POSTPONED – Sugar Plum Fairy Workshop

Unfortunately, due to the close family bereavement of our administrator, the Sugar Plum Fairy Workshop has been postponed until the new year. If you would like to be kept informed of the new date, please email us at balletacademycymru@gmail.com, or fill out the form linked through the QR code.

BAC’s Young Dancer Programme now accepting video submissions

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting everybody who attended the live audition on 2nd July. We know that a lot of you weren’t able to attend (those taking part in Dance World Cup in Spain, for instance), so have decided to open up applications for video submissions. All videos should be submitted by 31st July. All ofContinue reading “BAC’s Young Dancer Programme now accepting video submissions”

Introducing the BAC Young Dancer Programme

We are really excited to share with you our Young Dancer Programme, auditions for which will take place on 2nd July 2022. The BAC Young Dancer programme aims to provide the committed young ballet dancer, who perhaps aspires to follow a professional pathway, access to high-quality coaching. Having a proven track record of nurturing studentsContinue reading “Introducing the BAC Young Dancer Programme”

Nutcracker Update

The cast is in place and the rehearsals are underway: we’re now full steam ahead for our performances on Saturday 17th December. Our production will now be entitled: “Clara & Her Nutcracker“: it will be a 2-act ballet and will showcase our cast of dancers, who are aged between 5 years old and … olderContinue reading “Nutcracker Update”

Closing date for online auditions for Nutcracker now extended

Following our live auditions and the excitement felt by our successful auditionees, we have had lots of requests to extend the closing date for auditions, so we’ve listened to you and have done so! You can submit your online auditions to us until 8th April 2022 – please complete the form linked here to requestContinue reading “Closing date for online auditions for Nutcracker now extended”

Live Auditions for the Nutcracker

Live Auditions for the Nutcracker took place on 5th March at the Man Gwyn Studio – home of NDCW. Our auditionees got to meet to lovely Laetitia Lo Sardo, who will be choreographing and directing our production this Christmas. There’s still time to submit your audition videos online – contact us to request exemplars andContinue reading “Live Auditions for the Nutcracker”

Update: Live Audition for Nutcracker now available and Rehearsals now swapped to Saturdays!

We’ve listened to your feedback and have changed two important areas relating to our production of the Nutcracker. LIVE AUDITIONS Spaces for the live auditions are strictly limited. They will be held in Cardiff on  Saturday March 5th. To book your slot, please complete this form. You will be informed within 48 hours if youContinue reading “Update: Live Audition for Nutcracker now available and Rehearsals now swapped to Saturdays!”

We’ve officially launched!

Ballet Academy Cymru launches its full programme today following discussions with RAD teachers, parents and arts leaders, which identified a gap in the youth provision of classical ballet in Wales. As you’ll know, younger dancers aged 8-16 have to travel to England to experience the development programmes and training intensives offered by leading UK companiesContinue reading “We’ve officially launched!”