All England Dance Announces Dollie Henry MBE as Vice President

All England Dance (AED) is delighted to announce the appointment of acclaimed jazz theatre artist, choreographer and educator Dollie Henry MBE as one of its new Vice Presidents. With a distinguished international career spanning more than 45 years, Dollie Henry MBE is...

New AED Vice President

We are proud to announce Doreen Wells, Marchioness of Londonderry, has joined us as Vice President. Born in London, Wells received her early dance training at the Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts,  and became a winner of the Sunshine Cup ( see above )  before...

New AED Ambassador Lara Wollington

AED is proud to welcome Lara Wollington as an AED Ambassador, marking a powerful full-circle moment as she steps into her first full-time professional role in musical theatre. Lara is currently touring the UK in Grease, playing the role of Frenchy, following her...

The Angela Rippon Dance Challenge – 2026

Launching in 2026, the Angela Rippon Dance Challenge is a brand-new national fundraising event celebrating dance, participation and community. Led by Angela Rippon and delivered by All England Dance, the challenge invites adult dance groups from across the UK to...

AED is proud to support Let’s Dance!

Join in on March 8th by offering a free dance class in your local area. Simply let your community know, and share your plans with your local BBC radio station – you could even be featured! Let us know what you’re planning, and we’ll help you promote it. Dance is...

First AED Forum at University of Warwick

AED Hosts Successful First Forum at Warwick University AED is delighted to celebrate the success of its first ever AED Forum, held at University of Warwick in January 2026. The event brought together adjudicators, festivals and members of the AED community, creating a...