Sharon Watson named new Chief Executive and Principal of Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Northern School of Contemporary Dance has announces Sharon Watson as its new Chief Executive and Principal. Watson, who is the longest standing Artistic Director of Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre, will begin her tenure as CEO and Principal of NSCD in May 2020. Continue reading Sharon Watson named new Chief Executive and Principal of Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Transitions Dance Company

The UK’s original graduate dance company – Transitions Dance Company – presents an eclectic programme of new work from internationally acclaimed choreographers H2DANCE, Cameron McMillan and Elisa Pagani. The UK tour commenced at Dundee’s The Space in February before taking on Cardiff’s Dance House, Trafford’s Waterside arts venue, Ilfracombe’s Landmark Theatre, Buxton Opera House, Perth Theatre, Chichester University, Worcester’s Swan Theatre and London’s Laban Theatre in June. Continue reading Transitions Dance Company

The Cohan Collective artists’ residency

The Cohan Collective, an open residency programme for choreographers and composers, is calling for applications for 2020. Four choreographers, four composers, four musicians and twelve dancers, with the ability to work in a diverse range of music and dance styles, will be selected to take part in a two-week residency in Birmingham, hosted by Birmingham Royal Ballet and DanceXchange, beginning on 6 July. The deadline for applications is 30 March, and interviews and auditions will take place in April. Continue reading The Cohan Collective artists’ residency

BalletBoyz’ 20th anniversary show

BalletBoyz, the multi award-winning dance troupe, will soon present Deluxe, its all-new dance show in celebration of the company’s 20th anniversary year. The double-bill with a special video introduction brings together collaborations from some of the world’s most inventive and thought-provoking artists, including an all-female team of choreographers. Deluxe embarks on a nationwide UK tour from 1 March through to May, including three shows at London’s Sadler’s Wells from 25 to 27 March. Continue reading BalletBoyz’ 20th anniversary show

Just Us Dance Theatre presents the Let’s Shine mentorship programme

When choreographer Joseph Toonga co-founded Just Us Dance Theatre with Ricardo Da Silva and Rudeen February in 2007, a major part of the company’s ethos was to inspire, support and nurture others. In 2013, the company set up the first of two mentoring programmes, Let’s Shine, to empower young hip hop performers and provide them with tools and opportunities to develop themselves as artists and individuals. Continue reading Just Us Dance Theatre presents the Let’s Shine mentorship programme

Kensington Palace to stage its first public theatre production

An immersive theatre production is to be staged at the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge this spring, marking the first time that actors have put on a public performance at the royal residence. Actors will tread the boards at the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for a play about Queen Caroline and Lady Henrietta Howard. Continue reading Kensington Palace to stage its first public theatre production