Dance Review November 2010

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The Big Ballet

not your traditional ballet company

Seasonal Previews Interview: Urban Strides

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Dance like a champion

With young people of all ages trying to emulate street dance groups like Diversity, we look at the High Schools Street Dancing Championships which have been launched by the UDO (United Dance Organisation).

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Street dance takes centre stage

Although it evolved outside of dance studios, street dance has made the transition to the stage to huge acclaim with sell-out performances proving this form of dance has really come of age. Here we take a look at the latest two productions to hit the Capital this year.

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The buyers guide to ballet shoes

There are so many different types of ballet shoes on the market that choosing a new pair can be bewildering so here we give you the basics for buying the right shoes.

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Centre Stage

This month we catch up with Philippa White who is performing in balletLORENT’s Blood, Sweat & Tears.

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News

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Competition

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Previews

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Reviews

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Contents Editor’s Note It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself as the new Editor of Dance Review and at the same time be able to bring you a completely new look magazine.

It’s been a fairly hectic few months in the offices of Dance Review, with many sleepless nights being had by all as we tried to incorporate all of the comments which we have received from readers into a new look magazine to suit everyone’s tastes.

At the same time it has been a very pleasurable experience for me, because it isn’t very often that you get to join a magazine at such an exciting time.

I hope you will agree that the magazine looks great and over the next few months you can expect to find a complete mix of everything which the world of dance has to offer. From ballet to street dance, ballroom, latin and jive, if it’s in the news then you will find it here.

We’ll also be talking to a number of dancers to find out what makes them tick – the first of which is Philippa White who is currently performing in balletLORENT’s Blood, Sweat & Tears.

As if the re-design wasn’t enough we are also introducing a range of supplements designed to give you an in-depth look at different types of dance. This month we start with ballroom and with Strictly Come Dancing keeping us all glued to our seats on a Saturday night this should definitely be marked as a ‘must read’.

I hope you’re as excited as I am about the new look magazine and I look forward to bringing you all the latest from the world of dance over the coming months.

P.S: I’d love to hear your views, email me at tracey@dancereview.co.uk and let me know what you think!

See you next month

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Students from Kingsmead School, Enfield

his year’s Step LIVE!, an annual celebration of young and dynamic dance took place at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, saw 450 talented students showcase their dance moves to an audience of parents, friends and dance lovers.

popular choices, with teachers Jade Shaw and Stella McGowan (aka BGirl Lyra) choreographing impressive routines for schools - including Kingsmead, London Oratory and Harris Academy South Norwood - and generally raising the profile of street dance on the programme.

A partnership between the Royal Academy of Dance and The Jack Petchey Foundation, the event saw guests participating in the range of free foyer events that were on offer across the three levels of Sadler’s Wells Theatre.

Proving particularly popular were the flash mobbers from Swanlea School, who made surprise appearances featuring dance with live percussion, and the Freestyle Battles, which saw breakers throwing down shapes, compéred by Charlie Throwdown and DJ Lumo.

Step LIVE! was the showcase event of the Step into Dance programme, a fully inclusive community dance project that encourages participation in dance for secondary school students throughout London. The programme offers weekly classes in a diverse fusion of dance styles, including street, ballet, Bollywood, contemporary and Flamenco, regardless of experience and ability.

In total 23 schools from across 13 London boroughs performed on the main stage, presenting different styles of dance, including street, contemporary, breaking, musical theatre and jive. Street dance and breaking were

Photo by Mark Lees

The programme is expanding in 2010-11, with 50 new schools across five new boroughs taking part, as well as the first ever inter-school Freestyle Battles.

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YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

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unning alongside the UK’s leading fashion and beauty event, Clothes Show Live, The Dance Show (3-5 December) is the most exciting live dance experience of the year which promises to the ‘must-attend’ event in any dance enthusiast’s diary.

At the heart of the show is the Central Stage which will showcase a huge variety of dance styles and techniques from the dance world’s leading professionals, competitive troupes and dance acts.

Highlights will include performances from the stars of BBC’s So You Think You Can Dance, including Charlie Bruce and Robbie White and Sky 1’s Got To Dance.

Featuring four purpose built dance studios, each specialising in a huge range of dance styles, the show allows everyone from beginners to professionals to take part in interactive classes and learn the latest dance routines.

judging panel for the Young Dancer of the Year Award.

The award is sponsored by Spotlight and supported by Dancers Inc, Dance Xchange and CDET and will give 30 dancers the chance to perform in front of thousands, and launch their career in dance on a huge platform.

The live finals will be judged by a star-studded judging panel lead by Arlene Phillips, and will take place on the Central Stage. The winning dancer will win an exclusive contract to appear within Clothes Show Live’s famous Fashion Theatre for the duration of Clothes Show Live 2011, a one year contract with top dance agency Dancers Inc, a year’s membership to Spotlight dancers directory and much more.

For those who want to make an impression on the dance floor then the Paul Mitchell Freestyle Stage will be the place to bust a move. Dancers will have to show an audience of thousands what they’ve got, or risk being quickly moved on by the next wannabe dancer. The Dance Show will also include a number of masterclasses hosted by the dance industry’s leading professionals and dance companies, including the Rambert Dance Company for those looking to improve their skills further.

Arlene Phillips said: ‘‘It’s a great honour to be charged Dancers are encouraged to put their skills to the test with finding the next big name in dance, and one and try a brand new dance style such as Egyptian which I won’t be taking lightly. I can’t wait to see dance with The Dance Workshop, burlesque with the shortlisted dancers perform and hopefully we’ll Bijoux Burlesque and house with Dance Nuvo. discover a British dancer who has the potential to be Leading choreographer Arlene Phillips will be making the next Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers or even Ashley a special guest appearance at the show on Friday 3 Banjo.’’

December, where she’ll be tasked with deciding the ISTD_Halfpage:Layout 13:00 Page 1 fate of 30 hopeful dancers 1as 04/10/2010 she leads a world class

The show will feature hundreds of leading dance exhibitors including Bloch and Katz Dancewear, giving visitors the widest choice of shopping options to pick up everything from the trendiest clothes to match their moves, essential dance kit and equipment plus key information on dance schools and colleges for those looking to embark on a career in dance.

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Blackpool Grand Finals Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th November 2010 The Tower, Blackpool

Tickets Tickets may be ordered from Phyllis Miles Telephone: +44 (0)1795 521305 | Email: phyllismiles@tiscali.co.uk Standard Tickets One day ticket £20 (includes free entry to Grand Dance) Two day ticket £29 (includes free entry to Grand Dance) Grand Dance only ticket £10 Saturday 27th November – all Children’s events and the evening Grand Dance Sunday 28th November – all Adult events plus all Sequence events Please visit www.istd.org for a full schedule of events Presented by the ISTD Imperial Dance & Dancesport Faculties Sponsored by DanceSport International

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ational Dance Company Wales has embarked on a major UK tour with works by two of the biggest names in the business, both created at the flagship arts organisation’s Cardiff home.

