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May 2026 Edition

 

TV & Competition Dance News.

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Shake-up: Gorka Marquez has become the latest professional to leave the show, joining a series of departures behind the scenes as producers plan a reinvention of the series. Karen Hauer, the longest-serving female dancer, also confirmed her exit after 14 years.

Strictly Pros on Tour: Despite departures, many pro dancers are on the road for the Strictly: The Professionals tour, which kicked off with emotional reunions.

Dancing with the Stars Update: Judge Shirley Ballas is set to join a new spin-off, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, in the US, mentoring a new generation of dancers.

India’s Best Dancer: Season 5 is set to premiere in 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television, with a judging panel including Geeta Kapoor, Terence Lewis, Karishma Kapoor, and Javed Jaffrey.

Stage & Ballet News.

Candoco Dance Company: The company has launched a new initiative to support disabled choreographers, with a Commissioning Readiness Programme starting in Autumn 2026 and a tour planned for Spring 2028.

Matthew Bourne: The full cast for the 2026 tour of The Car Man has been announced, returning to UK stages this summer.

London City Ballet: A new Trainee Programme has been announced, aiming to scout talent across the UK.

Royal Ballet & Opera: The Sadler’s Wells Rose International Dance Prize nominees have been revealed, while Birmingham Royal Ballet prepares a special Gala for Sir Peter Wright’s Centenary.

Upcoming Shows & Tours (UK)

Stories – The Tap Dance Sensation: Following a successful 2024 run, the RB Dance Company returns with their hit show for a three-week UK run this autumn.

Rhythm of the Dance: A 2026 Summer Tour is bringing Irish dancing and live music to venues like the Floral Pavilion in July.

Dirty Dancing in Blackpool: The reimagined show is scheduled to perform at the Blackpool Opera House from September 8th to 11th, 2026.

Burn the Floor: Supernova: Featuring Nikita Kuzmin, this high-energy show is coming to the Blackpool Opera House in June 2026.

Strictly’s Shirley Ballas says ‘news is out’ as she teams up with famous son for new show.

The BBC One dance contest’s head judge is joining a brand new spin-off series of Dancing with the Stars

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has told fans the ‘news is out’ as she’s set to team up with her son for a new show across the pond.
The BBC One dance contest’s head judge is joining a brand new spin-off series of Dancing with the Stars, the American version of Strictly, called Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.

The series will feature 12 up-and-coming dancers who move into a house together and compete through the audition process, all vying for a spot as a professional dancer on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.

Shirley and her son Mark, a professional dancer known for his role on Dancing with the Stars, will both serve as judges on the reality show hosted by reigning champion Robert Irwin. Throughout the series, the dancers will be joined by a line-up of returning pros who will serve as rotating mentors and guest judges.

Sharing the news on social media alongside her and Mark’s snaps from a photoshoot for the new show, Shirley said: “The news finally is out, we’re finding The Next Pro for @dancingwiththestars … and a dream of mine to judge alongside my son @markballas has finally come true.

General News & Sighting

• Strictly has announced its line-up of returning pro dancers ahead of the new series. They are: Dianne, Amy, Katya, Neil, Johannes, Aljaz, Nikita, Jowita, Lauren, Vito, Carlos, Julian and Alexis. The BBC also revealed that some new pro dancers will be joining the existing cast.
• Equity has warned of a “summer of turbulence” in the West End due to possible industrial action. Equity and SOLT (the Society of London Theatre) have disagreements over new pay and condition contracts. Equity will ballot its members about taking strike action on Saturdays and implementing an overtime ban.
• The world’s biggest hip hop festival “Breakin’ Convention” returns to Sadler’s Wells on the 4th of May.
• Ellipsis Entertainment has gone bankrupt, leading to the closure of two shows in London – “The War of the Worlds” and “Elvis Evolution”.
• Music and Hollywood stars like Taylor Swift are trying to trademark their voice and image to prevent Ai generated imitations.
• Francesca Velicu is leaving The Royal Ballet to join London City Ballet.
• Wireless Festival, a big music and dance event in London due to happen in July, was cancelled after the UK government denied entry to its headline act Ye.
• Inclusive dance company Stopgap is among seven nominees for the second Rose International Dance Prize at Sadler’s Wells.
• Graham Watts announced the nominations for the 2025 National Dance Awards. The winners will be announced on the 15th of June.
• Fabian Aloise won the Olivier Award for Best Choreography for his work on “Evita”.
• Karen Hauer will perform in the comedy “Stepping Out” as dance teacher Mavis. The show will play at the Devonshire Park theatre in Eastbourne from the 13th to the 29th of August.
• “Sinatra The Musical” has announced its full West End cast. The choreography is by Kathleen Marshall and Lee Meadows, with dance arrangements by David Chase. The dance captain is Alexander Day with Christina Shand as assistant dance captain. The show opens on the 3rd of June.
• The complete cast has been revealed for “High Society”. The show stars Helen George, Felicity Kendall and Freddie Fox and has choreography by Anthony Van Laast. It will open on the 19th of May.
• The full cast for “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the London Palladium has been announced. The show has choreography by Drew McOnie and will run from the 20th of June until the 5th of September.

Future Dance Events News

• London City Ballet has announced the full touring details for its 2026 season, marking the company’s third year under artistic director Christopher Marney.
• The English National Ballet has announced its season for 2026/7 titled “A Season To Feel More”.
• “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” will return to the UK on a 10th anniversary tour. The show will open in Leeds on the 15th of January 2027. It has choreography by Kate Prince.
• A musical stage adaptation of the film “Coyote Ugly” will come to the West End in 2027. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.
• “Just For One Day; The Live Aid Musical” is to embark on a UK tour in 2027. The show has choreography by Ebony Molina.
• “Heathers the Musical” will return to the UK from Summer 2026 for a new tour. The show will have choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• A new production of “Fame” will run from the 28th of July until the 15th of August 2026 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will have choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves.
• “Dirty Dancing” will be touring the UK from the summer of 2026. The show will have choreography by Austin Wilkes and open in Milton Keynes on the 27th of August 2026.
• A new revival of “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has been confirmed for this year as part of the new season from the Birmingham Rep.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.

Dance Auditions & Vacancies

• The show “Notre Dame de Paris” is auditioning for dancers in Paris in June. For more information contact: ndpauditionsdance@outlook.com
• Stage Fever Productions are looking for dancers. For more information: stagefevercastings@gmail.com
• The London Cabaret is looking for dancers. See the company website for details.
• Princess Cruises is looking for dancers. Visit: http://www.princesscruiseentertainment.com/auditions
• The Moulin Rouge in Paris is looking for dancers. Visit the company website for more information.
• London City Ballet is having an audition for its new professional development course. The audition is on the 17th of May. See the company website for further details.
• Thursford will hold its auditions this year on the 7 – 9 th of June at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London. For more information contact: http://www.thursfordjobs.com
• Burn The Floor is looking for dancers. Contact: casting@burnthefloor.com

Dance Classes

• Lowri Beth Evans has a commercial / latin class at the J1 Studios in Cardiff on the 19th of May from 6.30 – 7.30 pm.
• Tracey Iliffe has a Parisian Showgirl class on the 19th of May at Pineapple Dance Studios in London. You can book on the Pineapple app.
• Steven McRae and Anna Rose O’Sullivan have a masterclass at the Royal Opera House on the 6th of June from 2.30 – 6.00 pm. You can book on the Instagram page for Vanessa Fenton Masterclasses.
• Monique Jonas has a Movement and Choreography Spring Residency from the 4th – 8th of May.
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive will take place on the 20th – 24th of July at the Hemingford Pavilion from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. Collette Guitart and Michael Naylor will be among those teaching. You can book spaces on: jordiguitart1962@gmail.com
• Poppy Radford has a commercial class at Pineapple on Wednesdays from 3.45 – 4.45 pm and 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Christina Andrea has classes on Tuesday from 5.00 – 6.00 pm at Pineapple, Wednesday from 7.30 – 8.30 pm at Pineapple and Thursday from 5.00 – 6.00 pm at the Manor.
• Amy Ireland has a Tap Technique class for beginners on Fridays from 12.00 – 1.00 pm at Pineapple.
• Danielle Barton has classes on Wednesdays and Fridays at Pineapple and on Saturday at the Base Dance Studio.

