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Interviews with dancers and wider dance world. Visits to dance schools and rehearsals.
Visit to watch DANCE FORWARD Ballet Course - November 2023 … (Members only)
Invitation to watch Royal Ballet principals giving ballet and pointework classes, and coaching a variation to students, in the ROH studios.
12 Nov 2023 9:15am
In Conversation with DARIA KLIMENTOVA … (via Zoom)
Daria is a former principal dancer with ENB, Prague, Cape Town, and Scottish Ballet. She now teaches internationally, after 9 years at the RB School.
8 Nov 2023 7:00pm
Visit to watch DANCE FORWARD Ballet Course - October 2023 … (Members only)
Invitation to watch Royal Ballet principals giving ballet and pointework classes, and coaching a variation to students, in the ROH studios.
29 Oct 2023 9:15am
Opening Reception of THE FONTEYN Competition … (Ballot for members only)
Invitation for 4 members to join the welcome reception, attended by candidates and guests, and staff of the competition. Entry is by free draw.
21 Oct 2023 5:00pm
In Conversation with AARON WATKIN … (via Zoom)
Aaron Watkin is Artistic Director at English National Ballet, having previously been AD at Semperoper Ballett in Dresden for 17 years
9 Oct 2023 7:00pm
Visit to New English Ballet Theatre ... Class and Rehearsal ... (MEMBERS only)
Invitation to attend a class and rehearsal of NEBT ahead of their “GENESIS DANCE PROJECT” shows at Sadler’s Wells
6 Oct 2023 10:30am
In Conversation with CELINE GITTENS … (via Zoom)
Céline Gittens is a principal of Birmingham Royal Ballet, with a Masters Degree in Philosophy. She is also an International Ambassador for the RAD
11 Sep 2023 7:00pm
In Conversation with JAMIEL DEVERNAY-LAURENCE … (via Zoom)
Jamiel Devernay-Laurence is a dance entrepreneur and champion, producing dance for stage, screen, and beyond. He was a soloist of Scottish Ballet.
21 Aug 2023 7:00pm
Visit to Masters of Ballet Academy Summer School ... (Members only)
Invitation to watch summer school classes and rehearsals, and also to the matinee presentation at the end of the course.
5 Aug 2023 12:30pm
In Conversation with LAURA DAY … (via Zoom)
Laura Day is a former soloist and character artists of Birmingham Royal Ballet. She is now repetiteur at Australian Ballet.
31 Jul 2023 7:00pm
Visit to ENBS - Rehearsal of Summer Performance 2023 … AVAILABILITY DUE TO LATE CANCELLATIONS
Members and guests are invited to rehearsals by English National Ballet School students ahead for their Summer Performances 2023
28 Jun 2023 1:45pm
Visit to FREED pointe shoe makers’ factory - JUNE tour (MEMBERS ONLY)
20 Jun 2023 10:00am
VADIM MUNTAGIROV ‘In Conversation’ and BOOK signing … (now open to all)
An interview with Vadim about his autobiography, plus the chance to buy a copy and ask him to sign it. (ZOOM option has been confirmed.)
13 Jun 2023 7:30pm
Critics Circle NATIONAL DANCE AWARDS for year 2022 … (FULLY ALLOCATED)
Attend the 23rd NATIONAL DANCE AWARDS ceremony of The Critics Circle, hosted by Graham Watts. Limited availability … Members only
5 Jun 2023 1:00pm
In Conversation with LOIPA ARAÚJO … (via Zoom)
Loipa Araújo is a Cuban ballet dancer, ballet master and expert teacher of ballet. She is currently Associate Artistic Director at ENB
30 May 2023 7:00pm
Visit to CENTRAL SCHOOL OF BALLET rehearsal
Members and guests are invited to a rehearsal by students of Central School of Ballet ahead of their ‘Ballet Central’ performance tour 2023
19 May 2023 2:30pm
Rehearsal of Northern Ballet's THE GREAT GATSBY ... (Members only)
An invitation to attend the technical stage rehearsal of THE GREAT GATSBY by Northern Ballet ... at Sadler's Wells
16 May 2023 2:00pm
Visit to ENBS Young Choreographers at The Wallace Collection … SOLD OUT
15 May 2023 6:15pm
In Conversation with OLGA SMIRNOVA … (via Zoom)
Olga Smirnova is a principal of Dutch National Ballet and guest principal worldwide, having previously been principal at the Bolshoi.
