Artists sought for The Point
The Point, the main arts centre in Eastleigh is seeking new artists to join its associate artist programme. The artists selected must be available to work with The Point for...
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Artists sought for The Point
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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s First Steps
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s First Steps
Sister company of the Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet’s specially adapted 'First Steps' performances aim to introduce young children aged three to seven to some of its most delightful classical...
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Easter Parade to march into the West End?
Easter Parade to march into the West End?
It has been rumoured that theatrical stars Sheridan Smith and Alex Gaumond are in discussions to workshop a new version of the classic musical Easter Parade. If reports are to...
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The power of pointe
The power of pointe
Image credited to Rogerio Bromfman Flickr account Pointe work can be pain-free! If you're a professional dancer wearing pointe shoes all day, or even an absolute beginner, it is possible...
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Darcey Bussell joins the BBC Young Dancer 2015
Darcey Bussell joins the BBC Young Dancer 2015
In a year-long celebration of culture, the BBC will be presenting new documentaries and live performances. This is in addition to recently welcoming former Royal Ballet Principal Darcey Bussell to...
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English National Ballet: 2015/16 Season
English National Ballet: 2015/16 Season
Image credited to Garry Knight Flickr account In the wake of their success at the National Dance Awards this January, the English National Ballet has just announced its 2015/16 programme....
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English National Ballet's Emerging Dancer 2015
English National Ballet's Emerging Dancer 2015
English National Ballet, who recently won 'Outstanding Company' at the National Dance Awards in January, has announced its finalists for the Emerging Dancer competition 2015. Taking place at the Queen...
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Promoting the arts for children
Promoting the arts for children
Image credited to chrisada Flickr account It has been argued that cultural policymakers in the UK should be doing more to promote arts activity outside of the classroom, through the...
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Dance UK's "The Future: New Ideas: New Inspirations"
Dance UK's "The Future: New Ideas: New Inspirations"
Dance UK will host a four day industry-wide conference from 9-12 April. Focusing on the future, the conference will be an opportunity to look at new models, new partnerships and...
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The power of the dance teacher
The power of the dance teacher
Image credited to ;Flavio~ Flickr account Without any students a teacher is not a teacher, however students without a teacher means no creation of dancers. Dancers - in most instances...
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Using yoga to become a better dancer
Using yoga to become a better dancer
Many dancers supplement their training with alternative practices, such as yoga. Alternative training methods help dancers on their way to becoming better and stronger dancers, and yoga provides many benefits...
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Dance - an academic subject?
Dance - an academic subject?
Many may sneer at dance being an academic subject. Whilst in essence it is a vocational study there are still aspects which lend itself heavily to academia. Dance requires academic...
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Stretching the limit
Stretching the limit
Image credited to Quinn Dombrowski Flickr account Dancers are renowned for their flexibility and to many non-dancers the main aspect that defines 'a dancer' is whether they can do the...
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Frozen sing-along!
Frozen sing-along!
Image credited to Andy Sabis Flickr account In February 2015 the perfect family treat will be ready for you during half term at the Dominion Theatre in London - a...
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That’s Entertainment!
That’s Entertainment!
Image credited to Tam Flickr account Cha-cha-chaing all over the nation, from Bournemouth to Birmingham, Belfast to Basingstoke, the ‘King and Queen’ of the ballroom Anton Du Beke and Erin...
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