The double bill comprises Romance Inverse from Netherlands-based choreographer Itzik Galili and a new Stephen Petronio work created in the summer with the NDCWales team.

Galili’s work has been championed by NDCWales and this new creation has delighted audiences in venues where it has been performed in the spring. Petronio’s new work marks the Company’s first commission from the hip New Yorker and will have all his hallmark excitement and fluidity, racing pace and glorious fashion, with a unique and distinct Welsh choral flavour.

This new collaboration was created with the Company’s 10 international dancers during August and September and previewed at the arts flagship organisation’s home, Dance House at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff before going on the road.

New dancers have also joined the artistic team with Ygal Tsur joining the Company from France and Gareth Mole and Harriet Bone who are both apprentices from

The Place, London. In addition Emma Lewis joins the company as the new Rehearsal Director.

Artistic Director Ann Sholem said: “This is going to be an exciting new season with two energetic, imaginative and sympathetic choreographers whose work I have followed closely and been keen to introduce to UK audiences.

“Peeled has been loved by our audiences as far afield as Bilbao and Brecon, Milan and Mold, and I am delighted the new work Romance Inverse is proving as popular. We took the work on our spring tour and wherever we performed the reaction was just sensational. It is great to be taking it to even more audiences in more venues throughout the autumn.”

National Dance Company Wales will be touring to the Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield, Venue Cyrmu in Llandudno and Theatr Brycheiniog in Brecon / Aberhonddu.

In addition there will be a number of ‘Meet the Artist, See the Art’ events taking place throughout November.

These include ‘Departure Terminal’ which takes place on 26 November and comprises a number of short new works from company dancers who have been given a safe environment to start developing their choreographic ideas and creativity.

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Competition

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she proved to be an inspiration to the whole Company.

id you know that The New Theatre, St Martin’s Lane became the Royal Ballet’s home in 1941 for much of the war? This is just one of the many gems of information which you can find in the Royal Ballet Yearbook 2010-11.

This is a definitely one for the Christmas list and for those who are planning which performances to visit, there is a special preview of the new season.

Hot off the press this month, it brings ballet enthusiasts up to date with the latest activities, performances and company news from the prestigious Royal Ballet and is packed full of lavish photographs from last season’s performances.

Lively and informative features make this not only a great but also a comprehensive read which covers the history of the Company abroad, great dancers from the Company and the art of capturing movement on camera.

The Yearbook also includes a feature on Ninette de Valois, the Founder of the Royal Ballet who died in March 2001 at the age of 102. Known to everyone as ‘Madam’, the Yearbook looks at how her career began when she announced as a child at a party that she wanted to do her Irish Jig. It goes on to map some very prestigious moments in her career where

Priced at £15.00, the Royal Ballet Yearbook is available from Marston Book Services on: 01235 465 577 or email: direct.orders@marston.co.uk.

It is also available from: www.amazon.co.uk and all good bookshops (ISBN: 9781849430029).

We have three copies of the Royal Ballet Yearbook to give away – to be in with a chance of winning simply follow us on Facebook and post a message on our page (Dance Review Magazine) before 01 December.

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The winners will be picked at random and a copy of the book will be in the post in time for Christmas.

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Previews Conjure up the magic

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t’s that time of year when the winter coat comes out of the wardrobe and we start looking forward to the festive season ahead. It’s also an exciting time in the world of dance as ballet companies launch their new seasons, and this year we have more than our fair share of excellent performances to look out for.

One performance which we all associate with Christmas is The Nutcracker but with a move away from the norm, this year there is also an emphasis on Cinderella, with large scale new productions of the ballet to be seen around the country.

few matinees, but both these full length classical ballets will be given matinees this season. Getting into Christmas mode, another Ashton classic and a favourite with all ages is Tales of Beatrix Potter which will be performed in a double bill with Peter and the Wolf for some performances and the delightful skating ballet Les Patineurs for others.

The sets for Beatrix Potter are built on a huge scale, making the dancers who play Mrs Tiggywinkle, Squirrel Nutkin, Peter Rabbit, and other favourite characters, appear the size of the animals they are portraying against the oversized furniture and scenery. These programmes will run throughout the Christmas period before giving way to revivals of Giselle and Swan Lake in January.

One such production comes from The Royal Ballet with the revival of Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella which will be performed from 20th November and into December, with a special performance on New Year’s Eve. This ballet was first performed at the Royal Opera House in 1948, with Margot Fonteyn sharing the title role with Moira Shearer, who is famous throughout the world thanks to the classic film The Red Shoes. Ashton’s choreography to the Prokofiev score is a traditional interpretation, with the evil step sisters played in drag, originally by Ashton himself and Robert Helpmann (who also starred in The Red Shoes). The lavish sets include a long flight of steps at the back of the stage in the ballroom scene, where Cinderella makes her entrance en pointe with a cape spreading out behind her in a memorable scene. Wayne Sleep has in recent years played one of the step sisters, and the leading roles of Cinderella and the Prince are taken by a succession of the company’s principals.

Classic favourites Another Ashton revival this month is Sylvia which was first performed in 1952. Unlike most theatres, the Royal Opera House normally has

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Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Cinderella Photograph by Tim Cross

Meanwhile in the Linbury Studio Theatre downstairs at the Royal Opera House, William Tuckett’s popular work Faeries which combines dance theatre and puppetry will almost certainly delight the younger generation. Faeries can also be seen during the Christmas period with daily matinees and early evening performances.

A time to celebrate This year has been a time of celebration for several ballet companies and with its 67 dancers and full orchestra, the English National Ballet is celebrating its 60th birthday. The company has presented regular seasons at the London Coliseum both throughout the summer and at Christmas and is currently touring Romeo and Juliet which has been revived by Patricia Ruanne and can be seen for the first time at Milton Keynes Theatre this month and at the London Coliseum in January.

In addition to this, in their regular repertoire is a revival of Michael Corder’s Cinderella, in which the step sisters are shown as young and attractive rather than the grotesque characters which we are more accustomed to. Here too, in a move away from tradition, the Fairy Godmother appears in Cinderella’s kitchen as a dream rather than as the silver haired apparition that we are more used to.

New production Birmingham Royal Ballet is officially 20 years old this year and to celebrate director David Bintley has choreographed an entirely new production of Cinderella which can be seen at the Birmingham Hippodrome from 24 November until 12 December before it begins a tour of The Lowry, Salford and Theatre Royal, Plymouth in January.

