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April dance in London

By Teresa Guerreiro on 2/4/2023

African dance meets ballroom, and budding dancers show their mettle in a bumper month for dance in London

Cinderella, The Royal Ballet © 2023 Tristram Kenton

The Royal Ballet, Cinderella review ★★★★★

The Royal Ballet's sumptuous new production of Ashton's classic Cinderella continues in repertoire throughout April. Kill for a ticket!

WHEN

Until Wednesday 3 May, 7:30pm. Mats available (consult website). Dur.: 2 hours 45 mins approx inc two intervals

WHERE

Royal Opera House, Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9DD

Let's All Dance, Cinderella Promotional Image. Courtesy of Let's All Dance

Cinderella, Let's All Dance, Lilian Baylis Studio

There's another Cinderella in town, this one aimed at the very little ones: Let's All Dance, experts in crafting child-size ballets without skimping on the magic, bring their own tale of dreams come true to the stage.

WHEN

Thursday 13 April & Friday 14 April, 1pm and 3pm. Dur.: 50 mins no interval

WHERE

Lilian Baylis Studio, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

Johannes Radebe. Freedom promotional image

Johannes Radebe, Freedom Unleashed, Peacock Theatre

You don't have to be a fan of Strictly Come Dancing to marvel at the talent of dancer extraordinaire Johannes Radebe. Following the success of his first show last year, he's back at the Peacock with Freedom Unleashed, where African dance blends seamlessly with ballroom and cabaret.

WHEN

Tuesday 4 April – Saturday 8 April, 7:30pm; Sat mat, 2:30pm. Dur.: 2 hours 20 mins approx inc one interval

WHERE

Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT

Akram Khan Company, Jungle Book Reimagined ©Ambra Vernuccio

Akram Khan Company, Jungle Book Reimagined, Sadler's Wells

Akram Khan reprises Jungle Book Reimagined, his adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic book now turned into a cautionary tale about climate catastrophe.

WHEN

Tuesday 4 April –Saturday 15 April, 7:30pm. Fri 7 & Sat 8, mats at 2pm. Dur.: 2 hours 20 mins inc one interval

WHERE

Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

NDCW in Waltz by Marcos Morau. Photo: Kirsten McTernan

National Dance Company Wales, Pulse, The Place

Ever-inventive and relying on remarkable dancers, National Dance Theatre Wales makes a fleeting visit to The Place with a new and exciting double bill of contemporary dance.

WHEN

Tuesday 4 April & Wednesday 5 April, 7:30pm. Dur: 90 mins inc one interval

WHERE

The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London WC1H 9PY

London Children's Ballet, Snow White. Photo: ASH

Snow White, London Children's Ballet, Peacock Theatre

A must for both children and adults, the admirable London Children's Ballet returns to the Peacock Theatre with a brand-new production of its joyous take on Snow White.

WHEN

Thursday 13 April – Sunday 16 April; Thur at 7pm; Fri at 1pm & 7pm; Sat at 1:30pm & 5:30pm; Sun 12:30pm & 4:30pm. Dur: 80 mins inc one interval

WHERE

Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HT

NDT 1, Figures in Extinction © Rahi Rezvani

Nederlands Dans Theater triple bill, Sadler's Wells

We don't see enough of Nederlands Dans Theater in London, so we're really looking forward to the Dutch company's return to Sadler's Wells with a triple bill of thrilling and challenging work.

WHEN

Wednesday 19 April – Sunday 22 April: 7:30pm. Dur.: 2 hours 10 mins approx inc two intervals

WHERE

Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

Sadler's Wells, Breakin' Convention Lead Image by Belinda Lawley

Sadler's Wells Breakin' Convention 2023

April is the month for all things hip-hop at Sadler's Wells, as Breakin' Convention returns to mark its 20th anniversary with a fully immersive weekend.

WHEN

Friday 21 April – Monday 1 May: performances at 6pm. All-day entertainment in the foyers

WHERE

Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

KNCDC, Everything falls dramatic by Sungim Her ⓒ Keun Ou Choi

A Festival of Korean Dance, The Place

Now firmly established as one of the highlights of the season at The Place, A Festival of Korean Dance kicks off in April and spills well into May with acts old and new as well as a filmed performance.

WHEN

Friday 28 April – Tuesday 9 May, 7:30pm. Dur. varies according to programme

WHERE

The Place, 17 Duke's Road, London WC1H 9PY

April dance in London

African dance meets ballroom, and budding dancers show their mettle in a bumper month for dance in London

The Royal Ballet, Cinderella review ★★★★★

Cinderella, Let's All Dance, Lilian Baylis Studio

Johannes Radebe, Freedom Unleashed, Peacock Theatre

Akram Khan Company, Jungle Book Reimagined, Sadler's Wells

National Dance Company Wales, Pulse, The Place

Snow White, London Children's Ballet, Peacock Theatre

Nederlands Dans Theater triple bill, Sadler's Wells

Sadler's Wells Breakin' Convention 2023

A Festival of Korean Dance, The Place

The Royal Ballet

Cinderella

Let's All Dance

Johannes Radebe

Freedom Unleashed

Akram Khan Company

Jungle Book Reimagined

National Dance Company Wales

Pulse

Snow White

London Children's Ballet

Nederlands Dans Theater

Sadler's Wells

Breakin' Convention

A Festival of Korean Dance

The Place

Northern Ballet, The Great Gatsby review ★★★★★

Review: GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, Skid/SAABA

Russell Maliphant Dance Company, Vortex review ★★★★★