Ballet Performances London

Introduction to the tambourine

A traditional Southern Italian tambourine workshop inspired by the musical culture celebrated by La Notte della Taranta, one of the best-known festivals dedicated to the folk traditions of Salento, in Puglia. The workshop introduces participants to the tambourine, the distinctive rhythms of pizzica and their cultural background through practical group exercises. The event is being held at the [English Folk Dance and Song Society](https://www.efdss.org/) and is suitable for beginners as well as people with previous musical experience. Through an organic, structured approach—featuring progressive exercises and theoretical frameworks—we will delve into tambourine techniques and performance styles, applying them to both traditional Central-Southern Italian repertoires and modern music. Broadening our horizons, we will also explore the styles and percussive expressiveness of other traditions, such as those from the Arab-Persian world, Latin America, India, and Northern Europe. The workshop is open to all levels, welcoming both beginners and those already familiar with the instrument.

Swan Lake

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Time to get back to fitness! Another opportunity to get the best benefits from the ballet workout! Barre workout, Pilates, Stretching & Body Conditioning - a perfect combination to create the best body, posture & confidence! A unique combination of ballet exercises, Pilates, stretching and motivational techniques. It’s a high energy class targeted at developing a great posture, sculpting a dancer like waistline, bottom and shaping slim legs. The exercise program is based on building deep, lean and flexible muscle strength, helping to overcome any joint pains, including knee, shoulder or back, as well as creating a great physique. Open to all levels. To teach at out event we are inviting a former international ballet pro to show the elements of Ballet, Pilates, Stretching, to develop a core strength, flexibility and a great posture, as well as mentally linking muscle memory, so the gains on posture are immediate and easily remembered. You will need to bring a smile, some water and wear comfortable exercise cloths. The class will be 60 minutes which should be more than enough to get those muscles worked & conditioned. The fee for the event : £28.- For more information about the training provider: http://www.balletbodysculpture.com http://www.balletbodysculpture.com/ballet-classes-london.html

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto + Schumann's 3rd Symphony

Join us for a concert of Smetana, Mendelssohn & Schumann. **\*Please buy your ticket [HERE](https://secure.southbankcentre.co.uk/139430/139431?_gl=1*ohgox3*_gcl_au*MTU4MTYyODE3NC4xNzczMzIyNDI3LjkxOTIzODY2LjE3NzgyNDM3NzQuMTc3ODI0NDA2NA..*FPAU*MTU4MTYyODE3NC4xNzczMzIyNDI3*_ga*MTk4NjUzMzgwNi4xNzczMzIyNDI1*_ga_0QVG9BX354*czE3NzgyNDM2MTAkbzE1JGcxJHQxNzc4MjQ0MzI4JGo1NyRsMCRoMTc4NzE5MTg3NQ..*_fplc*TUxoQ0lJN2MzMnU4SUU2REpRM1RyaCUyRk1EWU8lMkZTJTJGc1ZZdGJpWXAyJTJGVHJrNmd2TXZudEwyUCUyRnhrOXBHdXZHJTJGa3pXUmZBU0JJczI5N1N5R3MyWnBNWWJZdEx0SGoyUHNzUmN2V09EQWc5NmVFYU0lMkYyWHRrTEx3MWZ6dzc5a3clM0QlM0Q.) before marking your attendance\*** Hear Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto brought to life in all its glory by the Philharmonia Orchestra and one of the great violinists of our time, Nicola Benedetti. Lyrical and virtuosic in equal measure, Mendelssohn’s only Violin Concerto has long been one of the best-loved works in the classical repertoire. The chance to hear it live from this dream team of orchestra, conductor and soloist is a highlight in London’s musical calendar. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon! Conductor Jakub Hrůša reunites Mendelssohn with his friend Schumann – the two met regularly with fellow musicians to set the world to rights in the cafes of 1830s Leipzig. The last symphony Schumann wrote, the *Rhenish* was inspired by a happy holiday with his wife Clara. The second movement evokes the broad, peacefully flowing river Rhine, the fourth, with its sombre brass chorales, tells of a ceremony the couple witnessed in Cologne Cathedral, and the finale brings this joyful concert to a close in celebratory mood. **PROGRAMME** * Smetana: Overture, *The Two Widows* * Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto * *Interval* * Schumann: Symphony No. 3 (*Rhenish*) Philharmonia Orchestra Conductor: Jakub Hrůša Violin: Nicola Benedetti **TICKETS** Full price tickets start at £17 + £4 booking fee. The booking page can be found here: [https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/mendelssohn-violin-concerto-with-benedetti/](https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/mendelssohn-violin-concerto-with-benedetti/) I'm in seat AA 12 at the front of the rear stalls, if anyone wishes to sit nearby. We'll meet at the bar on level 2 (river end of the building) at 2:30-2:45 for a brief hello before the concert. I'll post in the comments exactly where I'm sitting and what I'm wearing, for those who don't know me. The concert will last 2 hours. Afterwards we'll meet at on level 2 near the bottom of the 'green' staircase (the right side if your back's to the river), and go for a drink nearby.

