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06.02.24

An Update From Northern Ballet

Last year Northern Ballet had to make the difficult decision to enter into negotiations with Northern Ballet Sinfonia and the Musicians' Union (MU).
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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02.04.24

Northern Ballet awarded Energy Efficiency Grant by The Linbury Trust

We are delighted to have been awarded an Energy Efficiency Grant by The Linbury Trust.
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11.03.24

Northern Ballet awarded London Ballet Circle's Choreographic Award

We are delighted to have been selected for the London Ballet Circle Choreographic Award 2024.
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In cool blue light, Romeo and Juliet dance lovingly and closely across the stage
08.03.24

Romeo & Juliet On Stage

Stunning imagery on the stage of our revival of Romeo & Juliet by Christopher Gable CBE and Massimo Moricone.
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07.03.24

Romeo & Juliet Rehearsals

Take a look behind-the-scenes and at rehearsals for the revival of Romeo & Juliet.
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