The Society of London Theatres has announced the nominations for the 2012 Laurence Olivier Awards.

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Matthew Lawrence investigates eating disorders in ballet

 

Ballet is suffering a Black Swan hangover. Darren Aronofsky’s movie has unwittingly re-fuelled debate over the prevalence of eating disorders amongst dancers. With contradictory accounts creating a maelstrom of controversy, it once again raises the question: What is the truth?

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Alexander Grant will be held at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, London, on Friday, April 27 at 12 noon. All are welcome to attend. Please note the change of date from the previous announcement.

Principal dancer Sergei Polunin has resigned from The Royal Ballet with immediate effect, it was announced last night. Monica Mason, director of The Royal Ballet, said: “This has obviously come as a huge shock.”

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.

On Tuesday, October 11, Frank Doran MP, secretary of the All Party Parliamentary Dance Group, led an adjournment debate entitled Education System and Dance.

The Frederick Ashton Foundation, set up to perpetuate the choreographer’s work and legacy, was launched on October 8.