South Asian dance in the UK
Dance in India was for thousands of years associated with Hindu temples and the temple arts. Dancers were known as …
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Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes
Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes 1909-1929, the work of the company and its cultural impact on 20th century d…
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Dance in popular theatre
A brief history of dance in popular theatre from the 17th century, through music hall, the development of ballet, s…
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History of Black dance
The term Black dance describes a range of styles whose origins include: the tribal dances of Africa, the slave danc…
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London Contemporary Dance Theatre
London Contemporary Dance Theatre was established in 1966, becoming the flagship of modern dance in Britain.…
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20th-century dance
From the early 20th century dancers, especially in Germany and America, experimented with freer, more personal ways…
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Venue Hire
The V&A’s magnificent Victorian gallery spaces and stunning John Madejski Garden combine to make it one of London’s most unique venues for corporate events, private entertaining and location hire. The Museum is available to hire for a range of activities including meetings, canapé receptions, private views, dinner dances, filming and photoshoots.
Flower Girl costume by Sophie Fedorovitch for 'Nocturne, 1944
Designer Sophie Fedorovitch was a mistress of understatement. Her costumes contained sufficient information to indicate character, period and style without being either over-detailed or indefinite.
Secular spaces and the Baroque
Theatre was important during the Baroque period not only for its magnificence and entertainment, but also for its potential use as propaganda. Rulers vied to outdo each other in the magnificence of their productions.
Biography of Dan Leno
Dan Leno, the late-19th-century Music Hall star, was famous for playing pantomime dames.
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
From 19 May 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.
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Art Deco CD
Dance the night away with the likes of Josephine Baker, and Fred Astaire; or while away the hours in the company of some of the New York Jazz greats with this double CD box set.
Buy nowEvent - Dance Photography Masterclass
Wed 27 June 2012 10:30
DIGITAL WORKSHOP:
Wednesday 27 – Thursday 28 June, 10.30 – 17.00
Work directly with Chris Nash and professional dancers to learn how to capture movement and dance in still image.