Film & TV

• Lin-Manual Miranda’s next project will be a film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s musical “Octet”.
• We spotted Eva Francis in the new movie “Fuze”.
• We spotted Tommy Franzen dancing on “The Masked Singer” in Sweden.

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April 2026 Edition

 

Karen Hauer breaks cover hours after quitting show after 14 years.

Professional dancer Karen Hauer has “broken cover” for the first time since announcing her departure from Strictly Come Dancing after 14 years. The 43-year-old was spotted attending a wellness retreat for dogs and their owners, the LitPet Sunday Dog Social, held at 180 House on London’s Strand.

Key Details of Her Exit.

• Announcement: On 21 March 2026, Hauer shared a tearful Instagram video confirming she is leaving the BBC show to pursue new projects.
• Longest-Serving Pro: Having joined in 2012, she leaves as the longest-serving female professional dancer in the show’s history.
• Departure Context: Her exit follows weeks of rumours regarding a “purge” or mass cull of professional dancers for the 2026 series. Other pros reportedly leaving include Nadiya Bychkova, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas.
• Personal Impact: Hauer admitted the departure has been “terribly stressful” and stated her dogs have helped her cope with the emotional transition.

Career Highlights.

During her 14-season tenure, Hauer reached the final twice—with Mark Wright in 2014 and Jamie Laing in 2020. Her final celebrity partner on the show was Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey in 2025.

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg have officially welcomed their first child.

   

Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg have officially welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Bowden Mark Richard Sugg, born on 16 March 2026.
The couple, who met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, shared the “magical” news via Instagram, describing a love like they’ve never felt before.

Key Details of the Announcement.

• Name & Pronunciation: They chose the unique name Bowden, with middle names Mark (after Dianne’s father) and Richard (after Joe’s late grandfather). Joe clarified the pronunciation as “Bow” like “how,” not like “row”.
• Birth Date: Bowden was born on Monday, 16 March 2026.
• Dianne recently celebrated her first week as a mum, sharing intimate photos of her recovery, skin-to-skin contact, and being brought breakfast in bed by Joe.
• Journey to Parenthood: The couple first announced the pregnancy in September 2025. Dianne made history as the first professional to compete on Strictly while pregnant during the 2025 series.

Trainspotting: The musical heading for London’s West End this summer.

The world premiere of Trainspotting: The Musical is officially arriving at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket this summer, with performances starting on 15 July 2026.
Adapted by original author Irvine Welsh, this production is a full-scale musical that aims to be “bigger” and have a “louder beating human heart” than previous stage plays. Tickets went on sale starting 24 March 2026 at 8 am.

Key Production Details.

Venue: Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Run Dates: 15 July to 5 September 2026.
Opening Night: 22 July 2026.
Performance Schedule: Monday to Saturday at 7:30 pm; Matinees on Thursday and Saturday at 2:30 pm.
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Age Guidance: Recommended for ages 15+.

Cast and Creative Team.

Lead Role: Scottish actor Robbie Scott will make his West End debut as Mark Renton.
Creative Team: Directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger (Only Fools and Horses The Musical).
Music: Features a mix of iconic tracks from the 1996 film soundtrack (expect artists like Iggy Pop and Underworld) and brand-new original songs written by Irvine Welsh and musician Stephen McGuinness.

Ticket Information.

Tickets are available through the official Trainspotting Musical website and major vendors like Ticketmaster UK. Prices start from £30 to ensure the show remains accessible, with Irvine Welsh explicitly stating he would not allow “dynamic pricing” models that drive costs up to £300.

General News & Sighting

• Strictly stars Karen, Luba, Michelle and Nadiya announced that they are leaving the show. Karen was the longest serving professional on the series with 14 years of service.
• London burlesque musical “Diamonds and Dust” has entered liquidation, with more than £3.0 million in debts across almost 100 creatives and companies.
• Akram Khan is closing his company after 26 years and refocusing his business.
• The What’s On Stage award for best choreography went to Fabian Aloise for his work on “Evita”.
• Secret Cinema has announced plans to establish a long-term flagship venue at Greenwich Peninsula near the O2.
• Nikita Kuzmin announced his “Supernova” tour which begins in June at Shrewsbury. The choreography is by Jason Gilkinson.
• Casting has been announced for the return of Sir Matt Bourne’s “The Car Man”. It will star Ashley Shaw, Cordelia Braithwaite and Serena McCall. The UK tour begins on the 15th of June.
• “Grease” will be embarking on a new UK tour which opens in Plymouth on April the 23rd. The show has choreography by Arlene Phillips.
• The Rambert has announced the early development of a new stage work inspired by the Channel 4 series “It’s A Sin”. The choreography will be by Benoit Swan Pouffer.
• Casting has been announced for the open air production of “Cats” opening this summer at Regent’s Park. The show has choreography by Drew McOnie and the dance captains are Carla Bertran and Taela Yeomans-Brown. It will run from the 25th of July until the 12th of September.
• “The Karate Kid – The Musical” announced that it will star Gina Ochello and Abigail Amin. The show has choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid and will open in Wimbledon on the 28th of April.
• The upcoming production of “High School Musical” will star Tobias Turley as Troy and Leonor Correia as Gabriella, with Caitlin Tipping as Sharpay. The choreography is by Aaron Renfree and the show will run at the Lowry in Salford from the 21st of August until the 19th of September.
• “Jesus Christ Superstar” will run at the London Palladium from the 20th of June until the 5th of September. The show will star Sam Ryder and Desmonda Cathebel and have choreography by Drew McOnie.
• New York City Centre has announced that its 2026 gala production will be “In The Heights”. The show will run from the 28th of October until the 8th of November.

Future Dance Events News

• The English National Ballet has announced its season for 2026/7 titled “A Season To Feel More”.
• “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” will return to the UK on a 10th anniversary tour. The show will open in Leeds on the 15th of January 2027. It has choreography by Kate Prince.
• A musical stage adaptation of the film “Coyote Ugly” will come to the West End in 2027. It will be directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.
• “Just For One Day; The Live Aid Musical” is to embark on a UK tour in 2027. The show has choreography by Ebony Molina.
• “Heathers the Musical” will return to the UK from Summer 2026 for a new tour. The show will have choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• A new production of “Fame” will run from the 28th of July until the 15th of August 2026 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will have choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves.
• “Dirty Dancing” will be touring the UK from the summer of 2026. The show will have choreography by Austin Wilkes and open in Milton Keynes on the 27th of August 2026.
• A new revival of “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has been confirmed for this year as part of the new season from the Birmingham Rep.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.

