wednesdays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm in Chelmsford. DM Hannah on her Instagram for details.
• Gemma Hoddy is giving a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Nicolette Whitley is offering a dance class on Thursdays from 6.15 – 7.15 pm at the Inner Space in Nelwyn for £7. Reserve your space on: nicolettewhitley@outlook.com
• Anita Mannings has a Contemporary Jazz Class (Int) on Wednesdays from 8.30 – 9.55 pm at the Flow Dance Studios in Oval.
• Emma Levene is offering a General Ballet Core and Stretch Contemporary class at Forest Gate Community School on Thursdays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm. Email to book: doubletwistdance@gmail.com
• Michael Naylor is teaching a class on Thursdays at the Base Dance Studios from 2.30 – 4.00 pm. Book via the Base app.
• Alexandre Novelli is offering a Beginners Commercial for Adults class every Tuesday at her Novelli Studios from 6.00 – 7.00 pm.
• Nafisah Baba is teaching a weekly Lyrical Contemporary Intermediate / Advanced class at Danceworks in London every Tuesday from 8.00 – 9.30 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is teaching a Show Tap class at Base Dance Studios on Wednesdays at 11.30 am.
• Poppy Tremlett is offering an Improvers Choreography class at Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 8.30 – 10.00 pm.
• Rachel Bolsworth is teaching an Absolute Beginners Heels class from 7.00 – 8.00 pm on Tuesdays and an Improvers Beginners Heels class on Monday from 8.30 – 9.30 pm at Pineapple Dance Studios.
• Hannah Cleeve is giving a Heels Technique class on Wednesdays from 1.00 – 2.30 pm each week at the Base Dance Studios.
• Kamila Zalewska is teaching at the Base Studios in London on Mondays from 4.00 – 5.25 pm for intermediate/advanced level. Book on the Base app.

Film & TV

• Short film “The Rose” won Best Animation at the Experimental Dance & Music Film Festival 2023. It starred and was choreographed by Chrissy Brooke.
• “Barbie” is officially Warner Bros’ highest grossing movie ever.
• We spotted Julia Zytho, Sophia Turner, Ashleigh Honeyghan & Charlotte Anderson performing with Shirin David at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin.
• We spotted Julia Ruiz Fernandez in 2 new movie releases: “Fast & Furious X The Fast Saga” and “Red, White and Royal Blue” on Amazon. Julia ia also performing in “La Bamba” on tour.
• We spotted Shani Sweetnam performing in Sydney at the World Cup closing ceremony.
• We spotted Autumn Miller dancing with Beyonce on The Renaissance Tour in the States.

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Take That film Greatest Days shines spotlight on fans.

While Gary Barlow has joked it was a “blunder” by producers not to test out his acting chops in Take That’s new film, in all seriousness the singer hopes Greatest Days’ cinematic success will be in “turning a mirror” on their fans.

Speaking to Media News, with faux upset, he joked that not casting himself as a leading man was “a huge blunder, in my opinion, but there you go – we go on, we go on!”

“We’ve got this brilliant audience and, you know, the one thing for us that was so important with [first] the musical, and the movie, was to turn a mirror on the audience and make it about them and how important they are within what we do.”

 

Directed by Coky Giedroyc with Tim Firth adapting his own stage show, comedian Aisling Bea leads the cast with the story focusing on a die-hard Take That fan who – 25 years on from her teenage crush – has to round up her old school friends after winning the chance to see the band in concert in Athens.

While the cast clearly had a blast breaking into song, Bea maintains it was a gruelling shoot.

“On Never Forget we did the conga 30 times down the road,” she explains. “That scene took two or three days of rehearsals… We hope it looks easy, but it never actually is behind the scenes.

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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical announces new West End cast.

(photo Karis Anderson (centre) and Okezie Morro in rehearsals)

New casting has been announced for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical as it continues its West End run in the wake of the death of Tina Turner.

From 8 June, Karis Anderson, currently in the ensemble, will share the role of Tina with Elesha Paul Moses who continues in the role. Okezie Morro (Moon on a Rainbow Shawl) will join the show to play Ike Turner.

