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Dance City bids farewell to Artistic Director and Chief Executive Anand Bhatt

16/01/2026

Anand Bhatt Photo by Glen D’Mello Today, Dance City announces that Anand Bhatt will be stepping down as Artistic Direct...

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Breaking flyers donated to the Dance City archive by Conor O'Kane

Discovering the evolution of breakdancing with Conor O’Kane - from the streets to the world stage

21/10/2025

Throughout the Dance Heritage project, we have been researching dance genres which are as varied as ballet, breakdancing and...

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Creative Summer Residency programme 2025

15/05/2025

Do you have a new dance, choreographic or performance idea? Looking for some space to explore those ideas?  Once aga...

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Apply for U.Dance 2026!

14/01/2026

Calling All Young Dancers - Applications for U.Dance 2026 are now OPEN! Whether you are part of a school, community g...

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World Mental Health Day: Why dancing is great for your mental health and wellbeing

10/10/2025

At Dance City, we see every day how dance can lift people’s spirits. Dancing isn’t just physical exercise; it’s emoti...

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North East dancer returns home to star in Ballet Cymru’s winter production of Giselle

14/11/2025

Jacob performing in Giselle in the burgundy costume. Photo credit: Sian Trenberth Prepare to be enchanted this December ...

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the Boundless over 55 group dancing on stage

Dance City hosts Inspire festival to celebrate dance for over-55s

30/09/2025

Inspire Festival: Sunday 19 October at Dance City, Newcastle Boundless, Dance City's over 55 dance company, dancing at th...

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Get ghoulish at Dance City this Halloween

22/10/2025

From toddlers to grandparents, we've got something for every age group and ability at Dance City this Halloween. If you love...

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Gillian Dickinson Residency is back for 2026 – apply now

26/08/2025

Dance City are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for The Gillian Dickinson Residency Commission for 2026. ...