The 31st annual Olivier Awards, which were announced yesterday in London, will take place on February 18 at the city's Grosvenor House Hotel.

The nominations are as follows:

Best New Dance Production:

• The Royal Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House
  
• The Royal Ballet's DGV (Danse _ Grande Vitesse) at the Royal Opera House
  
• The Royal Ballet's Chroma at the Royal Opera House
  
• The Shochiku kabuki company's Fuji Musume and Kasane at Sadler's Wells

Outstanding Achievement in Dance:

• Steven McRae for his performances in the Royal Ballet's Homage to the Queen and Chroma
  
• Carlos Acosta for his program of work and his performances at Sadler's Wells
  
• Marianela Nuê±ez for her performances in the Royal Ballet's Chroma and The Sleeping Beauty
  
• Wayne McGregor for his choreography of Chroma for the Royal Ballet