Ballet Cymru is a touring classical ballet company based in Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James. Currently formed of 12 dancers, the company tours to around 70 venues each year throughout the UK. The Independent described them as "a brightly gifted, energetic young ensemble that tours England, Wales and Ireland, taking dance to smaller venues that might otherwise be starved of ballet."

History

Ballet Cymru, formerly Independent Ballet Wales and, prior to that, Cwmni Ballet Gwent, is a touring classical ballet company based in Newport, South Wales, formed in 1986 by dancer and choreographer Darius James. Currently formed of 12 dancers, the company tours to around 70 venues each year throughout the UK. The Independent described them as "a brightly gifted, energetic young ensemble that tours England, Wales and Ireland, taking dance to smaller venues that might otherwise be starved of ballet."

Current Dancers

Andrea Battagia, Krystal Lowe, Beth Meadway, Miguel Fernandez, Alex Hallas, Maria Teresa Brunello, Joshua Feist, Danila Marzili, Beau Dilen, Isobal Holland, Robbie Moorcroft

Community work

The company undertakes education work as part of its programme.

Past members

Past members have joined ballet companies such as English National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet and Scottish Ballet.

Repertoire