Ballet Black’s Spring Double Bill

Celebrate dance and diversity by immersing yourself in Ballet Black: HEROES’ New Double Bill at Hackney Empire and The Barbican featuring two fresh new ballets.

Dive into the energetic and contemplative ballet, The Waiting Game by Mthuthuzeli November who uses dance to question life’s purpose alongside a stunning soundtrack by Ballet Black artists.

Next up- Explore the complexities of humanity, heroism and self-acceptance with Franco-British artist and choreographer, Sophie Laplane’s work.

Ballet Black is reshaping British ballet by creating a platform for Black and Asian descent dancers and artists.

Tickets start from £15 here for the Hackney Empire and here for the Barbican.

The show starts at 7:30 pm on the 22nd of March at the Hackney Empire and at 7:45 pm from the 15th to the 19th May at the Barbican.

Contemplative and energetic dancing with Ballet Black’s New Spring Double Bill at the Hackney Empire on the 22nd of March and running from the 15th to the 19th May at the Barbican.

Words by Jennifer Pinto.