4 May 2023 7:00pm
Visit to Royal Ballet Upper School 2023
The annual full day visit in person to the Royal Ballet Upper School. (Unfortunately Zoom facility is not available at this time.)
3 May 2023 9:00am
In Conversation with LAURA MORERA … (In-person & Zoom)
Royal Ballet principal Laura Morera ‘in conversation’ in her farewell year as a principal dancer.
20 Apr 2023 7:30pm
Visit to FREED pointe shoe makers’ factory - APRIL tour (MEMBERS ONLY)
18 Apr 2023 10:00am
In Conversation with Constance Devernay-Laurence … (via Zoom)
Scottish Ballet Principal, Constance Devernay-Laurence, will be ‘in conversation’ shortly after performing Coppélia at Sadler’s Wells
15 Mar 2023 7:00pm
The AGM, and interview with Jonathan Lo … (via Zoom)
The AGM of the LONDON BALLET CIRCLE and interview with international ballet conductor, Jonathan Lo.
2 Mar 2023 7:00pm
Visit to Ballet Black rehearsal of new ballet about Nina Simone (MEMBERS only)
22 Feb 2023 11:45am
In Conversation with Tiler Peck … (via Zoom)
Tiler Peck, principal of NYCB for 15 years already, and still only age 34, will be ‘In Conversation’ ahead of her upcoming shows at Sadler’s Wells
20 Feb 2023 7:00pm
In Conversation with Xander Parish … (via Zoom)
Xander Parish OBE, principal at Norwegian National Ballet will be “in conversation” with Mike Dixon
16 Feb 2023 7:00pm
Prix de Lausanne prize winners ‘In Conversation’ with Christopher Powney … (via Zoom)
Prior prize winners Ashley Coupal (ENB) and Harrison Lee (RB) will be ‘in conversation’ with RBS Director and 2023 PdL Jury member, Christopher Powney
25 Jan 2023 7:00pm
In Conversation with Marcelino Sambe … (In-person and Zoom)
Royal Ballet principal Marcelino Sambé in conversation with Sarah Crompton about his career including his recent debut in Mayerling
12 Dec 2022 7:30pm
Visit to RAD Solo Seal examination … (MEMBERS and GUESTS are welcome)
Invitation to attend the RAD Solo Seal examination performance at the Royal Academy of Dance headquarters
9 Dec 2022 2:00pm
Rehearsal of FUTURE RITES by Alexander Whitley Dance Company … (MEMBERS only)
Invitation to a private rehearsal with Alexander Whitley Dance Company at Sadler’s Wells Theatre studio
8 Dec 2022 5:00pm
Visit to Winter Gala of the Masters of Ballet Academy
An invitation for 10 members to attend the Winter Gala of this school, run by former ENB principal, Elena Glurjidze
3 Dec 2022 2:30pm
Visit to ENBS - “Winter Showcase” final rehearsals
Members and guests are invited to final rehearsals by students of English National Ballet School of their Winter Showcase 2022
1 Dec 2022 1:30pm
New English Ballet Theatre ... performance “Cycles of Loss and Love”
GROUP discount offer for VIP tickets to attend NEBT performances of “Cycles of Loss and Love” … with a choice of two dates … 10 and 11 November 2022
10 Nov 2022 7:30pm
In Conversation with Mthuthuzeli November … (via Zoom)
Mthuthuzeli November is a dancer with Ballet Black and much in demand as a choreographer across the UK and beyond.
