Yorkshire Theatre Ballet

06/10/2025

OCTOBER HALF-TERM… just 3 weeks to go! ✨🩰

We are so excited for our upcoming October Half-Term Ballet Holiday School on 28th October 2025 at SLP College! 💫

This is open to all dancers aged 7-21yrs, including current Ballet Britain members, non-Ballet Britain members, vocational and non-vocational students. There are limited spaces available, which are offered on a first come first served basis for each age group 🚨

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
📍 Location: SLP College (Leeds, LS25 1AG)
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Early drop-off and late pick-up is available for any student who may require it (8:30am - 5:00pm) - no additional fee.

Our one-day intensive will provide students with the opportunity to work with a faculty of experienced teachers - we’ll be announcing the line-up soon! ✨

Students will focus on ballet and contemporary technique as well having the opportunity to develop their performance and application of their skills during repertoire classes, where they will learn corps de ballet repertoire and solos from multiple ballets 🤩

Bookings are OPEN! Head to our ‘What’s On’ page on the Ballet Britain website! 💫

02/10/2025

✨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨

For the first time EVER… Ballet Britain will be producing a full-length ballet of ‘The Nutcracker’! 🩰❄️

📅Performances: 20th & 21st November 2026

📍Venue: The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham

🩰Rehearsals: Saturdays starting Autumn 2026

This will be a unique, intensive production with a shorter rehearsal schedule compared to our other performance programmes. Auditions will take place in March 2026 and this opportunity will be open to dancers nationwide, though all rehearsals and shows will be held in Birmingham 💫

This Ballet Britain production will be in addition to (not instead of) the Midland Theatre Ballet, Yorkshire Theatre Ballet, and Southern Theatre Ballet performance programmes. Our next production for these programmes will be announced very soon, and auditions for those will still be happening as usual! 🎭

Full audition details and course information will be released in the coming weeks, but you can register your interest now on the Ballet Britain website (link in bio)… we are so excited to bring the festive magic to our stage! 🎄

18/09/2025

OCTOBER HALF-TERM HOLIDAY SCHOOLS! 🌟🩰

We’re thrilled to announce the dates & locations for our October Half-Term Holiday Schools – and this year we’re heading to Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds & Manchester! 🎉

Swipe across to see the dates and locations ➡️

To book your place, please head to our ‘What’s On?’ page on the Ballet Britain website for more information ☺️

Our 1-day holiday schools provide students with the opportunity to work with a faculty of amazing and inspiring teachers (the line-up will be announced over the coming weeks)! Students will focus on both ballet and contemporary technique, as well having the opportunity to develop their performance during repertoire classes. Dancers will have the opportunity to learn corps de ballet repertoire and solos from well-known ballets 🤩

What can you expect on the day?

🩰 Full-day of ballet & contemporary training (9:30am - 4:30pm)
🎭 Repertoire & creative classes
🌟 Learn from inspiring industry professionals
☺️ Make friends & memories that last a lifetime
🎲 Early drop-off (8:30am) and late pick-up (5:00pm) is available at no extra cost - our team will be here to look after students and play games!

Spaces are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

We look forward to seeing you in the October Half-Term! 💫

14/07/2025

AUGUST 1-DAY BALLET INTENSIVE! 💫🩰

We are delighted to announce that bookings are now open for our 1-day ballet intensive in Leeds! 🤩

🗓️ Date: Monday 18th August 2025
📍 Location: Northern Ballet (Leeds, LS2 7PA)
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Early drop-off and late pick-up is available for any student who may require it (8:30am - 5:00pm) - no additional fee.

Our 1-day intensive will provide students with the opportunity to work with a faculty of experienced teachers - we’ll be announcing the line-up soon! ✨

Students will focus on ballet and contemporary technique as well having the opportunity to develop their performance and application of their skills during repertoire classes, where they will learn corps de ballet repertoire and solos ☺️

This is open to all dancers aged 7-21yrs, including current MTB members, non-MTB members, vocational and non-vocational students. There are limited spaces available, which will be offered on a first come first served basis for each age group 🚨

Bookings are NOW OPEN! Head to our website! 💫

04/07/2025

Proud is an understatement 🥹

Opening night of Beauty & The Beast was a huge success! We are bursting with pride for each and every student who put their absolute all into the performance ❤️