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Time to get back to fitness! Another opportunity to get the best benefits from the ballet workout! Barre workout, Pilates, Stretching & Body Conditioning - a perfect combination to create the best body, posture & confidence! A unique combination of ballet exercises, Pilates, stretching and motivational techniques. It’s a high energy class targeted at developing a great posture, sculpting a dancer like waistline, bottom and shaping slim legs. The exercise program is based on building deep, lean and flexible muscle strength, helping to overcome any joint pains, including knee, shoulder or back, as well as creating a great physique. Open to all levels. To teach at out event we are inviting a former international ballet pro to show the elements of Ballet, Pilates, Stretching, to develop a core strength, flexibility and a great posture, as well as mentally linking muscle memory, so the gains on posture are immediate and easily remembered. You will need to bring a smile, some water and wear comfortable exercise cloths. The class will be 60 minutes which should be more than enough to get those muscles worked & conditioned. The fee for the event : £28.- For more information about the training provider: http://www.balletbodysculpture.com http://www.balletbodysculpture.com/ballet-classes-london.html

Angel's Bone - Front Row Balcony £16 (unhosted)

Angels' Bone show on 31st October, 2pm at London Colisuem. Tickets purchased for £18.06, selling for £16. There is a 50% chance no host can attend so this is unhosted - there is no Interval. **Angel's Bone** is a Pulitzer Prize-winning chamber opera-theatre work composed by Du Yun with a libretto by Royce Vavrek From London Colisuem website: Two angels fall to earth. Heaven help them. Angels appear all too rarely. Don’t miss them. Care becomes contempt, and love becomes loathing in this dark, unsettling parable from contemporary composer [Du Yun](https://www.eno.org/people/du-yun/) and librettist [Royce Vavrek](https://www.eno.org/people/royce-vavrek/). Breaking with operatic tradition, *[Angel’s Bone](https://www.eno.org/operas/angels-bone/)* fuses multiple musical genres, spoken word and immersive staging in an uncompromising tale of modern slavery and human trafficking. Don’t miss Du Yun’s *Angel’s Bone* at the iconic London Coliseum this October – a bold, unsettling opera that will challenge and stay with you long after the curtain falls. Book tickets now.

Tango Classes and Dancing near Oxford street & Baker street

Our venue is: St. Paul's Church Marylebone 5 rossmore road NW1 6NJ / nearest station: Marylebone 7:30 - 9:00pm Class (£15) 9:00 - 11pm Social Dancing (Class + Dancing £20) • What we'll do We will learn the Argentine Tango from basics leading you through an exciting journey. Our teachers are professional with many years of experience and will teach you the authentic Argentine Tango. ***Socialise, chat and meet people over a drink and nibbles Stay to dance practice and chill out, listening to a fantastic music selection of the best Tango tunes. Occasionally - we will have dance performances by top world renown Tango artists, live music, film projections, special events. No need to come with partner or have previous dance experience. Just bring yourself with good mood and leather sole shoes. ***We have new protocols due to Covid-19 to keep you safe Only pre-booking, no turning up read and book here: http://www.raquel-tango.com/news/ladivina/ • What to bring leather sole shoes (so you can slide and glide on the floor - no trainers), comfy clothes • Important to know We run those meet ups on Thursdays evenings and Saturdays afternoon at Marylebone location. Tickets, timetable and details can be found here: http://www.raquel-tango.com/news/onlineclasses/ We always have special offers for new members so don't forget to email us: info@raquel-tango.com

