#black-history-month

#black-history-month

Five young Black women choreographers came together for two evenings of Draft Works marking The Royal Ballet's association with Black History Month; and the first thing to note is the sheer abundance of ideas on show. That, and the obvious talent of these young women, most of them barely past 20-years-old. In his introduction, Royal Ballet Principal Marcelino Sambe, who curated the programme, described the women's voices as simultaneously powerful and vulnerable, adding that, in his view, they were the future of dance.

For this year's Black History Month, the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride, honouring the resilience, innovation and fortitude of Black people in the UK and beyond. It celebrates the community's contributions across many fields, including the arts and culture, as reflected in a selection of brilliant new exhibitions. These range from explorations into the artists and groups