The mental health of dance
Dance, whilst it can be incredibly rewarding and initiate wonderful feelings, can also have negative effects on the body and mind, causing injury or issues in thoughts and feelings. It...
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The mental health of dance
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English National Ballet's Emerging Dancer
English National Ballet's Emerging Dancer
Taking place at the London Palladium on 17 May, English National Ballet's Emerging Dancer is back for 2016 to showcase the upcoming talent of the company. It will be the...
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West End news
West End news
There are constant changes, moves and shifts to theatrical productions all over the world, however many of these changes have been taking place in London's West End recently, with two...
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EDge on tour
EDge on tour
EDge, London Contemporary Dance School’s postgraduate dance company is planning to tour four specially commissioned new works across 15 venues and six countries this year, from 18 April to 11...
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British Dance Edition
British Dance Edition
Recognised as the leading platform for British dance, British Dance Edition will see 36 established and emerging companies performing during a four-day period from 15 to 18 March. Companies presenting...
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Immortal Tango
Immortal Tango
A world premiere will take place at The Peacock in London in March, kick-starting the month with some fiery footsteps at the theatre. Immortal Tango will run from 1-19 March...
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The rollercoaster of college
The rollercoaster of college
College alumni will be the first to say that their days at college were gone in a flash. Only when you are completing your studies will the speed of college...
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My First Sleeping Beauty
My First Sleeping Beauty
English National Ballet and English National Ballet School are soon to present the national tour of My First Ballet: Sleeping Beauty, from 24 March–29 May, across the country. The re-imagined...
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11 Tips for Going Freelance11 Tips for Going Freelance
11 Tips for Going Freelance Ah, freelancing. It gives you more creative freedom, the chance to travel more, and the opportunity to try new things that you never would have...
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Laurretta Summerscales promoted to Principal
Laurretta Summerscales promoted to Principal
After an afternoon performance of Le Corsaire at the end of January, English National Ballet dancer Laurretta Summerscales was promoted to Principal on stage in front of both the cast...
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A spotlight on Release technique
A spotlight on Release technique
Release technique is often employed by dancers as a means to balance out the strict discipline of classical ballet and the rigour of performance. It is not to say that...
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Re-inspiring dance
Re-inspiring dance
The new year is a great opportunity to re-inspire your love of dance and set yourself some goals for the year ahead, to ensure you don't burn out from the...
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Dance in the New Year’s Honours
Dance in the New Year’s Honours
In the recent announcement of the Queen’s 2016 New Year’s Honours, dance was well represented in the reveal that Tamara Rojo, Artistic Director of English National Ballet, was awarded a...
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Sister Act announces its lead
Sister Act announces its lead
Pop star Alexandra Burke is set to star as Deloris Van Cartier in the national tour of Sister Act, which will open at the Leicester Curve in the summer. Having...
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Off-stage dance breaks
Off-stage dance breaks
An on-stage dance break is one that is usually met with energy, complex dance sequences and tricks when a song breaks into its melody. However, a break from dance -...
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