Mark Anderson joins to play record producer Phil Spector and lyricist Terry Britten, Jonathan Carlton will play record company marketing manager Erwin Bach, current ensemble member Vanessa Dumatey will play Tina’s sister Alline Bullock, Irene Myrtle Forrester continues as Tina’s Grandmother, Earl Gregory joins to play Tina’s father Richard Bullock, Harry Harrington joins as Tina’s manager Roger Davies, Emma Hatton joins to play Ike and Tina’s manager Rhonda Graam, Jarius McClanahan joins as Tina’s first love Raymond Hill and Carole Stennett joins to play Tina’s mother Zelma.

Ensemble members are Lauren Allan as Toni, Turrell Barrett-Wallace who continues to play Tina’s son Ronnie, Joey James who continues to play Tina’s son Craig and Thomas Sutcliffe who continues to play Carpenter.

The Ikettes are played by new cast members Morgan Broome, Amara Campbell and Abiola Efunshile, while the swings are Richard Appiah-Sarpong, Jenna Bonner, Ana Cardoso, Junior Delius, Livvy Evans, Ewan Grant, Imogen Rose Hart, Llewellyn Jamal, Amy Punter, Ellie Seaton and Samuel J Weir.

The children’s casting includes Shaniyah Abrahams, Seikemi Okotore and Shyanne Ononiwu as Young Anna Mae Bullock, Eden Butcher, Adisa Richards and Ezmai Robinson as Young Alline Bullock and AJ Aboiralor, Ayden Beale and Philip Kamau as Young Craig.

Phyllida Lloyd’s production of Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins’ play is choreographed by Anthony van Laast, with set and costume designs by Mark Thompson, musical supervision by Nicholas Skilbeck, lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Nevin Steinberg, projection design by Jeff Sugg, orchestrations by Ethan Popp, wigs, hair and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates, casting by Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG and fight direction by Kate Waters.

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The Mackintosh Foundation announces Regional Theatre Technical Apprenticeship Programme.

Details have been revealed for the Mackintosh Foundation’s inaugural Regional Theatre Technical Apprenticeship Programme.

The new scheme, launched in association with 13 venues across the United Kingdom, aims to offer young people a stepping-stone into a career as a technical theatre professional and minimise the current industry-wide shortage of practitioners.

Cameron Mackintosh commented: “I started my career sweeping the stage of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and have worked in nearly every department in the Theatre from backstage to marketing – except the wardrobe, as my sewing wasn’t good enough! Learning how all the elements of a show are put together has been key to my long career as a producer.”

Applicants wishing to apply for an apprenticeship can do so via their relevant venue’s website. They must be over the age of 18 and ideally possess some basic theatrical awareness and computer skills. Those from marginalised groups and those with protected characteristics are also encouraged to apply.

The full-time placements will commence in autumn of this year and will range from 18 to 24 months, depending on the discipline.

13 venues across the UK are participating in the new scheme.

The theatrical institutions taking part and the respective roles on offer include Birmingham Hippodrome (creative venue apprentice), Bristol Old Vic Theatre (workshop theatre trainee), Chichester Festival Theatre (production management apprentice), Curve Leicester (creative venue apprentice), Edinburgh Lyceum Theatre (creative venue apprentice – lighting), Leeds Playhouse (costume making trainee), Lyric Theatre Belfast (production management apprentice), Northern Stage (creative venue apprentice – video and sound), Nottingham Playhouse (creative venue apprentice), Royal Shakespeare Company (wigs, hair and makeup trainee), Sheffield Theatres (creative venue apprentice), Theatr Clwyd (costume making trainee) and Theatre Royal Plymouth (production management apprentice).

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Major new musical development scheme launched.

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Burnt Lemon Theatre and The REcreate Agency have announced the launch of a brand-new musical theatre development scheme called Overture.

Presented in partnership with The Other Palace, Birmingham Hippodrome, Sheffield Theatres, MAST Mayflower Southampton, The Hope Mill, Warwick Arts Centre and China Plate, the scheme’s mission is to develop the skills of underrepresented musical theatre writing teams and nurture their relationships with both theatrical venues and talent.

Hannah Benson, artistic director at Burnt Lemon Theatre, commented: “As a company developing musicals, it can feel like an uphill battle figuring out what you need at every stage of a musical’s development to take the production from page to stage. So often we feel like we’re running without support, so I’m thrilled that we can attempt to mitigate this and provide an opportunity for artists to learn the foundations of making a musical, removing some of the hurdles that Burnt Lemon and many of our peers have faced along the way.”

