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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

Sat 15 Jun

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

  • 14:30

Sun 16 Jun

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

  • 14:30

Thu 20 Jun

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

  • 14:30
…and 2 more dates until 23 Jun

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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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.

Buxton Opera House

Sun 2 Jun

£16–£24 / 0845 127 2190

  • 14:30 – 19:30

Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth

Sun 26 May

£16 (Children £10 under 16s) / 01395 576798

  • 14:30

South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell

Sun 16 Jun

Wilde Theatre

£18 (£17; £16; £50; Children £11 under 16s) / 01344 484123

  • 15:00

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

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
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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

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)

Sat 20 Jul

£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000

Sun 21 Jul

£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Wed 17 Jul

£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000

Milton Keynes Theatre

Sun 14 Jul

£19.50–£45 / 0870 060 6652

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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

Belly Dance Classes

Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes covering technique, combinations and choreography.

Nur, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

£5 / 07852 768043

  • 11:30 – 12:30

Sat 1 Jun

£5 / 07852 768043

  • 11:30 – 12:30

Sat 8 Jun

£5 / 07852 768043

  • 11:30 – 12:30
…and 16 more dates until 28 Sep

Lets Dance 'Hassocks': Themes

A variety dance show in aid of The Royal Alexandra Children's Diabetes Endowment Trust. Pupils of all ages perform numbers including Real In Real, Another Brick In The Wall, Whoop De Dooper, Like An Eagle and others.

Martlets Hall, Burgess Hill

Sat 25 May

£12 (£9) / 01444 242888

  • 14:00
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The Professionals on Ice

The ones from Dancing on Ice who do it for a living (and not to boost flagging media careers) show you how it's supposed to be done.

Dundee Ice Arena

Sat 1 Jun

£25 / 01382 889369

Sun 2 Jun

£25 / 01382 889369

Murrayfield Ice Rink, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

£25 / 0131 337 6933

Sun 26 May

£25 / 0131 337 6933

The Royal Ballet: Raven Girl/Symphony In C

  • 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.

Royal Opera House, London WC2E

Wed 29 May

Main Stage

£4–£63 / 020 7304 4000

  • 14:00

Sat 8 Jun

Main Stage

£4–£63 / 020 7304 4000

  • 13:30

2013 Southampton Stage Dance Festival

Young people are given the opportunity to participate in a friendly environment, in solo and group dances in ballet, tap and modern, presided by a professional dance adjudicator.

The Point, Eastleigh

Sat 25 May

£8 per day; £3.50 per session (3 sessions) / 023 8065 2333

  • 09:00

Sun 26 May

£8 per day; £3.50 per session (3 sessions) / 023 8065 2333

  • 09:00

Mon 27 May

£8 per day; £3.50 per session (3 sessions) / 023 8065 2333

  • 09:00
…and 4 more dates until 31 May

Aerial Skills

Suitable for complete beginners and those with more experience in the air. The beginners group will focus on learning the very basics of aerial skills, while the second group will push their existing skill base. We advise you should have a good level of fitness to get the most from the class. We'll be working on various…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 13:30 – 15:00

Mon 3 Jun

£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 13:30 – 15:00

Mon 10 Jun

£114 for the full course (£91.50) / 0131 225 5525

  • 13:30 – 15:00
…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

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
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Bonington Theatre, Nottingham

Wed 29 May

Phone for prices / 0115 967 0114

  • 10:00 – 23:00

Wed 5 Jun

Phone for prices / 0115 967 0114

  • 10:00 – 23:00

Wed 12 Jun

Phone for prices / 0115 967 0114

  • 10:00 – 23:00
…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Crystal Leisure Centre, Stourbridge

Tue 28 May

£4.30 / 07887 762872

  • 12:15

Tue 4 Jun

£4.30 / 07887 762872

  • 12:15

Tue 11 Jun

£4.30 / 07887 762872

  • 12:15
…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

The Grange Hall, Southam

Mon 27 May

Phone for prices / 01926 813933

  • 09:30 – 11:30

Tue 28 May

Phone for prices / 01926 813933

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Tue 4 Jun

Phone for prices / 01926 813933

  • 10:30 – 11:30
…and 3 more dates until 25 Jun

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Meadowlands Festival

Set in the heart of the beautiful South Downs and boasting outstanding views all around, this music and arts festival will once again take place on the bank holiday weekend within the grounds of Glynde Place, featuring many outstanding international, national and local acts. Music, theatre, comedy, spoken word, art, DJs…

Glynde Place, Lewes

Fri 24 May

£95 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£48 (£24) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£48 (£24) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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
…and 6 more dates until 15 Sep

Vera Fletcher Hall, Thames Ditton

Wed 29 May

Phone for prices / 020 8224 0633

  • 10:00 – 10:45

Wed 5 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 8224 0633

  • 10:00 – 10:45

Wed 12 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 8224 0633

  • 10:00 – 10:45
…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Shanghai Ballet Company: Jane Eyre

  • 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.

London Coliseum, WC2N

Sat 17 Aug

£15–£65 / 020 7836 0111

  • 14:30
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Shaun Parker: Spill: A Playground Of Dance

  • Directed by: Shaun Parker
  • Written by: Shaun Parker

An energetic and quirky dance piece featuring street gymnastics, performed around and across structures in local playgrounds. Created by Australian choreographer Shaun Parker, with original music composed by Nick Wales.

Highbury Fields, London N5

Sat 25 May

Highbury Place Entrance

Free / 020 7527 7267

  • 13:00
  • 15:30

Highfields Park, Nottingham

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0115 846 7777

  • 13:00
  • 15:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0115 846 7777

  • 13:00
  • 15:30

Street Dance Telford

A street dance spectacular from the most successful street dance school in Telford. Street dance Telford dancers are Midlands, North Wales and North West champions, are in the Top 5 in the UK and have competed at the European Street Dance Championships. They have appeared on Sky 1's Got To Dance and are now appearing at…

The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford

Sun 2 Jun

£10 (£8) / 01952 382382

  • 17:00

Team Masters

One of the leading Performing Arts Colleges in the country bring you an entertaining explosion of musical theatre and dance.

The Bloomsbury Theatre, London WC1H

Sat 29 Jun

£28 (£22) / 020 7388 8822

  • 14:30

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.

Hall For Cornwall, Truro

Thu 20 Jun

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

  • 14:30

Sat 22 Jun

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

  • 14:30

Hull New Theatre

Thu 4 Jul

£11.50–£35 / 01482 226655

  • 14:30

Sat 6 Jul

£11.50–£35 / 01482 226655

  • 14:30

New Theatre, Cardiff

Thu 27 Jun

£11–£32.50 concs available; £9.50–£25 concs available; £12.50–£35 concs available / 029 2087 8889

  • 14:30

Sat 29 Jun

£11–£32.50 concs available; £9.50–£25 concs available; £12.50–£35 concs available / 029 2087 8889

  • 14:30

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Alpha Dance Academy

Annual showcase of dance, including ballet, tap and jazz, from pupils at the Alpha Dance Academy.

Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh

Sat 25 May

£11–£13 (£9–£10.50) / 0131 665 2240

  • 14:00
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