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Blogs
Dance in the City Summer School
Join Northern Ballet this summer for a week of exciting dance and look at the city of Leeds from a whole new angle.
Our Dance in the City summer school takes place from 22–26 August and offers a new perspective on Leeds through creative dance sessions which will have you dancing in the streets.
Based in the heart of the city at Northern Ballet on Quarry Hill our state-of-the art dance studios provide an inspirational setting for all aspiring dancers.
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Thu 9 June
Last few places for international summer school
Only 6 places remain for Northern Ballet’s annual senior level International Summer School, Mon 1 to Sat 13 August 2011.
Claim a place while you can for this fantastic opportunity to work with Northern Ballet artistic staff and internationally renowned guest teachers.
The course is for full-time dance students aged 16 and over, who are already in professional training, and takes place at Northern Ballet’s new state-of-the-art studios in Leeds city centre.
Sessions include
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Wed 8 June
Alea iacta est
Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre – a Six Month Review, After Eight Months
Alea iacta est. So said Caesar before he crossed the Rubicon and led his troops on Rome. With this pronouncement, the annals tell us, did Caesar march against the might of Pompey. Alea iacta est, he said, let the die be cast.
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Wed 8 June
String Trio - Concert Series Blog
Northern Ballet Sinfonia Orchestra Leader, Geoffrey Allan, tells us about the forthcoming String Trio Concert at the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre at Northern Ballet. From the players, through the tight rehearsal schedule to a behind-the-scenes insight into life on tour...
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Mon 6 June
Get fit for Summer!
Summer is here and it’s time to get fit, tone up and get dancing with Northern Ballet Academy’s Open Classes.
For the rest of this term Northern Ballet Academy are offering half price classes in contemporary and jazz to get the people of Leeds up and dancing and ready for the beach! That means classes are just £3.25 each.
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Mon 6 June
Quarry Hill Festival
Saturday 2 July 2011
10.00am – 6pm
Quarry Hill Festival is a day of free performances, workshops, classes and behind-the-scenes insights from some of Leeds’ leading cultural organisations all based on and around the Quarry Hill area of the city.
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Fri 3 June
Choreographic Showcase
Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre dancers are turning their hands to choreography for their first ever showcase of work at their home on Quarry Hill. The Choreographic Showcase will be performed on 17 and 18 June at 7.30pm in the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre.
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Tue 31 May
National Lottery Awards 2011: Vote for us
Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre’s landmark powerhouse for inventive dance has reached the semi-finals of the Best Arts Project category in The National Lottery Awards 2011.
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Tue 31 May
Ed Vazey on Cleopatra
Magical, incredible, spellbinding Cleopatra in the words of Ed Vazey
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Fri 20 May
Star Reviews for Cleopatra
Through the night of the London premiere the stars told us what they thought of the production...
Frances Barber
I thought it was absolutely fantastic. Absolutely stunning. I have played Cleopatra so I followed every single moment and wish that in my dreams I could have ever been as elegant as the Cleopatra tonight. It was absolutely marvellous. Loved it.
Submitted by Northern Ballet on Fri 20 May