In this new production John Macfarlane, designer of The Nutcracker and the Company’s recent Le Baiser de la fée is conjuring up a magical world to bring this much loved fairytale to life providing the perfect finale for their 20th year.

And finally for an entirely different take on Cinderella, Sadler’s Wells’ resident company, New Adventures, is returning for its annual Christmas season with Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella from 30 November to 23 January. Set in London during the Second World War, the ballet was first seen in 1997 and the new production has been created to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Blitz.

An old favourite We come at last to that old favourite The Nutcracker which will be premiered by the English National Ballet at the London Coliseum in December. English National Ballet broke the mould of this Victorian classic some years ago with an updated production in modern dress, with a Michael Jackson doll under the Christmas tree. Nothing dates so quickly as something in modern dress, and this year the company is presenting an entirely new production by Wayne Eagling which is set in an era of Edwardian elegance and will without a doubt help to capture the festive magic.

Moving north and Scottish Ballet is celebrating its 40th anniversary with artistic director Ashley Page’s production of Cinderella making a welcome return to the stage. This reworking of a much loved fairy tale features designs by Antony McDonald which are described as a decadent Vivienne Westwood meets Andy Warhol in 18th century France and can be seen at Glasgow Theatre Royal from 14-31 December before it tours Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Belfast in the New Year.

Another ballet company celebrating this year is Northern Ballet with its 40th birthday celebrations taking place at their lavish new purpose built premises in Leeds. This season they will be performing artistic director David Nixon’s traditional production of The Nutcracker at the Grand Theatre, Leeds, in early December after touring Norwich, Sheffield and Manchester during November.

Claire Robertson as Cinderella in Ashley Page’s Cinderella.

Photograph by Andrew Ross

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Reviews

The Big Ballet is back Having seen huge success during previous tours, Russia’s alternative ballet company, The Big Ballet, is set to return in 2011.

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he Big Ballet is , with each of the 16 female dancers weighing at least 15 stone, and while some people may argue that ballet dancers should be more of a traditional shape and size, anyone that has had the privilege of seeing these ladies dance will agree that their performance is a refreshing break from the norm.

Grace and dignity The Big Ballet was established fourteen years ago by top Russian choreographer, Panfilov, who as a young man had secured his position as one of the most influential choreographers in ballet.

Never one to shy-away from controversy, Panfilov set out to prove two things to the world; firstly, that people of larger build are able to move with similar grace, dignity and flare as traditional dancers, and secondly, that he would be able to create a professional ballet troupe out of dancers with no previous experience.

Hailing from Perm, a beautiful city with two million inhabitants in Russia’s Ural Mountain range, also home to two of ballet’s preeminent geniuses, Tchaikovsky and Serge Diaghlev, The Big Ballet was formed by Panfilov to challenge social standards in a world where slenderness and beauty seems obsessive. In testament to Panfilov’s achievement, The Big Ballet continues to be a massive success long after his renowned murder in 2002.

Rigorous training Contrary to what some critics may think, all of the dancers undergo rigorous training sessions and a demanding tour schedule which makes us ask the question how they maintain their weight. The Big Ballet’s Prima Ballerina, Ekatarina Yurkova, comments:

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“We eat normal amounts of food, and the same kind of food as everybody else – our size is in our genes.

“Since we were children we were all large (Big Ballet) and were often taunted, but we have gained enormous confidence since we became a troupe. Being big is not a problem and should not be seen as such - it is the perception about the abilities of larger people that need to change.

“We have been given a great opportunity and, under one of the world’s leading choreographers, we have gained the ability and confidence to take to the stage and show that we are as good at professional dance as thin people.”

Huge acclaim During their UK tour in 2008, The Big Ballet was received on stage with enormous enthusiasm, performing a parody of popular classical ballets followed by performances to more contemporary music such as Robbie Williams, Tom Jones’s Sex Bomb and (continuing the Russian theme) Go West by the Pet Shop Boys.

Dion Clements, publicist for The Big Ballet UK tour, says: “Whether you admire the fuller figure or not, there is absolutely no denying the raw power emanating from the stage when 16 large ladies perform choreographed routines in sync to thunderous music – I’ve witnessed audiences go wild for this troupe”.

The 2011 tour is due to kick-off on 28 February 2011. It will run until 18 April and will take in around 40 venues. Alexej Ignatow, a producer for Amande Concerts, comments: “We are delighted to bring back this superb Russian show to UK audiences. When such attention is being paid to issues of size and weight, we felt that being larger is not necessarily a restriction and we were right. The Big Ballet is enjoyed by people of all sizes.”

Fancy learning how to dance with the cast of West End hit Dirty Dancing?

Want to see how you’d you do if you auditioned for a West End Show? Or simply fancy watching the stars of the shows perform themselves? Well make sure you head to Birmingham NEC this December for the UK’s most exciting live dance experience, The Dance Show.

From 3-5 December visit The Dance Show, the biggest dance event of 2010, featuring tons of live performances, a whole host of interactive dance classes, the UK’s leading dancewear brands and masterclasses from the professionals.

You Can Dance will be leading classes at the show – visit thedanceshow.co.uk for the full timetable!

And for advanced dancers, we’ll be bringing you the unique opportunity to take part in a Pole Fitness masterclass with Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist and Miss Pole Dance UK 2009/10, Alesia Vazmitsel.

If you’ve ever dreamt of being in a West End show The Dance Show is giving you the chance to attend ‘West End Bootcamp’.

You’ll be given an exclusive opportunity to find out what it’s like to audition for a West Throughout the three days there’ll be a huge End cast in front of a panel of judges, selection of dance classes to try out including including James Hopson of top casting agency Pippa Ailion Casting, who’ll be giving a workshop with the stars of West End show Dirty Dancing, who’ll be on hand to teach the you advice on how to cut it in the likes of Flashdance, Hairspray, Cats or Chicago.

Cha Cha and Mambo - made famous by the movie! If you see yourself as the next Johnny or Baby it’s time to get your dancing shoes On the Central Stage, see performances from on now! professionals and your favourite TV stars including Britain’s Got Talent’s Portlan; Other dance classes throughout the three Charlie Bruce and Robbie White who will days come from; world-renowned hip hop take to the stage on Sunday 5 December to choreographer Lucie Talbott; Jazz expert recreate the stunning duet that impressed Voyd from Liberatus Dance; Artistic Director the judges on the popular TV series So You Think You Can Dance; and on December 3 of Ballet Central, see Arlene Phillips judging the live finals of William Glassman; the Young Dancer of the Year award, choreographer to sponsored by Spotlight and supported by Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing Dancers Inc, DanceXchange and CDET. with the Stars, Ryan Francois, and star of On Saturday 4 December and Sunday 5 West End show ‘Tap December The Dance Show will play host to Dogs’ Douglas Mills. the Midland and Northern heats of the UK Plus Charlie Bruce, Hip Hop Championships. See the UK’s finest Lizzie Gough and hip hop crews as they descend on Robbie White of Birmingham to compete for their place in the Charlie Bruce BBC’s So You Think final, held in London next year.

