Mr Rochester lifts Jane, she is on his shoulder, her legs pointed behind them, her back arched and her head thrown back in ecstacy

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Northern Ballet updates
Dancers en pointe in company class
13.08.25

Company Update August 2025

The Artistic team at Northern Ballet have worked with the dancers to develop six ranks which better reflect our performing company and the wonderful artists we work with.
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Northern Ballet updates
Men in masks and black leggings lift a woman in a pink patterned dress and she raises her arms in celebration
25.06.25

Northern Ballet Appoints New Trustees

Northern Ballet has appointed five new trustees, including Sir Gregory Doran and Steven McRae, as the Company seeks to strengthen the representation of artists on its board.
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A male dancer stood in the middle of group of dancers in warm red and orange tones
19.06.25

The Moves

On #BalletStepFriday our dancers demonstrate different ballet moves letting you get closer to the action.
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A dancer in white trousers stand in a strong pose, lifting another dancer in a white dress over his head.
02.06.25

Q&A with Romeo & Juliet

Company dancers Saeka Shirai and Harris Beattie answer some of the most asked questions about taking on the iconic roles of Romeo & Juliet.
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A female student in a white tutu stood on pointe holding the arm of a male student dressed in black
06.05.25

Spotlight Blog: Professional Graduate Programme

Leap into your dance career with the Academy of Northern Ballet’s Professional Graduate Programme
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Wearing a black top hat and pointe shoes, the character of Gentleman Jack looks directly at the camera hands on a cane, a woman in pink hold onto her and leans back suggestively
25.04.25

Northern Ballet wins the FEDORA - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Dance Prize 2025

We are grateful to the Jury and FEDORA for this recognition and the support this prize will provide in bringing Gentleman Jack to the stage.
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Two dancers stand hands on their bent knees. They look at each other as one grabs the other's shoulder.
04.04.25

International Draft Works

This April we’ll be performing at Royal Ballet & Opera’s prestigious International Draft Works with our inclusive dance piece, Sky Above, Voices Within
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A class of young students stand with legs apart and push forward with open palms.
13.03.25

We’re taking part: The Big Give Arts for Impact Fund

The countdown is on to the launch of the Big Give Arts for Impact Fund, which opens on Tuesday 18 March.
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A headshot of a white women with blonde hair wearing a black top smiling to camera against a grey background.
12.03.25

Remembering Andria Hall

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Andria Hall, whose contributions were integral to our company’s growth as we entered the new millennium.
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A dancer stood on pointe with legs and arms outstretched with another dancer watching on in a large armchair
08.03.25

International Women's Day

This International Women’s Day, hear from First Soloist Rachael Gillespie and Leading Soloist Dominique Larose all about Jane Eyre.
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Header from Jane Eyre featuring dancers Dominique Larose and Joseph Taylor. Photo Tristram Kenton