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Birmingham Royal Ballet: Giselle
A full-length classical ballet set to Adolphe Adam's music, telling the story of the love between a nobleman's son and a village maiden, a love so powerful it reaches beyond the grave.
Birmingham Hippodrome
Wed 19 Jun
£15–£32.50; £16–£47 / 0844 338 5000
- 19:30
Thu 20 Jun
£15–£32.50; £16–£47 / 0844 338 5000
- 14:00
- 19:30
Fri 21 Jun
£15–£32.50; £16–£47 / 0844 338 5000
- 18:30
Sat 22 Jun
£15–£32.50; £16–£47 / 0844 338 5000
- 14:30
- 19:30
Grand Opera House, Belfast
Wed 26 Jun
£17.25–£36 / 028 9024 0411
- 19:30
Thu 27 Jun
£17.25–£36 / 028 9024 0411
- 14:00
- 19:30
Fri 28 Jun
£17.25–£36 / 028 9024 0411
- 19:30
Sat 29 Jun
£17.25–£36 / 028 9024 0411
- 14:30
- 19:30
Ballet Theatre UK: Alice In Wonderland
- Written by: Christopher Moore
A ballet choreographed by the company's artistic director Christopher Moore, based on Lewis Carroll's novel and set to music by Tchaikovsky.
Middlesbrough Theatre
Fri 28 Jun
£16.50 (£15; Children £10 under 16s) / 01642 815181
- 19:30
Ballet Theatre UK: The Nutcracker
The company presents a full-length ballet featuring Tchaikovsky's musical score and original choreography by Christopher Moore. Highlights include The Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, The Waltz Of The Flowers, The Russian Trepak, The Dance Of The Reed Pipes and the Waltz Of The Snowflakes.
The Blake Theatre, Monmouth
Sat 30 Nov
£16 (£15; Children £12 under 16s) / 01600 719401
- 14:30
The Harlequin, Redhill
Thu 21 Nov
£16 (Children £12; £14) / 01737 276500
- 19:30
Theatre Royal, Margate
Thu 5 Dec
£10–£16 (£14; £12) / 01843 293877
- 19:30
Fri 6 Dec
£10–£16 (£14; £12) / 01843 293877
- 14:30
- 19:30
Ballet Cymru: A Midsummer Night's Dream
A classical ballet set to Mendelssohn's music, based on Shakespeare's romantic comedy full of magic and mayhem.
New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Wed 19 Jun
£15–£19.50 (Children £13–£17.50; £13–£17.50; £13–£17.50) / 01782 717962
- 19:30
Ballet Stretch
An invigorating way to begin your day.Wake up your muscles with a ballet warm-up followed by a revitalising full body stretch. This class will leave you feeling refreshed and prepared for the challenges of the day ahead. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Mon 24 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 08:00 – 09:00
Ballet Absolute Beginners
Ballet class is good for your body as well as your mind. For those with no prior experience, this class will introduce you to the fundamentals of classical ballet technique.We will explore the basic positions and steps, proper posture and alignment, whilst developing musicality and artistic quality. Feel your confidence…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Thu 20 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Thu 27 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 17:30 – 18:30
Ballet Beginners (Leith)
This course will look at the basics of ballet technique, building a vocabulary of steps and working on constructing sentences with what we have learned. You shouldn’t expect to achieve perfect turnout and legs touching your ears, but you will begin developing the strength and coordination necessary to enjoy…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Mon 24 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 19:30 – 20:30
Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh
Thu 20 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185
- 17:30 – 18:30
Thu 27 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185
- 17:30 – 18:30
Ballet First: In Sync
Ballet First perform a mixed programme of dance including classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz and tap.