Hosted by choreographer and dancer Kymberlee Jay the Paul Mitchell® Freestyle Stage will be the place to take to the take to the stage and impress thousands of dance fans. Register first at the Paul Mitchell® stand for your 2 minute slot, then battle it out against others in your heat to impress the Dance Show crowd!

Whether you’re looking to get fit, have fun or a bit of both, the Dancing for the Games Studio in association with Zest, is an open studio where dance enthusiast of all levels can be introduced to dance styles such Bollywood, Burlesque, Egyptian, Zumba and Bhangra!

With all this and more The Dance Show promises to be the perfect weekend for all fans of dance of all ages and abilities.

The Dance Show takes place alongside Clothes Show Live with every ticket giving you access to both shows, including a dedicated seat in the famous Fashion Theatre presented by Gok Wan, (Fri-Sun only) for a spectacular 45-minute dance and fashion showcase – it’s the ultimate day out!

For more information and to book tickets visit thedanceshow.co.uk or call 0844 581 1291.

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champi n With young people of all ages trying to emulate street dance groups like Diversity, the launch of the High Schools Street Dancing Championships in February by the UDO (United Dance Organisation) caused a huge surge of interest.

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aunched in conjunction with Sport England, EMDP and Beat Bullying, the first ever National High School Street Dance Championships sponsored

by HABBO follows on from the extremely successful 2008/09 Welsh inter high school championships. Launched in February, the competition promises to involve pupils across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales with 22 regional qualifying heats around the UK and a prestigious final to be held on 21 November 2010 at the Victoria Hall, Stokeon-Trent.

A brief history For those of you who are new to the United Dance Organisation (UDO Ltd), it was formed in 2002 with an aim to create and stage professional street dance competitions across the UK. The UDO brand of street dance competitions has seen the company now move into Europe, Russia, India and the USA and this year the UDO will have competitions in five African Nations.

Currently they have over 10,000 dance members and hold twelve regional qualifying heats across the UK each year climaxing in the UDO World Street Dance Championships in August at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool which last year saw 25 countries compete, including the USA and Africa.

The competition It’s very easy to get involved in the National High School Street Dance Championships and although some of the regional heats have already taken place, there are still plenty available to choose from so if you fancy taking part then recruit your dancers and get started.

Each competitor must be a member of the UDO to compete and registration can take place on the website. Each team then needs to complete a registration form which can be submitted online or printed off and sent along with payment if required. The UDO has been working hard with local

authorities to secure funding which has enabled dancers in certain areas to compete free of charge so check out the website to see if you live in one of those areas. All team registration forms must be submitted 10 days before the event and a full list of dates for the regional heats is available on the website.

In addition each team will need a dedicated member of staff to supervise them on the day.

Rules & regulations The rules for the competition are fairly simple and the good news is that if you have a lot of talent in your school you are allowed to enter more than one team with a minimum of six and a maximum of 20 dancers. All dancers in the team must be from the same school and your team must have a name, but be creative and don’t just use the name of your school.

There are two different categories which you can enter (Years 7-9 and Years 10-13) and the three top teams from each category will qualify for the National Final.

Your routine This is your chance to be creative and although routines can be no longer than two minutes, other than that you can pretty much do whatever you like. The music which you use

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champion can be a mixture of more than one track and if you’re feeling acrobatic then why not include some moves (although do make sure they are safe as you could be penalised if they’re not). In addition you can use props and costumes although you will be judged purely on your dance, performance and choreography so don’t worry too much about spending a fortune to look the part.

The UDO actively encourages pupils and students to choreograph their own routines to demonstrate their own abilities and talent and to work as a team although they can offer assistance in finding qualified teachers in their area if you would like the extra help.

It takes two As part of the regional heats there will also be a duos competition with the same two age categories, where duos will be asked to compete with at least eight other duos on the floor at the same time. The DJ will play approximately 60-90 seconds of the track each time and dancers must continue to dance for the duration of the track. In category 1 (Years 7-9) the music will be Eenie Meenie by Sean Kingston & Justin Bieber and in category 2 (Years 10-13) Bad Romance by Lady Gaga.

Medals and trophies will be awarded to the top three duos in each age category although this is just for fun so winners of the duos will not go through to the National Finals.

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A dance spectacular With support from some very well know names, this competition promises to be a fantastic way to prove your talent, have fun and get fit in the process. Kimberley Wyatt from Pussycat Dolls who is a UDO Ambassador says: “I’m supporting this project because dance is such a great way to give kids a sense of accomplishment and self worth, I hope my involvement inspires young people to dream big, believe in themselves, and go for it! “ Ashley Banjo from Diversity who is also a UDO Ambassador says: “I am proud to be a part of the High School Street Dance competitions which encourages children and their families to get active and healthy in a fun and social way.”

So what are you waiting for – go to the website at: www. udostreetdance.com or email: schools@streetdance.co.uk to find out how you can take part – and even if you don’t fancy dancing make sure you book your tickets to the National Final for what promises to be a day out to remember.

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Creating a

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espite being hailed as the latest entertainment phenomenon, street dance has struggled to gain recognition as a legitimate art form in the UK. But that is all set to change with the launch of the first ever authentic, Government-accredited street dance teacher training qualification.

Devised by Andy Instone, the UK’s leading expert in street dance education, culture, performance and choreography and the founder of renowned street dance company Urban Strides, the qualification will radically improve standards in street dance for the next generation and looks set to create a landmark in the dance’s history.

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All about Andy At the same time as being captain of the football team at school, Andy discovered a passion for street dance at a very early age and is now considered to be one of the hottest choreographers on the UK scene.

At 15 he set out to prove that all-boy dancing was a very powerful image and by involving 20 boys from the local football team he started a ‘boys club’ that performed with his school in national dance competitions, eradicating previous misconceptions about ‘boys that dance’. He established his own dance company at 18, Urban Strides limited, which specialises in performances, workshops, dance academies and university classes as well as community work throughout the UK. He choreographed his first pop video at 22 and his sheer determination earned him a scholarship at the prestigious Millennium Dance 2000 where he added to his hip hop skills with classical training.

landmark

in dance history

Now a multi award winner and a judge for the UK Hip Hop Championship, UK Street Dance Championship and the UK Vauxhall Tribes Top Urban Talent Tour, Andy is a master of his art. He has taught over 311,000 dancers from his four internationally selling DVDs and 51 live arena performances.

