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Motsi Mabuse surprised Zumba instructors at ZIN Academy in Manchester

Ad Feature Motsi Mabuse wows crowd with surprise Zumba performance

The three stars will all head to Blackpool next spring

Trio of Strictly stars all set to perform in Blackpool next spring

A new dance and performing arts studio for Catterall has been approved by Wyre planners

New plans unveiled for dance centre in Wyre village

The number of people working as dancers and choreographers has fallen by 32 per cent since 2019

Next generation of dancers are being priced out the industry

Blackpool and Bispham town centre restaurant projects delayed amid police concerns over licence holder

Pair of town centre restaurant projects delayed amid police concerns

Steve Royle has paid tribute to Jimmy Cricket who passed away on August 3

Steve Royle's heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Cricket that has 'hit hard'

Wanderland 2026

18 brilliant pictures of families at the third Wanderland Festival

Blackpool Barrio Fiesta

25 colourful pictures of Blackpool Barrio Fiesta at Tower Headland

Poulton Gala hailed as major success with organisers thanking supporters and Wyre Council

Gala hailed as major success with organisers thanking supporters

Blackpool organisations, creatives and community groups are being invited to bid for a share of a £35,000 funding pot as part of the town’s campaign to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Creative Blackpool Seed Fund investment amid City of Culture 2029 bid

Christ the King Catholic Primary School, (Grange Park) swimming team won the Blackpool Relay Championship at the Blackpool Primary Schools Swimming Association Primary Relay Gala. From left, Natasha Canning, Joshua Bucknall, George Goldie, Fabi Jheeta-Reid, Siobhan Easter (joint captain), Ella Cardwell-Bunce, James Johnstone, James Taylor and Nicholas Bateson

25 nostalgic pictures of pupils at schools in the 2000s

Fleetwood Moves at Marine Hall

21 brilliant pictures of Fleetwood Moves where art met dance

Lytham Club Day 2026

37 amazing pics capturing the pride and tradition of Lytham Club Day

Katie Stainsby (and skating partner Oscar) dancing in Hot Ice has paid tribute to Phil Winston (inset) who died this week

Dancing on Ice star's tribute to Phil Winston

Phil Winston

Showbusiness community mourns dance legend and popular teacher

WDSF DanceSport Festival (Credit: Hery Deslandes)

Blackpool has incredible atmosphere and is a remarkably welcoming town
"We are a remarkably welcoming town... Everyone is welcome in Blackpool.”
Jack Marshall

Fleetwood Moves

Lively event is whole day of music and dance - all you need to know

Headteacher Gill Fennel with happy pupils at Collegiate High School, Blackpool celebrating results

27 brilliant retro pics of Blackpool schools in the noughties

Poulton Gala 2026

18 fantastic pictures from much-loved Poulton Gala

Dancers dressed in elegant ballroom attire take to the floor on the final day of the 100th Blackpool Dance Festival at the Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens Blackpool.

11 joyous and creative pictures from the Blackpool Dance Festival

Mayfield School left Darcy Porter 5 and Katie Johnson 5

21 fabulous school photos taken between 2001 and 2002

Amateur Ballroom Championships 2026 at the Blackpool Dance Festival in Empress Ballroom.

19 amazing pictures of the Amateur Ballroom Championships 2026

Year 7 pupils at Palatine High School in Blackpool are being helped with the transition from junior school by having some of their lessons in the Designated Interactive Area.
Pupils with their pirate island models

27 fantastic pictures from the noughties at our schools

Amateur Latin at the Blackpool Dance Festival in the Winter Gardens

31 amazing pictures of the Blackpool Dance Festival

Strictly's Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu lead a community event to give locals a glimpse into Blackpool Dance Festival. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

24 dazzling pictures of Blackpool Dance Festival community event

Breakin Convention returns to The Grand Theatre in June

Breakin’ Convention returns for one explosive night of hip hop

Never before seen artefacts at Showtown to celebrate the past 100 years of the Blackpool Dance Festival

Last chance to join 100th anniversary celebration of Dance Festival
This free community event forms part of a wider programme celebrating 100 years of the Blackpool Dance Festival — a globally significant milestone for both the town and the international dance community.
Vanessa Sims

Ballroom dance kids Skylar-Rae and Oleg delighted a room full of VIP's including Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing On Ice professionals

I fled war in Ukraine, now I'm wowing Strictly Come Dancing judges

Patrick and Lydia took home the glitterball trophy, modelled on the Strictly Come Dancing prize. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

31 amazing pictures from the Dance Floor Heroes 2026 finals

Darci was crowned the Advanced Novice British Champion.

