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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

Ben Martin Quartet

The saxophonist performs modern jazz as part of the four-piece group.

The Crumblin Cookie, Leicester

Thu 13 Jun

£8 ( £5) / 0116 253 1212

  • 20:00

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

Wed 22 May

£11 / 01246 345222

  • 19:00

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

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

Wed 29 May

£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647

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SURGE 2013

Conflux's festival of street arts, physical theatre and circus showcases new work from Scottish and international companies and artists, staged in venues and streets around the city. There's also a range of workshops and masterclasses running alongside.

The Briggait, Glasgow

Mon 22 Jul

Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 0141 559 4925

Tue 23 Jul

Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 0141 559 4925

Wed 24 Jul

Times & prices vary (free–£15) / 0141 559 4925

…and 4 more dates until 28 Jul

V4: The Seasons

  • Written by: Henri Oguike

Acclaimed choreographer Henri Oguike who renowned for his musicality, conjures up a baroque fantasy with six dancers who blend theatricality with ultra-cool groves of modern seduction.

Curve Theatre, Leicester

Fri 24 May

£15 / 0116 242 3595

  • 19:45

Sat 25 May

£15 / 0116 242 3595

  • 19:45

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

Alan Barnes

The saxophonist and his band play jazz standards and original compositions.

Worcester Jazz Club, Barbourne Ex-Services Club

Thu 19 Sep

£8 / 01905 748124

  • 20:00 – 22:30

Cheryl Crawford School of Dance: Showtime

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

Rothes Halls, Glenrothes

Fri 21 Jun

£10.50 / 01592 611101

  • 19:00

Sat 22 Jun

£10.50 / 01592 611101

  • 13:00
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John Donegan’s Quartet

The pianist leads his band as it performs traditional and modern jazz with a hint of soul and folk.

St Martin-In-The-Fields, London WC2N

Wed 22 May

£3.50–£9 (Children £2.75–£4.50 under 16s) / 020 7766 1100

  • 20:00

Reflex Dance Studios Flash Mob

Eighties style flash mob dancing.

Various Venues, Brick Lane, London E1

Sat 25 May

Phone for prices / 07772 713601

  • 17:00

Serendipity In Association With Dance4: Autograph

A platform allowing emerging choreographers and dance students to showcase their concepts. Three young dancers take to the stage to perform pieces about religion, self perception and boy image.

Peepul Centre, Leicester

Thu 23 May

Phone for prices / 0116 261 6000

  • 21:00

Youth Dance Tynedale: Elevate 2

  • Written by: Anthony Lo-Giudice

Hexham's contemporary dance training programme for young people aged 8-19yrs presents an evening of work choreographed by professional artists including Anthony Lo-Giudice (Lo-Giudice Dance) and Gavin Coward (balletLORENT).

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham

Fri 5 Jul

£8 ( £5) / 01434 652477

  • 19:30

Sat 6 Jul

£8 ( £5) / 01434 652477

  • 19:30

Al Wood Nine

Modern jazz by the saxophonist and his accompanying musicians.

Whelley Ex-Servicemen's Club, Wigan

Sun 26 May

£10 (£9.50; £9) / 01942 243974

  • 12:30
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Alan Skidmore

Modern jazz by the London-born tenor saxophonist.

The Cherry Tree, Sudbury

Sun 24 Nov

£8 / 01787 237263

  • 20:00 – 22:30

Aleksandra Jones: Gravida

  • Written by: Aleksandra Jones

A dance of the two gravities performed by Tanja Raman and choreographed by Aleksandra Jones as part of the Women In Pregnancy project supported by the Arts Council Wales.

Chapter, Cardiff

Tue 28 May

£6–£10 / 029 2030 4400

  • 18:00

Wed 29 May

£6–£10 / 029 2030 4400

  • 18:00

Alice Zawadzki Quartet

Mainstream and modern jazz by the vocalist and her accompanying musicians.

Matt And Phred's, Manchester

Sat 29 Jun

£5 / 0161 831 7002

  • 21:30 – 01:00

Amy Roberts

The saxophonist and clarinet-player performs modern jazz.

Wilmslow Conservative Club

Tue 18 Jun

£6 / 01625 528336

  • 20:30

Amy Roberts Quintet

The saxophonist and clarinet-player performs modern jazz and band.

Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner

Fri 28 Jun

Studio

£8–£12 / 020 8428 0124

  • 20:00
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Art Themen Quartet

Modern jazz by the saxophonist and accompanying musicians.

Bull's Head, London SW13

Fri 24 May

Phone for prices / 020 8876 5241

  • 21:30 – 00:00

BA2 Historical Projects

  • Written by: Richard Alston

Second year undergraduate students perform works by choreographers who have made a significant contribution to the development of contemporary dance in the 20th century: Richard Alston, Lea Anderson, Martha Graham and Steve Paxton.

Bonnie Bird Theatre @ Laban, London SE8

Thu 13 Jun

£6 (£3) / 020 8469 9500

  • 14:30
  • 19:30

Fri 14 Jun

£6 (£3) / 020 8469 9500

  • 14:30
  • 19:30

BA3 Commissioned Works

In preparation for their imminent careers as professional dance artists, final year students have experienced intensive periods of creative exploration and rehearsal with leading choreographers Simonetta Alessandri, Bernadette Iglich, Kerry Nicholls and Simon Vincenzi. The result is an exciting and challenging programme…

Bonnie Bird Theatre @ Laban, London SE8

Thu 4 Jul

£6 (£3) / 020 8469 9500

  • 19:30

Fri 5 Jul

£6 (£3) / 020 8469 9500

  • 19:30

The Beat Goes On

Pupils from the Scott School of Dancing with ages ranging from 2–24 show off their talents.

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Wed 29 May

£17–£20.50 / 01224 641122

  • 19:00

Thu 30 May

£17–£20.50 / 01224 641122

  • 19:00

Fri 31 May

£17–£20.50 / 01224 641122

  • 19:00

Sat 1 Jun

£17–£20.50 / 01224 641122

  • 19:00

Boplicity

Modern jazz combo.

Slug & Lettuce, Manchester

Tue 28 May

Phone for prices / 0161 434 1011

  • 20:45
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