Dance in London
From classical ballet to contemporary dance, London is known around the world for its fantastic dance shows.
You can browse and book London dance performances below or check out our guide to London dance classes and dance venues.
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Sadler's Sampled: Rosas & Ictus Drumming at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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A pioneer of minimalist music, Steve Reich's work has been a catalyst throughout De Keersmaeker's career ever since she created Fase (1982), her debut as a choreographer.
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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Penguin Cafe Triple Bill/The Sleeping Beauty at Sadler's Wells
Dance
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Birmingham Royal Ballet returns with three short works from Artistic Director David Bintley, taking a witty and poignant look at mans effect on the world.
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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet: Indigo Rose/Ten Duets On A Theme Of Rescue/Necessity, Again at Sadler's Wells
Ballet
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Founded in 2003, New York based Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet has been recognised for its exceptionally talented dancers and an emphasis on cultivating collaborations with the world's most sought after choreographers. Under the Artistic Direction of Benoit- Swan Pouffer, Cedar Lake has amassed one of themost diverse repertoires in dance.
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The Flames of Paris at the Royal Opera House
Dance
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Book by Alexander Belinsky and Alexei Ratmansky on the basis of the original libretto by Nikolai Volkov and Vladimir Dmitriev.
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Hofesh Shechter: Sun at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Hofesh Shechter is one of the UK's most exciting contemporary artists, having gained international renown for his raw, honest choreography and highly charged, atmospheric music scores. They return once again to Sadler's Wells to unveil the hotly anticipated UK premiere of Shechter's latest work, Sun.
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Jewels (Bolshoi Ballet) at the Royal Opera House
Ballet
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The Bolshoi performs the UK premiere of its acclaimed new production of Balanchine's Jewels, inspired by the brilliance and colour of gemstones.
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LA Dance Project: Mixed Bill at Sadler's Wells
Dance
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LA Dance Project is an artist collective founded in 2012 by renowned choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied with composer Nico Muhly, art consultant Matthieu Humery, producer Charles Fabius and film producer Dimitri Chamblas.
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Liang/Maliphant/Wheeldon: Fang-Yi Sheu And Yuan Yuan Tan at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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This dynamic programme is a new British-Chinese cultural collaboration exploring where classical meets contemporary dance, show casing the extraordinary talents of Chinese prima ballerina Yuan Yuan Tan, principle dancer with San Francisco Ballet and Taiwanese virtuoso Fang-Yi Sheu.
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M!longa at Sadler's Wells
Dance
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Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui collaborates with an incredibly talented cast of Argentinean dancers and live musicians to create a show that brings his own style of tango.
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Made in Germany at Sadler's Wells
Dance
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The Stuttgart Ballet returns to London with two programmes that showcase the diversity of its repertory and the versatility of its dancers.
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Rambert: The Comedy Of Change at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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Renowned for producing some of the finest choreographic and dance talent ever seen in the UK, Rambert's unrivalled variety of performances and world class company of dancers continue to delight audiences and critics alike. This autumn, Ashley Page, former Artistic Director Of Scottish Ballet, returns to Rambert with a world premiere. This striking new work is set to music by Aphex Twin and award winning composer Mark Anthony Turnage.
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Sadler's Sampled: Political Mother - The Choreographer's Cut at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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Celebrated for its unforgettable rock gig atmosphere, Shechter's breath-taking ensemble sequences and ground-shaking score create a powerful, energetic experience.
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The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House
Ballet
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Perrault's beloved fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty is imbued with wonder and excitement in this sumptuous ballet.
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The Sleeping Beauty: Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sadler's Wells
Dance
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Birmingham Royal Ballet returns with two contrasting evenings: classic ballet The Sleeping Beauty and three short works from Artistic Director David Bintley.
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The Taming of the Shrew at Sadler's Wells
Dance
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Stuttgart Ballet returns to London showcasing the diversity of its repertory and the versitility of its dancers.
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Wayne McGregor/Random Dance: Atomos at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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Atomos is the newest full length work by cutting edge contemporary choreographer and Sadler's Wells associate artist Wayne McGregor. Atomising movement, film, sound and light.
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ZooNation Dance Company: Unplugged at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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Its time to turn off the power, light a few candles and unplug the beats. Kate Prince and Zoo Nation explore the relationship between musician and dancer with an evening of live acoustic music and breath taking dance. This is a rare opportunity to experience hip hop music and dance stripped bare of all the bling.
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Stomp at the Ambassadors Theatre
Dance
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Enjoy the revamped Stomp in London with new music, new dance routines, and an exciting new act starring old paint cans! Stomp is a fast-paced combination of music, tap dance and percussion with its own special brand of fun, high-energy performance.
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Zoonation: Some Like It Hip Hop at the Peacock Theatre
Contemporary Dance
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ZooNation's Some Like It Hip Hop has been a runaway success since it hit the Peacock Theatre in 2011, prompting widespread critical praise with five-star reviews and standing ovations.
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Disney On Ice: Dare To Dream at The O2
Dance
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Classic meets contemporary in Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream! Join your favourite Disney Princesses in a celebration of 75 years of Disney Princess stories, including two-modern day princesses, Rapunzel and Tiana; the always elegant Cinderella; and the princess who started it all, Snow White. Laugh at Disney's hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled, as Rapunzel; her unlikely companion, Flynn; and Maximus, the Captain of the Guard's determined horse; embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths!
