Sadler's Wells' Sampled
Sadler’s Wells' programme Sampled is a unique, once-a-year event which takes place at the London theatre from 29-30 January for 2016. In championing dance and all its aspects, Sadler’s Wells...
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Sadler's Wells' Sampled
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First computer generated musical
First computer generated musical
The world premiere of a new musical named Beyond the Fence will be able to inform the industry as to whether a computer could ever create a successful musical. It...
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WhatsOnStage Awards nominations
WhatsOnStage Awards nominations
The 16th annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominations shortlists have recently been announced, with the awards having gone from strength to strength with more members of the public nominating than ever before....
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The Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund
The Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund
The Bonnie Bird Choreography Fund, now 30 years old, has announced the recipients of its 2015 awards 'The Bonnies'. This encapsulates a new set of awards including the Marion North...
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6 reasons why ballet should be your next workout regime!6 reasons why ballet should be your next workout regime!
Tired of the gym? Bored of your cardio workout? Have you ever considered taking up ballet for fitness reasons? It’s no secret that ballet dancers are super fit and agile,...
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6 Dance Icons We Love And How To Get Their Look
6 Dance Icons We Love And How To Get Their Look
Can you remember the first time you saw Dirty Dancing? We’re pretty sure every Dirty Dancing fan has wanted to be Frances “Baby” Houseman at some point in their lives,...
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The aids of Alexander technique
The aids of Alexander technique
Alexander Technique was developed by the performer Frederick Alexander to address the problems that tension was creating in his own performance. Today the technique is still used to help with...
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Dancewear throughout the ages
Dancewear throughout the ages
Dancewear, like dance, has rapidly evolved throughout history, with countless new trends and garments. Throughout history innovators, designers and manufacturers have had to move quickly with the times and fashions....
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Balanchine biopic
Balanchine biopic
David K. Israel of Gulfstream Pictures is set to adapt Elizabeth Kendall’s acclaimed book 'Balanchine & the Lost Muse: Revolution & the Making of a Choreographer' for a feature film...
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Pointe Shoe Fitting
Pointe Shoe Fitting
Have you ever wondered how the ballet dancers in Swan Lake and The Nutcracker tiptoe so gracefully? Pointe shoes are possibly the most essential part of a professional ballerina’s wardrobe....
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Dance studio dilemmas
Dance studio dilemmas
Any dancer can feel the pressure in the dance classes they take, from beginners right up to professional levels. These pressures can be formed as a result of the dancer's...
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Motivating you
Motivating you
The choice to dance is a very conscious one: as a hobby or as a profession, dance requires huge personal effort. Usually this effort is one we don't even acknowledge...
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Akram Khan creates the moves for Big Dance 2016
Akram Khan creates the moves for Big Dance 2016
In 2016 the work of Akram Khan will again be inspiring thousands of people across the world, as it did with his work for the London 2012 Opening Ceremony, through...
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Dance organisations to merge
Dance organisations to merge
Earlier this year it was announced that Arts Council England had awarded a major grant for a new strategic dance body, through merging the Association of Dance of the African...
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The Charleston claims a Guinness World Record
The Charleston claims a Guinness World Record
Strictly Come Dancing fans had cause to celebrate on Guinness World Records Day on 12 November 2015. While they watch celebrities dance the Charleston each week on television, the Charleston...
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