contemporary dance

Matthew Bourne's award-winning Sleeping Beauty is on an anniversary tour around the UK in celebration of 10 years since its premiere at Sadler's Wells. The production spent five days at Nottingham's Theatre Royal, delighting audiences with a gothic take on what is undeniably a well-loved fairytale. Impact's Sophie Robinson...

Impact recently spoke to Órla Baxendale, a 23-year-old dancer from Manchester, about her experiences in the dance industry. A rare opportunity to gain a glimpse into this clandestine and often highly elitist art form, we were keen to hear about Órla’s personal journey within this cutthroat world. ...