Northern Ballet is the UK's foremost narrative ballet company.
We tell unexpected stories that move our audiences across the country and online. We aim to reach as many different people and places as possible with our passionate storytelling, mastery of classical dance technique and live music.
We believe in the power to change lives through dance and are committed to engaging with people from all different sectors of the community. We have an absolute commitment to our leading role as an international ambassador for world-class dance, often showcasing our exceptional home-grown artistry on the world-stage.
We’re an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, which means funding thanks to taxpayers and National Lottery players is vital in supporting our work.
Our History
Northern Ballet was set up in 1969 and has since grown to become one of the best-loved dance companies in the world.
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'Northern Ballet feels like a company on a roll'The Telegraph, March 2019
Our Building
Northern Ballet is a unique city centre venue with world-class dance studios and exceptional location for entertaining, for business and for events.
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Our Sinfonia
Many of our performances are performed to live music played by Northern Ballet Sinfonia.
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Academy of Northern Ballet
Inspiring the dancers of tomorrow, at the Academy of Northern Ballet you will experience a 21st Century approach to ballet training.
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Sustainability
We understand that it is vital we respond to the climate emergency and lead the way to a more sustainable theatre industry.
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Winner | Achievement in DanceUK Theatre Awards 2018
Set & Costume Hire
Sets and costumes from many of Northern Ballet's productions are available for hire.
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International Touring
Northern Ballet is one of the UK's best loved ballet companies. We tour nationally and internationally with a range of spectacular large-scale narrative productions.
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Winners | Digital InnovationUK Theatre Awards 2019
Our Archive
The Northern Ballet Archive tells the story of the Company’s development from foundation in 1969 to the present day.
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Support Us
Northern Ballet is the UK’s widest-touring ballet company, bringing the joy of the arts to hundreds of thousands of people every year who otherwise would have limited opportunities
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