About the Academy

Inspiring the dancers of tomorrow, at the Academy of Northern Ballet you will experience a 21st Century approach to ballet training.

Under the artistic direction of Federico Bonelli and our exceptional teaching faculty, students receive the highest quality training that captures your talent and imagination, nurturing a passion for dance. You’ll develop into the best, healthiest dancer you can be, excelling in technique and knowledge.

Each year the Academy discovers home-grown talent in the North of England. You can be at the heart of this centre for excellence, located in one of the most thriving cultural scenes in the UK.

The Academy is the only classical training institution in the UK to train in the same inspirational setting as professional company dancers. This creates invaluable opportunities for mentoring and unique possibilities to work with, train alongside and gain an insight into life as a professional dancer.

Our Home

Purpose built to house the Company and the Academy, all the facilities at Northern Ballet are state-of-the-art, including one of the biggest dance studios in Europe.

Student Support

We aim to offer all students the best possible support and advice and ensure students have a safe and friendly environment in which to pursue their passion for dance.

The Ichino Technique

Whether aiming for a career in dance or simply dancing for fun, all students are trained under the Ichino Technique.

Teaching Faculty

The Academy of Northern Ballet's teaching faculty.

A young girl in a ballet class in a blue leotard

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.