7 Nov 2022 7:00pm
In Conversation with Tamara Rojo … (In-person and Zoom)
Artistic director Tamara Rojo is in transition from English National Ballet to San Francisco Ballet, as announced in January 2022
17 Oct 2022 7:30pm
Visit to New English Ballet Theatre ... Class and Rehearsal ... (MEMBERS only)
Invitation to attend a class and rehearsal of NEBT with a choice of two dates - 17 and 18 October 2022
17 Oct 2022 10:30am
** POSTPONED ** Book Launch of 'Cranko; the Man and his Choreography' ... (Members only)
Apologies to members that this event has had to be postponed. We hope to be able to invite you to a new date in 2023.
1 Oct 2022 3:00pm
In Conversation with Federico Bonelli … (via Zoom)
Recently retired RB principal Federico Bonelli ‘in conversation’ about his first few months as Artistic Director at Northern Ballet
28 Sep 2022 7:00pm
In Conversation with Alexei Ratmansky … (via Zoom)
Celebrated choreographer and creator of the new Giselle for United Ukrainian Ballet will be ‘in conversation’ with dance writer Graham Watts
7 Sep 2022 7:00pm
In Conversation with Yuhui Choe and Nehemiah Kish … (via Zoom)
RB couple Yuhui Choe (first soloist) and Nehemiah Kish (former principal) will be in conversation with professional dance writer, Deborah Weiss
2 Aug 2022 7:00pm
Visit to Masters of Ballet Academy Summer School ... (Members only)
29 Jul 2022 9:45am
In Conversation with Mara Galeazzi ... (in Person)
Former Royal Ballet principal Mara Galeazzi continues to perform and create dance. She will be in conversation with dance writer Graham Watts
11 Jul 2022 7:30pm
In Conversation with Kenneth Tindall … (via Zoom)
Choreographer and former principal Kenneth Tindall on his Casanova and Geisha for Northern Ballet, working on BBC Young Dancer … and more.
21 Jun 2022 7:00pm
Theatreland Walk with Gavin Webb to raise funds for LBC ... (Members & guests only)
14 Jun 2022 10:50am
!! NEW DATE !! In Conversation with Mayara Magri ... (via Zoom)
RB principal Mayara Magri ‘in conversation’ with dance writer Deborah Weiss about her career including recent debuts as Juliet and Odette/Odile.
13 Jun 2022 7:00pm
National Dance Awards Ceremony ... (Members only)
The 2022 National Dance Awards ceremony of The Critics Circle, chaired by Graham Watts
13 Jun 2022 1:00pm
Visit to ENBS relating to LBC Choreographic Award ... (Members & guests only)
Members are invited to a rehearsal by students of English National Ballet School of their Young Choreographers event
18 May 2022 2:20pm
Stage Rehearsal of Northern Ballet's Casanova ... (Members & guests only)
An invitation to attend the technical stage rehearsal of CASANOVA by Northern Ballet ... at Sadler's Wells
10 May 2022 2:00pm
Visit to Royal Ballet Upper School (in person or zoom)
The annual visit in person to the Royal Ballet Upper School resumes, with added zoom feature for those further afield
3 May 2022 9:00am
Visit to New English Ballet Theatre rehearsal ... (MEMBERS only)
26 Apr 2022 10:30am
In Conversation with Francesco Gabriele Frola & Emma Hawes ... (via Zoom)
ENB lead principal Francesco Gabriele Frola and newly promoted ENB principal Emma Hawes in conversation with dance writer Lyndsey Winship
14 Apr 2022 7:00pm
*NEW* In Conversation with IVAN PUTROV … (via Zoom)
Dance impresario and former Principal of the Royal Ballet, Ivan Putrov will be ‘In Conversation’ with dance writer Graham Watts
6 Apr 2022 7:00pm
Royal Ballet musicians Rob Clark & Kate Shipway ... (in Person)
Interview supported by a piano at our first in-person event of 2022. Please note, due to venue size, it is necessary for ALL to book in advance.
