After 5pm, Dance | Events

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

Thu 20 Jun

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

19:30

Fri 21 Jun

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

19:30

Sat 22 Jun

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

19:30

Nile Rodgers with Jean Pierre Muller

Master guitarist/producer/songwriter Nile Rodgers has brought the funk to collaborators as diverse as Sister Sledge and Daft Punk. Tonight’s show is a special collaboration between Rodgers and Belgian artist Jean Pierre Muller for 'Indigo Night', a music and art project that brings to life the musical and cultural history…

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Fri 21 Jun

£30 (£25) / 0845 874 3001

20:00

Sat 22 Jun

£30 (£25) / 0845 874 3001

20:00

Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

Forget the many Jersey Boys tribute shows and revel in the real falsetto as Frankie Valli returns to Scotland for the first time in over 30 years to perform classic hits from 'Walk Like a Man' to 'Beggin''.

Bournemouth International Centre

Thu 20 Jun

Cancelled / 0844 576 3000

Please note this date has been postponed.

19:30

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey

Fri 21 Jun

£60–£75 / 0844 482 7777

21:00

LG Arena, Birmingham

Sun 23 Jun

Cancelled / 0844 338 8000

Please note this date has been postponed.

19:30

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Royal Albert Hall, London SW7

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

Albert Halls, Bolton

Wed 9 Oct

£21.50 (£20) / 01204 334400

19:30

Caird Hall, Dundee

Sun 1 Sep

£22.50 (£20.50) / 01246 345222

19:30

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Vienna Festival Ballet: Snow White

A brand new production based on the Grimm Brothers story, featuring flitty, floating ballet dancers.

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Wed 25 Sep

£17–£22.50 (Children £12; family £62) / 020 8561 8371

19:30

Congress Theatre, Cwmbran

Tue 22 Oct

£17.50 (Children £16.50) / 01633 868239

19:30

Evesham Arts Centre

Sat 5 Oct

£19 (£17; Children £13; £17) / 01386 446944

19:30

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Salsa Night at Harry's Bar

Everyone welcome at these salsa classes, with no experience or partner required. Free social dancing from 9pm.

Harry's Bar, Edinburgh

Wed 26 Jun

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

18:30 – 21:00

Wed 3 Jul

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

18:30 – 21:00

Wed 10 Jul

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

18:30 – 21:00

…and 23 more dates until 18 Dec

Sofia National Ballet's Swan Lake

Probably the most popular ballet of all time, to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Wed 10 Jul

£16–£36 / 0844 871 7607

19:30

Bristol Hippodrome

Sat 20 Jul

£14–£40.50 / 0844 847 2325

19:30

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Wed 17 Jul

£17.50–£39.50 / 0844 871 3014

19:30

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Vincent Simone And Flavia Cacace: Midnight Tango

Written by: Vincent Simone

A dance-narrative set in a Buenos Aires bar, co-created and performed by the popular professional dancers from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, who are joined by the tango band, Tango Siempre, featuring the vocalist Miguel Angel. Russell Grant co-stars exclusively during the show's London run.

Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton

Mon 8 Jul

£15.50–£30; £16–£26; £16.50–£32.50 / 01604 624811

19:30

Tue 9 Jul

£15.50–£30; £16–£26; £16.50–£32.50 / 01604 624811

19:30

Wed 10 Jul

£15.50–£30; £16–£26; £16.50–£32.50 / 01604 624811

19:30

…and 3 more dates until 13 Jul

The Grand Theatre & Opera House, Leeds

Mon 29 Jul

£17.50–£31 / 0844 848 2700

19:30

Tue 30 Jul

£17.50–£31 / 0844 848 2700

19:30

Wed 31 Jul

£17.50–£31 / 0844 848 2700

19:30

…and 3 more dates until 3 Aug

Hall For Cornwall, Truro

Thu 20 Jun

£18–£35; £18–£35 concs available / 01872 262466

19:30

Fri 21 Jun

£18–£35; £18–£35 concs available / 01872 262466

19:30

Sat 22 Jun

£18–£35; £18–£35 concs available / 01872 262466

19:30

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Adult Breakdancing: Workshop (Over 18s)

Group tutorials and one to one tutoring, with time to practise and train ideas. Led by Bboy Heron and Bgirl Kelfx.

