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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
RCT Schools Music Festival
Students perform a showcase of musical and dance pieces.
The Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare
Tue 21 May
£2.50 (£2) / 0800 014 7111
- 09:30
- 13:00
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
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
The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough
Fri 7 Jun
£19.50 (£17) / 01733 265705
- 19:30
Also on at:
- Lancaster Grand Theatre
- Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth
- Middlesbrough Theatre
- Regal Theatre, Minehead
- Riverside Theatre, University Of Ulster, Coleraine
- Sands Centre, Carlisle
- South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell
- Strule Arts Centre, Omagh
- The Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton
- Theatre At The Mill, Newtownabbey
- Theatre Royal, Margate
Alpha Dance Academy
Annual showcase of dance, including ballet, tap and jazz, from pupils at the Alpha Dance Academy.
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Tue 21 May
£11–£13 (£9–£10.50) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:00
Wed 22 May
£11–£13 (£9–£10.50) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:00
Thu 23 May
£11–£13 (£9–£10.50) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:00
Fiery Feet Dance Studio: Best Of British
From rock to pop, come and see the fantastic students dance their socks off.
Bridge House Theatre, Warwick
Fri 24 May
£9 (£8) / 01926 776438
- 19:00
Sat 25 May
£9 (£8) / 01926 776438
- 14:00
- 19:00
Sun 26 May
£9 (£8) / 01926 776438
- 14:00
- 19:00
Mariinsky Ballet: Swan Lake
The company's performance of Swan Lake, screened in 3D.
Cineworld Aberdeen Union Square
Thu 6 Jun
Cineworld Aldershot
Thu 6 Jun
Cineworld Ashford
Thu 6 Jun
Also on at:
- Cineworld Ashton-Under-Lyne, Ashton-under-Lyne
- Cineworld Bedford
- Cineworld Bexleyheath
- Cineworld Birmingham Broad Street
- Cineworld Boldon Tyne and Wear
- Cineworld Bolton
- Cineworld Braintree
- Cineworld Brighton
- Cineworld Burton On Trent, Burton-on-Trent
- Cineworld Bury St Edmunds
- Cineworld Cambridge
- Cineworld Cardiff
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.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Fri 24 May
£16–£22.50 / 0844 854 2776
- 19:30
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Sat 25 May
£17.50–£24.75 (£15.50–£22.75) / 024 7655 3055
- 19:45
Middlesbrough Theatre
Tue 21 May
£20 (£18) / 01642 815181
- 19:30
Craig David
The singer from Southampton, known for the songs Fill Me In, 7 Days and Rise & Fall, performs UK garage, R&B and dance to promote his album Following My Intuition.
The Guildhall, Southampton
Tue 21 May
£32–£40.50 / 023 8063 2601
- 19:00
IndigO2, London SE10
Wed 22 May
£35–£45 / 0871 220 0260
- 19:00
Bern Ballett: Witch-hunt
- Directed by: Cathy Marston
- Written by: Vivaldi (music)
The sixteen-strong company led by artistic director Cathy Marston, presents its latest work which draws upon the tale of the state-murdered Swiss woman Anna Goeldi, who was tried as a witch in the 1780s, and whose name was only cleared by the Swiss government, in 2008.
Linbury Studio Theatre At Royal Opera House, London WC2E
Wed 22 May
£14–£20; £8.50 standing ( £11.50) / 020 7304 4000
- 19:45
Thu 23 May
£14–£20; £8.50 standing ( £11.50) / 020 7304 4000
- 19:45
Fri 24 May
£14–£20; £8.50 standing ( £11.50) / 020 7304 4000
- 19:45
Sat 25 May
£14–£20; £8.50 standing ( £11.50) / 020 7304 4000
- 19:45
Diane Bradbury School Of Dance: Born To Dance
From tiny tots making their debut performances to skilled, fully-trained dancers in complex routines, the Dance School returns for an annual dance show.
Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield
Tue 21 May
£11 / 01246 345222
- 19:00
Wed 22 May
£11 / 01246 345222
- 19:00
Flamenco
Live music and dance with a flamenco band.
Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600
- 20:30 – 21:45
Sat 1 Jun
£10–£12 / 0131 667 3600
- 20:30 – 21:45
Poplar Social Club, Accrington
Tue 21 May
Phone for prices / 01254 231280
- 19:00 – 23:00
Tue 28 May
Phone for prices / 01254 231280
- 19:00 – 23:00
Tue 4 Jun
Phone for prices / 01254 231280
- 19:00 – 23:00
The London Wonderground Spiegeltent, SE1
Sun 26 May
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Sun 9 Jun
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Sun 23 Jun
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
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 22 May
£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111
- 19:00 – 20:30
Wed 29 May
£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111
- 19:00 – 20:30
Wed 5 Jun
£5 ( £4) / 01603 763111
- 19:00 – 20:30
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
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
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
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Ceilidh Beginners (course)
A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dances and join in the ceilidh. A great way to have fun, meet new people and experience an integral part of Scottish culture. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable shoes. Booking is essential.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:30 – 20:30
Thu 30 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:30 – 20:30
Thu 6 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:30 – 20:30
Ceilidh Dancing (for dancers with additional support needs)
Ceilidh dancing is possibly the most social of all dances. Dance with your partner, dance with others in a group and join in the party! The pace of this class will be led by the dancers with live accordion accompaniment. Prepare for a lot of fun and a lot of laughs. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Fri 24 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Fri 31 May
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Fri 7 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 11:00 – 12:00
Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate (course)
Beginning with a warm-up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out the less well-known ones. Prepare for a reel mix, all in an authentic ceilidh style. Wear loose clothing and well-fitting, comfortable shoes. Booking is essential.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Thu 30 May
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Thu 6 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Cirque Du Ciel: Shaolin Warriors: Return Of The Master
A breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show which continues the story of the warrior and vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters' feats of agility strength and skill, using Buddhist Meditation and their rigorous martial arts training.
Alban Arena, St Albans
Fri 7 Jun
£16–£21 ( £64) / 01727 844488
- 19:30
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Thu 13 Jun
£22.50 (Children £18.50; £62) / 01892 530613
- 19:30
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Sat 22 Jun
£21–£23 / 0844 871 7607
- 19:30
Also on at:
- Corn Exchange, Bedford
- Corn Exchange, King's Lynn
- Coronation Hall, Ulverston
- Embassy Theatre, Skegness
- The Forum Theatre, Billingham
- G Live, Guildford
- Grand Opera House, York
- Grand Opera House, Belfast
- Grand Theatre, Swansea
- Grand Theatre, Blackpool
- Grimsby Auditorium
- Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Club Classics
An evening of pop and dance anthems from the resident DJs.
The Clapham Grand, London SW11
Fri 24 May
£10 / 020 7223 6523
- 22:00 – 03:00
Fri 31 May
£10 / 020 7223 6523
- 22:00 – 03:00
Fri 5 Jul
£10 / 020 7223 6523
- 22:00 – 03:00
Edinburgh Burlesque Festival Spring Ball
A large array of local and international burlesque entertainers are shipped to Edinburgh to do their sultry and cheeky thing. Performers include America's Moana Santana and Go-Go Gadget and Glasgow's own Cat Aclysmic and Vendetta Vain.
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
£18.50–£29.50 / 0131 556 7060
- 19:00
Five
Chart pop by the now reconstituted boy band from London.
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Mon 25 Nov
£27.50–£37.50 / 01702 351135
- 19:30
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London W6
Wed 4 Dec
£27.50–£37.50 / 0844 249 1000
- 19:00
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Fri 22 Nov
£27.50–£37.50 / 029 2022 4488
- 18:30
Also on at:
Glasgow Schools’ Street Dance Championships
Forty teams of 7–18 year olds from primary and secondary schools across Glasgow bust a move for glory and bragging rights in this inaugural competition. Expect tons of swagger and a fair amount of popping and locking.
Emirates Arena, Glasgow
Fri 7 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0141 287 7000
- 09:00 – 17:00
Lindy Hop
Called the Folk Dance of America, this social dance which is THE original swing dance evolved in the 20s and 30s from the jazz music of the time and is a madcap fusion of jazz, Charleston, tap and breakaway! It can be cool and sophisticated, or wild and energetic - but the emphasis in this class is on FUN, with the…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Mon 3 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Mon 10 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30




