Dance – Articles about London

The Blackhorse Beer Mile never really needs an excuse for a party, but this weekend, Saturday, October 4, they've got a good one. They're going all out for an old-school harvest festival, bringing together live music, dancing, community vibes, and, of course, plenty of beer. Things kick off on Frida...

Get into the spirit of summer with a lively Latin-inspired fiesta in a sun-drenched garden setting this Saturday. The Summer Fiesta by Latin Soul combines energetic music, delicious food, and joyful dancing for a day full of cultural flair and community, while special guest Pasha Kovalev from "Stric...

“Celtic Throne – Psalter of Ireland” is an innovative new show touring the UK for the first time, combining traditional Irish dance with theatre, cinematic production, and a powerful musical score. Featuring over 40 performers, the production includes live musicians, elaborate sets, stunning visuals...

Strictly Wandsworth, the first headline event of Wandsworth's year as London Borough of Culture, will take over Battersea Park on Saturday with a celebration of dance. Hosted by Strictly champion Oti Mabuse, the event features a star-studded line-up of workshops, performances, and interactive activi...

The UK's biggest dance event, Move It, will celebrate its twentieth anniversary in 2025 at ExCel with a host of exciting new additions to its regular lineup of performances, classes, and exhibitors. Attendees will have the chance to meet dance experts and stars, ask questions, and take selfies. For...

Created in collaboration with Flavour&Some, Battersea Power Station, and Spaces & Stories, this multi-sensory experience blends world-class choreography with an exquisite five-course tasting menu by award-winning chef Adam Thomason. Instead of traditional waitstaff, dancers deliver food and...

Wassailing, historically linked to ensuring a good apple harvest, has long been a festive tradition in parts of England. The Belles of London City are inviting you to an underground wassail in Rotherhithe, blending traditional Yuletide celebrations with music, dance, and merrymaking. Starting off wi...

Breaking is making its Olympic debut at Paris 2024, creating a perfect opportunity to learn this dynamic dance style. Practiced globally, breaking transcends cultural barriers and unites diverse groups. During this year's Battersea Games, a fun sports-themed festival hosted by the Battersea Power St...

Hackney record shop The BBE Store is hosting a free night of DJ sets on 25th January. DJ Cassie 6 has come all the way from Amsterdam to headline, with support from Mark “GV” Taylor. Expect eclectic sounds including jazz, Brazilian, disco, funk, and soul.  Entry is completely free and there's a...

Explore dance for free at Wembley Park with Traceworks. As part of Wembley Park's Summer of Play programme, the South London contemporary dance company will be bringing free performances and workshops to the site on 20th August. Throughout the afternoon the company will be showcasing its “Jack Defro...

The Vogue Rites grassroots Ballroom collective is hosting an open-air Vogue Ball in the courtyard of the prominent Somerset House arts centre. Voguing is a competitive art form that's inspired by fashion model poses and is an integral part of LGTBQIA+ ballroom culture and the queer community. Celebr...

Come together at Greenwich peninsula, the heart of London's design district, to celebrate the best of dance, music, food, and film every weekend throughout August. Whether you're a foodie, film fanatic, dance enthusiast, or music lover, there's something for everyone at this bustling venue. Expect f...

In a page torn straight from the "Mission: Impossible" playbook, an innovative American dance company will put on a thrilling vertical show on the south façade of the world-famous cathedral – and it's free to watch. The California-based Bandaloop dance company has pioneered vertical performances wit...

The beloved Spanish festival, Feria de Londres, is returning to London on July 29th and 30th in Wembley Park. This two-day extravaganza will bring the lively culture of Andalusia and its vibrant carnival spirit to Wembley. The weekend will be filled with endless entertainment, from dance workshops a...

Dance classes are a great way to improve your fitness whilst having fun, and London has dance schools covering a huge range of styles suitable for all levels of ability. Regardless of how much experience you have already, there's a dance class in London that will help you work up a sweat. From burle...