Ballet Britain

Ballet Britain Our mission is to inspire young dancers to achieve their full artistic potential through exceptional training and performance opportunities across Britain.

Across all our programmes, we aim to nurture artistic expression and build confidence.

⏰ FINAL CHANCE TO APPLY ⏰Applications for our 2026/27 Associates Programmes are closing soon!📍 Leeds📍 ManchesterOur Asso...
11/06/2026

⏰ FINAL CHANCE TO APPLY ⏰

Applications for our 2026/27 Associates Programmes are closing soon!

📍 Leeds
📍 Manchester

Our Associates Programme is designed for students aged 7–18 who are passionate about developing their ballet and contemporary technique, artistry, confidence, and performance skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.

✨ New for 2026/27:
• Additional groups to better support dancers at every stage of their training
• A dedicated Pointe/Pre-Pointe class within our Advanced group
• Opportunities to work with an exceptional range of industry professionals from leading ballet and performing arts organisations

Throughout the year, students will take part in technique and repertoire classes, culminating in an end-of-course showcase. 🎭

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Ballet Britain Associates 2026/27! 🩰

Visit our website to download the information packs and application forms. 📋

For any questions, please email [email protected] 📧

Here are the wonderful teachers joining us for our May Holiday School in LEEDS! 🤩✨ Cara – 17 years at Northern Ballet an...
24/05/2026

Here are the wonderful teachers joining us for our May Holiday School in LEEDS! 🤩

✨ Cara – 17 years at Northern Ballet and experienced ballet teacher, helping students progress into top ballet companies and West End productions.

✨ Yvette Knight – former First Soloist with Birmingham Royal Ballet, performing internationally in leading roles including the Sugar Plum Fairy and Aurora.

✨ Isaac – contemporary dancer currently touring with VERVE, teaching workshops inspired by flow, release, soft acrobatics and capoeira.

If you’d love to join one of our upcoming holiday schools, head to our website to book your place! 😍

📍 Guildford Workshop – 24th May
📍 Bath – 25th May
📍 Birmingham – 26th May
📍 Leeds – 27th May

We can’t wait to meet everyone ☺️💙

23/05/2026

Let this be your sign to step into the studio with us ✨

Whether that’s through a workshop, holiday school, or one of our regular programmes, we celebrate the beauty and artistry of ballet together 💙

SWAN LAKE WORKSHOP – GUILDFORD 🦢✨Join Ballet Britain for a magical day inspired by the timeless ballet ‘Swan Lake’ and d...
21/05/2026

SWAN LAKE WORKSHOP – GUILDFORD 🦢✨

Join Ballet Britain for a magical day inspired by the timeless ballet ‘Swan Lake’ and don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn the iconic ‘Entrance of the Swans’ 🩰

Perfect for dancers wanting to develop their artistry, technique and performance skills whilst experiencing the beauty and elegance of one of the world’s most famous classical ballets 💙

The workshop will include:
🦢 Classical ballet technique class
🦢 Learn repertoire from Swan Lake
🦢 A fun and inspiring atmosphere for young dancers

📅 Date: Sunday 24th May 2026

📍 Location: PPA, Guildford, GU2 8YT

💷 Cost: £15

⏰ Timings:
Age 7yrs–9yrs: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Age 10yrs–13yrs: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Age 12yrs–18yrs (Advanced): 2:30pm – 4:00pm

We are so excited to welcome our teacher, Owen Morris 💫

Owen has performed internationally with companies including State Opera Varna Ballet Company and Cape Town City Ballet, performing soloist roles in productions such as The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake. HisRamberts also include Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, performances at the Royal Opera House and Royal Albert Hall, and teaching at leading institutions including Elmhurst Ballet School, English National Ballet School, Rambert School, ArtsEd and Central School of Ballet.

With an incredible wealth of professional performing and teaching experience, this is a workshop not to be missed! ✨

Head to our website to book your place 😍

We can’t wait to meet everyone! ☺️💙



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Here are the wonderful teachers joining us for our May Holiday School in BIRMINGHAM! 🤩✨ Serina Faull – trained at Elmhur...
19/05/2026

Here are the wonderful teachers joining us for our May Holiday School in BIRMINGHAM! 🤩

✨ Serina Faull – trained at Elmhurst Ballet School and has performed with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Vienna Festival Ballet, and the Royal Opera, as well as appearing in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera. She loves inspiring the next generation of dancers through teaching.

