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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