Ballet Black: Pioneers, a double bill with bold drama and pure dance
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‘Cassa Pancho does it again. Pulling intellectually stimulating, and eye-wateringly beautiful ballet out of the proverbial hat.’
‘Isabela Coracy lights up the stage as Nina Simone’
‘Ballet Black is back at the Barbican in dazzling form and spirit’
‘Everything about the company is admirable, and it was wonderful to see such a diverse and appreciative audience’.
‘Together the two pieces make for a vibrant, exhilarating experience of dance.’
‘Both pieces are utterly mesmerising making Ballet Black: Pioneers unmissable to ballet lovers and beyond.’
‘Two slow-building works transform into a passionate performance’.
‘Ballet Black let Nina Simone’s passion, rage and glory ring out loud and clear’
‘Coracy’s dynamic performance dominates a busy stage that vibrates with empowerment and passion.’
From adventurous choreography to the shoes on the dancers’ feet, Ballet Black is transforming the dance landscape. Zoë Anderson finds out how they do it.
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.