His choreographic work has appeared on 36 TV channels in 128 countries and been viewed by a global audience of 1.73 billion people. He has worked alongside Dizzee Rascal and Alexandra Burke and Sean Paul and has even had the privilege of choreographing for Her Majesty The Queen, twice.

(He also taught Richard Branson the Running man!)

He has been on a 13-year journey in street dance and hip hop culture and has learnt his foundations from the most influential pioneers in hip hop and street dance including Poppin’ Pete, Suga Pop, Mr Wiggles, Ken Swift, Greg Campellock Junior, Tony Gogo, Buddha Stretch, Brooklyn Terry and Caleaf.

people watch three hours of MTV and think they’re ready to go out and teach.

“But every dance that can be considered a style has foundation steps. In the same way that Ballet has a plié and a tendu, Locking has a Scooby Doo and a skeeter rabbit and B-boying (breakdance) has top rock, corkscrews, footwork and windmills.”

Andy believes that as well as giving credence to the dance style, this qualification will also give instructors the chance to earn a professional salary.

He says: “Based on our pilot teacher training, these newly qualified instructors should be able to earn between £300 and £800 a week. They will also be armed with

In short, if it was there to be done, Andy has done it.

Get qualified Andy’s larger than life personality is just one of the reasons why his story is such a success, but at the same time his strong sense of discipline and impeccable work ethic are what motivates him as well as his aim to create the most exciting, inspirational and authentic street dance experience possible, delivered with passion, positivity and fun.

It is no great surprise then that when he decided that a qualification was needed to train street dance instructors across the UK, it was no sooner said than done.

The qualification will be recognised in schools and colleges across the country and the course will be taught by worldleading street dancers, who aim to train 25 new instructors with skills that will automatically put them in the top 5% of street dance teachers in the UK. Andy says: “We anticipate that this qualification will revolutionise the street dance movement in the UK. It will give the dance legitimacy in arts and educational circles and, more importantly, it will mean that many more people will be able to have a career in something they love and be recognised as a professional.”

He explains: “Unfortunately the cultural heritage of street dance has become misrepresented and misinterpreted by those trying to cash in on its current popularity. Too many

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Creating a landmark

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the legal and practical know-how they need to set up a professional dance practice, giving students (and parents) peace of mind knowing they are learning from a qualified instructor with appropriate insurance, who has undergone a child protection course, is CRB checked, and who can communicate successfully with students of all ages and abilities.”

What’s it all about The course is very comprehensive and will equip future instructors with the skills to break down and teach each street dance style including locking, popping, breakin’ (break dance), hip hop and house while at the same time understand the evolution of street dance and how to help the generation of tomorrow revolutionise it.

Creating new, fresh choreography in minutes, not hours is also on the syllabus, but it’s not just the creative side which is covered because there is also a section on understanding the legal implications of teaching children, gaining the appropriate business skills as well as negotiating and collaborating with educational establishments like schools and councils.

The intensive training course takes place at Buckinghamshire New University Campus and is open to over 18s who are experienced street dancers or professional teachers of other dance styles with street dance experience. Those who want to find out more can attend a free, open day, simply by registering their details at: www.learntoteachstreetdance.com or by calling 08448 488 825.

And finally As street dance continues to grow in popularity, an accredited teacher training qualification is something of a necessity and will mean that many more people of all ages will benefit from learning from a professional. But it doesn’t end with the qualification because if there is something which we

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can learn from Andy it is that learning the steps is only half the story.

To be a true professional in street dance you need to be hard working and have dedication and drive because you have a much greater chance of success if you have the right attitude. Andy says: “If you are in any way half-hearted about becoming an excellent street dance instructor, this is not the course for you. We are only interested in working with students who are absolutely 100% dedicated to becoming teachers of the highest calibre. The students who will benefit most from the course are not necessarily the ones who start off with the ‘best’ dancing or teaching ability – but the ones with the right attitude.”

Creating a landmark in dance history is not an easy task, but when you read about his talents and achievements over the years, it is no great surpirse that it is something which Andy Instone has achieved. I personally look forward to seing more classes running throughout the UK by professional teachers who have been trained by Andy – not only is this good for the industry now but also for the generations of young dancers who will continue to keep this dance movement very much alive.

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here are so many different types of ballet shoes on the market that choosing a new pair can be bewildering – especially if you are new to ballet. There are also many common misconceptions about buying a pair of ballet shoes which can make your shopping trip a bit of a chore, so before you head off to the shops it pays to do your homework to make sure that you get a pair of shoes which are right for you.

So let’s start with the basics – your shoes are the tools of your trade – you wouldn’t see a dentist trying to remove a tooth with a hacksaw and in the same way you need to have the right shoes for your feet in order to perform to the best of your ability.

Firstly when you’re buying ballet shoes it is best to buy them brand new.

This may sound very obvious but if you haven’t got a lot of cash to spare then you could be

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tempted to get a second hand pair. There are two schools of thought on this, particularly where children are concerned as they grow out of shoes so quickly, but because shoes are designed to mould to a dancer’s feet buying a second hand pair is not ideal as they will have moulded to the dancers feet and therefore won’t be right for you.

Correct fitting This brings me onto the subject of fitting. People will give different advice when it comes to buying soft ballet shoes which include buying them a size too big or a size too small.

Basically ballet shoes should fit like a glove but there should still be sufficient space in the shoe for moving the toes.

To give you a rough guide you need to make sure that you are wearing the tights that you dance in when you go to try the shoes on and if possible go and get them fitted at the time of day when you would normally be dancing – this way your feet are as similar as possible to your ‘dancing feet’.

When you stand flat in the shoes you need to make sure that your toes do not curl – if they do then you need a larger size. In the same way if there is too much room at the front of

When you have a comfortable fit then the next decision to make is material. There are three different types to choose from; canvas leather and satin and here it is very much down to personal choice.

Generally speaking, canvas offers very good value for money and therefore is a good starter shoe, while satin is often considered as the best choice for female dancers because of its aesthetic appeal. Leather on the other hand is more durable and moulds to the shape of the foot over time. It is also worth considering the type of floor which you will be dancing on as leather shoes work well on wooden floors but canvas shoes are better suited to floors made of vinyl.

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The key is in getting a good fit so be prepared to spend up to an hour in the shop getting your shoes properly fitted.

There is no right or wrong material, although the school which you attend may have a preference. Ultimately your choice should be determined by how durable your shoes need to be and how often you will need to replace them.

