BBTakePart
Ballet Black offer workshops, film screenings and talks in schools and communities around our tour venues and our home in London. These can all be tailored to the age and the needs of your group.
Click on a section below to open the sections below to find out more about our BBTakePart initiatives.
Workshops
Ballet Black offer bespoke creative ballet workshops and workshops based on Ballet Black productions. Led by Ballet Black company dancers and artists, participants will gain an insight into ballet and the work of Ballet Black. Our workshops are available as an introduction to ballet, for experienced dancers and for everyone in between.
If you are interested in finding out more, please complete this enquiry form or email [email protected] and someone from the Ballet Black team will get back to you.
If you are coming to see one of our productions and would like a workshop to accompany your visit, please let us know this when completing the form, we recommend that you book tickets for the performance directly with your local performance venue. Tour dates and venues can be found here
Cost
The cost of our workshops, screenings and talks vary based on content, number of artists, location, and workshop length. To discuss costs, please complete the enquiry form or email [email protected] and someone from the team will get in touch.
Schools and Communities
Workshops in Primary Schools
These workshops are a fun and creative introduction to Ballet Black. A chance to learn some movement from a Ballet Black show and for your group to explore their own movement ideas inspired by the production. We can tailor each workshop and discuss curriculum links based on the needs of your group.
Workshops in Secondary Schools
These workshops consist of an introduction to ballet technique, learning some repertoire from a Ballet Black production and creative choreography tasks exploring themes and ideas found in Ballet Black shows. We can tailor each workshop and discuss curriculum links based on the needs of your group.
You could watch a digital version of a Ballet Black work to accompany these workshops or have a Q&A or talk as part of this. You can explore our digital work via the BBOnFilm section of our website or see our Bespoke Screenings page.
Communities
These workshops are an introduction to Ballet Black, if you work with a group who would like to find out more about the company and creatively explore some ballet technique or a Ballet Black production then please get in touch to discuss further details and options. These workshops are designed based on the needs and experience of your group.
On Tour
Coming to see Ballet Black on tour? At some of our touring venues we can offer workshops and talks for school and community groups to complement your visit to the show.
If you are interested in finding out more about how you can connect with us while we are on tour, please contact us here
Film Screenings and Talks
BBonFILM is an extensive digital resource showcasing the work of Ballet Black. We offer bespoke film screenings that can be accompanied by a workshop or a talk/Q&A with dancers or other members of the Ballet Black team. More information on available films can be found here: https://bbonfilm.balletblack.co.uk/
Please contact us here if you are interested in booking a screening or a talk.
Cost
The cost of our workshops, screenings and talks vary based on content, number of artists, location, and workshop length. To discuss costs, please complete the enquiry form or email [email protected] and someone from the team will get in touch
Workshops and Masterclasses
Our workshops and masterclasses are aimed at more experienced dancers or people studying dance at higher education level in college, dance school or at a conservatoire. These workshops can focus on ballet technique, Ballet Black repertoire, or a combination of both. For more information, or to book a masterclass, please contact the BBTakePart team here