Darci skates her way to success as British Ice Dance Champion

Lucie Dorrans (right) with her late best friend Lyndsey

Blackpool dancer to perform routine for late friend in competition

16 pics from Strictly-inspired Blackpool woman's Back to Prom event

Blackpool Dance Festival

Blackpool Dance Festival marks 100 years with free event

Blackpool Dance Festival, 1985

Appeal launched to trace historic Blackpool Dance Festival trophy

Strictly Come Dancing star coming to Blackpool with brand-new show

Comedy ballet company set for Blackpool debut at the Grand Theatre

Dance troupe to celebrate World Parkinson’s Day on Blackpool Promenade

St Mary's Catholic High School Headteacher Stephen Tierney and pupils celebrate plans for a new school building

21 amazing school photos taken in the 2010s

NYDC Elly Welford

Rising Blackpool dance stars selected for National Youth Dance Company

WDSF Dance Festival 2026. Ballroom and Latin dancers from all over the world compete in the World Dance Sport Federation competition at the Winter Gardens.

24 spectacular pictures of Blackpool's WDSF Dance Festival

Isabelle Ogden

Cleveleys student shines at London Move It Convention

Diversity bring 'Soul' to Blackpool next month

Exclusive chat with Diversity star ahead of Lancashire show

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) will bring the world’s elite DanceSport athletes back to Blackpool from 25 to 29 March 2026.

More than 1,000 elite DanceSport athletes to descend on Winter Gardens

The dates have been confirmed for the return of Lytham’s hugely popular 1940s Weekend

Dates announced as Lytham 1940s Weekend returns this summer

Nikita Kuzmin brings his new tour Supernova to Blackpool this summer

Everything we know about Nikita Kuzmin's new tour coming to Blackpool

The Nutcracker and Swan Lake head to the Blackpool Grand Theatre in March

All the hit ballet shows heading to the Blackpool Grand this year

Pupils at St George's CE High School, Blackpool, have been taking part in a minute's silence for the Tsunami Appeal. 11 year old Trisha Sawley is pictured with the special poem she wrote for the occasion. Also pictured are school council members (from left), Robin Demar, Curtis Broadley, Rachel Hill, Michaela Mannion, Oliver Lee, Samantha Jawook, Victoria McMahon, Emily Barlow, Lauren Kirkham.

19 amazing old photos of high school kids in Blackpool 20 years ago

R: Nicole Parker forming in a Finding Nemo production at Preston College. L: A photo of Nicole shared with us by her family.

"Perfect way to honour her": 24h danceathon to be held for student

Pics for Blackpool Schools' League tables supplement.
Welcome to our school! St John's CE Primary pupils and Head Jo Snape at the main entrance, L-R: Thomas Hallam, Ashleigh Luby, Ben Manley, Sarah Burgoyne and Oliver Morris

49 heart-warming scenes of life in Blackpool schools in days gone by

Chairlesque: The Fleetwood Burlesque Sisterhood Empowering Women of Every Age
In Fleetwood

I never thought I’d try burlesque at 76 now I’m in a dance movement

All the shows coming to Blackpool in January featuring some impressively star-studded casts

All the shows coming to Blackpool in January

L-R Julian Caillon, Luba Mushtuk, Gorka Marquez, Alexis Warr, Neil Jones, Nancy Xu, Lauren Oakley, Kai Widdrington, Michelle Tsiakkas, Vito Coppola, Jowita Przystal

Strictly The Professionals adds new Blackpool date due to demand

The Nutcracker Prince and the Snow Queen share a dazzling pas de deux in Varna International Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Ad Feature PREVIEW: The Nutcracker coming to Blackpool Grand Theatre

All the shows coming to Blackpool this December

All the shows coming to Blackpool this December

Students dress up as the Beatles for a Golden Jubilee concert at Thames School. L-R, Liam Melrose, 10, Nathan Thompson, 10. Mark Mather, 11, amd Shawn Stokes, 10

35 fabulous school photos taken between 2001 and 2002

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