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Two smiling dancers, one supporting the other with an outstretched hand, and the other, in a yellow dress and dark patterned top, stands on one leg, her other stretched out in front of her

Benjamin Ella Rehearsals

Video

See behind-the-scenes as Northern Ballet dancers rehearse Joie de Vivre, choreographed by Benjamin Ella.

Photos

Photos from the rehearsal of works by Tiler Peck and Benjamin Ella for Generations: Three Short Ballets being performed at Leeds and London in autumn 2023.

Two dancer striking similar poses, both on one leg, the male to the left has a leg perpendicular to his body in from of him, and the female to the right is perfectly arabesque
Two dancers, one supporting the other around the waist as she stands en pointe on one foot, her leg raid behind her, her back slightly arched and her arms raised to the side
Two smiling dancers, one supporting the other with an outstretched hand, and the other, in a blue top and darker blue leggings, stands on one leg, his other stretched out behind him
Choreographer wearing pink, sat on the floor leaning back on one arm, while talking with someone out of frame
Male dancer stands emotionless while surrounded by six dancers, all arabesque and en pointe, supporting themselves by placing their free hand on his shoulder
Choreographer looks on while a dancer walks imperiously while innumerate dancers surround her, all stretched across and floor facing down

Photos taken by Emily Nuttall and George Liang.