FREE Space on Stage: The Sun

[Follow 👉this link👈 to reserve your place with the venue before RSVP](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/space-on-stage-project-the-sun-a-scientific-musical-journey-tickets-1994132377622) *Please let me know if it sells out and I'll give you my spare ticket* This unique interdisciplinary performance explores the Sun as both a scientific phenomenon and a timeless source of artistic and cultural inspiration. Drawing on the latest discoveries from the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter mission, the performance combines scientific narration with live music, storytelling and dramatic performance, revealing the fascinating processe that power the Sun while exploring its enduring place in mythology, history and human imagination. The evening also highlights the Sun's significance in Cyprus, where it has inspired beliefs, traditions and artistic expression since antiquity. Doors open: 6:30pm Event: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Wine Reception: 9:00pm – 9:30pm *See comments below for updates*

Swing Academy UK Tuesdays - Dance class/ social - Covent Garden 2026

Check out what we do: https://youtu.be/HSf4QTQpLQ0 Dance West Coast Swing in Covent Garden on Tuesdays. Learn the partner dance taking Europe by storm. Come and join our already well established class night. Danced to a range of music from contemporary to blues, you can find a class in many of the major cities in Europe or America - so it's a great way to combine dance, travel and socialising. The first class is FREE if you've haven't danced West Coast Swing before. No experience, no partner, no problem! Only one trial night allowed per person. After this it's pay per night. It's best to wear flat shoes, other than that come as you are! Doors open at 7.20pm, come early to register and so you don't miss the start of the class. Beginners class starts 7.30pm sharp! Don't be late otherwise you will miss the fundamentals of the dance. Here is the Facebook event - https://fb.me/e/4qvQkkEeM If you would like to keep up to date with what's going on please like us on fb: https://www.facebook.com/swingacademyuk We also have the following classes: Thursday WCS Holborn - https://fb.me/e/3bdhSXHW7 \- Please do not attend any classes if you have any flu like symptoms or are generally feeling unwell \- Wash and sanitise your hands regularly \- Although face masks are not mandatory please feel free to wear one throughout the night if you wish \- Please be respectful of other people's choices

TUESDAY of tango: Beginners, Improvers classes + Practica in Islington

**JOIN OUR FRIENDLY & WELCOMING WEEKLY TUESDAY EVENING TANGO CLASSES!** **Still haven't tried tango? Start Tango today:** Our tango group classes follow a carefully structured curriculum to quickly give you the skills and confidence to express yourself on the dancefloor. We not only teach tango steps, but also tango music, culture and etiquette. To become a well-rounded dancer, don’t miss out on our regular classes and themed workshops in London. **Already an experienced dancer?** Join the 8pm class to enhance your technique, learn exciting steps and the secrets behind to know how to lead and follow them, and have fun making friends. Practica after the lessons. **COSTS: PAY BY CASH AT THE TILL** \- Beginner class: normally £15 but RSVP with Meetup and we offer you £10 for your first lesson :\-\)\. \- Improver class at 8pm: £20 and practica afterwards is FREE\! **YOU CAN ALSO ENJOY HEAVILY DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIPTIONS, please enquire.** At: Unity, 277A Upper street N12TZ, in Angel, London Details and packages: [https://tanguito.co.uk/tuesday/](https://tanguito.co.uk/tuesday/)

FREE Piano & Cello Recital

*[Follow 👉this link👈 to book your place with the venue](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/suzana-bartal-robin-michael-tickets-2002423304006)* *Let me know if it sells out and I'll give you my spare ticket* Mendelssohn: Sonata No. 2 for cello and piano, Op. 58, Liszt: Elegy No. 2 Tanguy: Évocations (2010) Dohnányi: Sonata for cello and piano, Op. 8 Mendelssohn’s Second Cello Sonata sets the evening in motion with brilliant piano writing and expansive cello melodies. Liszt’s Second Elegy offers a quieter, more intimate encounter, followed by the lyrical Évocations by contemporary French composer Éric Tanguy. Dohnányi’s Sonata closes the programme with the warmth and exuberance of his early chamber music. 6:45pm: Meet 7:00pm: Performance 8:30pm: Optional Social *See comments below for updates* *Netiquette: Kindly silent-cancel if you can't make it 🙏*

Saturday Tango Intensive near Marylebone

An afternoon in Buenos Aires Style Tango experience Introduction to the most passionate and sensual dance – The Argentine Tango. The best way to learn the Argentine Tango Beginners Crash course an intensive monthly 3 hours (with a break with nibbles and drinks) 16:00 - 19:00 Intensive Tango course going through Tango Fundamentals form basic technique, lead and follow and basic figures of Tango. \*No previous dance experience or dance partner is required. \*Merge into the most vibrant and energetic Tango community. \*Meet and make new friends through the Tango embrace. \*Become a confident social dancer with our special fast track tango teaching method