Emily Beecher, co-creative director and producer at The REcreate Agency, added: “Developing a musical is a huge undertaking from start to finish, and it’s even harder for underrepresented creatives. Creating The Good Enough Mum’s Club with an all-female team has been a decade-long project for me, and so I’m delighted to help launch Overture – a new programme that will support musical theatre teams to better understand the intricacies of navigating musical theatre creation, whilst also allowing them to develop their unique voices, something that’s cutting missing from the UK musical scene.”

Applications for the scheme are now open, with a deadline of Sunday 18 June 2023, and teams from underrepresented backgrounds in the UK are encouraged to apply; including those from the Global Majority, working-class backgrounds, neurodiverse and disabled teams, trans and gender non-conforming and female-led teams. At least 50% of the places will be set aside for female and non-binary-led groups and an additional travel bursary is also available to ensure accessibility for those from all across the UK.

In total, six teams will be selected for the pilot programme, each receiving £1000 in seed funding, ten skill development workshops led by top practitioners (from September to November 2023), mentorship, peer-to-peer learning, and an industry showcase at The Other Palace. They will also be guided through next-step opportunities with the scheme’s partner venues.

The successful applicants will be announced at the end of July. For more information, visit www.overturemusicals.co.uk

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Andrew Lloyd Webber: ‘The lifeblood of musical theatre is getting rather squeezed out’

In a 40-minute podcast, Andrew Lloyd Webber reflected on the current state of the musical theatre world.

Lloyd Webber, who recently ended a mammoth 44-year unbroken spell on Broadway with the closure of new musical Bad Cinderella, offered thoughts on a changing landscape in a chat for a new podcast from charity Help Musicians.

Lloyd Webber also recollected the initial album success of Jesus Christ Superstar, which was famously a vinyl smash before it even made its way to the stage. With the advent of streaming, the composer suggests “I’m not sure people listen to music in the same way that people did then.” This, he says, makes it harder for talent to emerge: “It makes it very difficult for young independent songwriters to get off the ground with a fair crack at the whip.” He also agreed with podcast host Chris Difford’s suggestion that attention spans have been shortened over the last few decades.

He also commented on the financial aspects of theatre, saying “It’s getting very difficult now to make production ends meet unless you’re a huge, huge hit. The lifeblood of musical theatre is getting rather squeezed out”.

The thoughts echoed those of Sonia Friedman, who warned at the Tony Awards on Sunday that plays like Leopoldstadt, which she produced, were being created in precarious circumstances: “The model needs a bit of fixing. I don’t know when there’ll be a play like [Leopoldstadt] again. It’s very high risk – however brilliant it is, however great the reviews are, however many people come. It’s a tough landscape for most shows, even those without 38 cast members.”

The Evita composer offered some thoughts on possible solutions: “The best way to get one’s work out now is to do it through one of the regional theatres. Sometimes they’ve got subsidies and can afford to do things that commercial producers probably can’t now.”

Evita, as it happens, is set to be staged by Curve Leicester, a subsidised venue that previously presented Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard and The Wizard of Oz.

As for his next project, audiences might expect a departure from Lloyd Webber: “I’m beginning to think the next thing I do may go a different way. I think there is a huge future in immersive theatre… there’s going to be a time when it’s not done in all the conventional spaces in the same way”.

These spaces offer something new for producers, Lloyd Webber said those spaces don’t have the “old union restrictions, huge costs that the theatre owners take”.

Lloyd Webber has also previously called out the lack of funding in music education, particularly in schools.

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West End Star Lee Mead Announces October UK Concert Tour.

 

Award-winning stage and screen actor, singer and West End leading man, Lee Mead has announced an all-new October concert tour. The tour will see Mead, known for his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence, embark on a series of unforgettable performances, showcasing some of his favourite songs.

The show sees Mead taking centre stage alongside his live band to perform a repertoire that spans various genres from his musical influences, including musical theatre classics, contemporary hits, soulful ballads and a sneak peek at his brand-new EP.

Currently in rehearsals for the West End’s summer revival of We Will Rock You, his career started with a breakthrough win on the BBC talent show Any Dream Will Do, to his subsequent career in the West End, including Wicked, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, along with regular TV roles.

