
Voices of British Ballet tells the story of dance in Britain through conversations with the people that built its history. Choreographers, dancers, designers, producers and composers describe their part in the development of the artform from the beginning of the twentieth century. We publish every two weeks.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsHistory | |||

In this 2023 extended interview British theatre designer Tom Pye talks about his career in dance with Jonathan Gray, dance writer and former editor of Dancing Times magazine, who was also a fellow student with him at Wimbledon School of Art during th... more
Brenda Last achieved distinction as a ballerina with The Royal Ballet, but this was after a successful and multi-facetted career in many theatrical disciplines. Here, she tells Patricia Linton, founder and director of Voices of British Ballet, about ... more
During the 1980s Bryony Brind was a distinctive and glittering presence in The Royal Ballet, famed for her long limbs and beautiful lines, combined with a deeply sensitive artistry. Here, she tells Patricia Linton, founder and director of Voices of B... more
A special episode of Voices of British Ballet with some of the people involved in Ballet For All. Jeanetta Laurence, formerly a dancer with and Associate Director of the Royal Ballet, hosts a conversation with Oliver Simons (dancer and Ballet For All... more
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These wonderful podcasts are such a vibrant way to capture the history of British Ballet - I love hearing the eclectic interviews, each bringing a particular perspective, and carefully contextualised with skill, knowledge and sensitivity. So many insights which complement and bring to life and illuminate this part of dance history. A huge thank you to everyone involved.
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A deep, archival-driven series focused on British ballet history, interviewing dancers, choreographers, critics, photographers, curators, and educators who shaped the art form across the 20th century. Episodes often center on career-defining moments, training traditions, company histories, and the cultural context surrounding key figures and companies. Notable throughlines include the influence of de Valois's institutions, the emergence of post-war Black British dance, and the evolution of performance practice, pedagogy, and photography within the British ballet world. The show tends to blend personal reminiscences with historical analysis, offering rich context for listeners who want nuanced, insider perspectives on Britain's ballet herita... more
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Recent guests on Voices of British Ballet include:
1. Tom Pye
2. Brenda Last
3. Bryony Brind
4. Oliver Simons
5. Nicola Katrak
6. Mark Silver
7. Fergus Early
8. Jane Pritchard
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