OPEN, Norwich

Wed 26 Jun

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

Wed 3 Jul

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

Wed 10 Jul

£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111

19:00 – 20:30

…and 7 more dates until 28 Aug

Klub 180

Resident DJs Kristian Nairn spins pop and commercial dance anthems.

Kremlin, Belfast

Tue 25 Jun

Phone for prices / 028 9031 6061

22:00 – 02:00

Tue 2 Jul

Phone for prices / 028 9031 6061

22:00 – 02:00

Tue 9 Jul

Phone for prices / 028 9031 6061

22:00 – 02:00

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Love Latino: Beginners Salsa: Workshop

Revolution, York

Thu 20 Jun

£5 / 01904 676054

19:30 – 20:30

Thu 27 Jun

£5 / 01904 676054

19:30 – 20:30

Thu 4 Jul

£5 / 01904 676054

19:30 – 20:30

…and 8 more dates until 29 Aug

New Bokwa: Workshop

A new form of cardio workout involving drawing letters and numbers with the feet.

Verwood Hub

Wed 26 Jun

£4.90 / 01202 828740

18:30 – 19:30

Wed 3 Jul

£4.90 / 01202 828740

18:30 – 19:30

Wed 10 Jul

£4.90 / 01202 828740

18:30 – 19:30

…and 7 more dates until 28 Aug

SWAYED Active

Drop - In Football Session for 12-18 year olds

Mansewood MUGA, Glasgow

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0141 276 8770

18:00 – 20:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0141 276 8770

18:00 – 20:00

Wed 10 Jul

Free / 0141 276 8770

18:00 – 20:00

…and 8 more dates until 4 Sep

Boston Ballet: 50th Anniversary Season Programme B (Bella Figura/Polyphonia/The Second Detail)

Written by: William Forsythe

The second of two programmes from the American company, led by the artistic director Mikko Nissinen, which showcases the range of the company's repertoire. Included in the programme is Jiri Kylian's Bella Figura, first performed by the company in 2011.

London Coliseum, WC2N

Fri 5 Jul

£10–£75 / 020 7845 9300

19:30

Celebrating Dance

An opportunity for children from St Wystan's School, Repton, Towerview Primary School and Springfield Junior School, to showcase their dance work.

Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton-on-Trent

Fri 21 Jun

£10 (£8.50) / 01283 508100

19:00

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Cloud Dance Festival: Lacuna

New and emerging dance, including dancers from companies such as Wayne McGregor, Random Dance, BalletBoyz, Russell Maliphant, Tom Dale Company and Hofesh Shechter. Special guests are Breakin' Convention choreographer and dancer Ella Mesma, and Raymond Chai, who has worked with most of Europe's leading contemporary dance…

Bernie Grant Arts Centre, London N15

Fri 5 Jul

£12 (£10) / 020 8365 5450

19:30 – 21:45

Sat 6 Jul

£12 (£10) / 020 8365 5450

19:30 – 21:45

Sun 7 Jul

£12 (£10) / 020 8365 5450

19:30 – 21:45

Dancing For Fun

Learn a wide range of dances including 17th century Jane Austen style dances to 21st Century Ceilidh Dances, including American Contra Dance, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing

Hothfield Village Hall, Ashford

Mon 24 Jun

£5 / 01233 661237

19:45 – 22:30

Mon 1 Jul

£5 / 01233 661237

19:45 – 22:30

Mon 8 Jul

£5 / 01233 661237

19:45 – 22:30

…and 24 more dates until 23 Dec

An Evening Of Dirty Dancing, The Tribute Show - A Sexy Song And Dance Spectacular

Directed by: Leanne Harwood

The film and stage musical is celebrated in this song and dance show, featuring a number of West End performers showcasing well-known tunes including Do You Love Me, Big Girls Don't Cry and I've Had The Time Of My Life.