29 Mar 2022 7:30pm
In conversation with César Morales ... (via Zoom)
BRB principal César Morales will be in conversation with dance writer Graham Watts
8 Mar 2022 7:00pm
Visit to Central School of Ballet - Mthuthuzeli November and LBC Choreographic Award (Members only)
Members are invited to view a rehearsal of Mthuthuzeli November’s new creation for students of Central School of Ballet
5 Mar 2022 3:00pm
In conversation with Shale Wagman & António Casalinho ... (via Zoom)
An interview with Shale Wagman and António Casalinho who are soloists at Bayerisches Staatsballett, Munich and recent Prix de Lausanne winners.
7 Feb 2022 7:00pm
The LBC's ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, and dancer interview … (via Zoom)
The AGM will be preceded by a conversation between Christopher Powney, RBS director and Daichi Ikarashi & Ginevra Zambon, prior LBC Award winners
25 Jan 2022 7:30pm
In conversation with Friedemann Vogel ... (via Zoom)
The Principal of Stuttgart Ballet and international guest dancer will be talking with the dance writer Gerald Dowler.
12 Jan 2022 7:00pm
PATRICIA WARD KELLY "IN CONVERSATION" WITH GRAHAM WATTS via Zoom
The widow of the legendary Gene will talk about her collaboration with Scottish Ballet on reviving his Starstruck as well as her life with him.
15 Dec 2021 8:00pm
EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR OF THE 'ON POINT' EXHIBITION AT THE V&A MUSEUM
This exhibition celebrates 100 years of The Royal Academy of Dance. The tours are now fully booked. Details of a reserve list are below.
8 Dec 2021 10:30am
SIR DAVID BINTLEY "IN CONVERSATION"
The former Artistic Director of Birmingham Royal Ballet and the New National Theatre Ballet , Tokyo joins the LBC via Zoom
30 Nov 2021 7:00pm
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL [ENBS] STUDENT REHEARSAL WATCH
The students will rehearse Rudolf Nureyev's Raymonda. [Attendees are required to provide proof of a negative Covid test.] Booking is now closed.
11 Nov 2021 2:00pm
"IN CONVERSATION" WITH LEANNE BENJAMIN and EDWARD WATSON
Leanne and Edward will be talking about their long and stellar dancing careers, which included many appearances as a much lauded partnership.
2 Nov 2021 7:30pm
'DANCE FORWARD' CLASSES AT LAMDA
An opportunity for LBC Members and Guests of Members to watch star dancers teaching.
24 Oct 2021 11:00am
"IN CONVERSATION" WITH KAREN KAIN
The world-renowned Canadian former prima ballerina and recently retired Director of The National Ballet of Canada talks about her varied career.
12 Oct 2021 7:00pm
THE LONDON BALLET CIRCLE'S 75th ANNIVERSARY
An evening of celebration with luminaries of the ballet world past and present
15 Sep 2021 7:00pm
JEFFREY CIRIO “IN CONVERSATION”
The ENB Lead Principal will be talking to Graham Watts ahead of the première of Akram Khan’s Creature in which he has the title role.
10 Aug 2021 7:00pm
IAIN WEBB AND MARGARET BARBIERI “IN CONVERSATION”
Iain and Margaret, the Director and Assistant Director of the internationally acclaimed Sarasota Ballet, will be Zooming with the LBC from Florida.
20 Jul 2021 7:00pm
LBC'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
15 Jul 2021 7:00pm
"IN CONVERSATION" with the Royal Ballet's Alexander Campbell and Claire Calvert
Alexander and Claire will be Zooming in the middle of the run of The Royal Ballet's third triple bill of the summer.
29 Jun 2021 7:00pm
VIRTUAL "REHEARSAL WATCH" with BALLET CENTRAL
An invitation to watch the graduate students as they rehearse for their summer 2021 tour
21 Jun 2021 2:00pm
CIRA ROBINSON AND CASSA PANCHO "IN CONVERSATION"
Cira, a Senior Artist with Ballet Black, will be talking with her Artistic Director, Cassa Pancho
8 Jun 2021 7:00pm
Henry Danton "In Conversation" with Dame Monica Mason
The centenarian former dancer and teacher will be talking about his long and varied career.
