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 Academy 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 Academy 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 Academy 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 Academy on 0113 274 5355 or email classicaltraining@northernballettheatre.co.uk or click here to download an application form.

Easter Course 2010

Do something different with your Easter holidays. Our professionals will help you put together your own piece of dance, to music written especially by our composer Philip Feeney. Finish the week with a performance in front of a live audience.

Our Easter Course is always popular, so make sure you book before Monday 15 March.

• Click here for more information, dates and pricing
• Download application form (requires Adobe Acrobat)

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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