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News

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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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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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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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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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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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27.09.23

Charlotte Tonkinson Masterclass

A masterclass with Academy of Northern Ballet alum and Royal Ballet First Artist Charlotte Tonkinson on Sunday 22 October.
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23.09.23

An Update From Northern Ballet

Northern Ballet has had to make the difficult decision to enter into negotiations to reassess the amount of live music that accompanies its touring productions from April 2024
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Yoko Ichino looks on thoughtfully during Cinderella rehearsals
10.08.23

Yoko Ichino Stepping Down as Academy Associate Director

World renowned ballet dancer and teacher Yoko Ichino will be stepping down from her role of Associate Director of the Academy of Northern Ballet.
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30.06.23

Inside Tiler Peck’s rehearsals with Northern Ballet

New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck talks about her first two weeks of rehearsals with Northern Ballet.
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26.06.23

Our dancers: Latest news

We're pleased to announce the following promotions for our dancers...
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Male and female dancer rehearsing their roles in Merlin expressing love for each other
16.06.23

Loneliness Awareness Week

According to research by Marmalade Trust, 85% of UK adults have experienced loneliness in the last year. Here are some of the ways you can connect with people through the dance.
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