Academy of Northern Ballet | Northern Ballet

Inspiring the dancers of tomorrow

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About the Academy

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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Professional Training

The Academy of Northern Ballet is the only Centre for Advanced Training (CAT) in classical ballet in the UK and part of one of the world's leading ballet companies.

Academy Director, David Nixon OBE, teaching on the Academy's Summer School. Photo Lauren Godfrey

Workshops & Events

Find out about the upcoming taster workshops, masterclasses, open days and events at the Academy of Northern Ballet.

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Open Classes for All

Our classes are led by our highly experienced teaching faculty in the same state-of building in which Northern Ballet’s Company Dancers train.

Header photo by Emily Nuttall.

More about the Academy

Applications & Auditions

Find out about the application and audition process for our professional training programmes.

Cara O'Shea instucts childen while they are auditioning for the Academy. Photo Lauren Godfrey.

Open Days

Come to one of our Open Days to find out more about our Academy training programmes.

Donate to the Academy

Donate to the Academy today.

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Safeguarding

Northern Ballet is committed to creating and maintaining the safest and most supportive possible environment for all children, young people and vulnerable adults.