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English National Ballet: Swan Lake

  • Written by: Derek Deane

Choreographer Derek Deane's highly dramatic version of the Tchaikovsky ballet is performed in the round, featuring 60 swans which glide across the arena floor. Artist director Tamara Rojo performs the role of Odette/Odile in some performances.

Royal Albert Hall, London SW7

Wed 12 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

  • 19:30

Thu 13 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

  • 19:30

Fri 14 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

  • 19:30
…and 8 more dates until 23 Jun

Scottish Ballet: Highland Fling

Matthew Bourne's ballet inspired by La Sylphide, first performed in 1994, returns for a new Scottish tour. We follow the misfortunes of James, a young Scotsman whose taste for the wilder side of life brings him into the company of a strange and beautiful gothic fairy.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Sat 25 May

£12.50–£42.50 / 0131 529 6000

Baby Loves Disco

Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.

Audio, Brighton

Mon 27 May

£8 / 08444 999990

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

  • 12:00 – 14:00
  • 15:00 – 17:00

Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 28 Jul

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 5 more dates until 29 Dec

Mansion House, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 7 Jul

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 4 Aug

£8 / 08444 999990

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 4 more dates until 1 Dec

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Scottish Dance Theatre: Second Coming and Winter, Again

The dance troupe's double-bill spring show takes on the LA-street-dance-influenced Second Coming and Winter, Again, an exploration of the season choreographed by someone who knows it well – Jo Strømgren, a Norwegian.

Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Tue 28 May

£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647

Wed 29 May

£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647

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Ballet Theatre UK: Alice In Wonderland

  • Written by: Christopher Moore

A ballet choreographed by the company's artistic director Christopher Moore, based on Lewis Carroll's novel and set to music by Tchaikovsky.

Assembly Rooms, Tamworth

Sat 15 Jun

£15 (£12) / 01827 709618

  • 19:30

Buxton Opera House

Sun 2 Jun

£16–£24 / 0845 127 2190

  • 14:30 – 19:30

Corn Exchange, Dorchester Arts Centre

Wed 5 Jun

£15; £13 members (£11) / 01305 266926

  • 19:30

Thu 6 Jun

£15; £13 members (£11) / 01305 266926

  • 19:30

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Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty

Matthew Bourne completes his trio of Tchaikovsky-scored ballets with the story of Aurora's century-long slumber, rendered in typically idiosyncratic style as a gothic fairy tale set between the Victorian era and the present day.

Sheffield Theatres

Sat 25 May

Lyceum

£22–£32; £17–£27; £25–£35 / 0114 249 6000

  • 14:00
  • 19:45

Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham

Mon 27 May

£7 / 0844 576 2210

  • 19:45

Mon 3 Jun

£7 / 0844 576 2210

  • 19:45

Mon 10 Jun

£7 / 0844 576 2210

  • 19:45
…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

Fanti Acrobats International

Award-winning traditional African acrobats from Ghana, West Africa. A breathtaking performance, not to be missed. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Thistle Hotel, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£6 (£3) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£6 (£3) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

£6 (£3) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 4 more dates until 2 Jun

Moscow City Ballet: Swan Lake

  • Directed by: Natalia Ryzhenko
  • Written by: Natalia Ryzhenko

Ask most people to name a ballet, and Swan Lake will doubtless be near the top of the list. There's a reason it has endured-as well as boasting a score by Tchaikovsky, it also tells the timeless tale of Prince Siegfried, who falls in love with the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette. The fable's soaring climax, which sees the…

The Hexagon, Reading

Sun 29 Sep

£21.50–£23.50 (£19–£21) / 0118 960 6060

  • 19:30
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Regional Youth Ballet: Les Sylphides

Students present a performance of Les Sylphides, a short classical ballet with lyrical and romantic dances set to music by Chopin.

The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury

Sat 25 May

£10; £8 / 01295 279002

  • 14:30

Sun 26 May

£10; £8 / 01295 279002

  • 14:30
  • 19:30

Catherine Gallagher: Queen Of The Dance

Sensational and breathtaking solos from this ex-Riverdance star, bringing to stage an electrifying performance of world class dancing with a new theatrical extravaganza of Irish Dance accompanied by beautiful live music.

