London Dance

As with everything else artistic in London, the dance scene here is diverse, innovative, and first-rate. Come for the famous ballets at older venues like the Royal Opera House or stop by one of the smaller companies for some contemporary dance.

Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Ave. (0844 412 4300; www.sadlerswells.com) Encapsulating all forms of dance, Sadler's Wells puts its belief in the power of dance to good use in wide-ranging and always exciting presentations. The site holds 300 years of dance history. Angel. Left onto Upper St., then right onto Rosebery Ave. Some shows offer student discounts. Tickets £10-£55. Open M-Sa 9am-8:30pm. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.

Royal Opera House Bow St. ( 020 7304 4000 ; www.roh.org.uk ) The Royal Opera House (ROH) may be opera-oriented in name, but in repertoire, it's split between opera and ballet. Though no student discounts are offered, students can try and get standby tickets by going online and selecting "student standby" from the website. Top-price seats are available for £10 if you get lucky. Covent Garden. Right onto Long Acre, right onto Bow St. Tickets £5-150. Booking office open M-Sa 10am-8pm. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access.