The Mariinsky Ballet
Image credited to Onthego Tours Flickr account The Mariinsky Ballet, a classical ballet company based at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was founded in the 18th century. Originally...
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The Mariinsky Ballet
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Choreography: making it your own
Choreography: making it your own
As a dancer who is taught meticulous detail, instructed on what to do and when and how, sometimes it can be difficult to take the lead and add your stamp...
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Can you spot the ballerina amongst the flamingos?
Can you spot the ballerina amongst the flamingos?
Can you spot the ballerina in amongst the sea of flamingos? Check out our puzzle below:
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Dreamgirls heading to the West End?
Dreamgirls heading to the West End?
Image credited to Darwin Bell's Flickr account. The Daily Mail newspaper has reported that the producer Sonia Friedman (and recent WhatsOnStage Award winner) has acquired the rights to bring the...
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Breakin' Convention ‘15
Breakin' Convention ‘15
Image credit Nicola Dracoulis Flickr account Breakin' Convention is an international festival of hip hop dance theatre which occurs annually. Taking place from Saturday 2 - Monday 4 May 2015...
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Audition time!
Audition time!
Image credited to Brian Negin Flickr account For many dancers, the new year spells auditions, recalls and dance, dance, dance! Auditions can be a daunting process, so it is important...
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Mary Poppins to fly back in!
Mary Poppins to fly back in!
Image credited to Broadway Tour Flickr account The hit musical Mary Poppins, which originally ran in the West End from 2004 to 2008, is being revived for a UK tour,...
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Hit musical STOMP turns 13!
Hit musical STOMP turns 13!
Image credited to Jason Scragz Flickr account STOMP, perhaps London's most noisy musical production fittingly turned 13 in 2015 and will hold a gala celebration on Monday 11 May, strictly...
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Festive findings: ELF the musical
Festive findings: ELF the musical
The London premiere of ELF is set to take the West End by storm at the Dominion Theatre from 24 October 2015 for a strictly limited 10-week season, starring Ben...
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Lights, Camera, Action for Lucy Fallon
Lights, Camera, Action for Lucy Fallon
From tutus to the Rovers, this Friday Dancewear Central model Lucy Fallon will be swapping our photo-shoots for the TV screen as she makes her début on Coronation Street. Blackpool-born...
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The Gruffalo returns to the West End
The Gruffalo returns to the West End
Image credited to Toon A Ville Flickr account The deep, dark wood-dwelling creature of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s creation will return to the West End this July when Tall...
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My First Ballet: Swan Lake
My First Ballet: Swan Lake
English National Ballet and English National Ballet School are jointly presenting another of their 'My First Ballet' series, setting the stage with Swan Lake. The iconic Tchaikovsky ballet will be...
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Hear Me Move
Hear Me Move
Whether it is Antonio Banderas taking the lead, Kevin Bacon’s flips and tricks or Patrick Swayze’s climatic lift who can resist a good dance film. Indeed, the Step Up franchise...
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New bursaries for the Genée International Ballet Competition
New bursaries for the Genée International Ballet Competition
The Royal Academy of Dance has launched new bursaries for performers from less privileged backgrounds to enter and compete in the renowned Genée International Ballet Competition. Named after the Academy’s...
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Artists sought for The Point
Artists sought for The Point
The Point, the main arts centre in Eastleigh is seeking new artists to join its associate artist programme. The artists selected must be available to work with The Point for...
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