139K views · 10K reactions | 朗 A snippet from Scherzo by Valentino Zucchetti, performed by dancers of The Royal Ballet This performance is part of the British Ballet Charity Gala, streaming via our website on 18 June. ️: https://stream.roh.org.uk/packages/british-ballet-charity-gala/videos/british-ballet-charity-gala | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook

Black dancers have been present in British ballet from at least the 1940s onwards when two Jamaicans, Berto Pasuka and Richie Riley, formed Les Ballets Nègres in 1946. In this rare, precious interview, hear from Marie Kamara, one of the members of Ballets Nègres, about the works she performed in, and the prejudice – and support – the company encountered. The contribution of these pioneers has been largely forgotten in Britain. Into the Light: The Pioneers of Black British Ballet exhibition aims

Celebrate 70 years of English National Ballet with an unmissable dance spectacular bursting with classic works, incredible performances and live music. We hope you can join in the festivities, 17 & 18 January at the London Coliseum! Book now: https://www.ballet.org.uk/production/70th-anniversary-gala/ | English National Ballet

The first British Prima Ballerina 🔵🩰✨ Our newest blue plaque honours Lilian Alicia Marks - better known by her stage name, Alicia Markova. As one of the 20th century’s greatest ballet dancers, she helped shape British ballet by supporting the Royal Ballet and co-founding the English National Ballet. Hear from our historian Susan about how Markova rose to fame on the international stage. ALT: Blue Plaques Historian Susan Skedd stands outside a house on Cascade Avenue, Muswell Hill, the childhoo

39K views · 2.5K reactions | 並 Join us from 7pm for a special stream of the British Ballet Charity Gala featuring the UK's leading dance companies, including The Royal Ballet Grab your ticket: https://stream.roh.org.uk/packages/british-ballet-charity-gala/videos/british-ballet-charity-gala | Royal Ballet And Opera | Facebook

Did you know Ballet Magnificat is one of the few professional ballet companies that only perform original works? Want to see them in your hometown? Visit www.balletmagnificat.com for more details! | Ballet Magnificat!