Dance Auditions & Vacancies

• The London Cabaret is looking for dancers. See the company website for details.
• Princess Cruises is looking for dancers. Visit: http://www.princesscruiseentertainment.com/auditions
• The Moulin Rouge in Paris is looking for dancers. Visit the company website for more information.
• KMA is looking for dancers for the Cannes Film Festival. Contact: casting@kma-agency.com
• “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is casting for dancers for its West End run. Applications close on the 7th of April. See the company website for details.
• London City Ballet is having an audition for its new professional development course. The audition is on the 17th of May. See the company website for further details.
• ATA is looking for Manchester / Stockport based models for a job on the 21st of April. Contact: info@artistictalentagency.com
• “The Phantom of the Opera” is looking for dancers. Visit the website for details.
• The Rambert school is looking for a full time ballet teacher. See the company website for further details.
• Thursford will hold its auditions this year on the 7 – 9 th of June at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London. For more information contact: http://www.thursfordjobs.com
• Burn The Floor is looking for dancers. Contact: casting@burnthefloor.com
• Live Entertainment UK is looking for dancers for an event in London on the 16th of April. See the company website for details.
• Crazy Horse in Paris is looking for dancers. Contact: casting@lecrazyhorseparis.com

Dance Classes

• Ashley Shaw, principle dancer with Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures Company, is teaching in Brighton on the 19th of April. Contact Ballet Night Masterclasses for more details.
• Jowita & Pasquale from Strictly have some dance workshops on the 12th of April at the Du Boisson Dance Studio in London.
• Ian Waite & Fitsteps have 2 masterclasses coming up. The first is on the 18th of April at Kings College in Guildford and the second is in Hemel Hempstead on the 2nd of May. You can book the classes via: http://www.fitsteps.co.uk
• Monique Jonas has a Movement and Choreography Spring Residency from the 4th – 8th of May.
• Natalie Twist has a 2 hour commercial latin workshop on the 5th of April at XY Studios in London from 12.00 – 2.00 pm. You can book via: Home | Natalie Twist
• Tracey Iliffe has a Parisian Showgirl technique class on the 16th of April from 4.30 – 6.00 pm at the Pineapple dance studios.
• Lucy Jane Adcock has a workshop in Nottingham on the 2nd of April from 10.00 am – 2.00 pm at the Dance Studio.
• Alina Cojocaru has a masterclass at the Royal Opera House on the 4th of April from 2.30 – 6.00 pm. You can book via the Vanessa Felton Masterclasses page on Instagram.
• Constance Devernay-Lawrence has a masterclass on the 12th of April at Sadler’s Wells from 1.45 – 5.00 pm. You can book via the International Ballet Intensives Instagram bio.
• The annual TGS Summer Intensive will take place on the 20th – 24th of July at the Hemingford Pavilion from 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. Collette Guitart and Michael Naylor will be among those teaching. You can book spaces on: jordiguitart1962@gmail.com
• Poppy Radford has a commercial class at Pineapple on Wednesdays from 3.45 – 4.45 pm and 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Christina Andrea has classes on Tuesday from 5.00 – 6.00 pm at Pineapple, Wednesday from 7.30 – 8.30 pm at Pineapple and Thursday from 5.00 – 6.00 pm at the Manor.
• Amy Ireland has a Tap Technique class for beginners on Fridays from 12.00 – 1.00 pm at Pineapple.
• Danielle Barton has classes on Wednesdays and Fridays at Pineapple and on Saturday at the Base Dance Studio.

Film & TV

• We spotted Abigail Choon performing at the What’s On Stage Awards at the London Palladium. The choreography was by Jo Goodwin.
• We spotted Summer Villiers and Rosalina Holmgaard performing with Zara Larsson on her US tour. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Honor Roche dancing in “The Other Bennett Sister” on BBC1. The choreography was by Lucie Pankhurst and Bex Leung.
• We spotted Laura Dougan performing with Flo at the MOBO Awards.

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November 2025

 

Strictly Come Dancing: Lewis Cope lands 40 as La Voix is forced to pull out.

Strictly Come Dancing’s Lewis Cope has wowed fans and judges alike on the Blackpool special with a perfect score of 40/40. The actor from Hartlepool opened Saturday’s BBC show with an incredible Charleston to Arctic Monkeys ‘I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor’.

The dance, full of energy and incredible moves, saw the North East star bring his very best to the ballroom alongside partner Katya Jones. There was fast footwork and awe-inpsiring tumbling, with the extra pro-dancers providing an even bigger atmosphere.

Dirty Dancing at the new Capital Theatre announces rescheduled London opening date.

   

The refreshed plans for Dirty Dancing at the new Capital Theatre in west London have been confirmed.

The theatre, which has pushed back its opening from this autumn to next year, will feature a purpose-built, 620-seat auditorium, designed by the same team responsible for notable London venues including the Bridge Theatre and the transformed Kit Kat Club, home of Cabaret.

The theatre will host Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage in a new production. The piece has enjoyed a decade of sold-out runs across the UK.

Performances will now begin on Friday 16 October 2026, with tickets going on sale next Monday, 1 December 2025.

The statement:

“The producers of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage announce today that performances will begin on Friday 16 October 2026 at the brand-new Capital Theatre at Westfield London. Tickets will be on public sale from Monday 1 December 2025.

“Further details about both the theatre and new production will be announced in due course. The producers would again like to thank audiences for their patience during the construction of the theatre and can’t wait to welcome them to this thrilling new theatrical space to have the ‘Time Of Their Lives’.”

Wicked: For Good breaks box office records in its opening weekend.

Wicked: For Good‘s box office numbers have soared faster than a green witch on an enchanted broomstick!

Managing to best the records set by last year’s predecessor, the film bagged a worldwide box office total of $226 million ($150 million on US shores, with $76 million across the globe).

Opening in 78 markets, it has set worldwide, international, and North American records for the biggest stage-to-screen adaptation.

It hasn’t managed to claim the top spot for 2025’s biggest opening weekend global box office tally (that honour goes to The Minecraft Movie), but it is putting in numbers that will keep Universal executives very, very happy.

It’s great news on UK shores too, where the film opened to an estimated $24.4 million, which is around 62 per cent higher than the $15 million that the first film bagged in its opening weekend. That might also fall into second place behind The Minecraft Movie.

It’s interesting to note how the strongest performances come from markets where the musical continues to play to live audiences – notably with long-running West End and Broadway productions, as well as tours.

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and more all return for the new film, while famous numbers from act two include “For Good”, “As Long As You’re Mine” and “No Good Deed”.

Heathers the Musical announces initial 2026 tour dates.

Heathers the Musical will return to the UK from summer 2026 for a brand-new tour – and dates have now been confirmed.

Based on the 1989 film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, the show, penned by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, first premiered in Los Angeles in 2013 before transferring to New York’s New World Stages in 2014. A revised version opened in London in 2018, featuring new material that has since been incorporated into the current New York production.

The musical has played three West End runs and three UK and Ireland tours to date, winning Best New Musical at the WhatsOnStage Awards in 2019. It was also filmed for streaming on the Roku Channel in 2022.

