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17.10.24

An Update From Northern Ballet

Northern Ballet, like many arts organisations, is under financial pressure, brought about largely by rising production and touring costs.
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Minju-Kang-and-Lorenzo-Trossello-in-ROOTS.Photo-Emily-Nuttall
28.07.20

Burberry Inspire and American Ballet Theatre

We've teamed up with American Ballet Theatre to make four new dance films as part of the Burberry Inspire programme.
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20.07.20

Merlin Postponement

It is with regret that we announce that the world première of Merlin has been postponed due to the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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23.03.20

Tour postponements: latest update and affected venues

Northern Ballet regrets that a number of our performances have been cancelled. A list of affected performances can be found below.
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Yoko Ichino in class
17.03.20

Classes & Courses: COVID-19 update

We have made the difficult decision to cancel some Academy of Northern Ballet classes.
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With the ribbon of her bustle stretched beyond the frame, Minju Kang's Geisha holds a stylised pose. Photo Guy Farrow.
25.02.20

Northern Ballet X V&A Museum

We've collaborated with the V&A - the world's leading museum of art and design - to create a new film ahead of the world première of our new ballet Geisha.
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Charlotte Scott teaching choreography
26.01.20

Expressions 2020 Confirmed

We are delighted to confirm that Expressions - our festival of inclusive dance - will return in July 2020 - bigger and better than ever before!
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A group of students with a Northern Ballet Dance Education Officer. They are sat on the floor of their school hall, reaching one arm over their heads and across to the opposite side.
10.01.20

Rise Blog: Dr Louise McDowall

Dr Louise McDowall (PhD), Research Fellow in Exercise and Health Psychology, University of Leeds tells us about her involvement in the Rise project.
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Carol Barrett, John Fletcher and dancers in Laverne Meyer's 1973 production of Cinderella
28.11.19

View our archives on Google Arts & Culture

To celebrate our 50th anniversary we will be publishing contents from our archives on Google Arts & Culture. We start with posters through the years...
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Kevin Poeung as Peter Pan in a photoshoot image for Northern Ballet's 50th anniversary. Photo Guy Farrow.
28.11.19

Happy Birthday to us!

Our incredible journey began 50 years ago today.
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Dracula's brides kneel before him
31.10.19

Dracula Live in Cinemas across Europe

In a landmark moment for the Company, David Nixon OBE's Dracula will be streamed live into over 300 cinemas across Europe tonight.
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28.10.19

Digital win at UK Theatre Awards

On Sunday afternoon, we were delighted to win the award for Digital Innovation at the UK Theatre Awards.
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A hall full of school children standing in a circle with their arms raised in the air
09.10.19

Introducing Rise

Rise is our new education and research project aimed at improving health and wellbeing in year 5 pupils.
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