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry

Sat 25 May

£17.50–£24.75 (£15.50–£22.75) / 024 7655 3055

  • 19:45

House Projects Presents

Resident DJs and guests play house and dance tracks.

NQ Live, Manchester

Sat 25 May

Phone for prices / 0161 834 8188

  • 23:00

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Tue 27 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Wed 28 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Thu 29 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 5 Sep

macrobert, Stirling

Mon 29 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Tue 30 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Wed 31 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Sun 26 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

Mon 27 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

…and 5 more dates until 1 Jun

RollerStop Summer Launch Party

Get your skates on and roll on down to an extra special RollerStop disco to celebrate their summer season.

SWG3, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 357 7246

  • 16:00 – 22:00
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Salsa Sabrosa on Fridays

Salsa dancing with live percussion and tapas to start your evening off in suitably hot and spicy style.

La Bodega Tapas Bar, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00
…and 33 more dates until 31 Jan 2014

Strictly Confidential

Craig Revel Horwood's new show takes a behind-the-scenes look at the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, told through music, song and stunning dance routines. Starring Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite.

Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC)

Fri 19 Jul

£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000

Sat 20 Jul

£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000

Sun 21 Jul

£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Tue 2 Jul

£19.50–£45 / 0844 871 7607

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Tue 16 Jul

£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000

Wed 17 Jul

£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000

Thu 18 Jul

£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000

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Sway Break Dance (Ages 6-16)

Learn techniques including popping and locking.

Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare

Mon 27 May

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

  • 18:15 – 19:00

Mon 3 Jun

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

  • 18:15 – 19:00

Mon 10 Jun

£3.50 per week / 01934 417117

  • 18:15 – 19:00
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

V4: The Seasons

  • Written by: Henri Oguike

Acclaimed choreographer Henri Oguike who renowned for his musicality, conjures up a baroque fantasy with six dancers who blend theatricality with ultra-cool groves of modern seduction.

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Sat 25 May

£15 / 0116 242 3595

  • 19:45

1940's Dance

A variety of styles including jive, waltz and Lindy Hop.

Lowther Pavillion, Lytham St. Annes

Sat 17 Aug

£10 / 01253 658666

  • 19:30
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Futunity UK: That's A Wrap!

Don't miss this spectacular show featuring British Street Dance Champions Futunity UK. This extravaganza includes break dancing and hip hop alongside traditional dance genres ballet, tap and contemporary. The company is aged from ages two through to adults and includes some of the most talented dancers in Hillingdon.

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Sat 1 Jun

£15.50 (Children £10.50) / 020 8561 8371

  • 15:00
  • 19:00

Strictly Reggae

Destiny, Felix, The Raiders, Dixon and Daddy Noddy play reggae.

The Volks Tavern, Brighton

Mon 27 May

£5 ( £4) / 01273 292718

  • 23:00 – 05:00

Mon 3 Jun

£5 ( £4) / 01273 292718

  • 23:00 – 05:00

Mon 10 Jun

£5 ( £4) / 01273 292718

  • 23:00 – 05:00
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Wrexham Memorial Hall

Thu 30 May

£7.50 / 01978 292683

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Thu 6 Jun

£7.50 / 01978 292683

  • 19:00 – 20:30

Thu 13 Jun

£7.50 / 01978 292683

  • 19:00 – 20:30
…and 6 more dates until 25 Jul

Afrostars Family Presents

Afrobeat, Zimbabwean and Latin dance music courtesy of Thomas Mapfumo and Nox.

The Coronet, London SE1

Fri 24 May

£10 adv / 020 7701 1500

  • 22:00 – 04:30

Ballet Improvers 2 (Grassmarket/course)

Using the principles introduced in Ballet Beginners, this class will continue to help build a vocabulary of the fundamental steps used in classical ballet, delving deeper into the ideas behind correct technique while introducing a more expressive approach to movement. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose.

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Wed 29 May

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:30 – 21:30

Wed 5 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:30 – 21:30

Wed 12 Jun

£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 20:30 – 21:30
…and 2 more dates until 26 Jun back to top