Sole type The last decision which you need to make is the type of sole. There are two types to choose from; a full sole and a split sole. A full sole is exactly what it says and is made from one piece of material (generally suede) which runs along the full length of the shoe. The split sole comes in two pieces and covers the ball and the heel of the shoe.

Again this is largely down to personal choice however for dancers who are new to ballet and

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the shoe then it will be difficult to point and if you have to curl your toes to keep the shoe on then you need a smaller size.

for children, a full sole is generally recommended. This is due to the fact that wearing ballet shoes which are much lighter than normal shoes can take a bit of getting used to and a full sole provides more rigidity to the shoe.

And finally Whether you are new to ballet or a seasoned dancer, buying a pair of shoes can be a bit of a minefield – but it needn’t be a chore. For a start your dance teacher will be able to give you advice on the best types of shoes to look out for and they will generally be able to point you towards a reputable establishment to buy them from.

The key is in getting a good fit so be prepared to spend up to an hour in the shop getting your shoes properly fitted.

There are also numerous online stores which offer all of the major brands – again don’t be afraid to ask for advice as most of the online stores will be happy for you to phone or email them if you are unsure about exactly which shoes you need.

Ultimately you need to remember that your shoes need to meet the rigorous demands of both practice and performance but at the same time they need to be comfortable, so take your time when buying them and make sure that they are the perfect fit for you.

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Behind the scenes with Philippa White

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This month we catch up with Philippa White who is currently performing in balletLORENT’s Blood, Sweat & Tears which premiered at Northern Stage in January 2010 and is touring throughout autumn 2010 and spring 2011.

hilippa is on secondment with balletLORENT from Scottish Dance Theatre having worked with Liv Lorent during the making of Liv’s award winning commissioned piece LUXURIA with Scottish Dance Theatre; she has also appeared in la nuit intime.

Dancing has been a lifelong passion of Philippa’s and having started dancing

at an early age, she subsequently went on to train at London Contemporary Dance School where she graduated in 2001 with a first class honours degree.

She then went on to dance with Edge, London Contemporary Dance School’s postgraduate performance company, where she toured in the UK and internationally.

Philippa has now been with Scottish Dance Theatre for three years and worked with a number of choreographers including Didi Veldman, Willi Dorner and Rui Horta.

Here’s what she had to say to Dance

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Photo: Philippa White in Blood, Sweat & Tears – Photograph by Bill Cooper

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Centre Stage How old were you when you first started dancing?

weren’t a dancer what would you be? It would have to be a costume designer because I love clothes.

I first started dancing when I was just three because my best friend Rachel had started ballet classes and I didn’t want to feel left out – you know how it is when you are three years old! I remember it quite clearly – even down to the fact that I wore black plimsolls and a green tartan dress.

What do you do in your free time?

Who is your inspiration?

I find that I can be inspired by a variety of things which could be an actor’s performance in a film, a friend, a character in a play, or even someone I’ve seen in the street. But it isn’t always a person that inspires me because it can also be a piece of music, a line in a song or an image - something than evokes an emotion.

What is the high point of your career?

That has got to be being part of balletLORENT’s Blood, Sweat & Tears. I have been involved from its inception and it is a massive emotional commitment on my part, but the most rewarding experience in my dance career. Working with Liv Lorent is always a real honour and it is very inspiring to be around such a great group of people.

Which performance would you most like to appear in?

I’d love to be in a show where I can wear some outrageous costumes and get away with it.

What is the most memorable performance which you have seen?

I went to see Rambert when I was about 12 and although I don’t actually remember very much about the show, I do remember that it made me think: “I want to do that!” If you

I seem to spend quite a bit of my time envisaging ways to improve my home and when I’m not doing that I do a bit of sewing because I love making clothes or things for the house. I also do all the usual stuff like sleep, eat and catch up with friends….. and I love shopping – but then who doesn’t?!

Blood, Sweat & Tears balletLORENT is one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary dance companies and is led by the awardwinning artistic director, Liv Lorent.

Their latest production, Blood, Sweat & Tears is choreographed and directed by Lorent and looks at the huge impact the arrival of a baby has on a relationship.

Made up in three parts with seven dancers, it follows a young couple and the extraordinary transformations they undergo as they learn to cope with becoming a family.

Blood, Sweat and Tears is a powerful piece about the ups and downs of unconditional love. It premiered at Northern Stage in January 2010 and the opening duet was performed to critical acclaim at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

During the autumn tour, Philippa White performed alongside Jon Beney, Baptiste Bourgougnon, Gwen Berwick, Gary Clarke, Gavin Coward and Meritxell Pan Cabo in Newcastle, Leeds, Dundee, Great Malvern, London and Barnsley.

The next performance takes place at The Lowry in Salford on 15 November.

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Listings State Ballet of Siberia Jan 12, Sleeping Beauty, Russian State Ballet of Siberia

PERSHORE

NUMBER 8 Tel: 01386 555488 Dec 17,18 Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet Dec 18,19 Swan Lake, Vienna Festival Ballet

RETFORD

MAJESTIC THEATRE Dec 5 Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

SHREWSBURY

THEATRE SEVERN Tel: 01743 281281 Nov 3 Essence of Ireland Nov 5,6 Swan Lake, Rudolf Nureyev Russian State Ballet Academy Nov 10 One Night Only, The Viv Kelly School of Dance & Theatre Nov 12,13 Born to Dance, The Viv Kelly School of Dance & Theatre Jan 19-23 Peter Pan on Ice

SKEGNESS

EMBASSY THEATRE Tel: 0845 6740505 Jan 13 Brendan Cole Live & Unjudged

STAMFORD

STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE Tel: 01780 763203 Nov 24 Giselle, Independent Ballet Wales Nov 25 The Lady of the Lake, Independent Ballet Wales Nov 30 Trespass, StopGAP Dance Company

STEVENAGE

GORDON CRAIG THEATRE Tel: 01438 363200 Nov 12,13 Swan Lake, Moscow Ballet la Classique Jan 28 Precious Little Sleep, Wayne Sleep

STROUD

COTSWOLD PLAYHOUSE Nov 30 Cinderella, Ballet Theatre UK Dec 1 The Nutcracker, Ballet Theatre UK SUBSCRIPTION ROOMS Tel: 01453 760900 Dec 14, Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

TAMWORTH

TAMWORTH ASSEMBLY ROOMS Nov 11 Swan Lake, Rudolf Nureyev Russian State Ballet Academy

TELFORD

OAKENGATES THEATRE Tel: 01952 382382 Nov 28 Tributes & Inspirations, Sharon Ann Freestyle & Cheer Academy

NORTH BLACKBURN

KING GEORGE’S HALL Tel 01524 582579 Nov 2 Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

