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16.01.25

An Update From Northern Ballet

For performances from February 2025 onwards, Northern Ballet will be offering work to freelance musicians, including some who have had a longstanding relationship with the company.
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Beauty and Beast stand close and stare intensively and each other, both uncertain of the other
16.01.24

Beauty's off to Belgium

We’re pleased to announce that for the first time since 2019, we’ll be stepping our pointe shoes overseas.
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Male dancer, shirtless, standing with his arms wide and a female dancer in a white dress is behind him, holding herself up on his shoulders with her legs split in parallel with the male dancers arms
12.12.23

Preserving the Passion: New Romeo & Juliet Exhibition

A new exhibition at Leeds University’s Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery will bring together materials from our archive to tell the eventful story of the making of a classic.
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11.12.23

A week in the life with Heather Lehan

Curious to know what a week in life of a ballet dancer is like?
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Dancers posing for a poster image dressed in their costumes of grey T-shirts jazzed-up with feather boas, wings, colourful waistcoats, hats and more
06.12.23

Every Little Thing is a Change

In a Company first, Northern Ballet dancers and dancers from our Ability course for adults with additional learning support needs join forces in a pioneering dance film.
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05.12.23

The Nutcracker Photos

Stunning photos from David Nixon CBE's The Nutcracker.
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Female dancer in the Nutcracker holding a Nutcracker doll
09.11.23

Christmas Gift Guide 2023

Looking for the perfect present to gift your loved ones this Christmas? don't worry we've got you covered with our ultimate Christmas gift-guide for 2023.
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Students copying the ballet pose performed by a dancer in front of them
25.10.23

Charlotte Tonkinson Masterclass

Recently Charlotte Tonkinson First Artist with The Royal Ballet taught a fantastic masterclass with our Academy of Northern Ballet students.
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13.10.23

Introducing Rise & Shine

Supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Rise & Shine is a health and wellbeing project for pupils in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools.
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Beauty and Beast stand close and stare intensively and each other, both uncertain of the other
12.10.23

Beauty & the Beast Videos

Watch videos from our production of Beauty & the Beast.
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06.10.23

What to Expect at the Theatre

Here is your mini guide on what to expect from your first visit to the theatre.
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Dancer smiling at the camera, dressed in black, standing on one foot, his other leg raised behind him. His arms are in fourth position, one above his head, the other slightly raised to the side.
06.10.23

Interview with Academy Graduate Itsuki Amemiya

We caught up with Itsuki Amemiya, one of our Academy graduates who is now an Apprentice with the Company.

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A woman in a red T-shirt reads to a group of children Where The Wild Things Are
05.10.23

5 benefits of dance for early years development

Dance is a powerful and joyful way for children to foster their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
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