Mr Rochester lifts Jane, she is on his shoulder, her legs pointed behind them, her back arched and her head thrown back in ecstacy

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Northern Ballet updates
Dancers en pointe in company class
13.08.25

Company Update August 2025

The Artistic team at Northern Ballet have worked with the dancers to develop six ranks which better reflect our performing company and the wonderful artists we work with.
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Northern Ballet updates
LGT auditorium and chandelier. Tony O'Connell
06.10.23

What to Expect at the Theatre

Here is your mini guide on what to expect from your first visit to the theatre.
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Dancer smiling at the camera, dressed in black, standing on one foot, his other leg raised behind him. His arms are in fourth position, one above his head, the other slightly raised to the side.
06.10.23

Interview with Academy Graduate Itsuki Amemiya

We caught up with Itsuki Amemiya, one of our Academy graduates who is now an Apprentice with the Company.

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A woman in a red T-shirt reads to a group of children Where The Wild Things Are
05.10.23

5 benefits of dance for early years development

Dance is a powerful and joyful way for children to foster their physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
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27.09.23

Charlotte Tonkinson Masterclass

A masterclass with Academy of Northern Ballet alum and Royal Ballet First Artist Charlotte Tonkinson on Sunday 22 October.
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23.09.23

An Update From Northern Ballet

Northern Ballet has had to make the difficult decision to enter into negotiations to reassess the amount of live music that accompanies its touring productions from April 2024
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Yoko Ichino looks on thoughtfully during Cinderella rehearsals
10.08.23

Yoko Ichino Stepping Down as Academy Associate Director

World renowned ballet dancer and teacher Yoko Ichino will be stepping down from her role of Associate Director of the Academy of Northern Ballet.
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Choreographer wearing pink, sat on the floor leaning back on one arm, while talking with someone out of frame
30.06.23

Inside Tiler Peck’s rehearsals with Northern Ballet

New York City Ballet's Tiler Peck talks about her first two weeks of rehearsals with Northern Ballet.
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Dancers leaping in unison
26.06.23

Our dancers: Latest news

We're pleased to announce the following promotions for our dancers...
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Male and female dancer rehearsing their roles in Merlin expressing love for each other
16.06.23

Loneliness Awareness Week

According to research by Marmalade Trust, 85% of UK adults have experienced loneliness in the last year. Here are some of the ways you can connect with people through the dance.
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Header from Jane Eyre featuring dancers Dominique Larose and Joseph Taylor. Photo Tristram Kenton