The impact of dance on the health of our population cannot be underestimated. Dance has a positive impact on our mental, physical and social health, with 1 in 5 adults participating in dance classes and […]
Dak Mashava on his choreography debut
Next week, choreographer and dancer Dak Mashava, West End cast member of ‘Cabaret’, will make his choreographic debut at Serendipity UK’s Let’s Dance International Frontiers (LDIF26). We caught up with Dak to find out more. […]
‘Choreodrome: Next Steps’ presents two powerful works by Bar Groisman and Dorine Mugisha
Words by Karly Benson. Choreodrome: Next Steps presented two intimate and resonant works. Coiled Up by Sababa Co. and Akanana Sweet Banana by Dorine Mugisha are both inherently feminine, exploring the richness and complexity of […]
Somerset House Studios announces Spring programme
Somerset House Studios’ artist-led market and programme, The Artists’ Fair returns on 6 June with a day of activity including: Also announcing: A highlight of the programme is the alternative artist-led market The Artists’ Fair will return for its […]
Imagination Museum launches new programme for dance artists & local communities
The Imagination Museum, a national network connecting dance, community and heritage sector professionals, today announces the launch of its new co-commissioning programme, supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. This ambitious initiative will explore […]
The Place announces Choreodrome 2026 artists
Every summer, The Place, London’s leading centre for dance and performance, is excited to welcome a new annual cohort of Choreodrome artists to its building, to research and work on new ideas, pushing forward dance innovation. Choreodrome is one of the most important […]
Joachim Keke on diasporic dance & community practice
Words by Francesca Matthys. My body does the talking for me; dance helps to speak what you can’t say in the best ways Joachim Keke is a Bradford-based multidisciplinary dance artist from Nigeria, who blends […]
Fest en Fest 2026 is a reminder of why we need dance festivals
Words by Josephine Leask. On a dark, damp March evening, the APT gallery in Deptford radiated light and energy for Fest En Fest’s opening night, marking the beginning of H2DANCE’s (Heidi Rustgaard and Hanna Gillgren) […]
Barbican announces full series of anyone can dance late-night parties, celebrating dance music and the UK’s diaspora
The Barbican today announces the highly anticipated full anyone can dance series, a year-long programme of late-night parties celebrating dance and diaspora. With events scheduled for May, July, September and November, the Barbican’s Level –1 foyer space will […]
Lizzie Klotz on choreography, care and Abundance
This week, Lizzie Klotz, a North-East-based choreographer will premiere her new work Abundance, an intergenerational live performance inviting audiences to explore care, connections and creative rest. Ahead of the tour, which starts at Dance City, […]
From Fantasy to Reality: The False Promise of Studying Dance in Israel
Words by Nadia Khayrallah. Every year, contemporary dancers from around the world flock to Israel for summer, winter, and year-round training programs, chasing cutting-edge aesthetics or an artistic awakening. Similar to how Birthright trips court […]