The twelfth Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards took place today at The Place, in the Robin Howard Dance Theatre. Members of the dance section of the Critics’ Circle vote for the awards, on performances given in the UK between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011.

The twelfth Critics’ Circle National Dance Awards took place today at The Place, in the Robin Howard Dance Theatre. Members of the dance section of the Critics’ Circle vote for the awards, on performances given in the UK between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011.

The choreographer Christopher Hampson has been appointed artistic director of Scottish Ballet, taking over from Ashley Page. He will take up the position in August 2012.

Next summer, Scottish Ballet, English National Ballet and National Dance Company Wales will create work and perform together for the first time, as part of the Cultural Olympiad. Tickets are now on sale for the joint performances in Glasgow, Cardiff and London.

This week, dance fans can see everything from a lavish fairytale to a show that puts theatre technicians centre stage.

How do you visualise Alice’s adventures in the strange world of Wonderland? Scottish Ballet want you to create an image that embodies your idea of the Alice stories.

Happy New Year!  2011 will be a busy dance year – what are you looking forward to?

Scottish Ballet has announced that Ashley Page will leave the company in August 2012, when his current contract comes to an end.