Ballet Black at 25 at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
About the show
Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a much-anticipated return to the Festival Theatre.
Bold choreography, unforgettable stories and impactful change
For twenty-five years, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black has brought bold new ballet to stages across the UK, creating and sharing original stories with dancers from around the world. This anniversary season celebrates a quarter of a century of innovation, mentoring and collaboration, while looking ahead to the future
The double bill features Ingoma (2019), Mthuthuzeli November’s Olivier and Black British Theatre Award-winning debut and is joined by a new creation from Alvin Ailey royalty Hope Boykin, a two-time Bessie Award winner, making her UK choreographic debut.
Featuring - Ballet Black
Neo-classical ballet company breaking new ground with cutting edge choreography.
Ballet Black comprises eight dancers of black and Asian descent and thrives on its success in encouraging and commissioning new choreography.