2022

Say It Loud & Black Sun Review: It’s an extraordinary piece and at times mesmerising.

‘Personally, if just one little Black girl can be positively impacted through things like brown ballet shoes and tights, and train with people who look like her, then Ballet Black has done its job.’

In just over 40 minutes, Ballet Black provided a versatile, creative and compact performance, showcasing a dance for every taste and age.

This particular piece highlighted exactly why companies like Ballet Black need a platform; to diversify dance and turn dreams into realities for black and brown dancers around the globe.

Ballet Black’s Say It Loud & Black Sun Review: I’m excited to see what’s next.

Say It Loud/Black Sun Review – “Hair-raising outpouring of joy”

The dancers from a wide variety of training backgrounds, were impressive in the manner they found stylistic unity

Say It Loud/Black Sun Review
The choreography throughout is neoclassical in style, well-rehearsed and beautifully executed.

“It felt like change”: Twenty years of Ballet Black

…Eight talented ballet dancers that danced with passion and shared beliefs in the empowerment of people of Black and Asian descent in the world of ballet. And together they bought that stage to life.

What a pleasure it was to watch this double bill by Ballet Black. A company of eight dancers, the individuality of each was allowed to shine through, whilst an overarching ensemble approach provided a strong framework and some beautiful moments of dance.

‘PEOPLE STILL DON’T LIKE THE IDEA OF A BLACK BALLERINA’ – Cira Robinson, Ballet Black’s principal dancer, on humble beginnings, overcoming elitism, and building true inclusivity.

Ballet Black, Cira Robinson will be stepping down as Senior Artist penned letter here by Cassa Pancho…..

Ballet Black Review: Powerful pairing from the trailblazing troupe

Say It Loud & Black Sun Review: A celebration of diversity and uniqueness

Over 20 years, Ballet Black has become a major force in the dance world. Founder and artistic director Cassa Pancho tells Tim Bano about the racism that persists in the industry, championing new work and talent, and why the company is unlikely to stage The Nutcracker any time soon.

At Ballet Black, Creating Opportunity for British Dancers
The company was founded 20 years ago for dancers of colour, who are often shut out of the British classical dance world.

The movements, combined with the eclectic score and how the gold on the costumes catches the light and makes the stage glisten and glow, make the performance hypnotic and otherworldly.

Ballet Black double bill, Barbican, review: Wit and joyful energy show the way for the future of dance
An exuberant 20th-anniversary show presented two contrasting premieres, one telling the company’s own story

This was exciting. A thrill, and fit for a family show. For anyone who has not seen Ballet Black, before, you are in for a treat.