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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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Two dancers reflect each other, showing the strength of their arms
01.11.24

A Celebration of Ballet

Tune in to our YouTube channel on Wednesday 6 November at midday for a celebration of ballet.
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Northern Ballet light grey
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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A group of students in a ballet studio stand in a line in front of a barre with their hands on their hips. They're following the lead of teacher Nicola Gervasi who stands in front of them
09.10.24

CAT October Intensive Guests Have Been Announced

A collection of guest teachers and industry experts will be joining us for our 2024 CAT October Intensive.
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Stylised pattern in shades of green
01.10.24

Announcing new original work: Gentleman Jack

Northern Ballet will debut a groundbreaking new full-length production based on the life of Anne Lister in 2026.
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A group of children in a school hall, all barefoot, striking the same dance pose as each other - stretching one arm up and forward, the other down behind them as they step forward, their weight on the front foot
12.09.24

Sing, Dance, Leap: Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture

We are joining forces with the Royal Ballet and Opera and Opera North to work together in a historic first, commissioned by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture.
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Two dancers hold hands and pull away from each other, one braced with his feet on the ground, the other with the wheels of his chair against the pull
29.08.24

Getting to know Joe Powell-Main

Guest Artist Joe Powell-Main talks about his experience rehearsing for Victory Dance with Northern Ballet ahead of Three Short Ballets.
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Northern Ballet dancers at Leeds Pride 2024
05.08.24

Leeds Pride 2024

Another fantastic Leeds Pride!
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Three men wearing black masks and red sashes jump straight up, their feet together, and their hands above their heads
27.06.24

Dancers Update 2024

The end of a season often means saying goodbye to some much-loved dancers and welcoming new faces to the ranks of the Company.
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Laughing woman with long dark hair lifted by overhead with her arms raised in celebration
24.06.24

Leeds Pride 2024

This year, we are looking forward to taking part in Leeds Pride, after a fantastic parade in 2023.
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Beauty and Beast stand close and stare intensively and each other, both uncertain of the other
30.05.24

Beauty & the Beast: A Fresh Take

Showing at Leeds Grand Theatre next week, here’s a glimpse of what makes our production sparkle.
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Dancer in a 1920s style silk white dress walks imperiously across a stage with lights glowing yellow behind her
22.05.24

Abigail Prudames retires from Northern Ballet

Abigail has been a part of Northern Ballet since 2011 when she became an Apprentice.
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A dancer stood between two robots in purple lighting
04.04.24

Ingenium | Mechanics of Life

Together with the University of Leeds and the Royal Academy of Engineering we’ve explored what truly means to move.
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