“I am absolutely thrilled to announce my October concert tour,” said Mead. “I’m excited to journey back through some of my musical influences and it’s a chance for me to connect and share with my fans my passion for music and live entertainment. We have put together an exciting setlist that I hope will resonate with audiences and be a fun night out for all.”

Tour Dates:

10/17 – Bury St.Edmunds, The Apex
10/18 – Redhill, The Harlequin Theatre
10/19 – Watford, Palace Theatre
10/20 – Clacton, West Cliff Theatre
10/24 – Portsmouth, New Theatre Royal
10/25 – Newbury, Corn Exchange
10/26 – Taunton, Brewhouse Theatre
10/28 – Worcester, Swan Theatre

To purchase tickets and for more information about the tour dates and venues, please visit Lee Mead’s Official Website

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General News & Sighting

• The following people from the dance world were awarded honours in the King’s Birthday list:

        CBE – Richard Hampson of the Scottish Ballet.
        OBE – Richard Cooper of the Rambert and Janet Lewis of the English Youth Ballet.
        Russell Maliphant
        MBE – Nadine Judge and Tess Chaytor
        BEM – Jennifer Blackwell and Hilary Weedon

• Fleur East will join Janette Manrara as the new co-host of BBC’s Strictly “It Takes Two”.
• Bethany Kingsley-Garner is a new ambassador for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
• Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre unveiled the complete cast of “La Cage aux Folles” to run from the 29th of July until the 16th of September. Lewis Easter is the dance captain. The choreography is by Stephen Mear and Ebony Molina.
• New casting has been announced for “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical”. Karis Anderson will share the role of Tina with Elesha Paul Moses from the 8th of June. The choreography is by Anthony van Laast.
• Complete casting has been revealed for the new production of “The Book Thief”. It will open at the Belgrade theatre in Coventry on the 11th of September. The choreography is by Tom Jackson Greaves.
• Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of “Next to Normal”. It will star Caissie Levy and Trevor Dion Nicholas with movement and choreography by Ann Yee.
• “Blood Brothers” has confirmed the cast for its summer tour.

Future Dance Events News

• “Diana the Musical” will open at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, on the 4th of December. It will star Kerry Ellis and Maiya Quansah-Breed.
• “Standing at the Sky’s Edge” will run at the Gillian Lynne theatre from the 8th of February 2024. The choreography is by Lynne Page.
• New musical “Lizzie” has confirmed its tour dates plus a London run. It will open at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester on the 30th of September with Lauren Drewvill playing Lizzie Borden. The associate choreographer is Yandass Ndlovu.
• “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” will embark on a UK tour from April 2024, opening in Southampton on the 30th of April 2024. The choreography is by Karen Bruce.
• “Shucked” will open in the West End in 2024. The choreographer is Sarah O’Gleby.
• The musical “Bonnie & Clyde” will be heading off on a tour of UK and Ireland in 2024, opening in Manchester on the 19th of March. It is directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.
• “Come From Away” announced a UK and Ireland tour beginning in Leicester on the 1st of March 2024. The production is being cast by Pippa Ailion and Natalie Gallacher. The choreography is by Tara Wilkinson and Kirsty Malpas with Richard Hinds.
• Manchester’s Hope Mill theatre will stage the world premiere of “To Wong Foo – The Musical”, based on the 1995 film, on the 21st of October. The cast and creative team is to be announced. The casting is by Sarah Leung.
• “Hadestown” will open at the Lyric Theatre in the West End on the 10th of February 2024. The choreographer is David Neumann.
• The Chaka Khan musical “I’m Every Woman” announced plans to open in London. It will workshop in the West End in November. The director will be Racky Plews.
• The new musical “Starter for Ten” will premiere in Bristol next year at the Old Vic theatre from the 29th of February until the 30th of March 2024.
• “The King And I” will return to the West End in early 2024 starring Helen George and Darren Lee.
• “Sister Act – The Musical” will return to the Dominion theatre in the West End on the 15th of March 2024. It will star Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke. The choreography is by Alistair David.
• A musical based on the songs produced by Stock, Aitken and Waterman called “I Should Be So Lucky” will open in Manchester on the 1st of November.
• A new musical based on the life and work of Frank Sinatra will open at the Birmingham Rep on the 23rd of September. The director and choreographer is Kathleen Marshall.
• The lead cast has been unveiled for “We Will Rock You” opening in the West End. It will star Lee Mead and Brenda Edwards.
• The upcoming “Wicked” tour has announced its lead casting. Laura Pick will play Elphaba. The show will open in Edinburgh on the 7th of December. The choreography is by Wayne Cilento.
• “Jesus Christ Superstar” will tour the UK in 2023/4 opening in Manchester this September. The choreography is by Drew McOnie.
• “The Wizard of Oz” will embark on a UK tour at Liverpool Empire on the 13th of December. The choreography is by Shay Barclay.
• The musical version of “Rebecca” will play at the Charing Cross theatre in London on the 4th of September.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Universal Studios is looking for dancers for Japan and Beijing. Applications close on the 8th of July. For more information, contact: www.universalstudiosauditions.com
• Park Chinois has an audition for dancers in London on the 29th of June. Contact: auditions@parkchinois.com
• The Crystal Girls, cheerleaders of Crystal Palace, have an audition on the 19th of July. For more information, contact: sgreenh1@hotmail.co.uk
• Birmingham Royal Ballet is looking for a repetiteur. Have a look at the company website for details.
• Ballet Black is auditioning in America for new dancers for the 2023/4 season. For more information, contact: admin@balletblack.co.uk with “US Audition” in the heading.
• Bird College is looking for a Tap tutor, with a focus on Musical Theatre, to begin in September. Have a look at the website for more details.
• Emil Dale Academy is looking for freelance Ballet teachers. There is more information at: info@emildale.co.uk
• Sonia Sabri is looking for Indian dancers for a touring production. For more information, contact: info@ssco.org.uk
• Bird College is looking for a Musical Theatre tutor to work 3 days a week in September. Contact the College for further details.