BLACKPOOL

BLACKPOOL TOWER Tel: 01253 622242 Nov 20 Strictly Come Dancing

BOLTON

BOLTON ALBERT HALLS Nov 14 Swan Lake, Rudolf Nureyev Russian State Ballet Academy

BRADFORD

ALHAMBRA THEATRE Tel: 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk ST GEORGE’S HALL Tel: 01274 432000 Nov 5 Breakin’ Convention 2010 Jan 16,17 The Nutcracker, Moscow City Ballet

BRIDLINGTON

THE SPA Tel: 01262 678258 Dec 5 East Riding Youth Dance Platform

BURNLEY

BURNLEY MECHANICS Tel: 01282 664400 Dec 12 Tchaikovsky Gala, Vienna Festival Ballet Jan 28-30 Let’s Dance

BUXTON

OPERA HOUSE Tel: 08451 272190 Nov 8 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique Nov 11 The Essence of Ireland Nov 30 Precious Little Sleep, Wayne Sleep Jan 12 Brendan Cole Live & Unjudged

CHESTERFIELD

POMEGRANATE THEATRE Tel: 01246 345222 Nov 22 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique

DONCASTER

CIVIC THEATRE Tel: 01302 342349 Nov 25 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique

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GRIMSBY

AUDITORIUM Tel: 0844 8472426 Nov 25 Essence of Ireland

NEW BRIGHTON

HUDDERSFIELD

FLORAL PAVILION THEATRE Tel: 0151 6660000 Nov 9 Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

HULL

JOURNAL TYNE THEATRE Tel: 0844 4939999 Nov 20 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique

LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE Tel: 01484 430528 Dec 2 Declarations, Phoenix Dance Theatre HULL NEW THEATRE Jan 17,18 Swan Lake, Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia Jan 19 The Nutcracker, Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia HULL TRUCK THEATRE Nov 2 Declarations, Phoenix Dance Theatre Nov 16 High Windows, Hull Truck Youth Dance Nov 30 Decreasing Infinity, Balbir Singh Company

LANCASTER

GRAND THEATRE Tel: 01524 64695 Nov 6 Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

LEEDS

GRAND THEATRE Tel: 0844 8482706 www.leedsgrandtheatre.com Nov 30-Dec 12 The Nutcracker, Northern Ballet

LIVERPOOL

LIVERPOOL EMPIRE Tel: 0844 8472525 www.liverpoolempire.org.uk Jan 13,14 Swan Lake, Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia Jan 15 The Nutcracker, Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia ECHO ARENA Nov 7 Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance Jan 24-26 Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour

MANCHESTER

PALACE THEATRE Tel: 0870 4013000 www.manchestertheatres.com Nov 12,13 Flawless Nov 23-27 The Nutcracker, Northern Ballet Theatre GREEN ROOM Tel: 0161 6150500 Nov 5 Corpo-realities, Sankalpam

NEWARK

PALACE THEATRE Tel: 01636 655755 Nov 16 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

ROCHDALE

GRACIE FIELDS THEATRE Nov 6 Essence of Ireland

ROTHERHAM

ROTHERHAM CIVIC THEATRE Tel: 01709 823640 Nov 1 Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

SALFORD

THE LOWRY Tel: 0843 2086000 Nov 14 Love is in the Air Nov 15 Blood, Sweat & Tears Nov 22 InSpace Nov 23-27 Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella Jan 19-22 Cinderella, Birmingham Royal Ballet

SCARBOROUGH

SPA THEATRE Tel: 01723 357869 Nov 24 Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet Nov 27,28 Showtime, Dance Explosion

ST HELENS

THEATRE ROYAL Tel: 01744 756000 Nov 7 The Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet Nov 26 Essence of Ireland

SHEFFIELD

SHEFFIELD ARENA Jan 17,18 Strictly Come Dancing Live LYCEUM THEATRE Tel: 0114 2496000 Nov 9-13 The Nutcracker, Northern Ballet Theatre Jan 11-15 Swan Lake, Moscow City Ballet PENISTONE PARAMOUNT Tel: 01226 767532 Dec 8 The Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

STOKE ON TRENT

REGENT THEATRE Tel: 01782 213808 Nov 3-5 Awakenings, Rambert Dance Company Nov 10,11 Flawless

ULVERSTON

CORONATION HALL Tel: 01229 587140 Nov 6 Swan Lake, Moscow Ballet la Classique Dec 5 Essence of Ireland

WARRINGTON

PYRAMID & PARR HALL Tel: 01925 442345 Dec 11 The Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Film Festival

WHITLEY BAY

PLAYHOUSE Tel: 0191 2515484 Nov 15 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique

YORK

THEATRE ROYAL Tel: 01904 623568 Nov 20 The Mill, Ockham’s Razor

WALES ABERDARE

COLISEUM THEATRE Nov 3 Swan Lake, Rudolf Nureyev Russian State Ballet Academy

BARRY

MEMORIAL HALL THEATRE Tel: 01446 738622 Nov 24 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique

BRECON

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG Nov 5 Earthfall, The Factory Nov 10 Kathakali Nov 18,19 National Dance Company Wales

CARDIFF

WALES MILLENIUM CENTRE Tel: 08700 402000 www.wmc.org.uk Nov 4,5 Muscle, NDC Wales Nov 19 Deborah Light, NDC Wales Nov 20 Lady of the Lake, Independent Ballet Wales Nov 26 Departure Terminal, NDC Wales Dec 4 Blaze NDC Wales ST DAVID’S HALL Dec 27 – Jan 2 Swan Lake, The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia Jan 19 Brendan Cole Live & Unjudged

CARMARTHEN

LYRIC THEATRE Tel: 0845 2263510 Nov 9 Swan Lake, Moscow Ballet la Classique

CWMBRAN

CONGRESS THEATRE Tel: 01633 868239 Nov 13 The Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet Dec 16,17 The Kixx Dance Extravaganza

GWYNEDD

THEATR HARLECH Tel: 01766 780667 Nov 6 Eastern Promise Nov 13 Kathakali Dec 16 The Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

LLANDUDNO

VENUE CYMRU Tel: 01492 872000 Nov 1 Essence of Ireland Nov 4 National Dance Company Wales

SWANSEA

GRAND THEATRE Nov 9 Essence of Ireland Dec 1 Giselle, Independent Ballet Wales TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE Tel: 01792 602060 Nov 11 Kathakali Nov 15,16 Akram Khan Company Dec 9 Dance Showcase, Gower College Swansea

WREXHAM

WILLIAM ASHTON HALL Tel: 01978 292015 Nov 16 Sleeping Beauty, Vienna Festival Ballet