Tour stops include Theatre Royal Windsor (26 to 29 August), Leeds Grand Theatre (1 to 5 September), Nottingham Theatre Royal (8 to 12 September), Darlington Hippodrome (22 to 26 September), Poole Lighthouse (29 September to 3 October), Peterborough New Theatre (13 to 17 October) and Blackpool Grand (27 to 31 October).

London dates for the show are also due to be revealed.

General News & Sighting

• At this years World Choreography Awards, Jenny Griffin and Ashley Wallen won the award for Choreography in a Motion Picture for their work on “Betterman”. Jay Revell won the award for Choreography for a TV Show for his work on “League of Legends”.
• Ingrid MacKinnon won the award for Best Choreographer at the Black British Theatre Awards.
• Creatives impacted by the collapse of Manchester Pride have launched a fundraiser that aims to raise £50,000 for those left out of pocket. (The Stage 5/11)
• Salome Leverashvili has been promoted to principle dancer with the Dutch National Ballet.
• It has been announced that performances of “Dirty Dancing” at the new Capital theatre in West London will begin on the 16th of October 2026.
• Sir Matt Bourne’s “The Car Man” will return for a UK tour in 2026, opening at the Curve in Leicester on the 15th of June.
• The London Palladium announced the dancers for this Christmas’ performances of “Sleeping Beauty”. The choreography is by Karen Bruce.
• “Wicked” has become the 9th longest running production in West End history.
• “Jersey Boys” will return for a UK tour opening in Wimbledon in June 2026. The show will have choreography by Sergio Trujillo.
• Lead casting for the new tour of “Annie” has been revealed. It will star Strictly contestant La Voix and Alex Bourne and have choreography by Nick Winston. The show will open in Wimbledon on the 23rd of May 2026.
• A new touring production of “9 To 5 The Musical” is set to open at the Peterborough New theatre on the 4th of July 2026. The cast and creatives have yet to be announced.

Future Dance Events News

• “Heathers the Musical” will return to the UK from Summer 2026 for a new tour. The show will have choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• A new production of “Fame” will run from the 28th of July until the 15th of August 2026 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will have choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves.
• “Dirty Dancing” will be touring the UK from the summer of 2026. The show will have choreography by Austin Wilkes and open in Milton Keynes on the 27th of August 2026.
• A new revival of “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has been confirmed for next year as part of the new season from the Birmingham Rep.
• The cast has been revealed for the revival of “Singin’ in the Rain”, at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester. It will star Louis Gaunt, Laura Baldwin and Danny Collins and have choreography by Alistair David. The show will run from the 29th of November until the 18th of January 2026.
• “Barnum” will be touring the UK from February 2026. The show has choreography by Oti Mabuse and Matt Nicholson and will star Lee Mead.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” will open on tour in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026. The show has choreography by Casey Nicholaw.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• “Prescilla Queen of the Desert” will embark on an International tour from February 2026, opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The choreography is by Matt Cole.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Sir Matt Bourne’s New Adventures Company is holding auditions in London on the 6th – 8th of February 2026. The deadline to apply is the 5th of December. See the website for more details.
• Nathan Clarke is looking for an acrobatic salsa couple for a contract in February 2026. You can contact Nathan via his Instagram.
• JJ Dance Studios in Beckenham is looking for dance teachers. Contact: info@jjdancestudios.co.uk
• Katie Ross is looking for dance teachers for her dance school in Luton. Email: katierossdance@outlook.com
• Stagecoach Performing Arts is looking for an experienced dance teacher for Saturdays. Email: richmond@stagecoach.co.uk
• The FiSteps Dance Company is looking for a performing arts teacher in Crawley for Tuesdays. For more details you can email: fiona@fisteps.com

Dance Classes

• Ashley Shaw has a masterclass with International Ballet Intensives on the 25th of January 2026 at Danceworks in London.
• Crystal Hantig has a Christmas Intensive at the Manor in London on the 15th of December from 11.30 am – 2.30 pm. You can DM Crystal on her Instagram account to book.
• Danielle Barton has a commercial class on the 2nd of December from 7.30 – 9.00 pm at the Connect Studio in Bristol.
• Arduino Bertoncello and Alberto Faccio have a Christmas dance class on the 14th of December at the Du Boisson Dance Foundation. You can book on: aadanceo2@gmail.com
• London City Ballet has open Ballet classes on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11.00 am – 12.30 pm until the 19th of December.
• Lauren Gore has a commercial Tap class at Pineapple on Fridays from 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• Laura Jane Fenney has a Jazz class at Pineapple every Saturday at 6.00 pm.
• Cora Jay has new dance classes at Dance City in Newcastle on Mondays and Thursdays. You can contact Cora on her Instagram account.
• Wallis Pipe has a Heels class at Pineapple on Mondays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Natalie Twist has a Sexy R n B class at Pineapple every Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
• David Anderson is teaching at the Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is doing regular classes at the Manor in London at 11.00 am on Wednesdays and at the Base Studios on Sundays at 11.30 am.
• Amy Ireland has a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays from 10.00 am – 12.00pm.
• Christina Andrea has Commercial classes at Pineapple on Tuesdays from 5.00 – 6.00 pm and on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Christina also has a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.

Film & TV

• “Wicked: For Good” has broken box office records in its opening weekend.
• We spotted the following dancers in “Wicked: For Good”: Charlotte Wildrianne, Ed Munro, Emily Haygarth, Grace Hooper, Kamira Samuel, Kane Horn, Nicole Hastings, Olivia Beckford, Sam Salter & Zhane Samuels. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Louise Eagles, Crystal Hantig and Fiona McDonald performing at the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2025. The choreography was by Johnny White Irish and Ciaran Connolly.
• We spotted Jaih Betote, Joel Gooding and Lara Renaud performing with the Strictly pro dancers at Blackpool.
• We spotted Ruby Hood in Kun’s new music video for “What A Day”.

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October to November 2025

 

Diversity opens new studio in Birmingham.

Diversity, known as the UK’s most successful dance group, will open the doors to a new dance studio in Birmingham city centre.

Expanding beyond their original base in Essex, this new location aims to connect with local dance communities and support the next generation of talent.

It is set to offer word-class facilities with a space open to everyone.

Diversity’s Ashley Banjo said: “What I love about Diversity is that we’ve never held an audition. It’s always been about the community and everyone who comes to learn and train with us.

The new bespoke venue is based on Icknield Street in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, which will mark Diversity studio’s second location. They also have a studio in Southend, Essex.

There will be in-person dance classes from beginners aged four up to adult professionals.

A range of styles will be taught including street dance, commercial and contemporary, with weekly lessons taught by core Diversity members themselves.

Students in the Diversity community are also offered creative performance opportunities through yearly productions, and early access to special masterclasses.

Peaky Blinders Dance Show to Tour China in 2026.

   

The hit dance show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is heading to China in spring 2026, as world-famous dance company Rambert celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Produced by ROYO and its international arm RTS Entertainment, the show will mark Rambert’s return to China – and the latest in a string of British stage hits to reach Asian audiences, following Life of Pi and Murder on the Orient Express.
Peaky Blinders, but make it dance

Inspired by the smash hit TV series, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is a spectacular dramatisation told through breath-taking dance, written by the show’s creator Steven Knight and choreographed and directed by Benoit Swan Pouffer,.

