Sam was born in Guildford, Surrey, and trained at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts (formerly Arts Educational School). Whilst at Tring, Sam danced ‘Graduation Ball’ at the Gothenburg Opera House and re-created the title role from Northern Ballet Theatre’s ‘Dracula’.  He has previously worked with English National Ballet and Ballet Theatre UK, performing [...]

Mandev trained at Kate Simmons Dance Ltd in Warrington, Cheshire, and holds the Enrico Cecchetti Diploma. After graduating in 2007, he has performed in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the National Ballet Company in America and with the Flamenco company, Simpatico Flamenco, under the alias El Nino Fuego. Mandev joined Ballet Cymru in 2008 and his roles [...]

Richard graduated from the Central School of Ballet in 2005 with a BA (hons) degree.  He joined Vienna Festival Ballet’s tour from 2005/6 performing in ‘The Nutcracker’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, ‘Giselle’, ‘La Sylphide’ and ‘Rhapsody in Blue’.  Richard joined Ballet Cymru in 2008 and has since danced the roles of Romeo and Tybalt from ‘Romeo and [...]

Lauren graduated from the Central School of Ballet in 2005 with a BA (hons) degree. Since graduating she has toured with Christopher Hampson’s ‘Johann Strauss Gala’ and Anya Ison-Wallace Dance Company. Other credits include ‘Firebird’ with Dance Theatre of Harlem, ‘Giselle’ with Cuban National Ballet, ‘Demise’ with Inspired Pictures, and ‘Mozartiana’ with Birmingham Royal Ballet. [...]

Emily trained at the Susan Robinson School of Ballet and Rambert School. Since graduating she has been an apprentice with Cathy Marston on ‘The Tempest’ at ROH2 and has toured the UK and Switzerland with Vienna Festival Ballet in ‘Swan Lake’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, ‘Coppelia’, ‘Giselle’ and ‘The Nutcracker’. Emily joined Ballet Cymru in 2007 and [...]

Olga trained at the Academie Americaine de danse de Paris in France where, in 2005, she performed Cinderella at the Palais des Congres. In 2007 she was in the final of the YAGP in New York and subsequently went to Princeton Ballet School in the USA where she performed Clara in ‘The Nutcracker’. Olga joined [...]

Daisuke left Japan at 16 to undertake his GCSE’s in the UK. He trained at Ballet West and Kate Simmons Dance Ltd, graduating in 2007. Daisuke went on to work for The Serbian National Ballet before joining Ballet Cymru in September 2008. During his time with the company Daisuke has danced a variety of roles [...]

Iselin trained with Frederic Jahn and Patricia Ruanne, in Guadeloupe. She has also trained and performed with Ballet Laura Alonso, Cuba, and at London Studio Centre, where she took part in the Images of Dance tour, dancing in ‘Othello’, ‘Pineapple Poll’ and ‘Game Over’. Her roles with Ballet Cymru include Juliet and Lady Capulet in [...]

Ballet Cymru needs to generate income from private sources in order to be able to fulfil its potential.  We are seeking relationships with trusts and foundations, as well as local and national businesses, to contribute to vital funding for our national tour and community/education work (including Riverfront Summer Dance). Ballet Cymru tours to over 50 theatres each [...]

There are many elements that go in to creating an outstanding ballet production, all of which are costly and time consuming. Whether it be the training and rehearsal of dancers, the creation of hand-made costumes, the production of new choreography or music, as well as specifically designed sets and props, these various and equally important [...]

Sponsorship of the arts is a proven and highly visible strategic marketing tool for businesses and can powerfully reinforce your corporate image. A partnership with Ballet Cymru could be the start of a sustainable business relationship built on the provision of quality and your contribution in an outstanding cultural experience. Your support will provide a valuable stream [...]

Independent Ballet Wales devotes a large portion of its touring to workshops and educational activities in theatres, colleges, universities, schools, arts centres, community centres, and on professional dance courses. The sessions are led by members of the company and can be adapted especially to suit any class or group. Our workshops are open to all and [...]

We are continually striving to improve the working conditons and wages of the dancers but every year it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with the rising costs. If you would like to help in supporting this young and vibrant company, we offer you the chance to beome an official friend of Ballet Cymru. By [...]

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