Author: Jessica Wilson

The National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science has communicated its disappointment at not being consulted about the quick closure of a specialist dance injury clinic. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital has closed its clinic at short notice, which is likely to cause delays in rehabilitation. Continue reading Closure of specialist dance injury clinic

Following its recent 60th anniversary, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its 32 extraordinary dancers to Sadler’s Wells, presenting a series of new works alongside modern classics in three mixed programmes from Wednesday 4 – Saturday 14 September. Continue reading Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Sadler’s Wells

Last month Scottish Ballet transformed the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh for the most glamorous night of the year, Scottish Ballet’s 50th anniversary. 350 guests gathered to celebrate Scottish Ballet’s 50 years of inspiring audiences, on stage and beyond. The event looked to the future, raising funds for the company’s ambitious ‘Five in Five’ campaign; a commitment to produce five new full-length ballets, over the next five years. Continue reading Scottish Ballet celebrates 50 years

As part of the venue’s 10th birthday celebrations, DanceEast has curated a second series of celebratory events to mark the occasion. Continue reading Jerwood DanceHouse announces celebratory events to mark 10 years

There have been reports that the hit story The Wolf of Wall Street is set to be turned into an immersive theatre experience. Jordan Belfort’s shocking memoir of the same name is being adapted for the stage, following its success in the box office as a film. Immersive experiences are still hugely popular, offering audiences a way to be become entirely involved in the action, playing their own role in the storyline. Continue reading The Wolf of Wall Street

There is just one month to go before the youth dance event of the year. U.Dance 2019, the national youth dance festival presented by One Dance UK in partnership with the ISTD, touches down at London’s Southbank Centre on 20-21 July. It offers a variety of youth dance performances and workshops and a range of ways to participate and get dancing, as well as the opportunity to watch tomorrow’s dance talent from around the UK take to the stage. Continue reading Countdown to U.Dance 2019, the national youth dance festival

The immersive show The Great Gatsby is taking its audiences by storm, and there is still opportunity to get involved in what is a spectacular theatrical event. As the longest-running immersive theatre show in the UK, The Great Gatsby thrills its audiences as they get the chance to spend an evening with Mr Gatsby and his guests. 1920s dress is encouraged (but not compulsory), meaning audiences are free to join a whole party of ‘flappers’ as they sip a cocktail in one of Mr Gatsby’s bars. Continue reading The immersive The Great Gatsby

The formerly known Yorkshire Ballet Summer School has reverted to its original name, Yorkshire Ballet Seminars, as it prepares for its biggest ever event. Its 46th annual summer school will have an influx of the world’s top ballet stars, past and present, taking place from 13 July-2 August. More than 300 students are expected to attend this year’s course, as it expands to take place over three weeks instead of the usual two. Continue reading Yorkshire Ballet Seminars

TV presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Ore Oduba, will play the role of Teen Angel at additional dates on the UK and Ireland tour of Grease, alternating the role with Peter Andre. Continue reading News for the tour of Grease

Entering its eighth year, National Youth Dance Company, the country’s flagship company for young dancers run by Sadler’s Wells, appointed its next two Guest Artistic Directors: Russell Maliphant in 2019/20 and Alesandra Seutin in 2020/21. Continue reading New Artistic Directors for NYDC