✨ Yvette Knight – trained at The Royal Ballet School. Former First Soloist with Birmingham Royal Ballet, performing internationally in leading roles including the Sugar Plum Fairy and Aurora.

✨ Harriet – freelance dance artist, teacher and rehearsal director with international performance experience across stage, film and TV, passionate about sharing her practice with young people.

If you’d love to join one of our upcoming holiday schools, head to our website to book your place 😍

📍 Guildford Workshop – 24th May
📍 Bath – 25th May
📍 Birmingham – 26th May
📍 Leeds – 27th May

We can’t wait to meet everyone ☺️💙

Join us for our Manchester Associates Taster Session on Sunday 24th May for just £5! 🩰A wonderful opportunity for young ...
19/05/2026

Join us for our Manchester Associates Taster Session on Sunday 24th May for just £5! 🩰

A wonderful opportunity for young dancers aged 7–18yrs to experience our Associates-style training, meet our teaching team (including Artistic Director Immie Ash), and get a feel for the programme ahead of auditions for our 2026/27 Manchester Associates Programme! 🧑‍🩰

Our Associates Programme offers weekly ballet & contemporary training designed to complement students’ local dance school training, helping dancers develop technique, artistry, confidence and musicality in a supportive and inspiring environment ✨

Even if you are considering auditioning for our Leeds Associates Programme, you are still very welcome to attend this taster session! Unfortunately, our Birmingham auditions have now taken place 😁

📍 Manchester, Shockout Studios, M16 0PU
🗓️ Sunday 24th May
💰 £5
⏰ Please visit our website for timings
🔗 Book your place via the link in our bio or visit our website!

We can’t wait to meet you! 💙

Meet the wonderful teachers for our May Holiday School in Bath 🤩Rosanna Ely - joined Birmingham Royal Ballet in 2014 aft...
14/05/2026

Meet the wonderful teachers for our May Holiday School in Bath 🤩

Rosanna Ely - joined Birmingham Royal Ballet in 2014 after graduating from Elmhurst Ballet School, has performed internationally in productions including Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, was promoted to First Artist in 2022/23, and has mentored students with Ballet Britain since 2021.

Yvette Knight - trained at The Royal Ballet School before joining Birmingham Royal Ballet in 2007, progressing to First Soloist in 2018, touring internationally in roles including the Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker and Aurora in Sleeping Beauty, and now works as Programme and Artistic Coordinator for Ballet Britain.

Harriet Ellis - is a Birmingham/London-based freelance dance artist, teacher and rehearsal director with international performance experience across stage, film and TV, who is passionate about sharing her practice with young people.

If you’d love to be part of our upcoming holiday schools, head to our website to book a place😍

Other locations:
📍 Guildford Workshop - 24th May
📍 Bath - 25th May
📍 Birmingham – 26th May
📍 Leeds – 27th May

We’re so excited to meet everyone! ☺️

Here’s everything you need to know about our Associates Programme! 🧑‍🩰🩰Designed for dancers aged 7-18 years, our program...
12/05/2026

Here’s everything you need to know about our Associates Programme! 🧑‍🩰🩰

Designed for dancers aged 7-18 years, our programme offers the opportunity to develop ballet and contemporary training in a supportive and inspiring environment - culminating in a special showcase performance. ✨

If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, we would love to welcome you to one of our upcoming auditions!

📍 Birmingham - 16th May 2026
📍 Manchester - 14th June 2026
📍 Leeds - 20th June 2026

For more information, including our information pack and application form, please visit our website. 🔗

📧 Any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected].

09/05/2026

Artistic Director shares what you can expect on our Associates Course! ✨

Designed to support and enhance your training, our Associates programme helps dancers take their ballet and contemporary technique to the next level 🩰

📍 Birmingham
📍 Leeds
📍 Manchester

🚨 Associates audition deadlines coming up soon:
• Birmingham — Wed 13th May
• Manchester — 7th June
• Leeds — 12th June

Follow the link in our bio to apply and find out more information! 🔗💙

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