18 May 2021 7:00pm
BREAKTIME BARRE WITH NORTHERN BALLET - [LBC MEMBERS ONLY]
As a thank you for the LBC’s support, Northern Ballet has invited London Ballet Circle members to take part in an exclusive Breaktime Barre event.
4 May 2021 6:00pm
CARLOS ACOSTA "IN CONVERSATION"
The international ballet star and Director of both Birmingham Royal Ballet and his own company Acosta Danza will be talking to Jane Pritchard
29 Apr 2021 7:00pm
VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL
A wonderful opportunity to watch all the year groups of The Royal Ballet School Upper School as they take a range of classes throughout the day
27 Apr 2021 9:00am
"IN CONVERSATION" WITH ENB'S PRECIOUS ADAMS, ISABELLE BROUWERS and SARAH KUNDI
Three of English National Ballet's ballerinas, all of whom joined the Company in 2014, talk about their varied training and their developing careers
8 Apr 2021 7:00pm
An Evening with Gavin Sutherland
The Music Director of English National Ballet talks about his work with illustrations at the piano
16 Mar 2021 7:00pm
John Macfarlane "In Conversation"
The eminent ballet, opera and theatre designer will be talking about his work and career with the writer Graham Watts
23 Feb 2021 7:00pm
Cesar Corrales "In Conversation"
The Royal Ballet First Soloist and former ENB Principal will be talking about his career to date.
17 Feb 2021 7:30pm
David Nixon OBE "In Conversation" with Dame Monica Mason
The Artistic Director of Northern Ballet will discuss various aspects of his career as he nears 20 years at the head of the company.
12 Jan 2021 7:00pm
"IN CONVERSATION" WITH ADAM COOPER
The former Royal Ballet Principal, Matthew Bourne Swan, star of stage musicals, choreographer and producer will be talking to Gerald Dowler
9 Dec 2020 7:00pm
VISIT TO ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL
Book online here for an opportunity to watch the graduate year male students in a coaching and variations session via Zoom.
8 Dec 2020 4:15pm
In Conversation with Ernst Meisner
The Artistic Director of the Dutch NB Academy and Coordinator of the DNB Junior Company zooms from Amsterdam with the dance writer Graham Watts
24 Nov 2020 7:00pm
In Conversation with Alina Cojocaru
The Lead Principal of English National Ballet and Hamburg Ballet Guest Artist talks about her career with the writer Mike Dixon.
3 Nov 2020 6:00pm
In Conversation with Anna Rose O'Sullivan
The Royal Ballet's First Soloist joins the LBC on Zoom hot on the heels of the Company's return to the stage on the 9th October.
13 Oct 2020 7:00pm
'IN CONVERSATION WITH ERINA TAKAHASHI AND JAMES STREETER
Husband and wife James and Erina, First Soloist and Lead Principal of English National Ballet, talk to Gerald Dowler
30 Sep 2020 8:00pm
Christopher Hampson "In Conversation"
The Chief Executive/Artistic Director of Scottish Ballet talks via Zoom to Graham Watts, Chair of the National Dance Awards.
2 Sep 2020 7:00pm
Brandon Lawrence "In Conversation"
The Birmingham Royal Ballet Principal will be talking with Mike Dixon just before the Company returns to the studio.
12 Aug 2020 7:00pm
In Conversation with Cassa Pancho MBE
The founder, CEO and Artistic Director of Ballet Black will be joining us via Zoom.
13 Jul 2020 7:00pm
Kevin O'Hare CBE "In Conversation"
The Director of The Royal Ballet will talk about various aspects of his role and the Company with Jane Pritchard MBE. This will follow the LBC's AGM.
9 Mar 2020 8:30pm
Dame Darcey Bussell DBE "In Conversation"
Darcey will be discussing the many and various aspects of her career with dance writer and critic Amanda Jennings.
17 Feb 2020 7:30pm
Vadim Muntagirov, Principal of The Royal Ballet, "In Conversation"
Vadim last visited the LBC in 2013 and this 'update' will focus on his more recent career with The Royal Ballet and as an international guest star.
