Name Ballet Cymru Founders Darius James | Year founded 1986 Website www.welshballet.co.uk | |
Previous names Independent Ballet Wales
Cwmni Ballet Gwent | ||
Ballet Cymru is a touring classical ballet company based in Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James. Formed of 8 dancers, the company tours to around 70 venues each year throughout the UK. The Independent described them as "a brightly gifted, energetic young ensemble that tours England, Wales and Ireland, taking dance to smaller venues that might otherwise be starved of ballet."
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History
Ballet Cymru, formerly Independent Ballet Wales and, prior to that, Cwmni Ballet Gwent, is a touring classical ballet company based in Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James. Formed of 8 dancers, the company tours to around 70 venues each year throughout the UK. The Independent described them as "a brightly gifted, energetic young ensemble that tours England, Wales and Ireland, taking dance to smaller venues that might otherwise be starved of ballet."
Community work
The company undertakes education work as part of its programme.
Past members
Past members have joined ballet companies such as English National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet and Scottish Ballet.