Accompanied by a live on-stage band performing specially commissioned music by Roman GianArthur, the production also features iconic Peaky tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

This high-energy dance/theatre event digs deeper into the story of Thomas Shelby and the Peaky Blinders crew, taking you into the criminal underbelly of British society as Tommy, Arthur, Polly and the rest of the Shelby family gang are brought vividly to life on stage.

Rambert CEO Helen Shute said touring internationally is “part of Rambert’s DNA,” adding that the company is “honoured to return in our centenary year and meet audiences in China again.”

ROYO Group CEO Tom De Keyser, currently in Shanghai for Murder on the Orient Express, said the company is committed to expanding in Asia.

Amber Davies to Lead UK & Ireland Tour of Legally Blonde The Musical as Elle Woods.

Amber Davies is set to dazzle audiences across the UK and Ireland as she takes on the iconic role of Elle Woods in the upcoming 2026 tour of Legally Blonde The Musical. The production, co-produced by ROYO and Curve, will launch on 7 February 2026 at Leicester’s Curve Theatre and run until 7 January 2027, visiting major cities including Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Dublin.

Best known for winning Love Island in 2017, Davies has since carved out a successful career in musical theatre. Her stage credits include Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman, Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby, and Lorraine Baines in Back to the Future The Musical. Her casting as Elle Woods marks another milestone in her transition from reality TV star to respected West End performer.
Legally Blonde The Musical, based on the beloved 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods’ journey from fashion-obsessed sorority queen to Harvard Law School standout. The show is celebrated for its empowering message, catchy songs, and high-energy choreography.

Davies expressed her excitement about the role, calling Elle Woods “a dream character” and promising to bring “heart, humour, and plenty of pink” to the stage. The tour’s creative team has hinted at a fresh, vibrant take on the production, with updated choreography and bold visuals designed to captivate a new generation of theatre-goers.

Tickets for the tour are expected to go on sale soon, with early demand already high. Fans of the musical and Davies alike can look forward to a feel-good theatrical experience that blends comedy, confidence, and charm.
For more information and tour dates, visit legallyblondeshow.com

General News & Sighting

• International actors, dancers, choreographers and writers are being protected from a crackdown in UK working visas after being identified by Labour as occupations suffering from “critical skills shortages”. (The Stage 10/10/25)
• Longtime Strictly hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced their departure from the show after the end of the current series.
• Ashley Wallen and Jenny Griffin have been nominated for the World Choreography Award for their work on “Better Man”.
• Rachel Zegler led the winners at the Stage Debut Awards 2025, claiming the prize for Best West End Debut Performer for her role in “Evita”.
• Choreographer Oona Doherty has become the second associate artist at Sadler’s Wells in less than 2 weeks to step down over the venue’s tie with Barclays.
• Amy Dowden and Carlos announced their “Reborn” tour for 2026.
• Nikita from Strictly announced that his new show “Supernova”, in conjunction with Burn The Floor, will tour the UK in June and July 2026. It will have choreography by Jason Gilkinson.
• The Super Weekender dance convention will take place at the Birmingham NEC on the 15th & 16th of November.
• Adam Garcia will star in the New York performances of “Quadrophenia” in November.
• Amber Davies will star in the new tour of “Legally Blonde” which will open in Leicester in 2026.
• “Britain’s Got Talent” winners Diversity plan to open a new dance studio in Birmingham.
• A new production of “Cats”, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, will play at the Open Air Theatre from the 25th of July until the 12th of September 2026. It will then embark on a UK tour.
• Todrick Hall’s new musical “Midnight” has revealed its cast. The dance captain is Jenni Thomasson and the assistant dance captains are India Thornton and Kamilla Fernandes. The show will play at Sadler’s Wells from the 11th to the 15th of November.
• “Sylvia” is to return for a new tour and a short run at the Royal Albert Hall from the 13th to the 15th of November 2026. It will star Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose and have choreography by Kate Prince.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” has revealed the lead casting for its upcoming UK tour. It will star Emily Lane, Vivian Parika, Sophie Pourret and Georgie Buckland and have choreography by Casey Nicholau. The tour will open in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026.
• “The Karate Kid – The Musical” will have its UK premiere at Wimbledon on the 28th of April 2026. The show has choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid.
• Jodie Steele is joining “Heathers The Musical” in New York.

Future Dance Events News

• A new production of “Fame” will run from the 28th of July until the 15th of August 2026 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. It will have choreography by Tom Jackson Greaves.
• “Dirty Dancing” will be touring the UK from the summer of 2026. The show will have choreography by Austin Wilkes and open in Milton Keynes on the 27th of August 2026.
• A new revival of “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” has been confirmed for next year as part of the new season from the Birmingham Rep.
• “Heathers The Musical” will tour the UK in the summer of 2026. It will have choreography by Gary Lloyd.
• The cast has been revealed for the revival of “Singin’ in the Rain”, at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester. It will star Louis Gaunt, Laura Baldwin and Danny Collins and have choreography by Alistair David. The show will run from the 29th of November until the 18th of January 2026.
• “Barnum” will be touring the UK from February 2026. The show has choreography by Oti Mabuse and Matt Nicholson and will star Lee Mead.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” will open on tour in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026. The show has choreography by Casey Nicholaw.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• The National Theatre’s “Ballet Shoes” will return over Christmas. The choreography is by Ellen Kane.
• “Prescilla Queen of the Desert” will embark on an International tour from February 2026, opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• “Young Frankenstein” will receive its regional premiere at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 10th of October until the 30th of November. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston

Auditions & Vacancies

• Nathan Clarke is looking for an acrobatic salsa couple for a contract in February 2026. You can contact Nathan via his Instagram.
• JJ Dance Studios in Beckenham is looking for dance teachers. Contact: info@jjdancestudios.co.uk
• The LBC Gainsbury Award is a £10,000 choreographic award from the London Ballet Circle Charity to support classical ballet initiatives in the UK. The deadline for applications is the 30th of November. For more information visit: http://www.tlbc.org.uk
• Katie Ross is looking for dance teachers for her dance school in Luton. Email: katierossdance@outlook.com
• Stagecoach Performing Arts is looking for an experienced dance teacher for Saturdays. Email: richmond@stagecoach.co.uk
• The FiSteps Dance Company is looking for a performing arts teacher in Crawley for Tuesdays. For more details you can email: fiona@fisteps.com

Dance Classes

• Christopher Marney of the London City Ballet will lead a one-day workshop designed for pro dancers and current dance students who want to expand their experience of learning neo-classical choreography. See the LCB website for more details.
• Olivia Lock has an int/adv Theatre Jazz class at the Manor in London on the 9th of November at 3.30 pm. You can book via the website.
• London City Ballet has open Ballet classes on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11.00 am – 12.30 pm from the 25th of November until the 19th of December.
• Josie Lee has an Intensive Training Day at the Base dance studios in London on the 31st of October from 12.00 – 5.00 pm.
• Lauren Gore has a commercial Tap class at Pineapple on Fridays from 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• Kira Malou, star of “Dirty Dancing” in the West End, has an adult ballet class at St Marks School in Southampton on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.15 pm. You can direct message Kira on her Instagram account to book.
• Laura Jane Fenney has a Jazz class at Pineapple every Saturday at 6.00 pm.
• Cora Jay has new dance classes at Dance City in Newcastle on Mondays and Thursdays. You can contact Cora on her Instagram account.
• Wallis Pipe has a Heels class at Pineapple on Mondays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Natalie Twist has a Sexy R n B class at Pineapple every Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
• David Anderson is teaching at the Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is doing regular classes at the Manor in London at 11.00 am on Wednesdays and at the Base Studios on Sundays at 11.30 am.
• Amy Ireland has a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays from 10.00 am – 12.00pm.
• Christina Andrea has Commercial classes at Pineapple on Tuesdays from 5.00 – 6.00 pm and on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Christina also has a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.