20 Jan 2020 7:30pm
Maina Gielgud AM "In Conversation" with Gerald Dowler
The former principal ballerina, renowned international coach, teacher, stager and one time Director of Australian Ballet returns by popular demand.
11 Nov 2019 7:30pm
Gary Avis MBE 'In Conversation'
The Principal Character Artist and Senior Ballet Master of The Royal Ballet will be talking about his varied career.
21 Oct 2019 7:30pm
Photographer Bill Cooper 'In Conversation'
The renowned ballet photographer will talk about his work with a focus on his new book charting the production of Liam Scarlett's Swan Lake
30 Sep 2019 7:30pm
Tamara Rojo CBE
English National Ballet's Artistic Director and Lead Principal and former Royal Ballet star, Tamara Rojo, will be talking with Gerald Dowler
2 Sep 2019 7:30pm
Test event for ticketing
22 Aug 2019 10:00am
Visit to the Masters of Ballet Academy Summer Intensive Course
The Artistic Director, Elena Glurjidze, former English National Ballet Lead Principal, invites the LBC to visit her summer intensive course.
20 Aug 2019 10:00am
Test event for ticketing
5 Aug 2019 10:00am
English National Ballet School
3.00pm - 5.00pm on Thursday, 27th June 2019
27 Jun 2019 3:00pm
Laurretta Summerscales and Yonah Acosta, Principals of Bayerisches Staatsballett, 'In Conversation'
Civil Service Club 13-15 Great Scotland Yard SW1A Payment at the door: Members £5.00; non members £8.00
24 Jun 2019 7:30pm
An Evening for Margot Fonteyn
Monday, 20 May, 7.00pm Swiss Church, Endell Street, London WC2H 9DY Payment in advance £20
20 May 2019 7:00pm
David Hallberg, Guest Artist, The Royal Ballet
Monday 13 May, 7.30pm at the Civil Service Club 13-15 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HJ Payment at the door, members £5, guests £8
13 May 2019 7:30pm
Yasmine Naghdi, Principal, The Royal Ballet
Monday 15 April, 7.30pm at the Civil Service Club 13-15 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HJ Payment at the door, members £5, guests £8
15 Apr 2019 7:30pm
Marianela Nunez, Principal, Royal Ballet, in conversation with Dame Monica Mason
7.30 pm at the Civil Service Club 13-15 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HJ Pay on the door £5 MEMBERS, £8 GUESTS
18 Mar 2019 7:30pm
Yasmine Naghdi, Principal, The Royal Ballet
Monday 15 April, 7.30pm at the Civil Service Club 13-15 Great Scotland Yard, London, SW1A 2HJ Payment at the door, members £5, guests £8
18 Mar 2019 10:00am
Leanne Benjamin in place of Marianela Nunez
Due to sickness Leanne Benjamin will replace Marianela Nunez Monday 18 February, 7.30 pm at the Civil Service Club
18 Feb 2019 7:30pm
Iain Mackay, former Principal, Birmingham Royal Ballet & Artist Director
Iain Mackay in conversation with Esme Chandler Monday 21 January, 7.30 pm at the Civil Service Club
21 Jan 2019 7:30pm
London Ballet Circle Annual General Meeting and Party
Saturday 19 January 2019, doors open 5.00 pm The Swiss Church, Endell Street
19 Jan 2019 5:00pm
Tim Podesta, Choreographer, invitation to his opening night post-show Q&A
Friday 7 December, at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells Please click on the title for more information
7 Dec 2018 7:30pm
Christmas showcase at English National Ballet School
Visit to watch a rehearsal of the Christmas showcase at English National Ballet School Please click on the title for more information
4 Dec 2018 4:00pm
Tim Podesta, Choreographer, invitation to his opening night post-show Q&A
PROJECTION DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS THE ZOO Inspired by Edward Albee’s play “The Zoo Story”
7 Nov 2018 10:00am
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