SCOTLAND

FESTIVAL THEATRE Tel: 0131 5296000 Nov 8,9 Breakin’ Convention 2010 Nov 12 Richard Alston Dance Company Jan 12-15 Cinderella, Scottish Ballet

GLASGOW

THEATRE ROYAL Tel: 0844 8717647 Nov 2-7 Stomp Dec 14-31 Cinderella, Scottish Ballet Jan 25-29 Go Dance 11 ROYAL CONCERT HALL Tel: 0141 3321846 Nov 17 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique Jan 8 Johann Strauss Gala

GLENROTHES

ROTHES HALL Nov 13 Swan Lake, Rudolf Nureyev Russian State Ballet Academy

INVERNESS

EDEN COURT THEATRE Tel: 01463 234234 www.eden-court.co.uk Nov 3 Ignite, Scottish Youth Dance Jan 26-29 Cinderella, Scottish Ballet

STIRLING

ABERDEEN HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Tel: 01224 641122 Nov 9 Dance Live, Scottish Dance Theatre Jan 19-22 Cinderella, Scottish Ballet DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY DG ONE Tel: 01387 381196 Nov 7 Swan Lake, Moscow Ballet la Classique

ALBERT HALLS Tel: 01786 473544 Nov 12 Swan Lake, Rudolf Nureyev Russian State Ballet Academy

DUNDEE

ARMAGH

CAIRD HALL Tel: 01382 434940 Nov 18 The Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique Jan 6 Johann Strauss Gala

DUNFERMLINE

ALHAMBRA THEATRE Tel: 01383 740384 Nov 13 Assemble & Leap, Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing Nov 19 Nutcracker, Moscow Ballet la Classique Dec 7-11 Peter Pan on Ice

EDINBURGH

PLAYHOUSE THEATRE Tel: 0844 8471660 Jan 18-22 Swan Lake on Ice, Imperial Ice Stars

NORTHERN IRELAND MARKET PLACE THEATRE Tel: 02837 521821 Nov 2 Swan Lake, Moscow Ballet la Classique

BELFAST

GRAND OPERA HOUSE Tel: 02890 241919 www.goh.co.uk Nov 4-6 Blaze

ODYSSEY ARENA

Nov 12 Lord of the Dance with Michael Flatley Nov 28 Diversity

DERRY

MILLENNIUM FORUM Tel: 02871 521821 Nov 3,4 Swan Lake, Moscow Ballet la Classique

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WEST END MUSICALS ANNIE New Wimbledon Theatre Tel: 0870 0606646 BILLY ELLIOTT Victoria Palace Tel: 0207 8280600 BLOOD BROTHERS Phoenix Theatre, Tel: 0870 0606629 CHICAGO Cambridge Theatre Tel: 0844 4124652 DIRTY DANCING Aldwych Theatre Tel: 0844 8472330 DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS Playhouse Theatre Tel: 0207 8394401 FLASHDANCE Shaftesbury Theatre Tel: 0207 4921548 GREASE Piccadilly Theatre Tel: 0844 4126600 HAIR Gielgud Theatre Tel: 0844 4825130 JERSEY BOYS Prince Edward Theatre Tel: 0844 4825154 LEGALLY BLONDE Savoy Theatre Tel: 0870 0606642 LES MISERABLES Queens Theatre Tel: 0870 9500930 LOVE NEVER DIES Adelphi Theatre Tel: 0844 4124651 MAMMA MIA! Prince of Wales Theatre Tel: 0870 8500393 OLIVER! Drury Lane, Tel: 0844 4122955 PASSION Donmar Warehouse Tel: 0844 8717624 PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Palace Theatre Tel: 0844 4124656 SISTER ACT London Palladium Tel: 0844 4122704 SWEET CHARITY Theatre Royal Tel: 0845 4811870 THE FANTASTICKS Duchess Theatre Tel: 0844 5791973 THE LION KING Lyceum Tel: 0844 8440005 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Her Majesty’s Theatre Tel: 0844 4124653 THE THREE MUSKETEERS Rose Theatre Tel: 0208 5466983 THRILLER LIVE Lyric Theatre Tel: 0844 4124661 TOMORROW MORNING Landor Theatre Tel: 0207 2744386 WE WILL ROCK YOU Dominion Theatre Tel: 0844 8471775 WICKED Apollo Victoria wTel: 0844 8268000

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Competitions NOVEMBER 7: Sequence Competition, Winter Gardens, Weston Super Mare www.cms.eada.org.uk 7: The British Troupe Dance Championships 2010 Grand Final.

Wolverhampton Civic Centre www.britishtroupechampionships.co.uk 8: Dutch Open Championships, Netherlands - Assen www.dancesportInfo.net 12-14: English Championships, Waterside Arts Centre, Cheshire.

Details: General Secretary, Theatre Dance Council International, Stockport, Tel 0161 442 0164 www.tdci.org.uk 13,14: Nationwide MOTY Freestyle & Rock’n’Roll, Blackpool www.idta.co.uk 14: All England Classic Sequence Championships, Forest Art Community Centre,Walsall www.cms.eada.org.uk 14: Britain’s Best, Tower Ballroom, Birmingham 14: NCT Star Awards, The Curve, Leicester www.curveonline.co.uk 18-20: British National Dance Championships www.blackpooldancefestival.com 18,19: Genee International Ballet CompetitionFinals, Laban Theatre, London 21: Genee International Ballet Competition Finals, Sadler’s Wells, London www.rad.org.uk 20: World Championships Professional Latin, Bonn,Germany www.dancesport.uk.com 30 DanceReview | November2010

20: World Ten Dance, Vienna www.cms.eada.org.uk 21: Disco Freestyle Competition, Stockport Town Hall www.danceworld-uk.co.uk 21: National High Schools Street Dance Championships 2010 Final, Victoria Hall, Stoke on Trent www.highschoolsstreetdance.webs.com 26-28: Unity Dance Festival, The Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool www.cms.eada.org.uk 27: World Amateur Ballroom, Weztlar, Germany www.cms.eada.org.uk 27,28: The Malta Open Dance Spectacular www.maltawda.com

DECEMBER 4: World Senior I Latin, Salou, Spain www.cms.eada.org.uk 4: European Youth 10-dance, Randers, Denmark www.cms.eada.org.uk 10-12: Disney Cup Professional, Eurodisney www.dancesport.uk.com 18: World Junior II Latin, Riga, Latvia www.cms.eada.org.uk

JANUARY 2011 12: BDF Star Championships 2011, Effingham www.dancesport.uk.com 18-20: United Kingdom Open 2011, Bournemouth www.dancesport.uk.com 30: Worcester Dance Festival

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