Film & TV

• “Wicked – For Good” has unveiled its final trailer.
• We spotted Emma Leigh Rose in the new Raye video for her single “Where The Hell Is My Husband”.
• We spotted Danielle Barker performing with Antigone at the O2.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Dua Lipa in America: Alexandre Novelli, Ben Hukin, Ed Munro, Joy Duckrell, James Mulford, Remi Black, Robyn Rae Laud & Li Li Hodge. The dance captain was Sammi Lee Jayne and the choreography was by Charm La’Donna & Sharon June.

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3 Weeks To 6/7/25

 

Wicked to be added to Amazon Prime Video.

Part one of the Jon M Chu-directed screen adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande set box office records over its opening weekend.

Based on the hit novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the story of two unlikely university friends in the land of Oz, one destined to become Glinda the Good and the other, the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked writers Winnie Holzman (book) and Stephen Schwartz (score) collaborated on the screenplay with Dana Fox.

Erivo and Grande were both nominated for Academy Awards for their performances as Elphaba and Glinda, while the film was nominated for Best Picture. It picked up two Academy Awards at the 2025 ceremony in the following categories: Best Costume Design (for Paul Tazewell) and Production Design (for Nathan Crowley).

The film will be added to the streaming service worldwide on 25 July 2025.

Looking ahead, Wicked: For Good will be released on 21 November 2025.

Welsh dance sector in ‘urgent’ need of investment.

   

Dance in Wales is in urgent need of “reimagining, rebuilding and reinvestment”, according to a review of the sector.

The results of the long-awaited analysis of the country’s dance provisions have now been published by the Arts Council of Wales, which has also revealed a plan of action to tackle funding inequities and infrastructure gaps.

As well as an additional £350,000 for dance development, the funding body has promised innovations, including a group of dance experts to advise artistic directors about programming at significant venues.

Drawing on conversations with dance artists, companies, educators and audiences, the Wales Dance Review highlights areas of the country that are “critically” behind in terms of access to the art form, as well as particular difficulties for the community dance sector.

Funding is concentrated in South East Wales, according to the report, which warns that opportunities are limited in other regions as a result.

Rural areas such as Pembrokeshire and Powys are facing particularly acute challenges”, it adds.

The review further claims that scarcity and uneven distribution of resources have led to a competitive atmosphere and a “protectionist” working environment.

New Dorian Gray musical in development – with first track released.

Funding for 10 dance centres across England has been confirmed for another year, following campaigning by the likes of Alistair Spalding and Matthew Bourne.

The National Centres for Advanced Training in Dance, present in cities including Birmingham, Newcastle, and Nottingham, will receive core funding to cover student bursaries for another 12 months.

The funding had been championed ahead of the government’s spending review by top choreographers and dance sector leaders.

Figures including Arlene Phillips and Anthony Van Laast had previously called upon the Department for Education to safeguard funding, after a £300,000 grant for outreach work was cut in December 2024.

There were fears the 10 National Dance CATs were at risk following the cut. While the outreach funding has not be reinstated, the core funding means student bursaries can be offered for 2025/26.

The National Dance CATS, as the scheme is also known, celebrated its 20th anniversary last year.

It trains approximately 900 students each year, with 68% of those training in the 2023/24 academic year receiving bursaries.

But despite relief that funding for student bursaries would continue for 2025/26, concerns persist about the future of the dance centres, without a guarantee of its long-term future.

The pre-vocational training is available for dancers aged 10-18 and is offered alongside mainstream education.

Bourne had called the national network of dance centres “the envy of international dance companies around the globe”, and said that without support for its work we faced “a world in which there can be no more Billy – or Betty – Elliots”.

Spalding, artistic director and chief executive of Sadler’s Wells, previously said: “The small investment required to fund this programme annually has a substantial impact in terms of the opportunities it provides to young people and the economic return.

“The future artistic director of Sadler’s Wells is very likely among the current cohort.”

Alumni from the scheme have gone on to perform with high-profile professional dance companies including Akram Khan Dance Company, Northern Ballet, and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.

General News & Sighting

• Tiffany Theatre College will be closing at the end of the academic year. It only raised £30,000 of the targeted £200,000 needed to continue.
• 530 dancers auditioned this year for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and 23 were selected.
• Strictly star Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut in “Kinky Boots” at the London Coliseum in 2026.
• Chris Marney of the London City Ballet will become Artist in Residence at the Baryshnikov Arts Centre in New York.
• Sir Matt Bourne has released the cast for the upcoming tour of “The Red Shoes”. It will star Ashley Shaw, Cordelia Braithwaite, Hannah Kremer and Holly Saw.
  The tour will open in Plymouth.
• The full cast has been revealed for the show of “The Little Dancer” that will premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on the 27th of July. It will star Tiler Peck and Imogen Bailey and has choreography by Susan Stroman.
• Casting has been revealed for the UK premiere of “Saving Mozart”. The show will star Aimee Atkinson and Jack Chambers and have choreography by Taylor Walker. It will open at The Other Palace in London this summer.
• The cast has been revealed for “Miss Saigon” which will tour the UK later this year. It will star Julianne Pundan and have choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille and Chrissie Cartwright. Jasmin Colangelo will be the resident choreographer. The show will open in Newcastle on the 25th of October.
• The tour cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” has been announced. The show will have choreography by Julia Cheng and will star Jodie Jacobs. The tour will begin on the 24th of July in Bromley.
• STOP PRESS – Hope Mill Theatre is set to stage a production of “High School Musical”. It will run at the Lowry in Salford from the 21st of August until the 13th of September 2026.

Future Dance Events News

• “Barnum” will be touring the UK from February 2026. The show has choreography by Oti Mabuse and Matt Nicholson and will star Lee Mead.
• “Mean Girls The Musical” will open on tour in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026. The show has choreography by Casey Nicholaw.
• The cast for the new Steps musical “Here and Now” has been announced. It has choreography by Matt Cole and will tour the UK from August until May 2026.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• The National Theatre’s “Ballet Shoes” will return over Christmas. The choreography is by Ellen Kane.
• “Prescilla Queen of the Desert” will embark on an International tour from February 2026, opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• “Young Frankenstein” will receive its regional premiere at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 10th of October until the 30th of November. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Jerry Reeve of Kutes is looking for contemporary dancers with “unique movement”. You can DM Jerry on his Instagram account for more details.
• Josie Pocock is looking for 9 ballerinas for a job on the 4th – 6th of September. You can contact Josie on her Instagram account.