Congratulations to you all… we look forward to the final three performances! ✨🌹

03/07/2025

To the cast of Beauty and the Beast 2024/25… it’s finally showtime! ✨🥀

The moment you’ve been working towards is here and we couldn’t be more excited to see you bring this ballet to life! Your dedication and hard work over the past year at Yorkshire Theatre Ballet have been wonderful to watch, and now it’s time to perform your hearts out! 🎭

From the bustling village to the enchanted castle, every step you take tells a story - so dance with your heart and most importantly enjoy every second! We are so proud of each and every one of you! 🥰

A huge thank you to our amazing teachers, choreographers, and assistants. Your creativity, guidance and hard work have shaped this ballet, and we are so grateful for everything you’ve brought to this production 🙏

Now, dancers… go and perform your hearts out! ⭐️

All our love,

Immie & Mason 🩵✨

25/06/2025

LEEDS SUMMER SCHOOL: TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🩰

We are so excited to announce our amazing teaching line-up for this year’s 3-day Summer School… swipe across to learn more about each teacher ➡️💫

This is open to all dancers aged 7-21yrs, including current YTB members, non-YTB members, vocational and non-vocational students. There are limited spaces available, which will be offered on a first come first served basis for each age group 🚨

🗓️ Dates: 12th, 13th & 14th August 2025
📍 Location: SLP College, Leeds (LS25 1AG)
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Early drop-off and late pick-up is available for any student who may require it (8:30am - 5:00pm) - no additional fee.

Students will focus on ballet and contemporary technique as well having the opportunity to develop their performance and application of their skills during repertoire classes, where they will learn corps de ballet repertoire and solos from multiple ballets 🤩

There will be a small showcase for parents/guardians at the end of the course! 🎭

Limited spaces left - please book via our website! 💫

01/06/2025

YORKSHIRE 3-DAY SUMMER BALLET SCHOOL! ☀️🩰

We are so excited for our 2025 SUMMER Holiday School in Leeds! 🤩

This is open to all dancers aged 7-21yrs, including current YTB members, non-YTB members, vocational and non-vocational students. There are limited spaces available, which will be offered on a first come first served basis for each age group 🚨

🗓️ Dates: 12th, 13th & 14th August 2025
📍 Location: SLP College, Leeds (LS25 1AG)
⏰ Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Early drop-off and late pick-up is available for any student who may require it (8:30am - 5:00pm) - no additional fee.

Our 3-day intensive will provide students with the opportunity to work with a faculty of experienced teachers - we’ll be announcing the line-up soon! ✨

Students will focus on ballet and contemporary technique as well having the opportunity to develop their performance and application of their skills during repertoire classes, where they will learn corps de ballet repertoire and solos from multiple ballets 🤩

There will be a small showcase for parents/guardians at the end of the course! 🎭

Bookings are NOW OPEN! Head to our website! 💫

Limited Spaces: first come, first served for each age group.Age Range: 7yrs - 21yrs (groups will be divided based on age and experience)Open to all: Current YTB members, non-YTB members, vocational and non-vocational ballet students are all welcome!

28/05/2025

AUDITION APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 🚨

Yorkshire Theatre Ballet presents ‘Twelve Dancing Princesses’ for our 2025/26 performances… applications are now open to join our next cast! 💫

We are looking for dancers aged 7yrs-21yrs, who have a passion for performing and can show this in their dancing, with a sound knowledge of classical ballet technique 🩰

🗓️ Audition Date: Sunday 27th July 2025
📍 Audition Location: SLP College, LS25 1AG

With only one audition date, audition places are strictly limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis 🚨

For full course information and online applications, please visit our website! ☺️

About Twelve Dancing Princesses… 🎭👸

Every morning, the King’s twelve daughters wake up with their dancing shoes mysteriously worn out - but no one knows why! Determined to uncover their secret, a brave young soldier follows them on a magical journey to an underground world filled with twinkling trees, a shimmering lake, and a grand midnight ball! 🏰

Based on the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, this enchanting ballet brings the story to life with beautiful music, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking dances. Join us for an unforgettable adventure filled with mystery, magic, and a happily-ever-after! ✨

Tag your ballet friends and spread the word about this wonderful opportunity to perform in a full-length ballet production! 🌟