January 2006
Dance Fever
Hundreds flocked to Laban as the BBC held their popular *Strictly Dance* Fever auditions with celebrity presenter Graham Norton Graham Norton is back on the road looking for new contestants to compete in the sec… Continue Reading
Morris Dancing
is still going strong with just over 800 morris dancing troupes in Britain. Amy Iggulden discovers that, ‘The average age of morris dancers in Britain has apparently fallen into the thirtysomething bracket… Continue Reading
South Bank Show Awards
The 10th Anniversary South Bank Show Awards were held on Friday 27 January at the Savoy Hotel in London, honouring some of the UK’s most creative and popular artists of 2005. Sylvie Guillem and Russell Mal… Continue Reading
British Dance Edition 2006
British Dance Edition – which showcases the best of British dance for UK and international promoters takes place in Leeds this year from 9 – 11 February. It’s being hosted by Yorkshire Dance an… Continue Reading
Flamenco at Sadler's Wells
Some of the brightest stars of flamenco will be coming to London next month. Sara Baras and José Antonio, Ballet Nacional de España’s Director talk to the press.. Sara Baras is well known for her stylish… Continue Reading
A week in the life of Alina Cojocaru
currently features the lead part in Giselle with the Royal Ballet, bonsai trees and Mars bars. More in the Sun. Telegraph, 22 Jan Continue Reading
Rupert Pennefather
recent winner of the Outstanding Male or Female Artist (Classical) prize at the 2005 National Dance Awards talks about his health regime “I’m sure that if I didn’t smoke I would find dancing ea… Continue Reading
Jonzi D
In his new show called Tag, the hip hop dance artist tells the story of a brilliant graffiti artist and uses dancers to make a sort of physical calligraphy. “I love graffiti culture,” Jonzi says. &#… Continue Reading
Brendan Keaney
Brendan Keaney, Director of Greenwich Dance Agency (gDA), was presented with the Dance UK Industry Award by Michael Attenborough at the Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards on 19 January at the Royal Oper… Continue Reading
Olivier Awards 2006 Nominations
The nominations for this year’s Olivier Awards have been announced this week. Billy Elliot – the Musical features in no less than eight categories – Best New Musical , Actress and Actor in a Mu… Continue Reading
National Dance Awards 2005
The winners of the 2005 Critics Circle National Dance Awards were announced today at a lunchtime ceremony in the Floral Hall of the Royal Opera House. Awards were presented by – amongst others – Darc… Continue Reading
Government Announces new Forum for dance
Culture Minister, David Lammy, today announced the establishment of the first Government Dance Forum at the Critic’s Circle National Dance Awards ceremony which took place at the Royal Opera House. Speakin… Continue Reading
Eddie Nixon
Eddie Nixon, previously a dancer with New Adventures, The Featherstonehaughs, DV8 Physical Theatre, Protein Dance and is to become Associate Director of The Place. Eddie was one of the first Fellows on the Clor… Continue Reading
Rumble
A German hip hop version of Romeo and Juliet is touring the UK – with dates at the Queen Elizabeth Hall. “Romeo is danced by the street dancer Sefa Erdik ( originally from the German B-boy crews Batt… Continue Reading
Get into London Theatre
The scheme offering the chance to see top shows from as little as £15 opened this week. It runs until 24 March and a variety of dance shows are included, so you’re spoilt for choice! English National Bal… Continue Reading