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by Amelia Shaw on July 8, 2017
Gwynedd girl who overcomes hip disorder on the brink of pursuing dance career
by Amelia Shaw on July 8, 2017
A young performer with a congenital hip disorder has beaten medical odds to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.... Read full article
by BBC News on July 6, 2017
Arlene Phillips plans dance gala in aid of Grenfell Fire victims
by BBC News on July 6, 2017
Former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips is arranging a special dance gala to raise funds for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.... Read full article
by Christy Romer on June 30, 2017
Dance development takes a hit in NPO funding round
by Christy Romer on June 30, 2017
Several dance organisations are “extremely disappointed” and “surprised” by Arts Council England’s (ACE’s) National Portfolio announcement, which has left swathes of the country without a dedicated dance development agency.... Read full article
by Mat Growcott on June 16, 2017
£250,000 on offer to talented Telford youngsters after Councillors' allowances cut
by Mat Growcott on June 16, 2017
Talented and gifted young people can apply for a new bursary – started after a cut in councillors' allowance saved almost £250,000. Telford & Wrekin Council has launched the Leader and Cabinet Members’ Young Person Bursary, which it hopes will... Read full article
by Judith Burns (BBC) on June 3, 2017
Sporting plan to boost boys in ballet
by Judith Burns (BBC) on June 3, 2017
Moves from Angry Birds and Minecraft as well as footballers' goal celebrations are being used to encourage more boys to take up ballet. Just 1.8% of ballet exam candidates are boys, says the Royal Academy of Dance. Now the RAD has enlisted help from... Read full article
by Sarah Page on May 12, 2017
Young dancer wins world title, for the second time
by Sarah Page on May 12, 2017
Hours of training every week have paid off for a young dancer after she won a world dance title - for the second time. Amelia Knight, 13, has been crowned World Irish Dancing champion after beating off competition from 35 other girls in her age... Read full article
by Christy Romer on May 11, 2017
£2.3m to expand dance-based health initiative
by Christy Romer on May 11, 2017
The rollout of a dance-based falls prevention programme by arts and health charity Aesop will see 1,000 older people benefit from a new £2.3m investment.... Read full article
on April 23, 2017
Nafisah Baba named as BBC's Young Dancer 2017
on April 23, 2017
Nafisah Baba crowned BBC's Young Dancer 2017 at Sadler's Wells Theatre. The 20-year-old from London showcased her talent, winning with choreographed pieces and impressing a panel of industry experts.... Read full article
on April 18, 2017
Ballet school for sick and disabled children to launch in East Kilbride
on April 18, 2017
The first of its kind in Scotland, Ballet Bees will provide ballet dance tuition for children with additional support needs and life-limiting medical conditions. Started by a group of local mums in conjunction with fundraising charity Buddy’s... Read full article
by David Whetstone on April 8, 2017
Sid likes to dance and now he and other children like him can carry on doing so
by David Whetstone on April 8, 2017
An arts initiative that helps children like 11-year-old Sid Cuthbertson, who has autism but loves to dance, has just secured funding for a further three years. Arts Connect has operated in Newcastle for five years and is an initiative... Read full article
by Adam Sherwin on April 4, 2017
BBC opens up programmes to artists with new £4m fund
by Adam Sherwin on April 4, 2017
Arts organisations will bid for licence-fee cash to make programmes from a new BBC fund after Tony Hall, Director-General, warned that spending cuts are threatening public access to the arts. Artists and arts bodies from across the UK... Read full article
by Rebecca Murphy on March 26, 2017
Street dance group’s competition success and Twist and Pulse visit
by Rebecca Murphy on March 26, 2017
A Thetford dance group are recovering after an action-packed and exciting couple of weeks. Urban Street Dance Crew came away with a number of trophies at a local dance competition hosted by LK School of Dance in Eye.... Read full article
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