Classes & Courses

Northern Ballet Theatre’s two education departments run many different dance courses and ballet classes in Leeds.

The Learning and Access Department run open classes and courses for all abilities that do not require auditions. Details of these classes and courses can be found below. The Classical Training Department offers enthusiastic young people the chance to train with professional ballet staff in order to maximise their potential in classical dance, requiring auditions for admission to their courses.

Click here to go to the Classical Training section of this website

Introduction to Ballet with Northern Ballet Theatre

In January 2008 Northern Ballet Theatre will be introducing an exciting new class to their timetable - Introduction to Ballet.  This class is open to children between the ages of eight and eleven years, who would like to find out more about ballet.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated children who are willing to try something new and have fun. No previous dance experience is required.  Classes will cover ballet movements and technique and help provide an insight into our Classical Training Programme. All classes are taught by Northern Ballet Theatre staff and accompanied by a musician.

The class will run on a weekly basis on Wednesdays during term time from 5.30-6.30pm.  The cost is £40 per term.

For more information please contact the Classical Training Department on 0113 274 5355 or email classicaltraining@northernballettheatre.co.uk or click here to download an application form.

Easter Course 2009: FootNotes

This annual 4 day course provides students enthusiastic about dance or music with the opportunity to develop their technique and creativity through daily class and workshops. It culminates in an informal performance of a piece of choreography, developed over the course of the week, to family members and friends.

Information about our forthcoming Easter Course is now available to view. This year's course explores dance and music from NBT's productions of I Got Rhythm and A Simple Man. Open to ages 11 – 19 of all abilities, participants take part in either dance or music workshops, led by an NBT Dance Artist and members of NBT's orchestra. More information and application forms can be sent on request by calling the learning and access department on 0113 274 5355 or you can download them below.

• Click here for more information about the course
• Click to download an application form for Dance
• Click to download an application form for Music
• Click here for more information about financial assistance

Open Workshops

We hold open workshops at various venues across the country for those who would like to get involved and participate in a creative dance workshop based on the current repertoire.

• Click here for more information on our Open Workshops

Come Skank Wid Eye

Northern Ballet Theatre youth group ‘Ignite’ was among over 70 Leeds residents aged 11 and upward that came together for a spectacular dance theatre production based on the life and work of reggae musician Bob Marley, entitled ‘Come Skank Wid Eye’.

• Click here to read about the project.

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