Dance Classes

• Olivia Rose Shouler is doing a beginners choreography class on Wednesday from 7.00 – 8.25pm at the Base Studios in London.
• Dane William Bates is doing a Summer Intensive on the 27th & 28th of July at Liverpool Central Studios from 9.00am – 3.00pm each day.
• Daniela Fabbricatore is teaching at the CYD Super Convention on the Sunday: 9.00am Jazz Fusion Advanced, 11.00am Tap Intermediate & 2.00pm Jazz.
• Lowri Amelia Jackson has a Commercial workshop on the 13th of August at Pas De Deux Studios. Contact Freedom Dance to book.
• Paige Golding & Tink McClay have a dance class at the Husky Dance Studios on the 30th of June from 8.00 – 10.00pm. You can book on Eventbrite.
• Anna Maria Barber is doing a Choreography class at Flow Dance in Oval every Tuesday from 7.00 – 8.30pm.
• Nicolette Whitley has an adult contemporary class for beginners and improvers on Mondays (from the 5th – 26th of June) at 11.30am – 12.30pm at Inner Space in Nelwyn. Contact Nicolette on: nicolettewhitley@outlook.com
• Hannah O’Brian is giving a Heels class on Wednesdays from 7.00 – 8.00pm in Chelmsford. DM Hannah on her Instagram for details.
• Gemma Hoddy is giving a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 5.30 – 6.55pm.
• The TGS Summer Intensive 2023 will take place from the 24th until the 28th of July at Hemingford Pavilion. Guest teachers include: Ebony Clarke, Michael Naylor, Isaac Edwards, Travis Kerry & Jordi Guitart. You can book on: jordiguitart1962@gmail.com
• Leonie Sian is offering a Contemporary class on the 2nd of July from 1.00 – 2.30pm at the Base Dance Studios in London.
• Nicolette Whitley is offering a dance class on Thursdays from 6.15 – 7.15pm at the Inner Space in Nelwyn for £7. Reserve your space on: nicolettewhitley@outlook.com
• Anita Mannings has a Contemporary Jazz Class (Int) on Wednesdays from 8.30 – 9.55pm at the Flow Dance Studios in Oval.
• Emma Levene is offering a General Ballet Core and Stretch Contemporary class at Forest Gate Community School on Thursdays from 7.00 – 8.00pm. Email to book: doubletwistdance@gmail.com
• Michael Naylor is teaching a class on Thursdays at the Base Dance Studios from 2.30 – 4.00pm. Book via the Base app.
• Alexandre Novelli is offering a Beginners Commercial for Adults class every Tuesday at her Novelli Studios from 6.00 – 7.00pm.
• Amy Ireland has a Commercial Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios in London on Thursdays at 12.15pm and a Contemporary Jazz class at 1.15pm. On Fridays Amy teaches Beginners Tap at 10.15am.
• Nafisah Baba is teaching a weekly Lyrical Contemporary Intermediate / Advanced class at Danceworks in London every Tuesday from 8.00 – 9.30pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is teaching a Show Tap class at Base Dance Studios on Wednesdays at 11.30am.
• Poppy Tremlett is offering an Improvers Choreography class at Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 8.30 – 10.00pm.
• Rachel Bolsworth is teaching an Absolute Beginners Heels class from 7.00 – 8.00pm on Tuesdays and an Improvers Beginners Heels class on Monday from 8.30 – 9.30pm at Pineapple Dance Studios.
• Hannah Cleeve is giving a Heels Technique class on Wednesdays from 1.00 – 2.30pm each week at the Base Dance Studios.
• Kamila Zalewska is teaching at the Base Studios in London on Mondays from 4.00 – 5.25pm for intermediate/advanced level. Book on the Base app.