Rhodes Arts Complex And Bishop's Stortford Museum
Sun 14 Jul
£12 (Children £9 under 16s) / 01279 651746
- 17:00 – 20:00
Ballet for Lunch (level 2-3)
A fun weekly class set to a variety of music. We begin with traditional barre work before progressing to centre. While the foundation of classical technique is taught, the focus is on fitness and fun! Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet shoes.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wed 19 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 12:30 – 13:30
Wed 26 Jun
£6.50 (£5.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 12:30 – 13:30
Ballet Fusion (level 2+)
This class will use the basics of ballet technique in a relaxed setting to provide a complete workout: improve posture, balance, flexibility, co-ordination, and strength. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can be done in bare feet or soft ballet shoes. Booking is essential.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Tue 18 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
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20:30 – 21:30
Tue 25 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Ballet - General Level
An open class for all levels to practice basic techniques and improve on their style. Ages 16+.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Thu 20 Jun
£62 for the term; £7.20 per class (ages 16–17 £52 for the term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 18:00
Thu 27 Jun
£62 for the term; £7.20 per class (ages 16–17 £52 for the term; £6.20 per class) / 01463 234234
- 18:00
Ballet Improvers 1 (Grassmarket)
Using the principles introduced in Ballet Beginners, this class will continue to help build a vocabulary of the fundamental steps used in classical ballet, delving deeper into the ideas behind correct technique while introducing a more expressive approach to movement. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Mon 24 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh
Thu 20 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185
- 18:30 – 19:30
Thu 27 Jun
£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185
- 18:30 – 19:30
Ballet Improvers 2 (Grassmarket/course)
Using the principles introduced in Ballet Beginners, this class will continue to help build a vocabulary of the fundamental steps used in classical ballet, delving deeper into the ideas behind correct technique while introducing a more expressive approach to movement. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose.
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wed 19 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Wed 26 Jun
£68 for the full course, £6.50/£5.50 per week drop-in (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 20:30 – 21:30
Balletboyz: The Talent
An evening of contemporary dance premièring two new dance pieces by choreographers Russell Maliphant and Liam Scarlett.
Rose Theatre, Kingston upon Thames
Sat 22 Jun
£8–£30 / 0844 482 1556
- 19:30
Sadler's Wells, London EC1R
Sun 24 Nov
£12–£38 / 0844 412 4300
- 19:30
Mon 25 Nov
£12–£38 / 0844 412 4300
- 19:30
Barefoot Ballet
A more laid-back approach to ballet without the restriction (or cost) of shoes, but still with the grace and beauty you would normally associate with a ballet class. No shoes means no big jumps or dizzying turns, so relax and get svelte at the same time! Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Ballet classes can…
Dance Base, Edinburgh
Thu 20 Jun
£8 (£6.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 10:00 – 11:30
Thu 27 Jun
£8 (£6.50) / 0131 225 5525
- 10:00 – 11:30
Be Captivated
Ballet Central. Ballet Central's Festival debut brings a dynamic programme that, over 28 years, has earned the company its much respected reputation. Each year across sell-out UK tours, Ballet Central delivers a unique programme of ballet, contemporary, jazz and narrative dance, cementing its popularity with seasoned…
New Town Theatre, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
The Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels
- Written by: Balanchine
Royal Opera House, London WC2E
Mon 12 Aug
£10–£110 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
Tue 13 Aug
£10–£110 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
The Bolshoi Ballet: La Bayadere
- Written by: Marius Petipa
The ballet was first performed in St Petersburg in 1877; a tale of passion, betrayal and redemption set in India.
Royal Opera House, London WC2E
Fri 2 Aug
£10–£110 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
Sat 3 Aug
£10–£110 / 020 7304 4000
- 14:00
- 19:30
The Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake
- Written by: Yuri Grigorovich
In Swan Lake, the love of Prince Siegfried and his Swan Queen (Odette) is imperilled by sinister, supernatural forces. The magic and drama of this timeless story unfold in a memorable production by renowned choreographer Yuri Grigorovich. The exquisite choreography is set to a passionate score by Tchaikovsky.
Royal Opera House, London WC2E
Mon 29 Jul
£10–£120 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
Tue 30 Jul
£10–£120 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
Wed 31 Jul
£10–£120 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
The Bolshoi Ballet: The Flames Of Paris
- Written by: Vasily Vainonen
The first UK performance of Alexei Ratmansky's revival of a classic ballet by Vasily Vainonen which depicts the tumultuous era of the French Revolution.
Royal Opera House, London WC2E
Fri 16 Aug
£10–£110 phone for availability / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
Sat 17 Aug
£10–£110 phone for availability / 020 7304 4000
- 14:00
- 19:30
The Bolshoi Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
- Written by: Perrault
Perrault's beloved fairy tale is imbued with wonder and excitement in this sumptuous ballet with Tchaikovsky's incomparable score.
Royal Opera House, London WC2E
Mon 5 Aug
£10–£120 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
Tue 6 Aug
£10–£120 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
Wed 7 Aug
£10–£120 / 020 7304 4000
- 19:30
Boston Ballet
New England's first professional ballet company hits Old Blightey, with artistic director Mikko Nissinen at the helm.
London Coliseum, WC2N
Wed 3 Jul
£10–£75 / 0871 911 0200
Thu 4 Jul
£10–£75 / 0871 911 0200
Fri 5 Jul
£10–£75 / 0871 911 0200