Dance Classes

• Synergy has a Summer Intensive with Gaz Davis and Sam Stanley at the Base dance studios in London on the 8th of August from 1.00 – 5.00 pm. You can book your place on: synergydancechampionships@outlook.com
• Crystal Hantig and Hannah Levitt-Collins have an intermediate / advanced Heels class on the 9th of July at the Manor in London at 12.00.
• Adrian Gas has a Jazz class at the Manor on the 10th of July from 6.30 – 8.30 pm.
• Strictly star’s Jowita and Pasquale have a dance workshop on the 27th of July at the Du Boisson dance studios from 1.00 – 5.00 pm.
• Dollie Henry MBE and her BOP present a 2 day convention called “Jazz Art ReWired” at the Place in London on the 13th and the 20th of September.
• Abbie Brown has a Summer Intensive in Glasgow on the 31st of July. You can book your place on: abbiebrownworkshops@gmail.com
• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• Josie Lee has an Intensive training day on the 29th of August at the Base Dance Studios from 12.00 – 5.00 pm. You can DM Josie to book.
• The Lukas McFarlane Intensive will take place from the 16th of September until the 25th of September. For more information visit: Lukas McFarlane | Choreographer & Creative
• Kira Malou, star of “Dirty Dancing” in the West End, has an adult ballet class at St Marks School in Southampton on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.15 pm. You can direct message Kira on her Instagram account to book.
• Gaz Davis is running his annual “The Programme” on the 4th, 5th & 6th of August. You can apply via Gaz’s Instagram account.
• Laura Jane Fenney has a Jazz class at Pineapple every Saturday at 6.00 pm.
• Cora Jay has new dance classes at Dance City in Newcastle on Mondays and Thursdays. You can contact Cora on her Instagram account.
• The TGS Summer Intensive will take place this year from the 28th of July until the 1st of August.
• Wallis Pipe has a Heels class at Pineapple on Mondays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Natalie Twist has a Sexy R n B class at Pineapple every Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
• Jenny Thomas is holding 2 workshops (Charleston and Salsa) at the Berkshire Ballroom on the 9th of July. You can book places via: http://www.berkshireballroom.co.uk
• David Anderson is teaching at the Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is doing regular classes at the Manor in London at 11.00 am on Wednesdays and at the Base Studios on Sundays at 11.30 am.
• Amy Ireland has a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays from 10.00 am – 12.00pm.
• Christina Andrea has Commercial classes at Pineapple on Tuesdays from 5.00 – 6.00 pm and on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Christina also has a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.

Film & TV

• We spotted the following dancers performing with Dua Lipa at Wembley: Alexandre Novelli, Ben Hukin, James Mulford, Joy Duckrell, Remi Black, Robyn Rae Laud & Li Li Hodge. The choreography was by Charm La’Donna and Sharon June. The dance captain was Sammi Lee Jayne and the contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Busta Rhymes at Glastonbury: Darcey Simmons, Joel Gooding, Kamira Samuel, Lewis Mitchell, Renette Wesley & Tia Gribben. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Honey Makwana, Rosalina Holmgaard & Summer Villiers performing with Zara Larsson at the Summertime Ball. The contract was with AMCK.
• We spotted Katie Priest dancing on the TV show “Outrageous”.
• We spotted Kiera Brunton teaching the public to Cha Cha for Lipton’s Ice Tea.

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3 Weeks To 16/6/25

 

Strictly co-host Tess Daly made MBE for services to broadcasting.

TV presenter Tess Daly shed tears when she opened the letter telling her she was to be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to broadcasting.

The 56-year-old has been recognised, with her Strictly Come Dancing co-host Claudia Winkleman also becoming an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.

She told the Media: “This genuinely came as the greatest surprise of my life. I don’t think I’ve come back down to earth yet, I didn’t see it coming, and it almost didn’t happen, because the letter went to the wrong address.

“And thank goodness, someone very kind found me. And so by the time I got it, I only had, I think it was two or three days left to accept it. There’s a deadline of acceptance. I can’t imagine not ever wanting to accept such a wonderful award. But of course I did.

“But yes, it was cutting it fine, because it went to the wrong address first of all, but it ended well.”

BBC Strictly Come Dancing ‘signs up’ Gladiators star.

   

Gladiators’ Nitro, also known as Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, is set to join the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing. The 36-year-old has previously graced the BBC show’s dance floor.

In the 2024 Christmas special, he partnered with professional dancer Nancy Xu, 33, and their performance earned them one of the highest scores of the night—an impressive 37 points for their Street/Commercial routine.

The former Olympic sprinter caught the attention of the show’s bosses, who are keen to have him on board for a full season of the popular dance competition, now in its 23rd year. It’s hoped that he can juggle his commitments with Gladiators, which typically films over the summer months.

Strictly usually kicks off in August, but contestants are confirmed weeks prior and start training immediately to build their confidence before the live shows commence.

Dance centres backed by Matthew Bourne have funding confirmed for another year.

Funding for 10 dance centres across England has been confirmed for another year, following campaigning by the likes of Alistair Spalding and Matthew Bourne.

The National Centres for Advanced Training in Dance, present in cities including Birmingham, Newcastle, and Nottingham, will receive core funding to cover student bursaries for another 12 months.

The funding had been championed ahead of the government’s spending review by top choreographers and dance sector leaders.

Figures including Arlene Phillips and Anthony Van Laast had previously called upon the Department for Education to safeguard funding, after a £300,000 grant for outreach work was cut in December 2024.

There were fears the 10 National Dance CATs were at risk following the cut. While the outreach funding has not be reinstated, the core funding means student bursaries can be offered for 2025/26.

The National Dance CATS, as the scheme is also known, celebrated its 20th anniversary last year.

It trains approximately 900 students each year, with 68% of those training in the 2023/24 academic year receiving bursaries.

But despite relief that funding for student bursaries would continue for 2025/26, concerns persist about the future of the dance centres, without a guarantee of its long-term future.

The pre-vocational training is available for dancers aged 10-18 and is offered alongside mainstream education.

Bourne had called the national network of dance centres “the envy of international dance companies around the globe”, and said that without support for its work we faced “a world in which there can be no more Billy – or Betty – Elliots”.

Spalding, artistic director and chief executive of Sadler’s Wells, previously said: “The small investment required to fund this programme annually has a substantial impact in terms of the opportunities it provides to young people and the economic return.

“The future artistic director of Sadler’s Wells is very likely among the current cohort.”

Alumni from the scheme have gone on to perform with high-profile professional dance companies including Akram Khan Dance Company, Northern Ballet, and Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures.

