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News

Star-crossed lovers Romeo & Juliet in a loving embrace, both wearing white against a fantasy blue and yellow background.
25.04.23

Artistic Director Federico Bonelli’s first full season

Celebrating the breadth of the Company’s work, the season presents stories that connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Female dancer in a blue leotard and white tutu on pointe
04.03.22

Apply to the Professional Graduate Programme

Find out how to apply for our full-time Professional Graduate Programme.
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Two skydivers in red jackets and white helmets fall through the sky
11.02.22

Dance Race

We're head to head with BBC Strictly stars. Who's gonna win? Check out Corey Baker's breakneck new dance film starring Northern Ballet dancers. The start of BBC Dance Passion.
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10.02.22

Charlotte Tonkinson becomes an Academy Ambassador

We’re thrilled to announce that The Royal Ballet Artist Charlotte Tonkinson is now an ambassador for the Academy of Northern Ballet.
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A female dancer in black leotard is lifted in the air by a male dance in black trunks and grey vest.
04.02.22

Northern Ballet Auditions

Northern Ballet are looking for both corps and soloist dancers for the 2023-24 season.
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A group of dancers with intense lighting behind
27.01.22

New partnership announced with Close Brothers Asset Management

We are delighted to welcome Close Brothers Asset Management on board as our newest corporate partners.
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Two dancers dressed in white sit on the stage while snow falls around them
24.12.21

Festive Opening Hours

Our building will be closed from Friday 23 December until Tuesday 3 January.
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Joseph Taylor and Antoinette Brooks Daw in Dangerous Liaisons.
23.11.21

Northern Ballet and Fazenda at Home

Enjoy the ultimate weekend in with Northern Ballet and Fazenda at Home.
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Uther holds Ygraine as she is in arabesque
19.11.21

Culture Recovery Fund

We are very grateful to announce that we have been awarded a further £372,000 from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
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The swans line up ready to take flight
02.11.21

Leavers and Joiners 2021

This season you may have seen some new faces on stage as we welcomed six new dancers to the Company. We will also sadly say goodbye to four dancers at the end of the season.
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Joseph Taylor behind the scenes of KIN. Photo Emily Nuttall
19.10.21

World Ballet Day 2021

Go behind the scenes as we release three never-before-seen films for World Ballet Day.
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Beams of light focus on one spot. One dancer stands above it. A Second dancer leaps behind him, legs and arms spread apart.
26.08.21

ÅNGSTRØM

See what happens when two worlds unite. Choreographed by Kenneth Tindall in a unique collaboration with the University of Leeds.
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Northern Ballet dancers performing a Charleston in The Great Gatsby. Photo Emma Kauldhar.
12.08.21

Dancer Promotions and Updates

With a new season just around the corner we are pleased to announce several dancer promotions plus some new joiners.
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