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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
Sutra
Inspired by the skills of the Shaolin monks, this production from Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui features a stage design by Antony Gormley.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Sat 18 May
£12.50–£22.50 / 0871 902 5721
- 19:30
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Pineapple Poll/Lyric Pieces
- Written by: Gilbert
A programme of world-class dance including a comic classic set to the toe-tapping tunes of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Hall For Cornwall, Truro
Sat 18 May
£15–£26; £12–£19.50 (Children £12.50–£21.50; Children £9.50–£15; £12.50–£21.50; £12.50–£21.50; £65; £9.50–£15; £9.50–£15; £45) / 01872 262466
- 14:30
- 19:30
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
Ceroc (Salsa/Jive fusion): Workshop
At Ceroc you will learn a fusion of Salsa and Jive without the complicated footwork and by the end of the 45 minute Beginners' Class you will be dancing a routine of 3 moves.
Exeter Corn Exchange
Tue 21 May
£6 / 01392 665866
- 19:30
Tue 28 May
£6 / 01392 665866
- 19:30
Tue 4 Jun
£6 / 01392 665866
- 19:30
An Evening with Rolf Harris
The perfect treat for all the family as the legendary Rolf Harris, artist, musician, singer, TV presenter and one of Britain's best-loved entertainers, makes a rare stage appearance in London at Royal Festival Hall. This is an opportunity to hear his classic songs including 'Stairway to Heaven', 'Tie Me Kangaroo Down…
Bristol Hippodrome
Sat 18 May
£31–£41 / 0844 847 2325
- 19:30
Scottish Dance Theatre: Second Coming and Winter, Again
The dance troupe's double-bill spring show takes on the LA-street-dance-influenced Second Coming and Winter, Again, an exploration of the season choreographed by someone who knows it well – Jo Strømgren, a Norwegian.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647
- 19:30
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647
- 19:30
- 19:30
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Classical and chamber music, contemporary and traditional dance, jazz and theatre is on offer from a cast of rising international and local stars, with companies travelling from the USA, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Asia to perform.
Various venues, Aberdeen
Fri 26 Jul
Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 01224 213800
Sat 27 Jul
Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 01224 213800
Sun 28 Jul
Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 01224 213800
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Lyric Pieces/Bitesized Ballet/Pineapple Poll
- Written by: Arthur Sullivan
Dance triple bill consists of Jessica Lang's work set to Edvard Grieg's piano music, classical ballet extracts and John Cranko's adaptation of lesser-known verses by WS Gilbert, with music by Arthur Sullivan.
Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe
Tue 21 May
£18.50–£25.50 (£14.50–£23.50; £14.50–£23.50) / 01494 512000
- 19:30
Wed 22 May
£18.50–£25.50 (£14.50–£23.50; £14.50–£23.50) / 01494 512000
- 14:30
- 19:30
Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Grand Tour/Take Five/Bite Sized Ballet
- Written by: Joe Layton
A selection of works showcasing the skill and diversity of this world-renowned company with music from the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.
Buxton Opera House
Tue 21 May
£17–£25 (Children £12.50; £23) / 0845 127 2190
- 19:30
Wed 22 May
£17–£25 (Children £12.50; £23) / 0845 127 2190
- 14:30
- 19:30
Birmingham Royal Ballet: The Grand Tour/Take Five/Bitesized Ballet
The prestigious company presents a triple bill of performances, incorporating jazz-influenced dance and ballet.
Gala, Durham
Sat 18 May
£20 (£18; £16) / 0191 332 4041
- 14:30
- 19:30
Friday Night
DJs Nathan H and Lee spin chart and dance.
Club X, Cardiff
Fri 24 May
Free before 12midnight / 07957 394404
- 22:00 – 06:00
Fri 31 May
Free before 12midnight / 07957 394404
- 22:00 – 06:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free before 12midnight / 07957 394404
- 22:00 – 06:00
The Subscription Rooms, Stroud
Wed 22 May
£5 / 01453 760900
- 21:15
Wed 29 May
£5 / 01453 760900
- 21:15
Wed 5 Jun
£5 / 01453 760900
- 21:15
Modern Jive
A freestyle session for all abilities to dance to popular hits of the 1930s, 1940s and today.
Exeter Corn Exchange
Thu 23 May
£6 / 01392 665866
- 19:30
Thu 30 May
£6 / 01392 665866
- 19:30
Thu 6 Jun
£6 / 01392 665866
- 19:30
White Horse Country Park, Westbury
Thu 23 May
Phone for prices
- 19:15 – 23:15
Thu 30 May
Phone for prices
- 19:15 – 23:15
Thu 6 Jun
Phone for prices
- 19:15 – 23:15
Northern Ballet: The Great Gatsby
Choreographer David Nixon brings F Scott Fitzgerald's classic to life through dance.
Sadler's Wells, London EC1R
Sat 18 May
£12–£42 / 0844 412 4300
- 14:30
- 19:30
Sharon Potter And Dena Smith School Of Dance: Showcase 2013
Corby's longest standing technical dance school will be showcasing classical ballet, tap and modern dance styles performed by three-year olds up to those at an advanced level.
The Core At Corby Cube
Sat 18 May
£7.50 (£5.50) / 01536 470 470
- 15:00
- 18:30
Sun 19 May
£7.50 (£5.50) / 01536 470 470
- 15:00
4Motion Dance Theatre Company: The Kiosk
A modern dance piece inspired by the fast-disappearing sight of old-fashioned red telephone boxes. The work considers how methods of communication have changed and the social impact of this.
The Hope, Brighton
Tue 28 May
£8 (£5) / 0844 999 6146
- 16:00
- 18:30
- 20:45
Wed 29 May
£8 (£5) / 0844 999 6146
- 16:00
- 18:30
- 20:45
Thu 30 May
£8 (£5) / 0844 999 6146
- 16:00
- 18:30
- 20:45
Arabesque Dance Academy’s 5th Dance Show: Rule Britannia
Students perform a wonderful evening of dance.
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
Sat 18 May
£10 (£7.50) / 01332 255800
- 14:00
- 19:00
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
Also on at:
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
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Sun 19 May
£19 (£17.50; Children £14; £62) / 020 8561 8371
- 14:00
- 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
Also on at:
- The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough
- Grand Theatre, Swansea
- 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
Belly Dance Classes
Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes covering technique, combinations and choreography.
Nur, Glasgow
Sat 18 May
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 25 May
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Sat 1 Jun
£5 / 07852 768043
- 11:30 – 12:30
Burlesque Beginners (Leith)
Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page - slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy! Age 18+ For…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:30 – 20:30
Tue 28 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:30 – 20:30
Tue 4 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:30 – 20:30
Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185
- 19:30 – 20:30
Tue 28 May
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185
- 19:30 – 20:30
Tue 4 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185
- 19:30 – 20:30




