Ballet Black Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary - Pointe Magazine

Ballet Black Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary - Pointe Magazine

To mark its 25th anniversary, the Ballet Black is touring a double bill, Ballet Black at 25, across the UK from March 3 through July 9, 2026.

Britain’s Ballet Black At 25

Founding Artistic Director Cassa Pancho: “There was nowhere in this country for Black classical dancers to be hired. It was suggested to me that they go and dance with Dance Theatre of Harlem – as if every Black person trained in ballet can only go to one place!” – Bachtrack