"Dance is one of the most primal human urges, born out of a combination of raw emotion, atavistic response to rhythmic sounds and the urge of a community to move as one. There is no civilisation on earth that does not have its own form of dance. And yet, from these roots, these basic foot-stomping emotive movements, has evolved classical ballet - an artform that can hardly be less primal and more stylised in terms of costumes and techniques."
"Ballet Black at 25 celebrates a milestone anniversary of Europe's first black professional neoclassical Ballet company founded by Cassa Pancho MBE in 2001. With the bold motto of 'Change not Trend', the pioneering company's mission is primarily to showcase diversity on stage and promote the inclusion of Black and Asian dancers and choreographers."
"They bring to the stage a new inclusivity for an essentially Eurocentric artform and present diverse narratives that resonate with a contemporary audience. But they also work tirelessly to diversify the creative landscape behind the scenes by supporting female choreographers and collaborating with costume makers, writers, poets, and musicians from a variety of backgrounds."
Ballet Black marks its 25th anniversary with a double bill performance at the Royal Opera House, featuring Ingoma, a work by South African choreographer Mthuthulezi November that blends African dance with neoclassical ballet. Founded by Cassa Pancho MBE in 2001, Ballet Black operates under the motto 'Change not Trend,' pioneering diversity in classical ballet by showcasing Black and Asian dancers and choreographers. The company addresses the concept of collective power through its performances while working to diversify both on-stage narratives and behind-the-scenes creative roles, collaborating with female choreographers, costume makers, writers, poets, and musicians from varied backgrounds.
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