Every body dance!
Sunderland Ballet Community Interest Company is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to raising the profile of classical ballet and related genres in the Sunderland area, and improving lives through dance. Quality dance education for all; accredited exams; performance opportunities; removing barriers to participation; developing an audience for dance; exploring opportunities for dance professionals.
17/06/2026
The students in our children's classes are working hard on the summer show at the moment. Can they rescue the missing kids from Nursery Rhyme Land and the wicked Goblin Queen? Come and find out on Saturday 11th July (2 performances - 2pm and 5.30pm). Tickets available direct from Washington Arts Centre: https://www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/sunderland-ballet-present-lost-in-rhyme/
04/06/2026
We are back to classes after half term, and working hard on the summer show for children, including much hilarity around flower costumes 🌻🌷 Please note, no classes tomorrow Friday 5th as Emily is away
26/05/2026
And we couldn't be prouder! Well done all - a 100% pass rate and some fantastic marks 🎉🥳
Candidates/parents have been notified
20/05/2026
Another couple of photos from our exam session on Saturday, and a quick announcement: children's classes are once again open for trials 😃🙃🩰
18/05/2026
We had a busy day of ballet exams on Saturday, with candidates from age 6 to 60+ ♥️🩰 Well done everyone! We are so proud of you 👏🏼
Some of our young dancers in rehearsal for exams on Saturday 😍🩰
11/05/2026
Our lovely friend Jasmine .yo.ba.with.jasmine is starting a Pilates class this Thursday morning at our home venue St John's church, Ashbrooke. Contact Jasmine direct to book your space - Pilates is excellent conditioning for dancers 😍
06/05/2026
Lots of our adults are practising for exams at the moment. Here are our Tuesday ladies in rehearsal 😍🩰
22/04/2026
Our Wednesday morning ladies were inspired to head outdoors and celebrate Sunderland in blossom under the gorgeous mature cherry tree at our beautiful venue St John's church this morning 🌸🌳 Spring has sprung! 💕
20/04/2026
We're back! After some much needed R&R, Sunderland Ballet is back for the summer term of 25-26, packed with excitement, including Cecchetti Classical Ballet exams in May, and a theatre performance for the children in July 🩰🙃 To celebrate, here is our lovely Aurelia in a studio portrait from Simon Green at