 Film & TV

• You can watch Sir Matt Bourne’s “Sleeping Beauty”, starring Ashley Shaw, at cinemas on the 28th of June.
• The second “Wicked” movie will be released on the 26th of November 2025. The first movie is due out on the 27th of November 2024.
• The trailer of the film “Waitress Musical”, starring Sara Bareilles, was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival.
• We spotted Lizzie Gough and Patt Bauristhene working on the new BBC “Gladiators” TV show.
• We spotted Sophia Turner, Lashay Harvey & Kane Horn in the latest TV advert for Schuh. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Katie Webb, Carrie Willis & Lindsay McAllister in the new Take That movie “Greatest Days” on Amazon Prime.
• We spotted Jenny Griffin & Lianne Lee May performing with Robbie Williams in Spain.
• We spotted James Mulford & Renee Hughes dancing with Kylie Minogue at the Summertime Ball. The contract was with Kutes.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Zara Larson at the Summertime Ball: Alexandre Novelli, Cece Nama, Zhane Samuels & Lois Roberts. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Flo at the Summertime Ball: Shawarah Battles, Amira, Pearl, Lilly Lumn, Cece Nama, Nicole Hastings & Amber Rae. The choreography was by Kash Powell.
• We spotted the following dancers performing at the Heavy Music Awards at Wembley: Mollie Stebbing, Freya Simpson, Kirsty Emslie, Georgina Hunt, Annie Winstanley & Holly Stubbings.

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This post has been created by the Dincwear Dancewear Team.

 

There is obviously not a great deal of dance news during the current full lockdown, but we did our best; The Dincwear Dancewear Team spotted a few things:

General Sightings

• “Strictly” star Dianne Buswell was on the BBC1 “The One Show” to discuss her latest podcast: “Di’s Salon”.
• London Studio Centre announced the creation of its Teneisha Bonner Scholarship – “to be awarded to a dancer from the African and Black Diaspora”.
• Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures Company started a 7 week “Winter Dance & Fitness” programme.
• It was announced that Ellen Kane will be choreographing the new film of “Matilda The Musical”.
• The death of Sir Robert Cohan was announced. Sir Robert was the founder and first Artistic Director of the London Contemporary Dance School. He was 95.

Future Dance News

• The BOP Jazz Theatre Company announced a new dance work in development called “Through The Eyes Of Woman”. This will be choreographed by Dollie Henry.
• Michael & Jowita, winners of BBC1’s “The Greatest Dancer”, are doing a free virtual Salsa class for “Get Moving Week” with the Royal Voluntary Service on the 20th January at 11.00.

Dance Appointments

• Beth Ackroyd was appointed Associate Lecturer in Dance at the University of Lincoln.

 

Film & Videos

• Sir Matt Bourne will unveil the new film of his 1988 ballet “Spitfire” with an all-star line up of Dommy North, Glenn Graham, Liam Mower, Andy Monaghan, Will Bozier & Harrison Dowzell. This will be shown as part of the “Dancing Nation” series on BBC iPlayer from Sadlers Wells on January the 28th.

 

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