Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes meets Matisse in side-by-side exhibitions in Worcester
A unique private collection on display for the first time
Birmingham & Midlands
Leading Birmingham institutions inspire the next generation of ballet pianists
Experiencing life playing for dance
David Bintley to step down as Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet
David Bintley is to retire as Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet at the end of July 2019, having led the company for 24 years. He plans to then pursue increasing international requests to choreograph new works and to stage his ballets. He says, “I’ve been a part of this great Company since I first joined … Read more
Looking ahead to dance in June indoors and out: Birmingham International Dance Festival returns for 2018
New name, new logo, new dates and a different feel and focus
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces Beyond Words 2018/19 season, including four world premieres
4 world premieres, 159 performances, 11 different productions, 13 venues
First commissions announced in Ballet Now talent development programme
Two new one-act ballets per year for five years
Birmingham Weekender: The city’s biggest arts festival ready for take-off
With just a week to go, David Mead looks ahead to the city’s autumn all-arts fest, coming September 22-24. Over 160 performances, 600+ artists, 26 new commissions. That’s Birmingham Weekender 2017, now almost upon us. The three-day festival features free performances and events from the city’s major arts organisations, independent artists and especially invited international … Read more
DanceXchange launches new programme to support Midlands artists
The first two new dx Associates and five dx Choreography Award recipients named
Birmingham Royal Ballet announce their 2017/2018 season
Includes the welcome return of a second mixed programme and a celebration of the work of Sir Kenneth MacMillan
India@UK2017 Festival set to inspire
Top of the dance happenings must surely be the return of the Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company