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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Akram Khan Company: Desh at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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Sadler's Wells EC1R 4TN [map]
Akram Khan's full-length contemporary solo DESH made its world premiere in 2011 to unanimous critical praise and has since enjoyed two triumphant runs at Sadler's Wells.
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La Bayadere at the Royal Opera House
Ballet
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Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]
Marius Petipa's exotic La Bayadère was given its premiere at the Bolshoi Theatre in St Petersburg in 1877. Natalia Makarova saw the ballet as a child in Leningrad and created this version for American Ballet Theatre in 1980.
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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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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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Sylvie Guillem - 6000 Miles Away at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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Following its successful international tour, Sadler's Wells presents the return of 6000 Miles Away, devised and performed by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist, Sylvie Guillem.
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The Flames of Paris at the Royal Opera House
Dance
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Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]
Book by Alexander Belinsky and Alexei Ratmansky on the basis of the original libretto by Nikolai Volkov and Vladimir Dmitriev.
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Jewels (Bolshoi Ballet) at the Royal Opera House
Ballet
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Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]
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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Raven Girl / Symphony in C
Ballet
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Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]
George Balanchine created Symphony in C in 1947 towards the end of his six-month tenure as guest maître de ballet at the Paris Opera Ballet.
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The Royal Ballet: Mayerling at Royal Opera House
Ballet
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Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]
Kenneth MacMillan’s dark tale of political intrigue and morbid obsession, set to Liszt’s music.
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The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House
Ballet
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Royal Opera House WC2E 9DD [map]
Perrault's beloved fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty is imbued with wonder and excitement in this sumptuous ballet.
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Burn The Floor
Ballroom Dancing
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Shaftesbury Theatre WC2H 8DP [map]
Strictly Come Dancing stars Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor take to the floor in this ballroom and Latin dance extravaganza.
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Stomp at the Ambassadors Theatre
Dance
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The Ambassadors Theatre WC2H 9ND [map]
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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Peacock Theatre WC2A 2HT [map]
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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Hamlet at The Bloomsbury Theatre
Dance
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Bloomsbury Theatre WC1H 0AH [map]
Olivier award-winning choreographer and director Peter Schaufuss presents a Hamlet-inspired dance drama.
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A String Of Rites: Akram Khan Company: iTMOi (In The Mind Of Igor) at Sadler's Wells
Contemporary Dance
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Akram Khan's full-length dance-theatre work, part of A String of Rites season and coinciding with the first staging of The Rite of Spring 100 years ago.
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Carlos Acosta: Classical Selection at London Coliseum
Ballet
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London Coliseum WC2N 4ES [map]
The acclaimed dancer presents highlights from his varied career.
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Riverdance 20th Anniversary Tour at Hammersmith Apollo
Folk Dance
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Hammersmith Apollo W6 9QH [map]
Twenty years after it took its first steps, the theatrical entertainment returns by popular demand.
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Russian Seasons of XXI Century: Programme 1 at London Coliseum
Ballet
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London Coliseum WC2N 4ES [map]
Featuring performances of 'Cleopatra - Ida Rubinstein', 'Le Spectre de la Rose' and 'The Firebird'.
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Russian Seasons of XXI Century: Programme 2 at London Coliseum
Ballet
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London Coliseum WC2N 4ES [map]
Featuring performances of 'Cleopatra - Ida Rubinstein' and 'Scheherazade'.
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Russian Seasons of XXI Century: Programme 3 at London Coliseum
Ballet
20 July 2013
London Coliseum WC2N 4ES [map]
Featuring performances of 'Cleopatra - Ida Rubinstein', 'Chopiniana' and 'The Polovetsian Dances'.
