Before 5pm, Dance, Ballet

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Written by: Wayne McGregor

Royal Ballet resident choreographer Wayne McGregor collaborates with award-winning writer Audrey Niffenegger for his new ballet set to the music of Gabriel Yared, plus Balanchine's neoclassical masterpiece set to Bizet.

• Written by: Tchaikovsky

One of the world's best-loved and most approachable ballets is coming to UK theatres courtesy of Moscow Ballet La Classique, a company founded in 1990 utilising ballet dancers from the leading theatres of the CIS Countries and the Bolshoi, Kirov and Ballet Theatres of Kiev and Odessa. For anyone unfamiliar with the plot…

Talented pupils entertain with a diverse programme of dances.

• Written by: Patrick de Bana

A re-interpreted version of Charlotte Bronte's novel, with choreographer Patrick de Bana placing Rochester's first wife, Bertha Mason, at the centre of the action. Featuring dancers Ji Pingping, Fan Xiofeng and Wu Husheng as Jane, Bertha and Rochester.

An invigorating way to begin your day.Wake up your muscles with a ballet warm-up followed by a revitalising full body stretch. This class will leave you feeling refreshed and prepared for the challenges of the day ahead. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet…

The star pupils put on a show of traditional dance like ballet and tap, alongside modern faves including zumba and cheerleading.

The dance pupils of London Studio Centre strut their stuff in this showcase of first and second years.

• Written by: Franz Liszt

Carlos Acosta, Marianela Nunez and Edward Watson will be among the Principals during this run of Kenneth MacMillan's dance-drama about the emotionally-weak Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary, and his descent into political intrigue and an untimely end. Music by Liszt.

Four days of ballet classes for young dancers with previous ballet experience, inspired by some of your favourite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel. There are two sessions: Grades 1 and 2 from 10.30am–12.30pm and Grades 4 and 5 from 1.30–3.30pm.

Innovative new production of the fairy tale, under the artistic direction of Christopher Hampson. Presented by Scottish Ballet.

• Written by: Tchaikovsky

It may be called Sleeping Beauty, but there's unlikely to be much slumbering in the aisles as the Vienna Festival Ballet stages its version of the tale. For anyone who snoozed through their bedtime stories as a child, it's the tale of Aurora, the beautiful princess whose parents made a disastrous oversight while drawing…

Ballet performances by students from five to 18 years.

A fun weekly class set to a variety of music. We begin with traditional barre work before progressing to centre. While the foundation of classical technique is taught, the focus is on fitness and fun! Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet shoes.

The company presents a full-length ballet featuring Tchaikovsky's musical score and original choreography by Christopher Moore. Highlights include The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, The Waltz Of The Flowers, The Russian Trepak, The Dance Of The Reed Pipes and the Waltz Of The Snowflakes.

A more laid-back approach to ballet without the restriction (or cost) of shoes, but still with the grace and beauty you would normally associate with a ballet class. No shoes means no big jumps or dizzying turns, so relax and get svelte at the same time! Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can…

A full-length classical ballet set to Adolphe Adam's music, telling the story of the love between a nobleman's son and a village maiden, a love so powerful it reaches beyond the grave.

New England's first professional ballet company hits Old Blightey, with artistic director Mikko Nissinen at the helm.

Choreographer and solo performer Gerhart Bonher on the making of Im (Goldenen) Schnitt I.

A varied programme of dance to include: Garden scene from La Bayadere and Moods Mode, a new creation by Cassandra Jacobs.

For those who have never been to a ballet class before. Breathe deeply and gently dip your pointed toes into the bubble bath that is the world of the ballet. This class will introduce you to the five positions of the feet, the basic ports de bras and the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. We will learn a simple…