Dance (sorted by rating, page 8)

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

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Ballet Central 2013 Tour (Signature 30/3/Mapping #3/Love On Top/Dane Hurst New Work/Anon!)

Written by: Christopher Marney

Final-year dance students present a mixed programme of ballet and contemporary works, featuring newly commissioned pieces by choreographers such as Darshan Singh Bhuller, Chris Marney, Stacey Haynes, Kenneth Tindall and Sara Matthews, and popular revivals.

The Hawth, Crawley

Fri 14 Jun

£14.50 (£12.50) / 01293 553636

19:30

Ballet Classes

Lymington Community Centre

Thu 23 May

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

15:45 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

15:30 – 19:00

Sat 25 May

Phone for prices / 01590 672337

09:30 – 13:00

…and 27 more dates until 27 Jul

The Playhouse, Londonderry

Fri 24 May

Phone for prices / 028 7126 8027

15:00 – 20:00

Fri 31 May

Phone for prices / 028 7126 8027

15:00 – 20:00

Fri 7 Jun

Phone for prices / 028 7126 8027

15:00 – 20:00

…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

The Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington

Tue 21 May

Phone for prices / 01805 624624

18:30 – 19:30

Tue 28 May

Phone for prices / 01805 624624

18:30 – 19:30

Tue 4 Jun

Phone for prices / 01805 624624

18:30 – 19:30

…and 8 more dates until 30 Jul

Ballet Cymru: A Midsummer Night's Dream

A classical ballet set to Mendelssohn's music, based on Shakespeare's romantic comedy full of magic and mayhem.

Borough Theatre, Abergavenny

Fri 31 May

£13 (£11; Children £6 under 16s) / 01873 850805

19:30

Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage

Wed 12 Jun

£17–£19 (£15–£17) / 0870 013 1030

19:45

The Haymarket, Basingstoke

Sat 1 Jun

£16 ( £14; £14; Children £14 under 16s) / 01256 844244

19:30

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South Holland Centre, Spalding

Ballet for Lunch (level 2-3)

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.

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

12:30 – 13:30

Wed 29 May

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

12:30 – 13:30

Wed 5 Jun

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

12:30 – 13:30

…and 3 more dates until 26 Jun back to top

Ballet Fusion Dance Class

The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable

Fri 24 May

£6 per class / 01227 281174

10:00 – 23:00

Fri 31 May

£6 per class / 01227 281174

10:00 – 23:00

Fri 7 Jun

£6 per class / 01227 281174

10:00 – 23:00

…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

Ballet Fusion (level 2+)

This class will use the basics of ballet technique in a relaxed setting to provide a complete workout: improve posture, balance, flexibility, co-ordination, and strength. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet shoes. Booking is essential.

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

20:30 – 21:30

Tue 28 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

20:30 – 21:30

Tue 4 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

20:30 – 21:30

…and 3 more dates until 25 Jun

Ballet - General Level

An open class for all levels to practice basic techniques and improve on their style. Ages 16+.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Thu 23 May

£62 for the term; £7.20 per class (ages 16–17 £52 for the term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234

18:00

Thu 30 May

£62 for the term; £7.20 per class (ages 16–17 £52 for the term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234

18:00

Thu 6 Jun

£62 for the term; £7.20 per class (ages 16–17 £52 for the term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234

18:00

…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun

Ballet Improvers 1 (Grassmarket)

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

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

…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185

18:30 – 19:30

Thu 30 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185

18:30 – 19:30

Thu 6 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185

18:30 – 19:30

…and 3 more dates until 27 Jun

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 22 May

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

20:30 – 21:30

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

…and 3 more dates until 26 Jun back to top

Ballet Junior: Workshop (Ages 7-11)

This session offers an introduction to classical ballet, through a combination of technique exercises, movement activities and imaginary games.

DanceCity, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 25 May

Studio 4

£5 / 0191 261 0505

10:30 – 11:30

Sat 1 Jun

Studio 4

£5 / 0191 261 0505

10:30 – 11:30

Sat 8 Jun

Studio 4

£5 / 0191 261 0505

10:30 – 11:30

…and 6 more dates until 20 Jul

Ballet Primary: Workshop (Ages 4-6)

This session offers an introduction to classical ballet, through a combination of technique exercises, movement activities and imaginary games.