General News & Sighting

• In the Chancellor’s Spending Review, Rachel Reeves asked the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to make savings of 5%.
• The collapse of the Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television appears to have left debts totalling more than £2 million, an interim liquidator’s report reveals.
• Tiffany Theatre College is attempting to raise £200,000 to stay in business.
• Alex Beard received a Knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours List for Services to the Arts and Dance. An MBE was awarded to Lee Fisher, Sonia Sabri and Wayne Parmel.
• The winners of this years National Dance Awards were announced. Dame Siobhan Davies won the De Valois Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance. Tommy Franzen shared the award for Best Male Dancer with Aakash Odedra and Erina Takahashi of the English National Ballet won the award for Best Female Dancer. The Best Choreography Award went to Kyle Abraham for “Love Letter” and Ekleido’s “Splice” won the award for Best Short Dance Film.
• Sir Matt Bourne received the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his outstanding achievements in dance.
• Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced a “Dance Takeover” for the 20th of July. The day will include pro workshops with the Rambert, Ballet Black, McOnie Company, Deaf Men Dancing, London City Ballet, Arthur Pita and Boy Blue.
• The Greenwich & Docklands International Festival will return this summer from the 22nd of August until the 6th of September, marking its 30th anniversary with a programme of free outdoor theatre, circus and dance.
• West End Live will take place this year on the 21st and 22nd of June at Trafalgar Square in London.
• Regent’s Park Open Air theatre will present “Brigadoon” from the 2nd of August until the 20th of September. The show is directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie and stars Danielle Fiamanya and Chrissy Brooke.
• Full casting has been revealed for “Top Hat” at the Chichester Festival. The show will be directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall and will run from the 14th of July until the 6th of September.
• Complete casting has been announced for the musical adaptation of “Starter For Ten”. The show will open at the Bristol Old Vic from the 10th of September before transferring to Birmingham. It has choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento.
• Casting has been announced for the upcoming musical “Footballers’ Wives”. It will star Ceili O’ Connor and Tom Bowen. The show has choreography by Arlene Phillips and Richard Roe and will play at the Edinburgh Fringe from the 30th of July until the 24th of August.
• “Britain’s Got Talent” winner Sydnie Christmas is set to appear in the London transfer of “101 Dalmations The Musical”. The show has choreography by Lucy Hind and will open at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on the 18th of July.
• “Burlesque” has revealed the full cast for its West End transfer. It has choreography by Todrick Hall and Jenni Thomasson, with Aaron Renfree as resident choreographer. India Thornton is the dance captain. The show will open at the Savoy Theatre on the 10th of July.
• Strictly winner Ore Oduba will take on the role of Dr Frankenstein in “Frankenstein The Musical” with Rhiannon Chesterton starring as Elizabeth Benning. The show will be directed and have choreography by Nick Winston and open at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester on the 10th of October.

Future Dance Events News

• “Mean Girls The Musical” will open on tour in Manchester on the 23rd of February 2026. The show has choreography by Casey Nicholaw.
• The cast for the new Steps musical “Here and Now” has been announced. It has choreography by Matt Cole and will tour the UK from August until May 2026.
• A musical version of “10 Things I Hate About You” is officially in the works. It will have choreography by Christopher Wheeldon.
• “Burlesque” will play in the West End this summer. It will open at the Savoy Theatre on the 10th of July.
• The National Theatre’s “Ballet Shoes” will return over Christmas. The choreography is by Ellen Kane.
• “Prescilla Queen of the Desert” will embark on an International tour from February 2026, opening at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. The choreography is by Matt Cole.
• “Young Frankenstein” will receive its regional premiere at the Hope Mill theatre in Manchester from the 10th of October until the 30th of November. It will be directed and choreographed by Nick Winston.
• The world premiere of the new musical “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” will be staged in Bath in the Spring of 2025.
• “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.
• A stage musical based on Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is in the works with producer Orin Wolf.
• “Some Like It Hot” is coming to the West End in 2025. It will be directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

Auditions & Vacancies

• Royal Caribbean is auditioning for its production of “Hairspray” in London from the 17th to the 20th of June. For more details visit: royalcaribbeanproductions.com
• Thursford has the auditions for its Christmas Spectacular on the 23rd & 24th of June at Pineapple Studios in London. Contact the company for further details.
• Underwraps Event Choreography has an audition for dancers wanting to work at the Global Village in Dubai at Dance Attic in London on the 29th of June at 10.00 am. Contact the company for more details.
• Megan Rolinson at D2 Studios is looking for a Contemporary dance teacher. Contact: d2studios.enquiries@gmail.com
• New English Ballet Theatre has an audition on the 2nd of July at the Royal Opera House in London. It is by invitation only. You can apply to: audition@nebt.co.uk

Dance Classes

• Lizzie McConachie has a commercial class at Pineapple Studios on Mondays at 7.30 pm.
• Karen Hauer and Rose Wild have “a women’s day of yoga, dance and soul work” on the 28th of June at the Inner Landing in London.
• Dollie Henry has her weekly BOP Jazz class every Friday from 12.30 – 3.30 pm. Sign up at: info@bop.org.uk
• Josie Lee has an Intensive training day on the 29th of August at the Base Dance Studios from 12.00 – 5.00 pm. You can DM Josie to book.
• The Lukas McFarlane Intensive will take place from the 16th of September until the 25th of September. For more information visit: Lukas McFarlane | Choreographer & Creative
• Kira Malou, star of “Dirty Dancing” in the West End, has an adult ballet class at St Marks School in Southampton on Mondays from 8.15 – 9.15 pm. You can direct message Kira on her Instagram account to book.
• Gaz Davis is running his annual “The Programme” on the 4th, 5th & 6th of August. You can apply via Gaz’s Instagram account.
• Laura Jane Fenney has a Jazz class at Pineapple every Saturday at 6.00 pm.
• Cora Jay has new dance classes at Dance City in Newcastle on Mondays and Thursdays. You can contact Cora on her Instagram account.
• The TGS Summer Intensive will take place this year from the 28th of July until the 1st of August.
• Wallis Pipe has a Heels class at Pineapple on Mondays from 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
• Natalie Twist has a Sexy R n B class at Pineapple every Wednesday from 8.00 – 9.00 pm.
• Jenny Thomas is holding 2 workshops (Charleston and Salsa) at the Berkshire Ballroom on the 9th of July. You can book places via: http://www.berkshireballroom.co.uk
• David Anderson is teaching at the Base Dance Studios on Tuesdays from 5.30 – 6.55 pm.
• Lucy Jane Adcock is doing regular classes at the Manor in London at 11.00 am on Wednesdays and at the Base Studios on Sundays at 11.30 am.
• Amy Ireland has a Beginners Tap class at Pineapple Dance Studios on Fridays from 10.00 am – 12.00pm.
• Christina Andrea has Commercial classes at Pineapple on Tuesdays from 5.00 – 6.00 pm and on Wednesdays from 7.30 – 8.30 pm. Christina also has a class at Base Studios on Thursdays from 2.30 – 4.00 pm.

Film & TV

• The first trailer for the second “Wicked” film has been aired. The film will open on the 21st of November.
• We spotted the following dancers at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Monte Carlo: Crystal Hantig, Jo Dyce, Louise Eagles, Danny Coburn and Mason Boyce.
• We spotted choreographer Stephanie Powell Baxter at the L.A premiere of “The Life of Chuck”. Stephanie was the assistant choreographer on the Tom Whiddleston film.
• We spotted the following dancers performing with Kylie Minogue in London: Jenny Griffin, Yves Cueni, Theo Maddix, Ainsley Ricketts and Chase Vollenweider. The choreography was by Ashley Wallen and the agency was Kutes.
• We spotted Abigail Chown, Jaya Villiers, Grace Hooper, Liv Hughes and Elliot Richardson performing with Samantha Mumba at the Mighty Hoopla. The choreography was by Ben Davies.
• We spotted Danielle Barton performing at the Mighty Hoopla.
• We spotted Olivia Beckford in Robbie William’s new video for “Rocket”.
• We spotted Hannah Rowe Sandilands on “The Voice”. The choreography was by Ashley Wallen and Lukas McFarlane and the agency was Kutes.
• We just spotted Ruby Hood performing with JLS at Capital’s Summertime Ball.

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