Northern Ballet

Who we are

Northern Ballet tours widely across the UK, sharing stories that connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. We invite diverse international artists to bring fresh perspectives to stories old and new and our acclaimed children’s ballets introduce thousands of young people to ballet for the first time.

From our work in schools and community settings, through our Academy, inclusive dance programme and work we create on our stages, we build accessible pathways for new creative voices. We are inspiring the next generation of dancers, choreographers, musicians, conductors and creative teams to develop their craft and forge careers in the creative industries.

We are committed to touring far and wide, but we are also proud of our roots in Leeds, Yorkshire and the North. We are part of the Leeds creative hub and we build partnerships within the cultural, education, public and private sectors to create growth, innovation and opportunity. We are building stronger links to the communities around our home, creating dance for and with people across our city.

Our artform has the capacity to make real impact in people’s lives, both physically and emotionally. We invite people of all ages and physical abilities to dance with us and discover the unique joy that dance can bring.

Our culture and values

Our Priorities:

Creating Stories that connect

We create stories that connect with people and invite a range of diverse voices to bring fresh perspectives to stories old and new.

Develop new voices & artists

We build inclusive pathways for the next generation of creative voices to learn, develop and flourish through our Academy, Learning programme and the work we commission on our stages

Sharing the joy of dance with everyone

Through an open access and Inclusive Dance programme for people of all ages and abilities we create opportunity for people to experience the physical and emotional impact of dance. We believe dancing improves people’s health and wellbeing, as well as bringing joy and we want to share that joy! 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Northern Ballet strives to understand, respect and champion diversity in all its forms. We believe in embracing diversity within our workforce, repertoire and practices and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

To support inclusive practices we encourage applicants to let us know about any access requirements you may need at any stage of the recruitment process so that we can ensure reasonable adjustments are in place. Adjustments could include providing documentation in alternative formats (large print, braille, or audio), adapting the interview environment, or allowing additional time for responses.