Birmingham Royal Ballet announces new trustees with ‘wealth of expertise and experience’
Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) has appointed four new trustees to its board of directors, who joined the organisation officially to…
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Touring network’s expansion to ensure ‘dance access for all’
A membership organisation that aims to bring high-quality international dance to audiences across the UK and Ireland through a tou…
The Place appoints fresh chair as it ‘embraces new possibilities’
The Place has appointed Professor RONI BROWN as its new chair of the board of governors in the lead up to its 60th anniversary in…
Royal Ballet and Opera shifts to demand-led ticket pricing to support ‘sustainable future’
Demand-led pricing at Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) will allow the organisation to “maximise” revenue, representatives have said. T…
London conservatoire to lead ‘much-needed’ arts research alongside Indian peer
A London-based conservatoire is to collaborate with New Delhi’s Shiv Nadar University in a commitment to advance “transcultural ac…
Arts Council of Wales names dance lead following review into art form’s status
DR ANGHARAD HARROP has been named the Arts Council of Wales (ACW’s) head of dance, in a new role created as part of an organisatio…
New Protein Dance trustee brings ‘extensive expertise’ in inclusive dance practice
Education director at the English Folk Dance & Song Society, RACHEL ELLIOTT, has been announced as a new trustee for Protein…
Dance music scheme aims to promote participation to support grassroots venues
An electronic music discovery platform and ticketing app has launched a Nightlife Dividend Programme (NDP), designed to help susta…
Dance bodies team up to fund targeted well-being package
Dance organisations committed to tackling a perceived health and well-being crisis have joined forces to equip professionals with…
Mimbre co-founder steps down to ‘create space for new ideas’
LINA JOHANSSON is stepping down as Mimbre’s joint artistic director, 26 years after co-founding the female-led acrobatic theatre…
Dance company’s trustees bring ‘deep connection to Wales’
National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) has refreshed its board, welcoming five trustees with expertise in areas including global…
Bradford Arts Centre appoints communications expert to board amid venue relaunch
Bradford Arts Centre has welcomed a new chair and trustee, as the organisation marks the reopening of its venue following a £7.9…
Dance company’s ‘driving force’ departs after 24 years
MAGS BYRNE will step down as artistic director of Northern Ireland’s only dedicated dance development company next year, after l…
RSC and Sadler’s Wells sign up to trial ‘safer’ sector standards
The Royal Shakespeare Company and Wales Millennium Centre are among the “trailblazing” organisations to pilot a set of standards a…
A life in movement
Having stepped down earlier this year from his role as artistic director and chief executive of DanceEast, Brendan Keaney OBE refl…
LIPA gains degree-granting status as neighbouring college comes under scrutiny
A performing arts school founded by Sir Paul McCartney has secured the right to design and grant its own degrees, in a move school…
Refreshed Bradford Arts Centre to welcome visitors from October
The rebranded Bradford Arts Centre is to open in its “transformed” Grade II-listed home this October. Formerly Kala Sangam, th…
Axing full-time training for dancers not a response to legal claim, says Royal Ballet School
The Royal Ballet School has said that the decision to end full-time training and boarding for pupils under the age of 13 was made…
Dundee Rep welcomes new executive director
KATH M MAINLAND MBE has been appointed executive director of Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre, succeeding LIAM SINCLAIR, who…
New leadership team at Northern Academy of Performing Arts
The CEO of Northern Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) CARL WHEATLEY has announced he is stepping down from the role after six year…
Dance company loses appeal over 100% funding cut
A Northern Irish dance company has lost its appeal against a decision to axe 100% of its funding from Arts Council of Northern Ire…
Rambert chair to step down
Rambert Chair Dame SUE STREET will step down at the end of June 2026 after seven years in the role, coinciding with the company’s…
Welsh dance ‘elitist, tokenistic and non-diverse’, review finds
Dance in Wales has been found to be “elitist, tokenistic and non-diverse” and in urgent need of “reimagining, rebuilding and…
Doran among new Northern Ballet trustees
The former artistic director of the RSC, GREGORY DORAN, has been named among Northern Ballet’s latest cohort of board members. D…
