Training for dance
When you think about a dancer, what might come to mind? Physically fit, athletic, stylish, skilled. Despite these positive accolades, more and more dancers - both amateur and professional -...
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Training for dance
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Dancing footballs
Dancing footballs
Sadler’s Wells and the West Ham United Foundation are set to team up for Home Turf, a community dance production inspired by football which will receive its world premiere on...
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The magic of Motionhouse
The magic of Motionhouse
Recently playing at London's Peacock Theatre, the dance theatre company Motionhouse continue to present outstanding work. Billed as a multimedia spectacle, the award-winning company presented a digital-led dance show to...
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The challenge of choreography
The challenge of choreography
As with dance performance circles, the circles of choreographers are equally as difficult to enter, yet provide their own challenges for those who wish to hone their craft as the...
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The History of International Dance Day
The History of International Dance Day
The International Dance Council believes that dance has been an important part of human culture throughout history, but that it is not prioritised enough by official establishments across the globe....
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Changes to Morris Dancing traditions
Changes to Morris Dancing traditions
The traditional English folk dance of Morris Dancing seems to be adapting to the 21st century, whilst retaining its traditions of accordions, being dressed in white, bells around the knees,...
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New leader for the National Youth Dance Company
New leader for the National Youth Dance Company
A recent boost in funding for the National Youth Dance Company means that the young dance talent which makes up the group will be working with new guest choreographer, Damien...
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Steven McRae - ballet hero
Steven McRae - ballet hero
Steven McRae, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet is an inspiring figure. Not only are his skills and talent on stage second to none, he has also inspired the...
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In it to win it...
In it to win it...
Within dance communities there can be much debate as to the impact of competitions on young dancers, and the effect they could have on their training. Whether they are screened...
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Special stars for UK production tour
Special stars for UK production tour
The dazzling song and dance extravaganza THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! will complete a UK tour this year, with special guest stars. Each venue will feature a very special guest alongside the cast...
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Feet focus
Feet focus
Working the feet well and articulating every movement when dancing is imperative for a dancer, and encourages the feet and leg line to extend. Articulating the feet is ultimately important...
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BREAKIN’ CONVENTION ’16
BREAKIN’ CONVENTION ’16
Sadler’s Wells’ critically acclaimed international festival of hip hop dance theatre, Breakin’ Convention, is back from 29 April-2 May, with performances from UK and international companies and crews. Now in...
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Princess Plié
Princess Plié
Princess Plié, a new resource for dance studios, works to improve the number of dance students taking classes at any one dance school. It serves as resource for teachers and...
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Giselle reimagined
Giselle reimagined
Reimagining Giselle is a contemporary reworking of the classic ballet story Giselle, created by emerging choreographer Joshua Beamish as part of The Royal Ballet’s commitment to developing new choreographic talent....
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Support for emerging companies
Support for emerging companies
Financial support is being offered for emerging theatre companies to cover production costs, as part of new sector-led schemes aimed at breaking down major barriers to young theatre companies aiming...
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