WHY DO WE SUPPORT LOCAL DANCE?
- To develop and support the talent of people of all ages in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas
- To give people the inspiration, opportunity and space to express themselves through dance throughout their lives
HOW WE DO SUPPORT LOCAL DANCE?
- Programming professional dance companies and physical theatre shows
- Hosting local community dance groups
- Creating ladders of development through workshop and training opportunities.
OUR UPCOMING DANCE SHOWS
Wednesday 30 April & Thursday 1 May 7:30pm: Tess by Ockham’s Razor
Monday 10 June at 7:30pm: Love Is… by London Studios
Monday 17 June at 7:30pm: Andalucia: Flamenco
Wednesday 20 November at 7:30pm: Swan Lake by Classical Ballet & Opera House
Local dance schools performing their final showcases. Click here for tickets and further information.
GET INVOLVED & TAKE PART
Every Tuesday 1pm – 2:30pm: NTR Dancers for adults with Gemma, founder of Classique School of Dance.
Wednesday 1 May at 10:30: Tess by Ockham’s Razor professional masterclass. Book here.
Thursday 6 June – D Day: We will be offering a ticketed programme of two iconic films and an evening of wartime songs, including singalong. Vintage enthusiasts are welcome to come dressed up, and to join the swing dancing on Guildhall Walk. Tickets coming soon.
July season – WOW! What’s On Wednesday?: Whether it’s a film screening, workshop or matinee performance, WOW – What’s On Wednesday? will offer you engaging entertainment each week during the day. Throughout July, WOW links with our ‘NTR is Dancing’ programme. A series of classic musicals will celebrate the world’s greatest dancers and choreographers. See iconic film stars as they were meant to be seen, on the big screen. Look out for opportunities to sing songs from the shows and get your toes tapping. Tickets coming soon.
27 & 28 July – The Boy Friend Weekender: Join us for a celebration of the classic film The Boy Friend. Filmed by director Ken Russel at New Theatre Royal in the 70’s starring Twiggy and Christopher Gable. Based on a musical written in the 50’s, shot in the style of the 1930’s Busby Berkeley Hollywood musicals, and set in the 1920’s. A weekend of vintage dressing up, singing and dancing. Tickets coming soon.
5 – 8 August – Elite Dance Industry Week: Our Elite Dance Industry Week is a 4 day intensive dance training course at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth from 5 – 8 August. This is an opportunity specifically tailored for intermediate and advanced dancers, providing them the platform to demonstrate their skills and talent. Participants will have the chance to learn from and interact with top industry professionals, including West End performers, gaining invaluable insight and guidance. Learn more.
31 October Halloween Half Term: Little Shop of Horrors bop sh’ bop workshop day. Tickets coming soon.
NTR TALENT NEWS
Did you see Sticky Floors and Palm Trees? The newly created show by our associate artists Downtown Pompey explored the legendary Joanna’s nightclub on the sea front and brought to life real memories of dancing the night away.
Seren Perring has been an usher at New Theatre Royal while completing her two-year dance course at Havant and South Downs College and auditioning for dance college degree courses. Seren had already been offered places at Bird College and Performers College, but recently she had her final audition at Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance for a place on their BA (Hons) Dance course. She has won a place and received an unconditional offer!
Oliver Irons, a talented 12 year old boy, who you might recognise as one of the dancers from our 2023 pantomime, made a special appearance with the Ukrainian National Opera®’s performance of Madama Butterfly in February of this year.
Katie Callis is a Gosport based dancer who is now a Technical Apprentice with NTR and Chichester College. Katie is a paid trainee, learning to use stage lights and sound, and how to counterweight scenery in our impressive fly tower. She still attends dance classes with Ashley School of Dance in her spare time.
Professional dancer Lucy Russell will help to bring our Elite Dance Industry Week to life. Lucy has a breadth of experience dancing and competing internationally and graduated with a Diploma in Professional Dance, her teaching qualification and a First Class degree in Professional Practice specialising in Dance. She’s achieved an incredible career working on cruises, in stunt shows, at corporate events and much, much more, and we can’t wait to have her here.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Minghella Studio – our mirrored dance studio with two adjacent dressing rooms is available for hire.
- Dance your heart out: we love to see you dancing in front of your seat at many of our shows. If you think you will be moved onto your feet, book your seats in the stalls!
- Our Junior Dancers Auditions for this year’s panto Beauty and the Beast are being held on Saturday 21st September. To find out more and for registration, search for jordanproductionsltd.co.uk and apply through their webpage.