NEWS: Tin Arts call out for outstanding dancers with learning disabilities or autism.

Just a few days left for outstanding dancers with a learning disability, autism or both to apply to the Talent Hub The hunt is on for ten talented dancers with a learning disability, autism or both, to come together to form a unique new dance company. TIN Arts, a leading inclusive dance organisation based in …

FEATURE: Northern Platforms at Dance City

By Hildy Harland Northern platforms is a programme of new dance being created in the north east, Yorkshire and Scotland. Within the show, four very different dance artists shared their new work and work in progress with an audience for the first time. There were a number of different offerings for us last night all …

INTERVIEW: Bawren Tavaziva Composer and Choreographer of IZINDAVA at Dance City 12th April.

Dance City is excited to welcome celebrated choreographer Bawren Tavaziva and his stunning group of dancers to their stage this month as part of the national tour of his breath-taking new show ‘IZINDAVA’. Beautiful, haunting and provocative, IZINDAVA takes you on an unforgettable journey to the fractured Zimbabwe of Tavaziva’s childhood, immersing the viewer in …

NEWS: English Youth Ballet Returning to Darlington Hippodrome, 13th &14th April

Perfect for all the family - English Youth Ballet presents its charming production of Coppélia at Darlington Hippodrome on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 April featuring international principal dancers and 100 talented, local young dancers. The comical story of Coppélia follows the escapades of the dreamy Franz and how he falls in love with a …

REVIEW: Ballet British Columia at Theatre Royal Newcastle

By Hildy Harland On Tuesday evening I visited Theatre Royal Newcastle to review Ballet British Columbia "Canada's leading contemporary dance company" as stated on their programme. To see what I thought click the video below! The three pieces I watched were as follows: 16+ A Room choreographed by Emily Molnor with artist collaboration Solo Echo Choreographed …

Preview: The Nutcracker by Scottish Ballet

Scottish Ballet presents The Nutcarcker 31st Janusary-3rd February at The Theatre Royal Newcastle Scottish ballet is bringing The Nutcracker to the Theatre Royal Newcastle next week, and it looks absolutely stunning. I must admit The Nutcracker is a favourite childhood story of mine and is one of my favourite ballets. This version by Scottish Ballet …

Preview: Dance City’s Theatre Season Launch

Well it's the beginning of the spring season now that were into the New Year and I can not wait to see everything that our wonderful North East dance and theatre scene has in store! Dance city has it's seasonal programme launch on Tuesday 16th January at 6:15pm. It's completely FREE (however you do still need …