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Feature: RichDance 2013
33 dance groups performed in the 2013 festival, involving 400 dancers. Workshops were led by Richard Alston Dance Company and Rambert Dance Company. “Dance is alive and kicking” exclaimed one participant Continue Reading

Feature: YDE Young Creatives Programme
Laura Dodge went along to the Royal Ballet School earlier this month to see the final day sharing of work by the 12 young choreographers selected to take part in Youth Dance England's Young Creatives programme. Continue Reading

Feature: National Youth Dance Company - behind the scenes
This Easter, the 30 members of the new National Youth Dance Company (NYDC) came together for the first time at a two-week residency. Lise Smith went along to rehearsals to meet the dancers. Continue Reading

Feature: Dance students Play the Critic
Professional dance critics mentored dance students from Kingston College and The BRIT school in writing reviews about performances by BalletBoyz The TALENT, Tavaziva Dance, Stomp and other shows. Continue Reading

Feature: Future Elements Music Video
Watch The Exhibit, a music video created by Future Elements - a group of aspiring dancers, film makers, MCs, aerosol artists, music producers, costume designers and set designers aged 13-16 years. Continue Reading

Feature: Candoco Youth - A Dancer's Insight
Lauren joined Candoco's youth dance classes as a way to help her regain the use of her legs. Watch a video interview to find out why she joined and what opportunities being part of Candoco has given her. Continue Reading

Feature: Debut tour of JV2 Company
JV2 is a new group of young international dancers hand-picked by Jasmin Vardimon who will be performing at The Place on 5 April as part of their debut tour. Continue Reading

Feature: Easter Schools
Here's our round-up of dance schools to keep you busy during the Easter holidays. Check out details of dance courses with ZooNation Dance Company, The Place, Magpie Dance and more.. Continue Reading

Feature: Top tips for MOVE IT!
Recent graduate Ianthe Mellors tells us what workshops, classes and seminars she's looking forward to at this year's MOVE IT festival in March. Continue Reading

Feature: Twist and Pulse at MOVE IT 2013
Twist and Pulse - Britain's Got Talent runners-up, Olympic Torchbearers and pioneers of Streetomedy - will be at MOVE IT on Sat 9 March. Continue Reading

Feature: Help connectingvibes* attend Grenada National Dance Festival!
Dance company connectingvibes* has been invited to perform in the 2013 Grenada National Dance Festival but need your help to get seven company members there to perform! Continue Reading

Feature: Don't miss out - our hot list!
Apply for Breakin Convention 2013, become a Young Dance Ambassador or experience a day with Tavaziva Dance. Don't miss out on these exciting opportunities and more so check out our hot list. Continue Reading

Feature: Candoco Dance Company - Paralympics Closing Ceremony
The London 2012 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony saw Candoco Dance Company, one of the UK’s leading integrated contemporary dance companies, perform alongside Coldplay in an evening celebrating a fantast… Continue Reading

Feature: Behind the scenes of Some Like It Hip Hop
ZooNation's hit show, Some Like it Hip Hop, is back in the West End later this month. Go behind the scenes with dancer Tommy Franzen and find out what celebrity audience members thought. (20 Sept-13 Oct, Pea… Continue Reading

Feature: Central School of Ballet at London 2012 Olympics
Central School of ballet students entertained huge audiences during the London 2012 Olympic games. 16 students appeared at venues including ExCel,Wembley Arena, North Greenwich Arena and inside the Olympic Park. Continue Reading