DanceCity, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 25 May

Studio 4

£5 / 0191 261 0505

09:30 – 10:30

Sat 1 Jun

Studio 4

£5 / 0191 261 0505

09:30 – 10:30

Sat 8 Jun

Studio 4

£5 / 0191 261 0505

09:30 – 10:30

…and 6 more dates until 20 Jul

Ballet School Of Dreams: Katz-Extravaganza

Students perform their annual end of year showcase.

Theatre At The Mill, Newtownabbey

Sat 1 Jun

£8 (Children £5 under 18s) / 028 9034 0202

13:00
16:30

Ballet Stretch

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…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

08:00 – 09:00

Mon 3 Jun

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

08:00 – 09:00

Mon 10 Jun

£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525

08:00 – 09:00

…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

Ballet, Tap & Jazz: Workshop

Blackwood Miners' Institute

Tue 21 May

Phone for prices / 01495 227206

16:30 – 21:00

Thu 23 May

Phone for prices / 01495 227206

16:30 – 21:00

Sat 25 May

Phone for prices / 01495 227206

09:30 – 13:00

…and 30 more dates until 30 Jul

The Welfare, Swansea

Thu 6 Jun

Phone for prices / 01639 843163

16:30 – 21:00

Thu 13 Jun

Phone for prices / 01639 843163

16:30 – 21:00

Thu 20 Jun

Phone for prices / 01639 843163

16:30 – 21:00

…and 5 more dates until 25 Jul back to top

Ballet, Tap And Modern Dance: Workshop

The Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable

Fri 24 May

£4 / 01227 281174

16:30 – 17:15

Fri 31 May

£4 / 01227 281174

16:30 – 17:15

Fri 7 Jun

£4 / 01227 281174

16:30 – 17:15

…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

Ballet/Tap/Street Jazz Dance Class

Memorial Hall, Newport

Sat 25 May

Phone for prices / 01495 243252

10:30 – 11:30

Sat 1 Jun

Phone for prices / 01495 243252

10:30 – 11:30

Sat 8 Jun

Phone for prices / 01495 243252

10:30 – 11:30

…and 7 more dates until 27 Jul

Ballet Teen: Workshop (Ages 12-16)

Classical ballet workshop for beginners, without the pressure of exams.

DanceCity, Newcastle upon Tyne

Mon 27 May

£5 / 0191 261 0505

17:00 – 18:00

Mon 3 Jun

£5 / 0191 261 0505

17:00 – 18:00

Mon 10 Jun

£5 / 0191 261 0505

17:00 – 18:00

…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Ballet Theatre UK & Original Movements: Breakin’ Pointe

An elite ballet company and a highly regarded urban dance crew join forces to create a performance that fuses hip hop and classical styles, complete with a mash-up soundtrack.

Key Theatre, Peterborough

Sat 22 Jun

£17.50 (Children £12 under 16s) / 01733 207239

19:30

The Lights, Andover

Thu 13 Jun

Auditorium

£12–£15 / 01264 368368

19:30

Palace Theatre, Redditch

Wed 19 Jun

£17 (£16; Children £12 under 16s) / 01527 65203

19:30

Ballet Theatre UK: The Nutcracker

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.

The Blake Theatre, Monmouth

Sat 30 Nov

£16 (£15; Children £12 under 16s) / 01600 719401

14:30

The Harlequin, Redhill

Thu 21 Nov

£16 (Children £12; £14) / 01737 276500

19:30

Theatre Royal, Margate

Thu 5 Dec

£10–£16 (£14; £12) / 01843 293877

19:30

Fri 6 Dec

£10–£16 (£14; £12) / 01843 293877

14:30
19:30

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Ballet Wales: Romeo & Juliet

An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic, featuring intense fighting, passionate duets and universal themes echoing through dramatic and lyrical choreography. Costumes and video projections create a world of danger and excitement where two young lovers are caught in an age old feud.