1 FLAMENCO FESTIVAL
The electrifying Sara Baras gets the party started with her essential flamenco.
Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, EC1 (www.sadlerswells.com 0870 7377737), until Feb 25
2 EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
Matthew Bourne’s dance-drama adaptation of Tim Burton’s film.
Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh (www.eft.co.uk 0131-529 6000), Sat
3 SIMPLY BALLROOM
Travelling showcase of live ballroom dancing, hosted by Lionel Blair and starring TV’s Strictly Come Dancing professionals Erin Boag and Anton Du Beke.
New Theatre, Cardiff (www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk 029-2087 8889), Sat
4 TAG
New hip hop dance- theatre show from Jonzi D, in collaboration with DJ Pogo and the graffiti artist PRIME.
Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester (www.contact-theatre.org 0161-274 0600), from Friday to Feb 18
5 GISELLE
A real treat for balletomanes: the divine Miyako Yoshida dances Giselle with Federico Bonelli as her Albrecht. Peter Wright’s staging is both traditional and romantic.
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, WC2 (www.royaloperahouse.org 020-7304 4000), tonight